Credits & Attribution

This guide exists thanks to the dedicated FAQ authors who contributed to the Vandal Hearts community.

Table of contents

  1. Original FAQ Authors
    1. Jeff Chan (Atom Edge)
    2. Lancel0t
    3. Shotgunnova
    4. Syonyx (Marc Lalonde)
    5. Richard Uyeyama
    6. Wolverine Inc.
  2. Game Copyright
  3. This Compilation
    1. Compilation Process
    2. Compilation Goals
    3. What Makes This Guide Unique
  4. Original FAQ Hosting
  5. Community Thanks
  6. Jekyll Theme
  7. Contributing to This Guide
    1. How to Contribute
    2. Guidelines
  8. Copyright & Fair Use
    1. Rights Holders
  9. Special Recognition
    1. To the FAQ Authors
    2. To Vandal Hearts Fans
  10. Contact

Original FAQ Authors

This comprehensive guide consolidates and organizes information from six different FAQ authors who created guides for Vandal Hearts between 1997 and 2002.

Jeff Chan (Atom Edge)

Guide: Character and Job Class Guide Version: 4.0 (December 21, 2002) Email: atomedge@houston.rr.com Copyright: 2000-2002

Contributions:

  • Detailed character backgrounds for all 12 party members
  • In-depth job class analysis with usefulness ratings
  • Character progression strategies
  • Flow of battle tactics
  • Level gaining methods
  • Trials of Toroah guidance

“Amongst the multitude of relatively unknown masterpieces of the gaming world, Vandal-Hearts stands tall.” - Jeff Chan

Lancel0t

Guide: Walkthrough/Strategy Guide Version: 0.9a Email: ltkepner@planetx.bloomu.edu Website: Vandal Hearts Unofficial Home Page Copyright: 1997

Contributions:

  • Act-by-act battle walkthroughs (Acts 1-5)
  • Treasure chest locations
  • Secret item discoveries
  • Key acquisition instructions
  • Character joining events
  • Story scene summaries

Shotgunnova

Guide: Comprehensive Complete Guide File Size: 135,838 bytes (detailed guide) Copyright: 2000s era Website: GameFAQs contributor

Contributions:

  • Complete walkthrough for all 6 acts (34 battles)
  • PlayStation control schemes and camera tips
  • Comprehensive game basics (story, class types, weakness system)
  • Equipment lists organized by chapter
  • All 6 Trials of Toroah guides
  • Vandalier class unlock guide
  • FAQ section (EXP farming, class setup, keys, combat strategy)
  • Spoiler-conscious writing approach
  • Running gold totals throughout walkthrough

Shotgunnova’s guide emphasizes a spoiler-free approach while providing comprehensive strategic coverage. Each battle includes treasure locations and expected gold totals for progress tracking.

Syonyx (Marc Lalonde)

Guide: FAQ/Walkthrough Version: 1.26 (Final - February 5, 2006) Author: Marc Lalonde Email: syonyx_faqs [at] yahoo [dot] com Copyright: 2003-2006

Contributions:

  • Complete walkthrough for all 6 chapters (34 battles)
  • Game structure and control documentation
  • Detailed class stats (ATK, DEF, AGL, MAG DEF, MOVE)
  • Character backgrounds and NPC descriptions
  • General strategy tips (defensive tactics, positioning)
  • Most comprehensive lists:
    • All 10 shop locations with complete inventories
    • Complete bestiary (67 enemy types with stats)
    • Full weapon, armor, and item tables
  • All 6 Trials of Toroah with detailed puzzle solutions
  • Experience-raising tricks (Mage Oil method, Magic Charge method)
  • Flexible strategy guidelines emphasizing player choice

Version History:

  • v1.00 (July 6, 2003): Complete walkthrough
  • v1.10 (July 25, 2003): Added strategy tips section
  • v1.20 (August 9, 2003): Added leveling tricks, refined battle guides
  • v1.25 (March 3, 2004): Layout improvements
  • v1.26 (February 5, 2006): Added buried item discovered by reader

Syonyx’s philosophy: “I have not given step-by-step instructions in most cases, as that would just be boring. Instead, I give guidelines to help you succeed, while still making the game your own.”

Richard Uyeyama

Guide: Informational Reference Guide Version: 1.1 (July 30, 1997) Email: ruyeyama@best.com Website: Chronicles of the Vandal Heart Copyright: 1997

Contributions:

  • Complete battle data with enemy statistics (level, HP, MP, stats, spells)
  • Treasure chest locations with coordinates
  • Hidden item locations with precise coordinates
  • Map dimensions for all battles
  • Complete spell listings (Hero, Mage, Healer, Monk, Enemy, Item spells)
  • Non-purchasable items database
  • Character name correlations (US/Canadian vs Japanese versions)
  • Character ages
  • Experience system mechanics
  • Trials of Toroah detailed information

Special Thanks (from Richard’s guide):

  • Konami Official Guide (PSX) to Vandal Hearts - Secrets Data volume (Japanese)

Wolverine Inc.

Guide: Strategy Guide & Perfect Battle Tactics Email: jeremiah@ece.wisc.edu Website: www.ece.wisc.edu/~jeremiah Copyright: 1997

Contributions:

  • Comprehensive weapon, armor, and item tables with stats
  • Secret items and locations
  • Key acquisition guide for all Trials
  • Character spell progression by level
  • Enemy spell reference
  • Turn-by-turn battle strategies for “perfect” clears
  • Maximum gold acquisition methods
  • General gameplay tips and strategies

Wolverine Inc.’s guide focused on “perfection” - completing each battle without losing a character, finding all secrets, and opening all chests.

Vandal Hearts © 1996-1997 Konami Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Vandal Hearts is a trademark of Konami Co., Ltd. Konami is a registered trademark of Konami Co., Ltd.

Platform: Sony PlayStation Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo Publisher: Konami Release Dates:

  • Japan: October 25, 1996
  • North America: March 27, 1997
  • Europe: October 1997

This Compilation

Compiled: 2025 Purpose: Educational and archival preservation Technology: Jekyll + Just the Docs theme Source Processing: 64 organized markdown files from 6 original FAQs

Compilation Process

Phase 1 - Parsing (Complete):

  • All 6 original FAQ text files parsed into structured markdown
  • 64 individual files created organizing content by topic
  • Preserved original author voice and insights
  • Maintained attribution throughout

Phase 2 - Consolidation (In Progress):

  • Merging 64 source files into unified guide pages
  • Combining multiple strategic perspectives per battle
  • Cross-referencing related content
  • Creating comprehensive reference materials

Compilation Goals

  1. Preserve community-created knowledge from the late 1990s/early 2000s
  2. Organize information for modern searchability and navigation
  3. Consolidate overlapping content from multiple sources
  4. Attribute all original authors properly
  5. Enhance accessibility with responsive web design
  6. Provide multiple strategic perspectives for each battle

What Makes This Guide Unique

Unlike a single FAQ, this guide offers:

  • 6 different perspectives on every battle
  • Multiple approaches: Perfect clear, spoiler-free, tested tactics, flexible guidelines
  • Complete data: Stats, coordinates, inventories, bestiary - all in one place
  • Modern navigation: Search, breadcrumbs, mobile-friendly design
  • Preserved history: All original FAQs archived in /source/ directory

Original FAQ Hosting

The original FAQs were primarily hosted on:

  • GameFAQs (now GameFAQs.gamespot.com) - CJayC and contributors
  • Personal websites - Various authors’ homepages
  • Usenet newsgroups - Early gaming communities

All original FAQ files are preserved in this repository as .txt files for archival purposes.

Community Thanks

This guide wouldn’t exist without:

  • The Vandal Hearts player community who supported and shared these FAQs
  • GameFAQs for hosting strategy guides and fostering the FAQ community
  • Konami for creating this classic tactical RPG
  • The preservation community keeping retro gaming knowledge alive

Jekyll Theme

This site uses Just the Docs, a documentation theme for Jekyll.

Theme Author: Patrick Marsceill and contributors License: MIT License Repository: https://github.com/just-the-docs/just-the-docs

Contributing to This Guide

Want to help improve this guide?

How to Contribute

  1. Report Errors: Open an issue on GitHub
  2. Suggest Improvements: Submit ideas for better organization
  3. Add Content: Create pull requests with new information
  4. Fix Typos: Simple corrections are always welcome

Guidelines

  • Maintain attribution to original FAQ authors
  • Cite sources when adding new information
  • Keep the tone informative and helpful
  • Follow existing formatting conventions

Copyright & Fair Use

This compilation is created for educational and archival purposes under the principles of fair use:

  1. Non-commercial: This guide is freely available
  2. Transformative: Content reorganized and enhanced for modern use
  3. Attribution: All original authors credited
  4. Preservation: Archiving community knowledge for future fans

Rights Holders

If you are an original FAQ author and have concerns about your content’s inclusion:

  • Your work is deeply appreciated
  • Proper attribution is provided
  • Contact us to discuss any concerns
  • Content can be removed upon request

Special Recognition

To the FAQ Authors

Thank you for spending countless hours:

  • Playing through Vandal Hearts multiple times
  • Testing strategies and documenting battles
  • Calculating stats and formulas
  • Writing guides for complete strangers
  • Sharing your knowledge freely

Your work kept this game alive in players’ hearts for decades.

To Vandal Hearts Fans

Whether you played it in 1997 or discovered it decades later, thank you for keeping the community alive. This game may be a “relatively unknown masterpiece,” but it has touched many lives.

Contact

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Copyright © Konami Co., Ltd. | Guide compiled from FAQs by Jeff Chan, Lancel0t, Shotgunnova, Syonyx, Richard Uyeyama, and Wolverine Inc.