Act 4: The Successor

Table of Contents

Act Overview
Battle 4.1: Khanos City - Four Generals Ambush
Battle 4.2: Great Masai Forest
Battle 4.3: Old Town Warehouse - Trap Battle
Battle 4.4: Magic Train Railroad - Moving Train Battle
Battle 4.5: Fort Dain - Kira Rescue (Timed Battle)
Act 4 Complete Summary

Act Overview

Act 4 — The Successor. Chase the Royal Ring to Kerachi as the rebellion drives the Empire back. 5 story battles · Lv 16–21 · full 12-member roster (no new joins). Characters hit Lv20 — visit the Dojo for second class advancement. Missable this act: RAMEN (last Chaos Key item; with Macroman + Tarot, trade at Kerachi Tavern for the Chaos Key).

Standard Level Range: 16-21 Total Battles: 5 story battles (plus 2 optional Trials) Recommended Party Size: 12 (full roster) Total Gold Available: ~80,460 G (including Trials)

Level 20 Milestone: Characters reach Level 20 in this Act! Visit the Dojo for second class advancement (e.g., Swordsman → Duelist, Sorceror → Enchanter).

Story Context

After the prison liberation at the end of Act 3, the Southern Area has been retaken by the rebellion. Imperial forces are in retreat, and the resistance movement is gaining momentum.

Eleni learns her father Magnus is dead, confirming the worst. The party’s new mission: travel to the Trade City of Kerachi to find the Royal Ring - a legendary artifact that can control the Magic Stone’s power.

This Act focuses on:

Quest for the Royal Ring - Tracking down Ashah Dynasty artifact
Diego’s Family Revelation - Carlo is Diego’s father
Kira’s Capture and Rescue - Dolf imprisons her, party rescues her
Xeno’s Pursuit - Ancient mage hunting the party
Collector’s Treasures - Completing the Chaos Key quest
Two Trials - Mana (#3) and Chaos (#4) become accessible

Characters This Act

No New Characters: Full roster of 12 continues

Character Developments:

Kira: Captured by Dolf → Rescued → Rejoins party
Diego & Carlo: Father-son relationship revealed and tested
Xeno: Revealed as Zohar’s former pupil from 300 years ago

Critical Items This Act

Item	Battle	Purpose
RAMEN	4.4 (Railroad)	Collector’s Treasure #3 for Chaos Key
CHAOS KEY	Trade at Tavern	Trade 3 treasures to unlock Trial #4
MANA PRISM	Mana Trial	Reward for Trial #3 (3/6 Prisms)
CHAOS PRISM	Chaos Trial	Reward for Trial #4 (4/6 Prisms)

Missable Item: RAMEN is only available in Battle 4.4 (Railroad). Without it, you cannot complete the Chaos Key quest and access Trial #4!

Chaos Key Quest Completion

To unlock Trial #4 (Chaos), you must collect all 3 Collector’s Treasures:

#	Item	Location	Status
1	MACROMAN	Act 2, Battle 2.1 (Ygdra Canyon)	Should have
2	TAROT	Act 3, Battle 3.3 (Basil Gate)	Should have
3	RAMEN	Act 4, Battle 4.4 (Railroad)	Get this Act!

Trade Location: Kerachi Tavern (man interested in “strange objects”) Reward: CHAOS KEY (unlocks Trial #4)

Battle 4.1: Khanos City - Four Generals Ambush

Goal: Reach the village exit gate · Lose: Ash dies · Lv: 16

Treasure: HOLY H2O @ (18,15) East · AURA GEM @ (18,21) NE · [hidden] GOLD AXE @ (13,26) NE, tile marked by 3 holes

Strategy: Four bosses at once, all can heal. Turn 1: move the box 1 space east to block Kurtz’s charge. Kill Dallas first (closest, armor = magic-weak) with Phase Shift before he Extra-Heals — he can OHKO for ~128. Archers focus-fire the C. Hawks before they reach mages. Heal every turn (Ultra Healing); rotate counterattackers; kill bosses one at a time. Collect treasures at the end, then move everyone to the exit gate.

Enemies:

Kane Assassin (boss) ×1 — Lv22, 161 HP, 91/79 — Healing Circle(2) R5, starts far SE
Sabina Valkyrie (boss) ×1 — Lv18, 119 HP, 66/53 — Hyper Healing R8, starts SW
Dallas Greatarmor (boss) ×1 — Lv21, 176 HP, 99/107 — Extra Healing R5, can OHKO, starts NW
Kurtz War Master (boss) ×1 — Lv21, 143 HP, 69/65 — Dagger Storm R5 AOE, starts NE
C. Knight ×10 — Lv19, 140 HP, 80/69
C. Armor ×2 — Lv19, 160 HP, 90/97
C. Hawk ×2 — Lv18, 142 HP, 93/73 — flying, kill first

Recommended Level: 16 Map Size: 20×28 grid Victory Condition: Arrival at village exit Defeat Condition: Death of Ash

4 BOSS BATTLE: Kane, Dallas, Kurtz, and Sabina all attack at once! Each has healing abilities. This is one of the toughest battles in the game.

BEFORE BATTLE: Make sure you’re FULLY EQUIPPED! Steel armor minimum, Great-tier ideal. After this battle, Khanos City becomes inaccessible - you cannot return to shop!

Enemy Composition

Enemy Type	Count	Level	HP	AT	DF	AGL	Spells
Kane Assassin (Boss)	1	22	161	91	79	79	HEALING CIRCLE(2) R5
Sabina Valkyrie (Boss)	1	18	119	66	53	63	HYPER HEALING R8
Dallas Greatarmor (Boss)	1	21	176	99	107	57	EXTRA HEALING R5
Kurtz War Master (Boss)	1	21	143	69	65	88	DAGGER STORM R5
C. Knight (Kn)	10	19	140	80	69	69	None
C. Armor (Ar)	2	19	160	90	97	52	None
C. Hawk (Ai)	2	18	142	93	73	70	None

Total Gold: 15,840 G

Total Enemies: 17 (4 bosses + 13 regular units)

Boss Analysis

Kane Assassin:

Highest level boss (22)
HEALING CIRCLE(2) can heal allies in area
High AT and AGL = dangerous
Starts in SE with large entourage
May not advance until late battle

Sabina Valkyrie:

HYPER HEALING (range 8!) = extreme support range
Can heal from far distance
Moderate stats but annoying healing
Starts in SW with group

Dallas Greatarmor:

Heaviest armor (DF 107!)
EXTRA HEALING (self-heal)
Highest HP (176)
Weak to magic (Armor class)
Can OHKO characters (author reports 128 damage hit!)
Starts in NW (closest to party)

Kurtz War Master:

DAGGER STORM - AOE attack hitting all adjacent tiles
~70 damage to surrounding targets
Highest AGL (88) = acts often
Monk class = balanced stats
Starts in NE

Healing Nightmare: All 4 bosses can heal! Focus-fire one at a time or they’ll outheal your damage.

Treasure & Items

Chests (2):

Location	Coordinates	Item	Value/Use
East area	(18,15)	HOLY H2O	Heals ALL allies fully, any range!
Northeast	(18,21)	AURA GEM	Magic attack +8 accessory

Hidden Items (1):

Coordinates	Item	Location Description
(13,26)	GOLD AXE	NE area, tile marked by 3 holes/dimples

Holy H2O is extremely valuable! Full party heal from any distance. Save for emergencies or later boss battles.

Battle Strategy

Difficulty Assessment: Very Hard - “Pretty bad, but NOT if you stick together and heal after every round!!!”

This battle presents a critical strategic choice:

Strategy #1: Escape Route (Safer, Less EXP) Strategy #2: Fortify & Fight (Harder, Maximum EXP)

Most players should use Strategy #2 for the massive EXP gains that push characters to Level 20.

Strategy #2: Fortify & Fight (Recommended)

Advantages:

“EXP goldmine” per author
Push entire party to Level 20
All treasures collectible
Kane may not engage until late (he’s far away)
Plenty of time to clear Dallas and Kurtz

Disadvantages:

Much harder than escape
Requires excellent tactics
Heavy healing item consumption
Long battle

Phase 1: Critical Opening (Turn 1)

TURN 1 PRIORITY ACTION:

CRITICAL: Someone must move box one space east (near Kurtz’s group)!

Box Positioning:

Box is near NE (Kurtz’s starting area)
By default, Kurtz’s group can charge directly south
Moving box 1 space east blocks this route
Forces Kurtz to take long backdoor (east-to-west) route
Prevents pincer attack!
Buys you 3-4 turns before Kurtz arrives

Who Moves Box:

Fast character (Hawknight, Monk, etc.)
Someone who can then retreat to safety
Not a critical fighter needed for Dallas

Rest of Party Turn 1:

Stay grouped at starting position
Don’t advance yet - let enemies approach
Position for defensive counterattacks
Prepare magic users for Turn 2

Box Strategy is KEY: Authors repeatedly emphasize this. Without blocking Kurtz, you face 3 groups at once = overwhelming!

Phase 2: Dallas & Northwest Group (Turns 2-4)

Why Dallas First:

Closest to starting position (NW corner)
Smallest entourage (only 2 helpers)
Armored units weak to magic
Must kill fast before he heals

Dallas Group Composition:

Dallas Greatarmor (L21, 176 HP)
2 C. Armor (L19, 160 HP each)
Total: 3 enemies

Turn 2 - Let Them Approach:

Dallas’s group advances toward party
Don’t move forward yet - maintain defensive position
They walk into your counterattack range
Prepare Phase Shift and Roman Fire

Turn 3 - Magic Barrage:

Zohar/Eleni (Sorcerors):

Phase Shift into Dallas’s group
- R3-7, F1 = can hit all 3
- ~100+ damage to each Armor unit!
- May one-shot the C. Armors
- Heavily damages Dallas
Roman Fire as backup AOE
- Good if Phase Shift already used

Archers:

Fire into Dallas from range
Soften C. Armors if still alive
40-50 damage each

Frontline:

Don’t engage Dallas in melee yet - he hits for 100+ damage!
Clean up C. Armors if wounded
Stay in formation

Turn 4 - Finishing Dallas:

Dallas One-Shot Potential: Author reports “Dallas OHKO’d 128 HP once!” Keep characters at full HP when engaging!

Strike Fast Strategy:

Dallas should be ~80-100 HP remaining after Turn 3 magic
Before he can heal, strike with 2-3 strong attackers
Recommended hitters:
- Grog (Duelist) - high AT
- Dolan (Duelist) - high AT
- Ash (Champion) - NOTE: “Ash isn’t too good against Dallas” - use others
Kill in one turn before Extra Healing

If Dallas Heals:

Extra Healing restores ~40 HP
Repeat magic barrage
Don’t let him heal multiple times

Phase 3: C. Hawks (Turns 3-5)

C. Hawk Analysis:

Flying Airman units (2 total)
High mobility = reach backline quickly
Priority threat to mages/healers
Start from various positions

Turn 3-4 - Hawks Closing In:

As Dallas battle concludes, Hawks probably approaching
Flying over obstacles to reach mages

Hawk Elimination:

Archers focus fire - very effective vs Hawks
- Diego (Sniper/Sky Lord)
- Amon (Sniper)
- Darius (Sniper)
Two arrows typically kill each Hawk
Kill Hawks before they reach mages!

“Take out Crimson Hawks first” - Priority target! Don’t let them harass your backline.

Phase 4: Kurtz & Northeast Group (Turns 5-7)

Kurtz Arrival:

If you moved box Turn 1, Kurtz arrives around Turn 5-6
Forced to take long route (east-to-west backdoor)
You’ve already cleared Dallas by now

Kurtz Group Composition:

Kurtz War Master (L21, 143 HP)
3 C. Knight (L19, 140 HP each)
Total: 4 enemies

Kurtz Boss Mechanics:

DAGGER STORM - Hits all tiles within 1 space
~70 damage to each target hit
Range 5 = decent reach
Can devastate clustered party

Turn 5-6 - Position for Kurtz:

Defensive Formation:

Fill all gaps in your formation
Create solid wall of fighters
Only one enemy can attack per turn if positioned correctly
Mages behind frontline (out of Dagger Storm range)

Chokepoint Tactics:

Use building corners/edges
Force Kurtz through narrow passage
He can only attack one character per turn if properly positioned

Turn 6-7 - Killing Kurtz:

Phase Shift Still Effective:

Zohar/Eleni use magic on Kurtz group
~50+ damage to each
Soften C. Knights

Physical Assault:

Counterattack C. Knights as they approach
Gang up on Kurtz with 3-4 fighters
Watch out for Dagger Storm - don’t cluster!
Kill supporting Knights first, then Kurtz

Dagger Storm Prevention:

Don’t put 3+ characters adjacent to Kurtz
He’ll Dagger Storm and hit all
Spread attackers around him (not clustered)

Phase 5: Kane & Southeast Group (Turns 7-10+)

Kane’s Behavior:

Starts far away in SE corner
“May not advance until late fight” per author
Largest entourage (3 C. Knights + 1 C. Hawk)
Sometimes stays idle if can’t reach

Kane Group Composition:

Kane Assassin (L22, 161 HP) - highest level boss!
3 C. Knights (L19, 140 HP each)
1 C. Hawk (L18, 142 HP) - if not killed earlier
Total: 5 enemies initially

Turn 7-9 - Kane Approaches (or doesn’t):

Enemy AI Behavior:

“No precedence to special characters when moving”
Enemies idle if can’t get close-range access
Kane often waits for his group
Use this time to heal and prepare

Baiting Strategy:

After Kurtz dies, advance toward Kane
His group starts moving
Enemies weakened by Roman Fire advance first
Get counterattacked and die
This thins Kane’s entourage

Turn 9-10+ - Kane Battle:

Warning: Multiple counterattacks weaken the counterattackee! Don’t use same character to counterattack all enemies.

Approach:

Let C. Knights approach first
Roman Fire into group
Counterattacks finish weakened Knights
Rotate counterattackers - don’t let one take all hits
Keep Ash protected - “Make sure Ash isn’t one with head on chopping block”

Kane Himself:

HEALING CIRCLE(2) can heal nearby allies
Kill his supporters first (denies healing targets)
Then focus Kane with 3-4 attackers
High AGL = acts often

Sustained Healing Strategy

Author’s Emphasis: “Heal after EVERY round!!!” This is the key to survival.

Healing Every Turn:

Sara (Archbishop): Ultra Healing or Supreme Healing
Huxley (Archbishop): Ultra Healing or Supreme Healing
Megaherbs from inventory as backup

Ultra Healing vs Healing Plus:

“When in doubt: Ultra Healing. Only costs 1 MP more than Healing Plus, always does more.”

At Level 16-20:

Ultra Healing: ~50-70 HP restored
Healing Plus: ~40-50 HP restored
Ultra Healing becoming superior

Archbishop Holy Lightning:

“Bishops’ Holy Lightning quite powerful (unexpectedly)”

Holy Lightning: Offensive spell, ~60-80 damage
When MP gets low late battle, use to squeeze out win
Cheaper than big spells, decent damage
Can hit bosses effectively

Treasure Collection

Safe Collection Time:

After Kane’s group is dead or heavily wounded
Keep 1 enemy alive while collecting (Grenadier or wounded Knight)

Collection Missions:

Priority 1 - Holy H2O (East):

Send Hawknight or fast unit to (18,15)
Open chest → HOLY H2O
Full heal all allies, any range!
Extremely valuable item

Priority 2 - Aura Gem (NE):

Character moves to (18,21)
Open chest → AURA GEM
Magic attack +8 accessory
Equip on Zohar or Eleni

Priority 3 - Gold Axe (Secret):

Character moves to (13,26) in NE area
Look for “3-dot tile” or “stone with 3 dimples”
Search → GOLD AXE
Just a sellable (no special stats)

Finish Battle:

Kill last enemy
Move all allies to exit gate (must leave Khanos)
Battle ends when all at gate

Strategy #1: Escape Route (Alternative)

For players who want faster/safer completion:

Concept: Run to exit instead of fighting all enemies.

Execution:

Turn 1:

Move party toward SW
Character hits SW switch
Lowers bridge through south-middle
Opens path to exit gate

Problem:

Dallas’s team starts near SW
Annoying to get past him

Turn 2-4:

Mass-damage magic (Phase Shift, Roman Fire) into Dallas group
Kill or severely wound to clear path
Run past toward bridge

Bottleneck Fighting:

Must still fight Kane/Sabina’s groups at bottleneck
Phase Shift/Roman Fire into masses
Creates opening to run through

Final Sprint:

Get all allies outside gate area
Don’t need to kill all enemies
Victory when all escape

Even with escape strategy, you’ll get decent EXP. But Strategy #2 (fortify) gives much more - recommended for Level 20 push.

Common Mistakes

❌ Not Moving the Box Turn 1:

Kurtz charges directly at you Turn 2-3
Face 3 groups at once
Overwhelming = likely party wipe

❌ Letting Bosses Heal Repeatedly:

Dallas heals self
Kane heals others
Sabina heals from range 8
Must kill faster than they heal!

❌ Clustering vs Kurtz:

Dagger Storm hits all adjacent tiles
3 characters clustered = all take 70 damage
Spread attackers around him

❌ Not Healing Every Turn:

Damage accumulates
Sudden death from gang-up
Heal every single turn without exception!

❌ Ash Counterattacking Everything:

Multiple counterattacks weaken character
Ash has lower DF than Knights
Rotate counterattackers

✓ Correct Approach:

Move box Turn 1 (blocks Kurtz)
Kill Dallas first (closest, magic weak)
Heal every turn (Ultra Healing)
Fill gaps (limit attacks per turn)
Rotate counterattackers (spread damage)
Kill bosses one at a time (focus fire)
Collect treasures safely at end

Post-Battle

Story: Dolf learns Kira helped Clint escape and throws her in the brig; Xeno swears to help Dolf overthrow Hel. Khanos City is now inaccessible — you cannot return to shop.

Story Events:

Dolf discovers Kira helped Clint escape (prison liberation in Act 3)
Xeno witnessed her betrayal
Kira thrown in brig (imprisoned by Dolf)
Xeno sworn to help Dolf overthrow Hel (alliance formed)

CRITICAL: After defeating enemies, you cannot return to Khanos City! The city becomes inaccessible for the rest of the game. Hope you bought all equipment before battle!

Level Check:

Most characters should be 17-19 now
Some may hit Level 20
Visit Dojo for class advancements!

Next Destination: Great Masai Forest

Battle 4.2: Great Masai Forest

Goal: Defeat all enemies · Lose: Ash dies · Lv: 18

Treasure: None · [hidden] KINGFOIL @ (17,22) NE riverside crater · [hidden] AURA GEM @ (11,5) S, spiral/shell tile at top of waterfall

Strategy: 22 low-level enemies but easy. Split the party across the two bridges (north and south) with a healer in each group. Use trees to obscure the Bugaboos’ huge ranged attacks. One strong hit kills a Bugaboo (69 HP); Wights take 2. Grab both secrets, converge in the middle, clean up.

Enemies:

Bugaboo ×12 — Lv10, 69 HP, 39/31 — long-range flying archers, gang up
Wight ×10 — Lv11, 84 HP, 49/43 — close-range fighters

Recommended Level: 18 Map Size: 20×24 grid Victory Condition: Destruction of all enemies Defeat Condition: Death of Ash

Large Enemy Count: 22 enemies total! Good for experience farming, but manage positioning carefully.

Enemy Composition

Enemy Type	Count	Level	HP	AT	DF	AGL	Notes
Bugaboo (Bo)	12	10	69	39	31	37	Long-range archers
Wight (Kn)	10	11	84	49	43	43	Close-range fighters

Total Gold: 17,160 G (highest in Act so far!)

Total Enemies: 22

EXP Opportunity: 22 enemies = excellent for leveling! Combined with good gold, this is a farming battle.

Enemy Analysis

Bugaboo (Archer class):

HUGE long-range attack range (per author)
More numerous (12 total)
Low HP (69) = one-shot by strong attackers
Gang-up behavior - tend to focus one character
Flying movement (can cross terrain)
Main threat in this battle

Wight (Knight class):

Typical close-range fighters
Moderate HP (84) = 2 hits to kill
Less dangerous than Bugaboos
Slower movement
Secondary threat

Bugaboo Danger: “Bugaboos tend to gang up on a character from a VERY long distance!” - Multiple archers firing at once = quick death.

Treasure & Items

Chests: None

Hidden Items (2):

Coordinates	Item	Location Description
(17,22)	KINGFOIL	NE corner, cracked crater / hole in riverside
(11,5)	AURA GEM	S area, spiral-marked tile / fossil print / shell at top of waterfall

“Both are very obvious” - Easy to spot with visual markers.

Battle Strategy

Difficulty Assessment: Easy/Fun - “Very fun and basic fight”

Despite 22 enemies, this is one of the easier battles in Act 4. Enemies are lower-level than your party, and the map layout favors defensive positioning.

Recommended Strategy: Split Party Bridges

Map Layout:

Waterfall in center/south
Two bridges crossing water (north and south)
Trees and terrain for cover
Multi-level elevation

Split Groups:

Group 1: 5-6 characters to North bridge
Group 2: 5-6 characters to South bridge
Spread forces to collect both secrets efficiently

Send clerical unit (healer) with each group! Sara with one, Huxley with other.

Phase 1: Bridge Positioning (Turns 1-2)

North Bridge Group:

5-6 characters move toward north bridge
Include healer (Sara or Huxley)
Cross bridge to engage enemies on other side
Position for NE secret (Kingfoil)

South Bridge Group:

Remaining characters toward south bridge
Include healer (the other priest)
Cross to engage enemies
Position for S secret (Aura Gem at waterfall)

Why Split Works:

Covers both treasure locations
Enemies split attention between groups
Neither group gets overwhelmed
“Enemies’ long-range plays into height advantage” - you can shoot back

Phase 2: Combat Tactics (Turns 2-5)

Anti-Bugaboo Tactics:

Use Scenery:

Trees obscure Bugaboo range
Position behind trees
Limits how many can fire at you
“Use scenery (trees) to obscure their range”

Focus Fire:

One hit from strong attacker kills Bugaboos
High-AT characters one-shot them
Archers excellent (archer vs archer)
Don’t waste overkill damage

Priority Target:

Kill Bugaboos closest to your position first
Work outward from your group
Clear line of sight threats
Wights are lower priority (they have to close distance)

Combat Math:

“Overall: 2 attacks kill each enemy”
Bugaboos: 1 strong hit (69 HP)
Wights: 2 hits (84 HP)
Easy cleanup

Magic Usage:

Phase Shift:

Good if 3+ Bugaboos grouped
~50+ damage = doesn’t quite one-shot at this level
Leaves them wounded for physical finish

Roman Fire:

Similar to Phase Shift
Use on Wight groups (higher HP)

Healing:

Should be minimal
“Not damaging unless hit Hawknight”
Bugaboos hurt flying units most
Heal when damaged, otherwise attack

Phase 3: Secret Collection (Turns 3-6)

Kingfoil (NE Corner):

North bridge group sends character NE
Coordinates: (17,22)
“NE riverside crater” or “hole in NE corner”
Search → KINGFOIL (healing item)

Aura Gem (South Waterfall):

South bridge group sends character south
Coordinates: (11,5)
“Shell at top of waterfall” or “fossil print” or “spiral-marked tile”
Search → AURA GEM (magic attack +8)

Both secrets have visual markers making them easy to find. Look for crater/shell/spiral patterns on ground.

Phase 4: Cleanup (Turns 5-8)

Once Bugaboos Thinned:

Remaining Wights approach for melee
Much less dangerous (close-range only)
Counterattacks effective
Standard physical combat finishes them

Convergence:

Two groups can meet in middle
Combine to eliminate stragglers
Flying units chase down fleeing enemies
Victory when all 22 dead

Common Mistakes

❌ Not Splitting Party:

Keeping all 12 together
Can’t reach both secrets efficiently
Enemies swarm one location

❌ Ignoring Bugaboo Range:

Walking into open areas
5-6 Bugaboos fire at once
Character drops quickly

❌ Overkilling Bugaboos:

Using strongest attacks on 69 HP enemies
Wasting damage potential
Let weaker characters finish them

❌ No Healers with Groups:

Split party but both healers in one group
Other group has no healing
Casualties result

✓ Correct Approach:

Split party across two bridges
Healer with each group
Use trees for cover
One-shot Bugaboos efficiently
Collect both secrets
Simple cleanup

Post-Battle

Story: Zohar reveals Xeno was his pupil 300 years ago and caused his time warp. In Kerachi, Carlo is revealed as Diego’s estranged father; the Royal Ring exchange is arranged at the Old Town Warehouse.

Shop (Kerachi): Life Orbs now available (9,000 G, full heal) plus Great-tier weapons — buy everything before the warehouse. Dojo now offers second advancement for Lv20 characters (Swordsman → Duelist, Sorceror → Enchanter).

Story Events:

Scene: Xeno Revelation:

Party meets Xeno directly (confrontation)
Zohar reveals: Xeno was his pupil 300 years ago!
Xeno responsible for Zohar’s time warp (Act 3 time displacement)
Xeno’s goal: Rekindle the Flames of Judgement (destroy world?)

Carlo’s Mansion (Kerachi):

Travel to Trade City Kerachi
Visit Carlo’s Mansion

Major Reveal:

Carlo is Diego’s father!
Carlo involved in purchase of Royal Ring
Diego has forsaken family name due to contempt for father
Strained relationship
Exchange for Ring arranged at Old Town Warehouse

Town Services:

Kerachi City:

Shop: New equipment available!
- Life Orbs now for sale (9,000 G) - expensive but full heal
- Great-tier weapons appearing
- Stock up before warehouse battle
Dojo: Advance Level 20 characters!
- Second class advancement available
- Swordsman → Duelist
- Sorceror → Enchanter
- etc.
Tavern: Important information!
- Man mentions interest in “strange objects”
- Foreshadowing Chaos Key quest
- Talks about 3 secret treasures
- (Macroman, Tarot, Ramen)

Author’s Recommendation: “In town buy everything. All my [guys] were loaded and fully armoured.” Stock up now - next battles are tough!

Level Status:

“Most of my guys were now Lev20 or higher” per author
Level 20 = double advancement possible
Can advance twice in a row at Dojo if Level 20+

Next Destination: Old Town Warehouse

Battle 4.3: Old Town Warehouse - Trap Battle

Goal: Defeat all enemies · Lose: Ash dies · Lv: 19

Treasure: None

Strategy: You start surrounded with the enemy on high ground. Pick ONE direction and move the whole party as a group toward it — don’t split. Phase Shift spam wrecks the Gold Golems (100+ dmg, armor = magic-weak) and softens Skeletons for counterattack kills. Kill the flying Eggworm “spitters” early — their long range is the main threat. Watch gang-ups and keep Ash protected; expect some casualties.

Enemies:

Skeleton ×8 — Lv16, 119 HP, 68/59 — close-range fighters
Eggworm ×4 — Lv13, 88 HP, 49/39 — flying archers, kill early
Gold Golem ×4 — Lv16, 136 HP, 77/83 — heavy armor, weak to magic

Recommended Level: 19 Map Size: 23×23 grid Victory Condition: Destruction of all enemies Defeat Condition: Death of Ash

Trap Setup: Carlo and Xeno have set up an ambush! Enemies gang up aggressively.

Enemy Composition

Enemy Type	Count	Level	HP	AT	DF	AGL	Notes
Skeleton (Kn)	8	16	119	68	59	59	Close-range fighters
Eggworm (Bo)	4	13	88	49	39	47	Flying archers
Gold Golem (Ar)	4	16	136	77	83	45	Heavy armor units

Total Gold: 13,760 G

Total Enemies: 16

Enemy Analysis

Skeleton (Knight class):

Most numerous (8 total)
Moderate stats across board
Gang-up behavior
Close-range threat

Eggworm (Archer class):

Flying projectile enemies
“New breed of projectile-spewing filth”
All sides with high ground advantage
Will NOT bode well for Hawknights!
Ranged attack threat
Priority targets

Gold Golem (Armor class):

Heavy armor (DF 83)
High HP (136)
Slow movement (AGL 45)
Weak to magic! (rock-paper-scissors)
Take 100+ damage from Phase Shift

Treasure & Items

Chests: None

Hidden Items: None

Battle Strategy

Difficulty Assessment: Hard - “Kinda hard” / “I lost all but 4 guys to the spitters”

Author’s Experience: Lost 6 of 12 characters! Heavy casualties expected. This is one of the harder battles in Act 4.

Starting Situation (Difficult)

Surrounded Formation:

Party starts in center of warehouse
Eggworms on all sides with high ground
Gold Golems scattered around perimeter
Skeletons filling gaps
Enemy has height advantage initially

First Turn is Critical:

“First few turns crucial but can be easy” if you execute properly

Phase 1: Pick a Direction (Turn 1)

Critical Decision:

Decide which direction to move (North or South)
Pick structure where one Eggworm is
Move everyone toward that direction as a group
Don’t split party - stay together!

Why This Works:

Concentrates firepower
Enemies can’t surround you
Takes high ground from one Eggworm group
Creates defensive position

Turn 1 Execution:

Entire Party:

Move toward chosen direction (e.g., North structure)
Stay grouped - no stragglers
Prepare Phase Shift - Zohar/Eleni ready to cast Turn 2
Climb to high ground if possible

Phase 2: Phase Shift Devastation (Turns 2-3)

Author’s Tactic: “Watch who they gang up on, make sure to protect Ash. I used Phase Shift alot.”

Turn 2 - Magic Assault:

Zohar (Enchanter):

Phase Shift into enemy masses
Should hit 3-4 enemies (Golems + Skeletons)
Kills nearby golems with ease (100+ damage!)
Damages Skeletons enough for single counterattack kill (~50 damage)
“Sets them up for huge Phase Shift in coming turns”

Eleni (Enchanter):

Phase Shift into different group
More mass destruction
Multiple Golems eliminated

Why Phase Shift Dominates:

Golems weak to magic (Armor class)
100+ damage to Golems (136 HP) = near one-shot
50+ damage to Skeletons (119 HP) = weakened for counterattack finish
R3-7, F1 = hits area, can hit 3-4 enemies
“Phase Shift like it’s going out of style!”

Turn 3 - Continued Barrage:

Second round of Phase Shifts
“Leaves ~half field out of range”
Positions them for huge Phase Shift next turn
Systematic elimination

Phase 3: Eggworm Priority (Turns 2-4)

Eggworm Threat:

Flying = high mobility
Ranged = attacks from distance
High ground = advantageous position
Multiple angles of attack
“Long-range stranglehold”

Elimination Strategy:

Take out quickly to ease pressure
Archers focus fire (Diego, Amon, Darius)
Two arrows per Eggworm (88 HP)
Flying units engage flying enemies
When close-range forces thin, less effective - kill early!

Priority:

Eggworms nearest your position
Ones with clear line of fire
Those targeting mages/healers
Work outward from your group

Phase 4: Watch for Gang-Ups (All Turns)

Gang-Up AI: “Spitters gang up on characters” - Multiple enemies focus one target.

Gang-Up Detection:

Watch enemy positioning each turn
Look for multiple enemies in range of one character
“Watch who they gang up on”

Protection Tactics:

Protect Ash:

“Make sure to protect Ash”
Don’t let him get isolated
Keep surrounded by allies
Ash death = game over

Defensive Formation:

Frontline: Grog, Dolan, Clint (high DF knights)
Mid-range: Archers and flying units
Backline: Zohar, Eleni, Sara, Huxley (mages/healers)
Never leave mages exposed!

Heal Frequently:

Heal targeted characters immediately
Don’t wait for next turn
Gang-ups can kill in one turn cycle
Megaherbs if priests busy

Phase 5: Danger Zone - First Enemy Turn

“If anyone dies, it’s probably first enemy turn. Everyone finds target to gang up on.”

First Enemy Turn (Turn 2):

All enemies activate
Each looks for targets
They coordinate gang-ups - AI focuses fire
Most dangerous moment in battle

Survival Tactics:

Grouped formation limits exposed targets
Knights in front absorb attacks (high HP/DF)
Mages behind = out of range
Spread positioning slightly - not all clustered
- Clustered = one Phase Shift/AOE hits all
- Spread = only one target per enemy

Expected Casualties:

Author lost 6 characters even playing well
Accept some losses
Prioritize keeping Ash, Zohar, Eleni, Sara alive
Knights can fall if necessary

Phase 6: Cleanup (Turns 4-6)

Once Golems and Eggworms Dead:

Only Skeletons remain
Much easier (standard melee enemies)
Counterattacks effective
Simple physical combat

Convergence:

Regroup party if spread
Heal wounded characters
Eliminate remaining Skeletons
Victory

Common Mistakes

❌ Splitting Party:

Trying to fight on multiple fronts
Characters get isolated
Gang-ups kill isolated members

❌ Ignoring Eggworms:

Focusing on Skeletons/Golems first
Eggworms continue shooting from range
Long-range pressure accumulates

❌ Not Using Phase Shift:

Physical attacks vs Golems = inefficient
Takes 3-4 hits to kill without magic
Phase Shift one-shots them

❌ Exposing Ash:

Letting Ash get surrounded
Gang-up kills him = game over
Must protect protagonist

✓ Correct Approach:

Pick one direction, move entire party
Phase Shift spam vs Golems
Kill Eggworms quickly
Protect Ash at all costs
Stay grouped
Accept some casualties

Post-Battle

Story: Carlo had set up the ambush with Xeno, but at the last moment defends Ash’s party and reconciles somewhat with Diego. The Royal Ring is being moved to Shumeria by train — intercept it at the Magic Train Station.

Story Events:

Carlo’s Redemption:

Carlo set up the party - betrayal revealed!
He was working with Xeno (trap arranged)
At last moment, Carlo defends company - saves Ash’s party!
Carlo recovers from his wounds later
Father-son talk between Carlo and Diego
Complicated relationship explored
Some reconciliation between them

Royal Ring Location:

Ring being taken back to Shumeria by train
Next target: Magic Train Station
Must intercept ring during transport

Level Status:

“Most of my guys were now Lev20 or higher”

Majority of party Level 20+
Can advance twice in row at Dojo
Final class tiers opening up

Next Destination: Magic Train Station

Battle 4.4: Magic Train Railroad - Moving Train Battle

Goal: Defeat Dallas · Lose: Ash dies · Lv: 20

Treasure: None · [hidden] RAMEN @ (11,3) front car floor grate near Dallas — Collector’s Treasure #3 for the Chaos Key

Strategy: Longest map in the game (64×8); the flatbed cars disconnect on a timer, so advance forward fast. Clear each car with 2 Roman Fires + arrows. Conserve MP for Dallas’s car — Phase Shift the C. Armors and Dallas (armor = magic-weak; his physical hits can OHKO, so keep mages out of melee). Kill the C. Shooters before flying Hawknights forward. GRAB RAMEN @ (11,3) BEFORE killing Dallas — his death ends the battle and you lose it forever.

Enemies:

Dallas Greatarmor (boss) ×1 — Lv21, 176 HP, 99/107 — Extra Healing R5, physical can OHKO
C. Knight ×8 — Lv17, 126 HP, 72/63
C. Shooter ×4 — Lv17, 113 HP, 63/50 — ranged
C. Armor ×4 — Lv18, 152 HP, 86/93 — heavy armor

Recommended Level: 20 Map Size: 64×8 grid (LONGEST MAP IN GAME!) Victory Condition: Defeat of Dallas Defeat Condition: Death of Ash

Boss Return: Dallas Greatarmor is back! He can heal himself again. Must kill quickly.

CRITICAL ITEM: RAMEN is hidden on this map! Collector’s Treasure #3 for Chaos Key. Don’t finish battle without it!

Enemy Composition

Enemy Type	Count	Level	HP	AT	DF	AGL	Spells
Dallas Greatarmor (Boss)	1	21	176	99	107	57	EXTRA HEALING R5
C. Knight (Kn)	8	17	126	72	63	63	None
C. Shooter (Bo)	4	17	113	63	50	60	Ranged attacks
C. Armor (Ar)	4	18	152	86	93	50	Heavy armor

Total Gold: 16,920 G

Total Enemies: 17

Boss: Dallas Greatarmor (Returns from 4.1)

Stats:

Level 21, 176 HP
AT 99, DF 107 (extremely high defense!)
EXTRA HEALING R5 (self-heal, ~40 HP)
Armor class = weak to magic
Physical attacks POWERFUL - can OHKO weaker characters
“Dallas weak to magic (not as weak as armored counterparts)”

Dallas Threat: Physical attacks can one-shot characters! Keep everyone at full HP when engaging. Use magic for damage.

Special Mechanics: Moving Train

Map Layout:

64 squares wide - longest map in entire game!
8 squares tall (narrow height)
Train with multiple flatbed cars
Each car has enemies
Cars arranged in sequence

Car Release Schedule:

Car	Release After	Notes
Car 1	Immediately available	Front car, nearest start
Car 2	2 turns	Short gap
Car 3	5 turns	Medium gap
Car 4	8 turns	Long gap
Car 5 (Dallas)	11 turns	Longest gap - 4 turns before disconnect

Time Pressure: Cars disconnect after couple turns! “Flatbed train cars disconnect after couple turns” - Advance forward swiftly!

Longest Car:

Car with height differential takes 4 turns to disconnect
Gives you 4-turn window to clear it
Dallas is on this car (final car)

Treasure & Items

Chests: None

Hidden Items (1):

Coordinates	Item	Location Description	Notes
(11,3)	RAMEN	Front car, floor grate near Dallas	CHAOS KEY ITEM #3!

CRITICAL: RAMEN is Collector’s Treasure #3! Need: MACROMAN (Act 2) + TAROT (Act 3) + RAMEN (Act 4) to trade for Chaos Key! DO NOT FINISH BATTLE WITHOUT IT!

Battle Strategy

Difficulty Assessment: Medium - “Pretty simple” but time pressure

The challenge isn’t the enemies (relatively straightforward), but the time limit imposed by disconnecting cars and the long map requiring fast movement.

Turn-by-Turn Strategy

Turn 1 - Car 1 Assault:

Speed is Essential: “Advance forward swiftly!” - Dallas’s comments should frighten slower players.

Opening Barrage:

2 Roman Fires into Car 1 enemies
Some arrows from archers
Rolling Fire if order messed up (Ash’s Hero spell?)
“First car taken out Turn 1”

Why This Works:

Enemies grouped on car = perfect AOE target
Roman Fire hits 2-3 enemies each
~50-60 damage per target
Arrows finish wounded
“Basically massacre”

Turn 1 Results:

Car 1 enemies dead or nearly dead
Draws Car 2 enemies into range
Path clear to advance

Turn 2 - Car 2 Engagement:

Advance Party:

Frontline moves onto cleared Car 1
Ranged units fire at Car 2 enemies
Magic users position for Car 3 barrage

Car 2 Tactics:

Same as Car 1: AOE magic + arrows
“This is strategy throughout to Dallas’ car”
Repeat pattern for each car
Systematic progression

Movement Priorities:

Fast units advance first (Hawknights, Monks)
Slow units start moving early (Armored units)
Don’t leave anyone behind!
Warriors with poor movement = handicap

Turn 3-4 - Car 3:

Continued Assault:

Magic barrage (Roman Fire, Phase Shift)
Arrow support
Melee cleanup as you reach car
Keep moving forward

Turn 5-7 - Car 4:

Same Pattern:

AOE magic devastates grouped enemies
Archers pick off stragglers
Physical attackers finish
“Really pays to level-up!”

Dallas’s Car: The Hardest (Turns 8-11)

Enemy Composition on Dallas’s Car:

Dallas Greatarmor (boss)
4 C. Armor (heavy armor support)
4 C. Shooter (archers below on level difference)
“Annoying archers below powerful armored allies”

Difficult Setup: Shooters on lower level, Armors on upper level with Dallas. Multi-level combat.

Turn 8-9 - Approach Dallas’s Car:

MP Conservation:

“Save some MP for slaughter here”
Previous cars: use MP sparingly
Dallas’s car: unleash everything
Magic Charge (Bishop spell) gives ally 10 MP
- Sara/Huxley can recharge Zohar/Eleni
- Enables extra Phase Shifts

Position for Assault:

Ranged units position at edge of previous car
Can fire into Dallas’s car from distance
Mages ready to cast
Melee units prepare to board

Turn 9-10 - Dallas Car Assault:

Phase 1 - Magic Barrage:

Zohar/Eleni:

Phase Shift into Armored enemies
100+ damage to each C. Armor
One-shots or near one-shots them
Dallas takes heavy damage too

Sara/Huxley:

Magic Charge on Sorcerors for MP refill
Enables second Phase Shift
Or Holy Lightning for damage if needed

Phase 2 - Archer Threat:

C. Shooters Below: On lower level, hard to reach. Shoot your Hawknights if you send them forward!

Shooter Elimination:

Archers focus fire (long-range vs long-range)
Diego, Amon, Darius concentrate fire
Two shots per Shooter
Keep Hawknights out of Shooter range until Shooters dead

Phase 3 - Dallas Himself:

Weaknesses:

Armor class = weak to magic
Phase Shift hits hard (but not as hard as vs C. Armors)
Can heal himself (EXTRA HEALING)

Kill Strategy:

Magic first - Phase Shift from Zohar/Eleni
- ~70-80 damage to Dallas
Long-range attacks after magic barrage
- Archers fire from safety
- 40-50 damage each
Physical attacks POWERFUL - he hits back hard!
- Can OHKO weaker characters
- Don’t send mages into melee with him!
Kill before he heals multiple times
- Extra Healing restores ~40 HP
- Focus fire to overwhelm healing

EXP Farming (Optional):

“Weaken Dallas so next turn = Extra Healing”
He can use Extra Healing 3 times
“Get max EXP before he boards train to Hell!”
Only if you want to milk EXP

RAMEN Collection (CRITICAL!)

DO NOT KILL DALLAS BEFORE GETTING RAMEN! This is the ONLY chance to get it!

RAMEN Location:

Coordinates: (11,3)
“W car with Dallas” - on Dallas’s car
“Floor grate” - special tile marking
“Engine” area per some authors
Near Dallas’s starting position

Collection Timing:

Before killing Dallas - battle ends when he dies
After clearing most enemies on his car
Send fast unit (Hawknight/Sky Lord ideal)

Collection Execution:

Diego (if Sky Lord/Hawknight):

Fly onto Dallas’s car
Navigate to (11,3) - grate tile
Search → RAMEN
Fly back to safety
May not survive due to archers - accept this

Alternative:

Send ground unit after Shooters dead
Safer but slower
Verify RAMEN obtained before killing Dallas!

Author’s Advice:

“Hawknight/Sky Lord great for this. May not survive due to archers (keep out of range!)”

Final Push

After RAMEN Secured:

Verify RAMEN in inventory (critical!)
Finish Dallas with combined assault
Magic + ranged + melee converge
Victory when Dallas falls

Common Mistakes

❌ Moving Too Slowly:

Cars disconnect
Missing enemies/EXP
Getting left behind

❌ Wasting MP Early:

Overusing Phase Shift on Cars 1-3
No MP left for Dallas’s car
Inefficient progression

❌ Forgetting RAMEN:

Killing Dallas first
Battle ends, can’t get RAMEN
Locked out of Chaos Trial forever!

❌ Sending Hawknights vs Shooters:

Flying units exposed to archer fire
Shooters hit hard vs flying units
Easy casualties

✓ Correct Approach:

Car 1: 2 Roman Fires + arrows = cleared
Repeat for Cars 2-4
Save MP for Dallas’s car
Get RAMEN before killing Dallas
Magic Charge for MP refill
Kill Shooters before sending Hawknights
Verify RAMEN in inventory!

Post-Battle

🔑 VANDALIER: RAMEN is Collector’s Treasure #3 of 3 for the Chaos Key — grab it @ (11,3) BEFORE killing Dallas (his death ends the battle). With MACROMAN (Act 2) + TAROT (Act 3) + RAMEN, trade at the Kerachi Tavern for the CHAOS KEY, which unlocks the Chaos Trial.

Story: Royal Ring obtained. Xeno appears and offers to trade Kira for the Ring; the party heads to Fort Dain next.

Story Events:

Royal Ring obtained! Party secures the artifact
Xeno appears - confrontation
Xeno offers trade: Kira for Ring
Party must decide

Return to Kerachi:

Next destination: Kerachi City
Advance any new Level 20 characters at Dojo

CHAOS KEY TRADE:

If you have all 3 Collector’s Treasures, you can now complete the Chaos Key quest!

Required Items:

✅ MACROMAN (from Act 2, Battle 2.1)
✅ TAROT (from Act 3, Battle 3.3)
✅ RAMEN (just obtained from 4.4!)

Trade Process:

Go to Kerachi Tavern
Talk to man interested in strange objects
He gives you CHAOS KEY (doesn’t even trade - just gives it!)
- “He flat-out gives it… Token of awesome taste!”
CHAOS KEY obtained → Unlocks Trial #4!

Next Battle: Fort Dain (Kira rescue mission)

Battle 4.5: Fort Dain - Kira Rescue (Timed Battle)

Goal: Destroy all 8 Death Devices within 8 turns · Lose: Turn 9 arrives, or Ash or Kira dies · Lv: 21

Treasure: LIFE ORB @ (3,1) SW · L.MASK @ (21,17) NE · [hidden] MITHRIL @ (18,1) SE spiral tile · [hidden] KINGFOIL @ (9,21) N crater

Strategy: 8-turn timed rescue. Split the party evenly with a healer in each group. Kill BOTH Death Angels on Turn 2-3 — their Harmful Wave is Range 8 and can wipe you; hide behind corners to break line of sight until ready. Then clear Acid Ghosts and Gold Golems (magic) to open paths, and destroy all 8 Death Devices (14 HP each — even bishops’ Holy Lightning kills them). Protect Kira; the Devices are the only objective.

Enemies:

Death Device ×8 — Lv1, 14 HP, 0/5 — objectives, destroy all 8
Kira (protect) ×1 — Lv1, 14 HP, 0/5 — NPC ally, her death = defeat
Skeleton ×4 — Lv20, 147 HP, 84/73
Eggworm ×2 — Lv19, 126 HP, 69/55 — ranged
Gold Golem ×3 — Lv20, 168 HP, 95/102 — heavy armor
Acid Ghost ×4 — Lv20, 157 HP, 102/80 — flying, poison
Death Angel ×2 — Lv19, 110 HP, 45/38 — Thunder Ball R5, Harmful Wave R8; kill first

Recommended Level: 21 Map Size: 23×23 grid Victory Condition: Destroy all 8 Death Devices within 8 turns Defeat Condition: Time runs out (Turn 9 arrives) OR Death of Ash or Kira

8-TURN TIME LIMIT! Must destroy all 8 Death Devices within 8 turns or you lose! This is the tightest time limit in the game so far.

PROTECT KIRA: Kira is marked as “enemy” with Death Device stats but you MUST protect her! Her death = defeat!

Enemy Composition

Enemy Type	Count	Level	HP	AT	DF	AGL	Spells
Death Device (Objectives)	8	1	14	0	5	0	Must destroy!
Kira (NPC to protect)	1	1	14	0	5	0	Don’t let die!
Skeleton (Kn)	4	20	147	84	73	73	None
Eggworm (Bo)	2	19	126	69	55	66	Ranged
Gold Golem (Ar)	3	20	168	95	102	55	Heavy armor
Acid Ghost (Ai)	4	20	157	102	80	77	Poison attacks
Death Angel (Ma)	2	19	110	45	38	84	THUNDER BALL R5, HARMFUL WAVE R5

Total Gold: 16,400 G

Total Enemies: 15 (plus 8 devices + Kira)

Objectives

Death Devices:

8 total scattered across map
14 HP each = 1-2 hits to destroy
Stationary (don’t move)
All 8 must be destroyed by end of Turn 8
These “hold Kira on doomsday platform”

Kira:

Marked as “enemy” in game system
Stats identical to Death Devices (1/14)
Actually an NPC ally
Must survive - her death = defeat
Surrounded by Death Devices on platform

Enemy Analysis

Death Angel (Priority Threat!):

HARMFUL WAVE - Range 8! (extreme range)
THUNDER BALL - Range 5, ~60-70 damage
Lowest HP (110) = easiest to kill
Highest priority targets
Can devastate party from extreme distance

Deathangel Danger: HARMFUL WAVE has RANGE 8! “Stay out of Deathangel range or they’ll devastate your party from extreme range!”

Acid Ghost:

Flying Airman units (4 total)
Physical attacks inflict poison (annoying!)
High HP (157) and decent stats
Secondary priority
Don’t let everyone get ganged up

Gold Golem:

Heavy armor (DF 102)
Highest HP (168)
Weak to magic
Block pathways

Skeleton:

Standard melee threats
Moderate danger
4 total

Eggworm:

Flying archers (2 total)
Ranged attacks
Lower priority

Treasure & Items

Chests (2):

Location	Coordinates	Item	Value/Use
Southwest	(3,1)	LIFE ORB	Full heal + MP restore
Northeast	(21,17)	L.MASK	Leather Mask (head armor)

Hidden Items (2):

Coordinates	Item	Location Description
(18,1)	MITHRIL	SE corner, spiral-marked tile / shell
(9,21)	KINGFOIL	N side, cracked crater

Mithril is just money item - don’t risk mission for it. “Mithril just money item (don’t worry if miss)”

Battle Strategy

Difficulty Assessment: Hard - Complex multi-objective timed battle

This is the most complex timed battle yet:

8-turn time limit
Must destroy 8 objectives
Must fight 15 enemies
Must protect Kira
Must manage split party
Must avoid extreme-range mage attacks

Author’s Warning: “SAVE Battle Often. Time’s NOT as much of a problem as you might think, but the Deathangels ARE.”

Core Strategy: Split Party Assault

Why Split:

Death Devices scattered across map (can’t reach all from one side)
8 turns is tight - need simultaneous attacks
Enemies block pathways
Must engage on multiple fronts

Recommended Split:

Team 1 (Golem Side): 5-6 characters toward Golems (west/north)
Team 2 (Ghost Side): 5-6 characters toward Acid Ghosts (east/south)

CRITICAL: “Put healer in each group!” Sara with one team, Huxley with other. “As long as groups not imbalanced, simpler!”

Phase 1: Opening Positioning (Turn 1)

Turn 1 - Split Formation:

Team 1 - Golem Side:

Composition: At least one mage + healer + fighters
- Zohar (Enchanter) - magic for Golems
- Sara (Archbishop) - healing
- Grog, Dolan (fighters)
- 1-2 others
Mission: Head toward Golems (NW area)
Target: Death Angels first, then Golems, then Devices

Team 2 - Ghost Side:

Composition: Snipers + mage + healer + fighters
- Diego (Sky Lord/Sniper) - flying + ranged
- Amon, Darius (Snipers) - ranged attacks
- Eleni (Enchanter) - magic
- Huxley (Archbishop) - healing
- Others
Mission: Head toward Acid Ghosts (SE/SW area)
Target: Death Angels first, then Acid Ghosts, then Devices

Turn 1 Priorities:

Stay out of Death Angel range!
- Harmful Wave = Range 8
- PAUSE at each corner to keep out of range
- “Don’t let these people break line of sight of far Deathangel”
Move toward assigned objectives
Don’t engage yet - position only

Line of Sight Control: Death Angels use line of sight. Hide behind corners until ready to engage!

Phase 2: Priority Target Elimination (Turns 2-4)

Priority Order:

Death Angels first (both)
Acid Ghosts (threatening, poison)
Gold Golems (block paths)
Skeletons
Eggworms (least dangerous)

Turn 2 - Death Angel Assault:

Team 1 (Golem Side):

Snipers on Death Angel
- “Archer essential for Deathangels”
- “Better upwards-shooting radius than any archer class”
- Long-range shots
Lowest HP (110) = easiest to snipe
Two arrows + maybe magic = dead
Eliminate before it casts HARMFUL WAVE

Team 2 (Ghost Side):

Same tactic on other Death Angel
Snipers focus fire
Kill Turn 2 if possible

Why Death Angels First:

“Deathangel Danger: Harmful Wave has RANGE 8! Stay out of their line of sight or they’ll devastate your party from extreme range!”

HARMFUL WAVE range 8 = hits from across map
Can hit 3-4 characters at once
~50-60 damage each
Party wipe potential

Turn 3-4 - Secondary Targets:

Acid Ghosts:

“Taking out death machines easier once in position”
Long-range magic effective
Physical attacks inflict poison (annoying!)
Diego (flying) engages flying Acid Ghosts
Kill to clear paths to Death Devices

Gold Golems:

Magic on Golems - Zohar’s Phase Shift
100+ damage = one-shot or near one-shot
Armor class weakness
Clear paths

Skeletons/Eggworms:

Lower priority
Kill if blocking
Otherwise bypass for Devices

Enemy AI Split: “Sometimes SW Acid Ghost group splits if allies take two sides. Conquering weak enemy lot easier in this case.”

Phase 3: Device Destruction (Turns 4-7)

After Primary Threats Eliminated:

Death Angels dead
Most Acid Ghosts/Golems dead or wounded
Paths to Devices clear

Death Device Mechanics:

14 HP each
1 physical attack = kill (if AT 60+)
1 spell = kill
2 weaker attacks = kill
Stationary (don’t move)

Destruction Strategy:

Bishops (Sara/Huxley):

“Bishop offensive spells can hit piddly death devices too!”

Holy Lightning on Devices
Decent damage, cheap MP
Kill Devices while healing allies

Mages (Zohar/Eleni):

Phase Shift if multiple Devices grouped
Piercing Light single targets
“Far-reaching magic (ignores height: Phase Shift)”

Physical Attackers:

One hit each = destroyed
Fast units (Hawknights, Monks) rush Devices
Systematic elimination

Coordination:

Team 1 destroys west/north Devices
Team 2 destroys east/south Devices
Work toward center (Kira’s platform)
Count Devices destroyed (must get all 8!)

Phase 4: Final Cleanup (Turns 7-8)

Turn 7 - Verify Progress:

Count Devices destroyed
How many left?
Can you reach remaining in 1-2 turns?
Any enemies still blocking?

Turn 8 - Final Push:

Destroy remaining Devices
Kill any remaining enemies (optional if Devices done)
Victory when all 8 Devices destroyed

Focus on Devices: Killing enemies is secondary. Devices are the only objective! “Death Devices are the only objective!”

Advanced Tactics

Sniper Advantage:

“Snipers: Better upwards-shooting radius than any archer class”

Snipers (Diego, Amon, Darius) shoot upward better than Bowmen
Essential for elevated Death Devices
Also great vs Death Angels (low HP)

Warrior Movement:

“Those who haven’t made warriors into Duelists may find level unforgiving. Poor movement = handicap.”

Guardsmen (2-move) struggle in 8 turns
Duelists (3-move) much better
If you haven’t advanced Knights to Duelist, this battle is harder

Balance is Key:

“As long as groups not imbalanced, simpler!”

Even split (6-6 or 5-7)
Healer in each
Magic in each
Ranged in each
Balanced teams = success

Treasure Collection

Timing:

Treasures are NOT essential
Mission time limit is tight
Only collect if convenient

Life Orb (SW):

Worth getting (full heal + MP)
If Team 2 passes nearby
Don’t go out of way

L.Mask (NE):

Optional
Only if time permits

Mithril (SE):

Just money item
“Running for SE Mithril = stretch if trouble with Acid Ghosts”
Skip if struggling

Kingfoil (N):

Healing item
Get if passing by
Not worth detour

Common Mistakes

❌ Not Splitting Party:

Trying to clear all from one side
Can’t reach all Devices in 8 turns
Time runs out = defeat

❌ Ignoring Death Angels:

HARMFUL WAVE range 8 devastates party
Must kill Turn 2-3
Letting them cast repeatedly = wipe

❌ Imbalanced Teams:

One team has both healers
Other team has no healing
Unbalanced team gets overwhelmed

❌ Wasting Time on Regular Enemies:

Focusing on killing everything
Forgetting Device objective
Time runs out with Devices intact

❌ Not Using Bishop Spells:

Forgetting bishops can hit Devices
Holy Lightning cheap and effective
Missing easy Device kills

✓ Correct Approach:

Split party evenly (healer each)
Kill Death Angels Turn 2-3 (priority!)
Clear Acid Ghosts and Golems next
Destroy Devices systematically
Use bishop spells on Devices
Count Devices destroyed (all 8!)
Ignore non-essential enemies
Victory by Turn 8

Post-Battle

Story: Kira is rescued and rejoins the party. She is revealed to be of Royal blood from the Ashah Dynasty, and Zohar deciphers the Royal Ring’s inscription. Act 4 ends.

Story Events:

Kira Saved:

Party successfully rescues Kira
Forgive her for past actions
Ask her to rejoin party
Kira rejoins party! (though not as playable unit in battle)

Kira’s Royal Heritage:

Kira revealed to be of Royal blood!
Descended from Ashah Dynasty
Significant for Royal Ring connection
Important for plot resolution

Ring Inscription:

Zohar deciphers inscription on Royal Ring
Reveals connection to Flames of Justice
Story developments

End of Act 4

Act 4 Complete Summary

Battles Completed

#	Battle Name	Difficulty	Gold	Key Items
Mana Trial	Trial #3	High	200	MANA PRISM
4.1	Khanos City	Very Hard	15,840	Holy H2O, Aura Gem
4.2	Great Masai Forest	Easy	17,160	Kingfoil, Aura Gem
4.3	Old Town Warehouse	Hard	13,760	None
4.4	Railroad	Medium	16,920	RAMEN
Chaos Trial	Trial #4	Medium	180	CHAOS PRISM
4.5	Fort Dain	Hard	16,400	Life Orb, L.Mask

Total Battles: 5 story + 2 Trials = 7 Total Gold: ~80,460 G

Characters

No New Characters: Full roster of 12 continues

Character Developments:

Kira: Captured → Rescued → Rejoins (revealed as royalty)
Diego & Carlo: Father-son relationship explored
Xeno: Revealed as Zohar’s former pupil (300 years ago)

Critical Items Obtained

For Trials:

RAMEN (4.4) - Collector’s Treasure #3 for Chaos Key ✓
CHAOS KEY (trade at Tavern) - Unlocks Trial #4 ✓
MANA PRISM (Mana Trial) - Reward #3 (3/6 Prisms)
CHAOS PRISM (Chaos Trial) - Reward #4 (4/6 Prisms)

Equipment:

Holy H2O (4.1) - Full party heal, any range!
Aura Gem ×2 (4.1, 4.2) - Magic attack +8
Life Orb (4.5) - Full heal + MP restore
Gold Axe (4.1) - Sellable

Progress: 4 of 6 Prisms for Vandalier!

Story Progression

Major Plot Points:

Southern Liberation - Rebellion succeeding
Eleni’s Father Dead - Magnus confirmed
4 Generals Battle - Kane, Dallas, Kurtz, Sabina
Diego’s Father - Carlo revealed, complicated relationship
Xeno’s Past - Zohar’s pupil 300 years ago, responsible for time warp
Warehouse Trap - Carlo’s betrayal and redemption
Royal Ring Obtained - Major artifact secured
Xeno’s Offer - Trade Kira for Ring
Kira Rescued - Fort Dain liberation
Kira’s Heritage - Revealed as royalty of Ashah Dynasty
Ring Inscription - Zohar deciphers meaning

Trial Progress

After Act 4:

✅ Nova Prism (Trial #1 - Act 1)
✅ Earth Prism (Trial #2 - Act 2)
✅ Mana Prism (Trial #3 - Act 4 accessible)
✅ Chaos Prism (Trial #4 - Act 4 accessible)
⬜ Logos Prism (Trial #5 - Act 5)
⬜ Heaven Prism (Trial #6 - Act 6)

Progress: 4 of 6 Prisms (67% complete!)

Unique Battle Mechanics

4-Boss Battle (4.1):

Kane, Dallas, Kurtz, Sabina simultaneously
All can heal
Island defensive positioning
Box blocking strategy

Moving Train (4.4):

64-square map (longest in game)
Cars disconnect on timer
Time pressure
RAMEN collection

Mimic Maze (Mana Trial):

19 fake chests (Mimics)
1 real chest (prism)
Insurance enemy strategy

Box Puzzle (Chaos Trial):

Stack 3 boxes to reach chest
Easy to trap boxes (fail state)
Leave enemies alive for time

Timed Multi-Objective (4.5):

8 turns, 8 objectives
Protect NPC
Split party required
Extreme-range enemy mages

Shopping & Equipment Guide

After 4.1 (Level 20 Milestone):

At Kerachi Shop:

Life Orbs (9,000 G) - Full heal + MP restore
- Expensive but worth having 2-3
Great-tier weapons - Major upgrade
Kevlar armor - Excellent defense
Royal Crown/Dragon Helm - Head gear

Recommended Spending:

~67,000 G available from Act 4
Combined total so far: ~146,000 G
Afford Great/Master-tier for entire party
Save 20,000-30,000 G for Act 5

Experience & Leveling

Level Progression:

Start: Level 16
End: Level 20-21

Key Milestone: Level 20

Second class advancement unlocked!
Can advance twice in row at Dojo
Final class tiers opening:
- Swordsman → Duelist
- Sorceror → Enchanter
- Bishop → Archbishop
- Bowman/Hawknight → Sniper/Sky Lord
- etc.

Farming Opportunities:

4.1 (Khanos): 4 bosses = massive EXP
4.2 (Forest): 22 enemies = excellent farming
Dallas Healing Abuse: Weaken him for Extra Healing × 3

Difficulty Assessment

Hardest Battles:

4.1 (Khanos) - 4 bosses, all heal, overwhelming
4.5 (Fort Dain) - 8-turn limit, complex objectives, Death Angels
4.3 (Warehouse) - Gang-up AI, heavy casualties

Medium Difficulty:

4.4 (Railroad) - Time pressure but straightforward
Mana Trial - 19 Mimics but manageable with planning
Chaos Trial - Box puzzle tricky but golems easy

Easiest:

4.2 (Forest) - Low-level enemies, simple tactics

Tips for Perfect Clear

Don’t Miss:

✓ RAMEN in 4.4 (Chaos Key component)
✓ Holy H2O in 4.1 (amazing item)
✓ MANA PRISM in Mana Trial (leave enemy alive!)
✓ CHAOS PRISM in Chaos Trial (don’t trap boxes!)

Strategic Priorities:

4.1: Move box Turn 1 (blocks Kurtz), heal every turn
4.3: Phase Shift spam, stay grouped, protect Ash
4.4: Save MP for Dallas’s car, get RAMEN first
4.5: Split party with healers, kill Death Angels Turn 2-3

Class Advancement:

Visit Dojo after 4.1 or 4.2 when hit Level 20
Final classes make huge difference
Duelist > Guardsman (movement!)
Enchanter Phase Shift dominates

Common Pitfalls

❌ Not Buying Equipment Before 4.1:

Khanos becomes inaccessible after battle
Missing opportunity to shop
Underpowered for later battles

❌ Missing RAMEN:

Only available in 4.4
Required for Chaos Key
Locks out Trial #4 forever

❌ Not Moving Box in 4.1:

Kurtz charges immediately
Three groups at once = overwhelming
Likely party wipe

❌ Forgetting Prisms in Trials:

Killing all enemies before collecting
Battle ends, prism lost forever
Cannot retry Trials

❌ Imbalanced Split Party in 4.5:

Both healers in one group
Other group has no healing
Time limit + no healing = failure

Next Steps

After Act 4:

Royal Ring obtained
Kira rescued and rejoined
4 of 6 Prisms collected
Act 5 ahead: “The Legacy”
Logos Trial becomes available

Preparation for Act 5:

Ensure all characters at Level 20+
Final class advancements complete
Stock Life Orbs (expensive but worth it)
Keep Holy H2O for emergency
Save game!

Previous Act: Act 3: Escape to Tomorrow Next Act: Act 5: The Legacy

See Also:

Trial of Mana Guide - Complete strategy for Trial #3
Trial of Chaos Guide - Box puzzle solution for Trial #4
Job Class Guide: All Classes - Final tier advancement info
Reference: Bestiary - Death Angel and boss analysis
Reference: Secrets - All hidden item locations
Reference: Shops - Equipment purchasing guide

Consolidated from sources:

Richard Uyeyama FAQ v1.1 - Battle data and coordinates
Lancel0t FAQ v0.9a - Story and general strategies
Wolverine Inc. FAQ - Perfect clear strategies and Trial solutions
Shotgunnova FAQ - Detailed combat tactics and EXP optimization