Game Features

Learn about Chaos Infusions, The Ark, EP Abilities, and Outerworld Services in lightning returns final fantasy xiii. Restore HP/EP and gain benefits.

Chaos Infusions:

Chaos Infusions are areas plagued by Chaos, visually distinct by a shadowy cast over the environment. Entering an Infusion significantly empowers monsters: they gain a 50% boost to their stats, a permanent Regen effect, and increased resistance to interruptions. Status ailments on monsters are less effective, while status ailments inflicted on Lightning last longer. These Infusions can appear suddenly or be seen from a distance due to a foggy darkness. Despite the increased danger, Infusions offer substantial benefits, including dramatically increased EP and Gil gains, more frequent item drops, and collectible Soul Seeds that can be sold to a Seed Merchant for a good sum. Defeating monsters within an Infusion removes the Chaos temporarily, but it will reappear if you revisit the area later. Approach Infusions with caution, especially in new areas. If you encounter a monster too difficult to defeat within the Infusion, you can lure it out to fight its normal version. Alternatively, you can dash through an Infusion to grab Soul Seeds and escape quickly.

The Ark:

The Ark serves as your base of operations, a place to rest and recover. Upon returning to The Ark, Lightning’s HP and EP are fully restored. You can also re-challenge any enemies you previously fought and received a star rating from, allowing you to practice your skills without penalty. Items used in these practice battles are restored afterward. Hope will provide rewards at the end of each day you return to The Ark. You can also spend EP to purchase items not normally available in the game world and discuss story events with him. The Ark is a serene location to review past battles and engage with Hope.

EP and EP Abilities:

Defeating monsters in lightning returns final fantasy xiii grants Lightning EP (Energy Points), which can be spent on abilities that enhance gameplay or her combat effectiveness. Efficiently acquiring and using EP is a core strategy. EP can also be restored using Ethers and Turbo Ethers, though these should be used sparingly as they are not readily available. Completing main quests increases the maximum capacity of your EP meter.

EP Abilities:

• Escape - Allows Lightning to escape a battle if defeated or if the battle is unwinnable. On Normal and Hard difficulties, using Escape costs one hour of in-game time, so it should be avoided if possible.
• Curaga - A powerful healing spell that fully restores Lightning’s HP.
• Arise - Revives Lightning from a KO state, functioning similarly to a Phoenix Down. It restores a portion of HP, with the amount depending on the EP used.
• Overclock - Lightning’s Limit Break equivalent. Time slows to a crawl, allowing Lightning to unleash numerous attacks before enemies can react. This can be further enhanced by using Army of One.
• Chronostasis - Stops the in-game clock, enabling the completion of quests or objectives without consuming time. This is considered one of the most crucial abilities for completing the game in its entirety.
• Teleport - Enables immediate travel to any previously visited location. Unlike the monorail, no time passes during teleportation, allowing for swift travel to distant areas.
• Quake - A special attack that deals a fixed 9,999 damage and can launch targets. It also significantly boosts Wave preservation.
• Decoy - Summons a Moogle Doll with 5,000 HP to distract enemies. The doll cannot be launched and lasts until destroyed.

EP Abilities gradually unlock as you progress through the story.

Outerworld Services:

With an internet connection, you can interact with other players in lightning returns final fantasy xiii. This includes taking screenshots, leaving messages and items for others, and receiving messages and items via in-game NPCs. NPCs with blue text above their heads indicate Outerworld messages, which are worth checking regularly for generous items like Turbo Ethers. A delivery fee, based on the item's value, must be paid. Messages from Square Enix are prefixed with ‘FFXIII’ and can reward players with exclusive garb.