Part 6

Learn the turn-based battle system of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Understand Agility, party lineups, EXP, attacks, spells, enemy groups, and the Silver Tarot Cards.

The battle system in Dragon Quest IV is turn-based. Enemy encounters are random and unavoidable. The participant with the highest Agility (AGL) stat moves first, and the one with the lowest moves last.

Your battle lineup can consist of a maximum of four characters. You can change your lineup via the "Misc" menu and "Lineup" option while on the world map. It's important to choose a balanced lineup with diverse character types.

Winning battles earns Experience Points (EXP), which level up characters, making them stronger and potentially teaching them new spells. All party members gain EXP, not just those in the active lineup.

There are two types of actions: normal attacks and spells. Characters without spells excel at normal attacks and need physical weapons. Spellcasters use MP for offensive and supportive spells; MP can be refilled by sleeping or using items. Magic users learn new spells at certain levels. Some enemies are weak to specific spells or normal attacks, so a party with both spellcasters and physical attackers is recommended.

You will often fight groups of enemies. If multiple enemies of the same type appear, they form a group, and targeting may affect the entire group rather than individual enemies. Some spells can hit all enemies in a targeted group.

During Chapter IV, Meena can equip and use the Silver Tarot Cards, which have various random effects in battle. Most effects are positive in this version.

• Devil: Casts "kasap" on all enemies to lower their defense.
• Death: A "whack" spell on one enemy, usually killing normal enemies instantly.
• Justice: "Poof" on all enemies, sending them flying away from the battlefield.
• Sun: A moderate to strong healing spell for all allies.
• Moon: Makes enemies less likely to hit your party.
• Strength: Raises the attack power of one random ally, similar to the "oomph" spell.
• Star: Grants double experience and gold at the end of the current battle.
• Tower: A lightning attack on all enemies.