Raven's Altered Artes

Unlock and master all of Raven's powerful Altered Artes in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Learn which skills and weapons you need for each unique move.

Hey there! So you're looking to really spice up Raven's moveset, huh? He's got some pretty cool 'Altered Artes' that change up his basic attacks into something way more interesting. It's all about equipping the right skills and sometimes specific weapons to unlock these enhanced versions. Let's break down how to get them all so Raven can really shine!

Most of these Altered Artes are tied to specific skills you learn from weapons. Once you've mastered a skill (meaning you've used it enough to learn it permanently), you can then use the Altered Arte even if you're not actively equipping the weapon that taught you the skill. It's a bit of a grind to learn all the skills, but totally worth it for the expanded move list!

Here's the rundown on each of Raven's Altered Artes:

• Air Thrust: This is an altered version of 'Wind Blade'. To unlock it, you'll need the 'Athenor' skill. You can get this skill from the 'Breaker Bow' weapon.
• Around and Around: This one alters the 'Around' arte. You'll need the 'Chain' skill, which you can learn from the 'Burn Spreader' weapon.
• Cloud of the Heavens: This is an enhanced 'Heaven's Tear'. You'll need either the 'Alembic' skill (from the 'Gale Spreader') or the 'Crucible' skill (from the 'Breaker Bow') to unlock it.
• Crimson Helix: This alters the 'Cyan Instant' arte. Grab the 'Hell Fire' skill from the 'Burn Spreader' weapon to make this one available.
• Elemental Master: This is a special one that alters 'Dark Chase'. It doesn't require a specific weapon skill, but rather you get it from the 'Adept Assassin' Title. So, focus on Raven's assassin-style titles!
• Falling Further: This alters the 'Falling' arte. You'll need either the 'Crucible' skill (from the 'Breaker Bow') or the 'Athenor' skill (also from the 'Breaker Bow') to unlock it.
• Firefly: This is the altered version of 'Serpent'. You need the 'Alembic' skill, which you can learn from the 'Gale Spreader' weapon.
• Inverno: This alters the 'Arrivederci' arte. You'll need the 'Great Deluge' skill. This skill comes from the 'Splash Bow' weapon.
• Rain Down: This alters 'Glimmer of Heaven'. You'll need the 'Gale' skill, which you can learn from the 'Gale Spreader' weapon.
• Rain of Heaven's Tears: This is an altered 'Heaven's Tear'. You'll need either the 'Gale' skill (from the 'Gale Spreader') or the 'Chain' skill (from the 'Burn Spreader') to unlock it.
• Rainsong: This alters the 'Rain' arte. You'll need the 'Crucible' skill, which you can learn from the 'Breaker Bow' weapon.
• Stop Flow: This is a really versatile one, altering 'Vanji Lost'. It requires a few different skills depending on the weapon: 'Hell Fire' (Burn Spreader), 'Athenor' (Breaker Bow), 'Gale' (Gale Spreader), or 'Great Deluge' (Splash Bow). You only need one of these skills learned to get the arte.
• Tempest: This alters 'Havoc Gale'. You'll need either the 'Hell Fire' skill (from the 'Burn Spreader') or the 'Crucible' skill (from the 'Breaker Bow') to unlock it.
• The Growing World: This alters the 'Falling Stars' arte. You'll need the 'Dispersion' skill, which you can learn from the 'Splash Bow' weapon.

So, the main takeaway is to keep an eye on Raven's weapon collection and the skills they teach. As you play, make sure to use those weapons enough to learn all the skills, and you'll gradually unlock all these awesome Altered Artes for him. Happy hunting!