BATTLE SYSTEMS

In Ambition of the Illuminus, there are many new combat features that will provide you with more unique experiences! GUARDIANS will now be able to strike back with perfectly timed critical attacks, grind weapons without fear, and increase Photon Points through normal play.

We've been listening to player feedback and we are working on tons of new upgrades to existing skills that you, the player, want. Take a look at what's coming your way when Illuminus launches later this year.

ALL NEW METHODS FOR OFFENSE AND DEFENSE

Timed Attacks

Attacking enemies with perfectly timed attacks delivers critical strikes. When performing attacks using a steady, deliberate rhythm, GUARDIANS will get audio and visual cues, as well as a marked increase in the overall damage from the attack. Timed attacks can now be applied to all sorts of attacks and they will even make a powerful Photon Art attack more devastating.

Counter Attacks

After blocking, you can now instantly launch a counter attack on enemies. Successful blocks do more than just prevent damage, they offer an opportunity to fight back with a critical strike or a Photon Art! Counter Attacks must be performed quickly, so be sure to react quickly!

Photon Point Recovery

Photon Points, the energy required for all Photon Arts, can now be recovered with each normal swing attack. No longer must GUARDIANS wait extended periods while points are recharged, or rely on expensive Photon Charges.

Changes to Photon Arts

Ambition of the Illuminus will offer many new Photon Arts to help GUARDIANS in their battles the malicious SEED. To help GUARDIANS deliver even more damaging attacks, the total level earned on all Photon Arts will be increased to 40!

That’s not all; GUARDIANS can now learn new Photon Arts and retain the levels earned from replaced Arts. This adds a whole new level of customization by allowing GUARDIANS to switch classes and Photon Arts to fit their needs.

Weapon Upgrade Shops

All weapons continue to have a maximum amount of 10 upgrades, but a new feature will greatly reduce frustration when upgrading weapons. In Ambition of the Illuminus, if an upgrade fails, the weapon is no longer lost. Instead, weapons lose their total grind amount, and the maximum grind total is reduced by one. GUARDIANS will still make tough choices on whether to upgrade weapons, but the risk is much lower.

Weapon Damage and Attribute Bonuses

In Ambition of the Illuminus, the overall weapon damage has been increased for all weapons. In addition, the damage bonuses tied to Attributes in weapons and enemies has been reduced. This offers increased effectiveness for all weapons and encounters!

Mission Rewards

All missions will now feature an additional amount of meseta drops to help enhance the income of new GUARDIANS from the start. The increase is quite substantial, allowing GUARDIANS to gain more money as they play and at the end of a successful mission completion!