Tales of Vesperia - Reference Guide - 360 UK - PS3 JP Fan EN Compare - PC JP EN



Story / Sidequests / Skits

Full Charge!
Defeat enemies with full strength.
TargetNearby EnemiesSame EnemyWeak EnemiesDistant EnemiesMagic UsersFlying EnemiesSame EnemyStrong EnemiesNearby Enemies
HPFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull Attack
TPFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull Artes
ActionUp to YouMainly Magic ArtesMainly Strike ArtesMainly Magic ArtesUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveFree MoveFree MoveFree Move
ItemUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouWatch TPWatch HP
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAim

Moderate
Change actions according to battle circumstances.
TargetNearby EnemiesSame EnemyWeak EnemiesDistant EnemiesMagic UsersFlying EnemiesSame EnemyStrong EnemiesDifferent Enemy
HPEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureModerate
TPUse 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use Half
ActionUp to YouPrioritize HealingUp to YouMainly Magic ArtesUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveFree MoveFree MoveFree Move
ItemUp to YouWatch HPUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimVS BossVS BossVS BossMultiple EnemiesAimVS BossAimAim

Defend
Do not attack and keep guard.
If needed use heal and support Artes.
TargetHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesNearby Enemies
HPAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid Risk
TPUse HalfUse 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use HalfUse HalfUse HalfUse HalfUse Half
ActionUp to YouPrioritize HealingPrioritize HealingDefendAssistUp to YouAssistUp to YouUp to You
PositionKeep FormationKeep DistanceKeep FormationKeep DistanceKeep FormationKeep FormationKeep FormationKeep FormationKeep Distance
ItemWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HP
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimDo Not UseDo Not UseVS BossDo Not UseMultiple EnemiesDo Not UseAimAim

Save TP
Mostly use regular attack combos and try
not to consume TP and items.
TargetDifferent EnemyDifferent EnemySame EnemyWeak EnemiesMagic UsersDifferent EnemySame EnemyWeak EnemiesDifferent Enemy
HPModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate
TPUse 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%
ActionUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep Formation
ItemDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAim

Player command 1
Custom strategy configuration to be set by the player.
TargetNearby EnemiesSame EnemyWeak EnemiesDistant EnemiesMagic UsersFlying EnemiesSame EnemyStrong EnemiesNearby Enemies
HPFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull AttackFull Attack
TPFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull ArtesFull Artes
ActionUp to YouMainly Magic ArtesMainly Strike ArtesMainly Magic ArtesUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveFree MoveFree MoveFree Move
ItemUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouWatch TPUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAim

Player command 2
Custom strategy configuration to be set by the player.
TargetNearby EnemiesSame EnemyWeak EnemiesDistant EnemiesMagic UsersFlying EnemiesSame EnemyStrong EnemiesNearby Enemies
HPEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureEndureFull Attack
TPUse 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use 75%Full Artes
ActionUp to YouPrioritize HealingUp to YouMainly Magic ArtesUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveFree MoveFree MoveFree Move
ItemUp to YouWatch HPUp to YouWatch TPUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimVS BossVS BossVS BossMultiple EnemiesAimVS BossAimAim

Player command 3
Custom strategy configuration to be set by the player.
TargetHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesHelp AlliesNearby Enemies
HPAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskAvoid RiskFull Attack
TPUse HalfUse 75%Use 75%Use 75%Use HalfUse HalfUse HalfUse HalfFull Artes
ActionUp to YouPrioritize HealingPrioritize HealingDefendAssistUp to YouAssistUp to YouUp to You
PositionKeep FormationKeep DistanceKeep DistanceKeep DistanceKeep FormationKeep FormationKeep FormationKeep FormationFree Move
ItemWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPWatch HPUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimDo Not UseDo Not UseVS BossDo Not UseMultiple EnemiesDo Not UseAimAim

Player command 4
Custom strategy configuration to be set by the player.
TargetDifferent EnemyDifferent EnemySame EnemyWeak EnemiesMagic UsersDifferent EnemySame EnemyWeak EnemiesNearby Enemies
HPModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateModerateFull Attack
TPUse 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Use 25%Full Artes
ActionUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to YouUp to You
PositionFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveKeep DistanceKeep FormationFree MoveKeep FormationFree MoveFree Move
ItemDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseUp to You
Over LimitDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not UseDo Not Use
Fatal StrikeAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAimAim

TargetNearby Enemies
Attack the nearest enemy.

TargetDistant Enemies
Attack the farthest enemy.

TargetSame Enemy
Attack the same enemy as the player (1P).

TargetDifferent Enemy
Attack a different enemy from the player (1P).

TargetStrong Enemies
Attack the enemy with the highest level.

TargetWeak Enemies
Attack the enemy with the lowest remaining HP.

TargetHelp Allies
Defend allies with low HP.

TargetMagic Users
Prevent enemies from casting magic.

TargetFlying Enemies
Attack flying enemies.

HPFull Attack
Attack regardless of remaining HP.

HPEndure
Take distance from enemies once
own HP is below 25%.

HPModerate
Take distance from enemies once
own HP is below 50%.

HPAvoid Risk
Take distance from enemies once
own HP is below 75%.

TPFull Artes
Use Artes regardless of remaining TP.

TPUse 75%
Use Artes, but do not let TP drop below 25%.

TPUse Half
Use Artes, but do not let TP drop below 50%.

TPUse 25%
Use Artes, but do not let TP drop below 75%.

TPDo Not Use
Do not use Artes.

ActionUp to You
Leave all actions up to the character.

ActionArtes Only
Use only Strike and Magic Artes.
Do not use regular attacks.

ActionMainly Strike Artes
Primarily fight using Strike Artes.

ActionMainly Magic Artes
Primarily fight using Magic Artes.

ActionPrioritize Healing
Pay attention to HP when fighting.

ActionPrioritize Ailments
Pay attention to status ailments when fighting.

ActionOnly Heal
Focus only on healing.

ActionAssist
Use Artes and items with support effects
to back up your allies.

ActionDefend
Concentrate on guarding enemy attacks.

PositionFree Move
Move freely regardless of default formation.

PositionKeep Formation
Do not chase enemies too far and keep formation.

PositionKeep Distance
Keep distance from enemies.

PositionFlexible
Change action according to circumstances.

ItemWatch HP
Use items when HP is low.

ItemWatch TP
Use items when TP is low.

ItemCure Ailments
Use items when affected by status ailments.

ItemDo Not Use
Do not use items.

ItemUp to You
Allow character to use items freely.

Fatal StrikeAim
Aim whenever there is a chance.

Fatal StrikeVS Boss
During boss battles only, aim whenever there is a chance.

Fatal StrikeMultiple Enemies
Aim when there are multiple enemies.

Fatal StrikeDo Not Use
Do not use Fatal Strikes.

Over LimitUse Over Limit Lv. 1
Use Over Limit Level 1.

Over LimitUse Over Limit Lv. 2
Use Over Limit Level 2.

Over LimitUse Over Limit Lv. 3
Use Over Limit Level 3.

Over LimitUse Over Limit Lv. 4
Use Over Limit Level 4.

Over LimitUse in a Pinch
Use when danger is sensed.

Over LimitDo Not Use
Do not use Over Limit.

Personal CallLeave it to Me!
Allies will take distance from enemies.

Personal CallCaution!
Allies will guard.

Personal CallAssemble!
Allies will gather around Karol.

Personal CallBeware of Magic!
Allies will use Magic Guard.
(Only when the Magic Guard skill is set.)

Personal CallTake it Easy
Allies will use Taunt.
(Only when the Taunt skill is set.)

Personal CallJump!
Allies will jump.

Personal CallWoof Woof!
Allies will use Recover.
(Only when the Recover skill is set.)

Personal CallPull Together!
Allies will gather around Flynn.

Personal CallAll Hands on Deck!
Allies will enter Over Limit Lv. 1.
(Only when Over Limit is available.)