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Tales of Graces f

Tales of Graces f

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Welcome to the world of Graces! In *Tales of Graces f*, you'll embark on a grand adventure across a vibrant, anime-inspired world. You'll master a dynamic battle system, explore diverse locations, and unravel a deep, character-driven story that spans from childhood to adulthood. It's a classic JRPG experience perfect for those who love a rich narrative and engaging combat.

This guide is here to help you conquer every challenge *Tales of Graces f* throws your way. We'll cover everything from understanding the Artes and Titles menus to mastering the Dualizing system for powerful equipment. Whether you're aiming to complete all the optional sidequests or just need a hand navigating the main walkthrough, this guide provides detailed breakdowns and expert advice to ensure your journey through the world of Graces is as smooth as possible.

Part 2

Dive into Part 2 of our Tales of Graces f guide! Learn the ins and outs of the CC system, combat controls, and title system to master your journey.

Hey there! Welcome back to our Tales of Graces f adventure. This section is all about getting you comfortable with the game's core mechanics, so let's break down how everything works.

Controls in the Field:

  • X: Use this to interact with objects and people.
  • Circle: Hold this down to walk.
  • Triangle: Opens up the main menu.
  • Left Stick: This is your main movement control.
  • Start: Pauses the game.
  • Select: Brings up the Skit menu.
  • L1: Handy for showing your next objective on screen.
  • R3: Quick access to the World Map or Shuttle.

Controls in Battle:

  • X: Executes A-Artes (your basic physical attacks).
  • Circle: Executes B-Artes (magic, elemental, and healing attacks).
  • Triangle: Accesses the battle menu.
  • Square: Use this to Guard. If you push the control stick in a direction while holding Square, you'll Sidestep or Backstep.
  • Left Stick: Controls your movement and the direction of your attacks.
  • Right Stick: Used for shortcuts.
  • D-Pad: Lets you switch between characters in your party.
  • R1: Hold this down to change your target.
  • L1: Press this while in Eleth Burst to unleash a Mystic Arte.
  • R2: Activates Accel Mode, letting you attack more freely.
  • L2: Hold this down for Free Run, allowing you to move around the battlefield without being locked to an enemy.

Understanding the CC System:

The CC (Chain Capacity) system might seem a bit tricky at first, especially if you're used to the TP system from other Tales games. But don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it!

Basically, CC is what you use for actions like attacking, free-running, and dodging. You'll get CC back by guarding, running forward, landing combos, and successfully dodging enemy attacks.

There are two main types of attacks: A-Artes and B-Artes. A-Artes are your standard physical hits, while B-Artes are more about magic, elements, or healing. You can string these together to create combos.

A-Artes work in a sequence: the first X press is a 1CC attack, the next is a 2CC attack, and so on, up to 4CC before it loops back. You can change which specific A-Arte you use by holding a direction on the Left Stick.

B-Artes can be used repeatedly as long as you have the CC for them, and each one has its own CC cost. Some enemies have barriers that can only be broken by B-Artes.

A good starting strategy is to hold Guard until your CC is full, then rush in to attack. When you run out of CC, back off, let it recharge, and then go back in. The game's tutorial system is great and will explain this more as you play!

The Importance of Titles:

Titles in Tales of Graces f are a big deal – they're not just for show! They combine elements from Vesperia's weapon system and Symphonia's stat growth. When you equip a title, you earn SP in battle. As your titles level up, they grant permanent skills, stat boosts, and even new Artes. Plus, every title has a passive effect that benefits you while equipped.

You'll earn titles by meeting certain conditions, and there are a ton of them! You can choose how you want to level them up. The Auto-Equip feature can automatically equip new titles based on your rank settings. If you master a title, you'll get a double boost to its passive effect when it's equipped.

Part 3

Follow this detailed walkthrough for Chapter 1 of Tales of Graces f, covering Lhant Hill, North Lhant Road, Lhant, West Lhant Road, and East Lhant Highroad, including all skits, discoveries, and side quests.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Lhant Hill:
    1. Head forward and grab the Apple Gel from the chest to the left.
  2. 2
    Fight the nearby Bee enemy to practice the battle system.
  3. 3
    Continue right and approach the water spring. Press Select to activate Skit #1. Examine the spring with X to heal.
  4. 4
    Head right of the spring, open the chest for a Glassphere.
  5. 5
    Go up the hill, save at the save point, and open the chest for a Life Bottle.
  6. 6
    Continue up the hill, a cutscene plays, and you acquire a Plucked Flower. Unknown Girl joins the party. Change her strategy from "A Heavy" to "Balanced" or "B Heavy" for healing.
  7. 7
    Leave the area, stopping at the save point for Skit #2.
  8. 8
    Return to the starting area and exit downwards.
  • North Lhant Road:
    1. Move south down the road and turn left (west).
    2. When the road turns north, find a chest with another Glassphere.
    3. Turn around and go east.
    4. Approach the save point to trigger Skit 369.
    5. Examine sparkles for random items. Grind enemies here to improve combat skills and titles. Find Magic Carta No. 4 in a sparkle.
    6. Enter Lhant to the east.
  • Lhant:
    1. After a scene, head right and cross the bridge downwards. Skit #3 is on the middle of the bridge.
    2. Turn left and talk to the guard. Answer his questions: Wolf Pup, Wooly Boar, and Giant Bee to receive 100 gald.
    3. Go back over the bridge and head right. Go to the manor for a scene.
    4. Talk to the maid by the stairs to sleep and heal. Skit #5 is near the save point.
    5. Go up the stairs to the right and enter the room.
    6. Examine the desks for the Monster Book and Skit #4.
    7. Leave the manor. Go back to the bridge and talk to the man on the bridge.
    8. Continue over the bridge and return to the soldier by the tree to trigger a scene where you receive the Discovery Book.
    9. Examine the apple tree for Discovery #01 and Skit #6.
    10. Head back into town and climb the windmill for Discovery #02 and Skit #7.
    11. Return to the manor and examine the family portrait on the stairs for Discovery #03 and Skit #8.
    12. Leave town via the soldier near the apple tree.
  • West Lhant Road:
    1. Save at the Save Point and watch Skit #9.
    2. Continue west, fighting enemies and collecting sparkles.
    3. Find the Gel Seed Tree (resembles pumpkins). Check it for Discovery #04 and watch Skit #10.
    4. Open the chest by the tree for a Glassphere.
    5. Continue west until a scene occurs.
    6. Check the save point by the cottage for Skit #11 and open the chest to the southwest for Rice x5.
    7. Check bushes and the shoreline for sparkles.
    8. Head back up West Lhant Road. Stop at the orange "Turtlez" man to learn about Dualize and get the Dualize Book.
    9. Grind sparkles on the road until you obtain Magic Carta Card #03.
    10. Return to Lhant.
  • Lhant (Return):
    1. Return to the manor for a scene.
    2. Go west near the windmill and talk to Cheria to complete Side Quest #1.
    3. Return to the manor and enter the bottom right study for a scene with your father. Asbel gains the title "Lord's Heir".
    4. Go upstairs and to the left, walk into the star to start Side Quest #2.
    5. Exit the manor for a scene. Sophie acquires the title "Named After a Flower".
    6. Go to Asbel's room for Skit #12 near the desk.
    7. Head back over the bridge, continue southeast. Stop at stores if needed. Exit east.
  • East Lhant Highroad:
    1. Check the save point for Skit #13.
    2. Head north to the water and examine the crystals for Discovery #05 and get Skit #15.
    3. Check the nearby chest for an Apple Gel.
    4. Continue east. A scene plays, followed by a fight with an eagle.
    5. Walk back to the save point for Skit #15.
    6. Re-enter Lhant.
  • Lhant (Final):
    1. Go to the manor but do not enter. Walk up to the door, turn right, and go… (end of provided text).
    • Tips
    • Fight every enemy you spot at least once to maintain a decent fighting level and progress your titles.
    • Random events like inn requests should be handled as they appear; specific data is in other sections.
    • Change Unknown Girl's strategy to "Balanced" or "B Heavy" early on so she can heal you.
    • Grind enemies and collect sparkles in North Lhant Road and West Lhant Road for experience, items, and Magic Cartas.
    • Dualize is introduced by the Turtlez man; pay attention to this mechanic.
    • 100 gald (from the guard in Lhant).
    • Asbel gains the title "Lord's Heir".
    • Sophie acquires the title "Named After a Flower".
    • Various items including Apple Gels, Glasspheres, Life Bottles, Rice, Monster Book, Discovery Book, and Magic Cartas.
    • Completion of Side Quest #1 and Side Quest #2.

    Part 4

    Complete Part 4 of the Tales of Graces f walkthrough, covering Lhant Hill, Barona, and the Barona Catacombs, including boss strategies.

    Walkthrough
    1. 1
      After a scene, enter the window, go to the garden for another scene, then return to the bridge to watch Skit #16.
    2. 2
      Leave Lhant through the north gate and walk to Lhant Hill.
    3. 3
      Re-examine the Spring of Healing to record Discovery #06.
    4. 4
      Continue up the hill to fight the first boss, Ecryb.
    5. 5
      After the battle, watch scenes, then listen to Skit #18.
    6. 6
      Open the chest to the right for 3 Pickled Plum.
    7. 7
      Climb the hill to the right, walk slowly across the narrow path to open a chest for 2 Life Bottle.
    8. 8
      Continue up the hill to the nest, examine it for Discovery #07 and Skit #20.
    9. 9
      Save your game and fight two bear hellions.
    10. 10
      After the fight, watch Skit #19.
    11. 11
      Continue right to get a chest with a Glassphere, then climb the vines behind you.
    12. 12
      After the scene at the top, Asbel, Sophie, and Richard receive the title Pact Maker.
    13. 13
      Examine the tree for Discovery #08, Skit #21, and Skit #22.
    14. 14
      Find Skit #17 at the Spring of Healing.
    15. 15
      Return to Lhant.
    16. 16
      After scenes, you receive Richard's Ring. Exit Lhant to the east.
    17. 17
      On East Lhant Highroad, find Skit #23 at the save point.
    18. 18
      Continue to the bridge and over to find a chest with a Glassphere.
    19. 19
      Continue to the cottage for a scene, then find Skit #24 at the save point.
    20. 20
      In the hut, find the Manual Manual in the chest to enable Manual mode.
    21. 21
      Continue down the road, find a chest with 300 gald on the hill above the first set of cows.
    22. 22
      Examine the Yellow and Green cow for Discovery #09 and Skit #25.
    23. 23
      Check behind the far cow for a hidden sparkle, and grind sparkles for Magic Carta Card #1.
    24. 24
      Port to Barona. The boat costs 10 Gald.
    25. 25
      Watch scenes and arrive in Barona.
    26. 26
      Walk southeast to the main city. After a scene, go up the steps and east (down the stairs) to the inn. Watch Skit #26 at the save point inside.
    27. 27
      Exit the inn, go west, then north between shops to the Castle District.
    28. 28
      Head left up the stairs, continue right at the fork, and talk to the guard by the Castle.
    29. 29
      Head left down the stairs you came up, then go up the stairs in the distance.
    30. 30
      After a scene, examine the large crystal for Discovery #10 and Skit #28.
    31. 31
      Return to the inn to watch Skit #27 and Skit #29.
    32. 32
      Exit the inn and return to the Castle District. Go under the bridge to the castle and exit out there.
    33. 33
      Head North up North Barona Road, going off the path left for a chest with a Glassphere.
    34. 34
      Find another chest under the tree to the right with 2 Beef.
    35. 35
      Continue up the hill to the north for a scene, then return to Barona.
    36. 36
      Go to the lower district towards the inn for a scene. Hubert acquires the "Second Born Son" title.
    37. 37
      Talk to the innkeeper and choose to rest.
    38. 38
      At night, walk downstairs and watch a scene.
    39. 39
      Return to the Castle District, head right instead of up the stairs for a scene in front of the Royal Sanctuary.
    40. 40
      Enter the sanctuary. The waterfall on the right is Discovery #11 and has Skit #30.
    41. 41
      The waterfall on the left is the entrance to the Barona Catacombs.
    42. 42
      Follow the path in the Barona Catacombs to a stone door with Skit #370.
    43. 43
      Ahead is a bridge with a chest containing 500 Gald.
    44. 44
      When you see a path up and a path down with a mushroom, choose down to the end for an Apple Gel in a chest.
    45. 45
      Take the upper path. Find a chest with a Glassphere on a wooden platform.
    46. 46
      At the next fork, choose the upper path for a Life Bottle.
    47. 47
      Go down for a save point and Skit #31.
    48. 48
      Continue ahead to fight the boss, Monarch Bat.
    49. 49
      After the battle, watch the scenes, marking the end of chapter 1.
    Tips
    • For the Ecryb boss battle, dodge its artes with side steps, stay on him, and let Sophie heal you. Ensure Sophie's strategy is set to Balanced or B-Heavy Artes.
    • When fighting the Monarch Bat, focus on killing the smaller, weaker enemies first before engaging the boss. Try to interrupt the Monarch Bat if it begins casting a spell.
    • Grind sparkles on East Lhant Highroad until you obtain Magic Carta Card #1.
    • When crossing the narrow path on Lhant Hill, hold circle to walk slowly.
    • Discovery #06 (Spring of Healing)
    • Discovery #07 (Lhant Hill Nest)
    • Discovery #08 (Tree on Lhant Hill)
    • Discovery #09 (Yellow and Green Cow)
    • Discovery #10 (Large Crystal in Barona)
    • Discovery #11 (Waterfall in Barona Sanctuary)
    • Skit #16, Skit #17, Skit #18, Skit #19, Skit #20, Skit #21, Skit #22, Skit #23, Skit #24, Skit #25, Skit #26, Skit #27, Skit #28, Skit #29, Skit #30, Skit #31, Skit #370
    • 3 Pickled Plum
    • 2 Life Bottle
    • Pact Maker title for Asbel, Sophie, and Richard
    • Glassphere (multiple locations)
    • 2 Beef
    • Manual Manual (unlocks Manual mode)
    • 300 gald
    • Magic Carta Card #1
    • Richard's Ring
    • 500 Gald
    • Apple Gel

    Part 5

    Complete walkthrough for Part 5 of Tales of Graces f, covering Orlen Woods, North Barona Road, Barona, and Port to Barona, including items, discoveries, and boss strategies.

    Walkthrough:

    1. Begin in Orlen Woods. After a battle with a wolf, you'll receive the Eleth Mixer. Combine rice with another item like Life Bottle or Apple Gel to expand its capabilities.
    2. Examine the nearby save point for Skit #32.
    3. Follow the path, taking the north fork for 800 gald.
    4. Return to the fork and head east. At the water's edge, go south over a branch to find a chest with two Life Bottles.
    5. Go back and head west. A chest along the path contains a Wood Chunk.
    6. Continue until you reach a Turtlez. Do not pass him; instead, take the other road fork to find a chest with an Iron Tunic.
    7. Return to the Turtlez. Stock up on items or Dualize attack shards with weapons and armor.
    8. Examine the flowers by the Turtlez for Discovery #12 and Skit #33.
    9. Cross the bridge and head right, then west around the corner. Push the boulder into the water.
    10. Go east at the fork you passed to get a chest with Apple Gel x3.
    11. Return to the main path and go straight (instead of west around the bend) to find a Chipped Claw.
    12. Go around the bend and save at the save point. Approach the area ahead for a scene.
    13. Go to the left side of the village for a scene, then to the right side behind a building, and back left to fight the wolf.
    14. BOSS BATTLE: NOVA WOLF
      • Initially, you cannot damage the Nova Wolf due to its Nova Barrier.
      • A scene will interrupt, teaching you Lightning Strike. Equip this arte to a directional button.
      • Lightning Strike temporarily disables the Nova Barrier when it hits the wolf.
      • Asbel cannot heal himself normally; use Apple Gels when necessary. The Eleth Mixer can assist.
    15. After the fight, watch a scene. Check the save point for Skit #34.
    16. Head out of the area, crossing over the boulder you pushed earlier.
    17. You'll reach North Barona Road, an area previously inaccessible. Walk forward for a scene and obtain the World Map.
    18. Follow the road, opening a chest for Pork x2.
    19. Check the sign by some barrels for Discovery #13 and Skit #35.
    20. Continue south, going offroad at an unmarked fork for Pasta x2.
    21. Return to the road and follow it west for a scene and Skit #36.
    22. Head south and enter the Roadside Cottage for a chest with three Pie Sheets.
    23. Continue south. The chest under the tree to the east contains two Apple Gels (restocked).
    24. Further down, an area to the west has a chest with 360 gald.
    25. Before returning to Barona, consider grinding for Magic Carta Card No. 2.
    26. Travel to Barona.
    27. After descending into the city, examine the new ice pop store for Discovery #14 and Skit #38.
    28. Head west to the Valkines Cryas, but turn right immediately after climbing the steps to find a hidden chest with Magic Carta Card No. 30.
    29. Go south to the Item and Equipment Stores. Stock up on items and Dualize equipment.
    30. Return to the inn, save, and watch Skit #37 and Skit #371 at the save point.
    31. Talk to the innkeeper and check Inn requests. Fulfill any you can with your current inventory. If the Bronze Scabbard request is active, purchase an extra one from the equipment store.
    32. Exit the inn and head west down the stairs towards the harbor. Before entering the port, pull away crates at the bottom of the steps to find an Hourglass.
    33. Go back up the stairs and speak to the old man to receive Night Lily Seeds (for Side Quest #56). Sparkle in the plants here.
    34. Go up the stairs past the bar door and bulletin board. Go behind the bar to find a chest with a Moji-kun Plushie (for Side Quest #61).
    35. Enter the bar and watch the scene.
    36. On a table in the bottom right corner of the bar, find a sparkle containing Royal Knights' Documents.
    37. Return to the Inn and complete the Inn Request for the documents to receive the title

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