Part 2

Dive into Part 2 of our Tales of Graces f guide! Learn the ins and outs of the CC system, combat controls, and title system to master your journey.

Hey there! Welcome back to our Tales of Graces f adventure. This section is all about getting you comfortable with the game's core mechanics, so let's break down how everything works.

Controls in the Field:

• X: Use this to interact with objects and people.
• Circle: Hold this down to walk.
• Triangle: Opens up the main menu.
• Left Stick: This is your main movement control.
• Start: Pauses the game.
• Select: Brings up the Skit menu.
• L1: Handy for showing your next objective on screen.
• R3: Quick access to the World Map or Shuttle.

Controls in Battle:

• X: Executes A-Artes (your basic physical attacks).
• Circle: Executes B-Artes (magic, elemental, and healing attacks).
• Triangle: Accesses the battle menu.
• Square: Use this to Guard. If you push the control stick in a direction while holding Square, you'll Sidestep or Backstep.
• Left Stick: Controls your movement and the direction of your attacks.
• Right Stick: Used for shortcuts.
• D-Pad: Lets you switch between characters in your party.
• R1: Hold this down to change your target.
• L1: Press this while in Eleth Burst to unleash a Mystic Arte.
• R2: Activates Accel Mode, letting you attack more freely.
• L2: Hold this down for Free Run, allowing you to move around the battlefield without being locked to an enemy.

Understanding the CC System:

The CC (Chain Capacity) system might seem a bit tricky at first, especially if you're used to the TP system from other Tales games. But don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it!

Basically, CC is what you use for actions like attacking, free-running, and dodging. You'll get CC back by guarding, running forward, landing combos, and successfully dodging enemy attacks.

There are two main types of attacks: A-Artes and B-Artes. A-Artes are your standard physical hits, while B-Artes are more about magic, elements, or healing. You can string these together to create combos.

A-Artes work in a sequence: the first X press is a 1CC attack, the next is a 2CC attack, and so on, up to 4CC before it loops back. You can change which specific A-Arte you use by holding a direction on the Left Stick.

B-Artes can be used repeatedly as long as you have the CC for them, and each one has its own CC cost. Some enemies have barriers that can only be broken by B-Artes.

A good starting strategy is to hold Guard until your CC is full, then rush in to attack. When you run out of CC, back off, let it recharge, and then go back in. The game's tutorial system is great and will explain this more as you play!

The Importance of Titles:

Titles in Tales of Graces f are a big deal – they're not just for show! They combine elements from Vesperia's weapon system and Symphonia's stat growth. When you equip a title, you earn SP in battle. As your titles level up, they grant permanent skills, stat boosts, and even new Artes. Plus, every title has a passive effect that benefits you while equipped.

You'll earn titles by meeting certain conditions, and there are a ton of them! You can choose how you want to level them up. The Auto-Equip feature can automatically equip new titles based on your rank settings. If you master a title, you'll get a double boost to its passive effect when it's equipped.