Get answers to common questions about Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, including Mystic Artes, Brionac quest, damage issues, TP loss, boss strategies, secret missions, side quests, and more.
Q: Why can't I get
A: Check and double-check the character's activation conditions for their Mystic Arte. Ensure the 'Special' skill is equipped and that you are HOLDING THE CORRECT BUTTONS TO ACTIVATE IT. Several require holding multiple buttons.
Q: Why didn't the cutscene to obtain the Brionac activate in Caer Bocram?!
A: The Brionac quest is very picky. If the cutscene doesn't activate after following all steps, reload a save from before beginning the side quests in Aurnion, repeat the steps, and it should work. It is highly suggested to create a backup save before beginning the string of side quests in Aurnion.
Q: Why am I only doing 1 damage to all the enemies?!
A: Check your Weapon Skills and turn off 'Half Damage,' 'Quarter Damage,' and 'Minimum Damage.'
Q: Why does my TP drop every time I do a normal attack?!
A: Check your Weapon Skills and turn off 'Rise Attack.'
Q: I can't beat
A: My strategy is a suggestion; your mileage may vary. Experiment to find what is going wrong. Adjust your partners' AI in Strategy Settings. Turn off unwanted Artes for AI partners, focusing only on those that help with the specific boss. Utilize cooking for stat boosts.
Q: I can't complete the
A: Secret Missions can be difficult and may require luck. Lowering the difficulty can make them easier. Otherwise, you will need to persevere. Tips for Secret Missions are provided in the walkthrough.
Q: I can't get this Side Quest to activate/continue! Can I still do it?!
A: Tales of Vesperia has strict windows for Side Quests. If nothing is happening, you have likely missed it forever and will need to wait until your next playthrough. Follow the guide from the beginning to avoid missing them, as they are listed as soon as they are available. Do Side Quests immediately unless they are cooking-related or have no time limit.
Q: I need the Endless Heart weapon for my Collector's Book, but Heliord isn't selling it!
A: Endless Heart is only available for a short time in Heliord. Prioritize buying it on your first visit to Heliord if you care about the Collector's Book. Otherwise, you must wait until New Game +.
Q: Why can't I watch Skits during New Game +?!
A: Skits viewed cannot be viewed again. Skit progress is tied to your 'Records.' To watch Skits on New Game +, do not carry over your 'Records' from the Grade Shop.
Q: Why don't you have a Side Quest section?
A: Side Quests are interwoven into the walkthrough from the beginning, as many are missable. A separate section would be impractical for players following the guide sequentially or those who have progressed far into the game. Therefore, a dedicated Side Quest section is not planned.
Q: Is this walkthrough compatible with the Xbox 360 version of Tales of Vesperia?
A: No. This guide is for Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC. The Xbox 360 version is the 'vanilla' version and lacks many new elements present in the Definitive Edition, making the guides incompatible.
Q: How can I translate the Playstation 3 version into English?
A: This guide will not discuss, encourage, or endorse unofficial translations.
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