Unlocking and mastering the Illusion difficulty in Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Learn enemy stats, how to access it, and tips for tackling this challenging mode.
Illusion Difficulty in Star Ocean: The Second Story R
So, you're looking to crank up the challenge in Star Ocean: The Second Story R? That's awesome! Let's talk about the Illusion difficulty. In the original The Second Story and its remake Second Evolution, difficulty was a bit more locked down. But The Second Story R is way more flexible, letting you switch things up whenever you want, just like in The Divine Force. Plus, the Version 1.1.0 update even tossed in Chaos Mode!
Here's how the difficulties stack up in The Second Story R:
| Difficulty | HP | MP | ATK | MAG | AVD | HIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth | x0.50 | x0.50 | x0.67? | x0.67? | -- | -- |
| Galaxy | x1.00 | x1.00 | x1.00 | x1.00 | -- | -- |
| Universe | x2.00 | x2.00 | x1.67 | x1.67 | x1.33 | -- |
| Chaos | x4.00 | x4.00 | x2.00 | x2.00 | x1.33 | -- |
As you can see, Chaos Mode is the ultimate test, with enemies hitting way harder and having a ton more HP and MP. You'll need to be on your absolute A-game for this one. All these modes are available right from the start, so don't be afraid to jump in and see what you can handle!
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content