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-                    *PROJECT X ZONE for 3DS: ITEMS GUIDE*
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                           Version 2.4 (July 29th, 2013)
 
 
 Contents:
 1. Item Guide
-Every enemy appears to have a drop. If you defeat the optional bosses for
+2. FAQ and Tips
-items you'll get a fair amount of EXP as well, but it can be risky and take
+3. New Game+ Information
-a very long time. Use this guide to decide if an item is worth the effort.
+4. OST Tracklists
 5. Number Crunching
-I've personally scoured the map for every breakable AND defeated all the
+--                          <-->                           --
-enemies in each chapter that I've played, so it can be done. It's just
+This guide looks best in the Lucida Console fixed-width font.
-painfully slow (like an hour+ per battle).
+--                          <-->                           --
 
 
 
 A few notes before we begin:
-Up to Chapter 19 I have missed hardly more than one streetlight (in Chapter
+
-3) and haven't found any items inside. The only exception is in Prologue 3
+Almost every enemy has a drop. If you defeat the optional bosses for items
-when you're introduced to them, and Chapter 16 when you see pots and chests
+you'll get a fair amount of EXP as well, but it can be risky and take a
-that are both labeled as breakables. By Chapter 20 you'll see a few more
+very long time. Use this guide to decide if an item is worth the effort.
-(finally) with items. So until then ignore them or use them as barricades.
+
 I've personally scoured the map for every breakable in every chapter. I've
 also defeated all the enemies in each and every chapter, so it can be done.
 It's just painfully slow. By chapter 20 battles can take 2 hours or more to
 check everything.
-----------------                ----------------------------------
+
-Current version: July 5th, 2013 - v1.4 (complete up to Chapter 23)
+It also won't be long before "Wipe out all enemies" is the usual condition
-----------------                ----------------------------------
+for winning. So not much is optional later on. This guide is a complete
 checklist to save you time and makes battles easier on top of it. No running
 around to find things when I did the work for you. New Game+ players can
 also benefit by knowing which chests to skip, since they contain the old
 lower class equipment.
 --
 
-position.
+
 
 Breakables have nothing but healing items inside, if they give anything at
 all. The first times you'll find anything is Prologue 3, Chapter 16 and
 Chapter 20. After that they'll show up a few times, but overall feel free
 to ignore them or just use them as barricades instead. They are not worth
 any effort as even the best item you'll get from them is a 100% heal for a
-BossB: Yuri     - Mochi Balls           [heal 30% HP all allies]
+single unit only, which isn't very useful. Multi healing items are much
 better to have.
 --
 
 
 
 
 ************************************************************************
 Items List by Chapter:
 
 Unless otherwise noted, the locations will be based on your starting
 position. New Game+ changes are listed, up to Chapter 29 currently.
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Prologue 2: (can only defeat one of these two bosses)
 =======================================================================
-2nd chest      - Blue Orb               [HP+300]
+
 BossB: Juri     - Mochi Balls           [heal 30% HP all allies]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Prologue 3: (don't bother running past Jedah, items aren't worth it)
 =======================================================================
 Breakable canisters:
 north by start  - Mage's Soul  x2       [XP 10% increase]
                 - First Aid    x2       [heal 10% HP, self]
 far southwest   - First Aid
                 - Mage's Soul
 (end reward)    - Gold Orb              [TEC-5, full HP when rescuing]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Prologue 4: (breakables have nothing from here on until chapter 16)
 =======================================================================
 1st chest      - Blue Orb               [HP+300]
 (end reward)   - Ether Pack L           [XP 100% increase]
 
 
-Chapter 2: (the west treasure is partially hidden. Rotate the camera.)
+
 Prologue 5: (only Chris can do Multi Attacks until chapter 13 or later)
 =======================================================================
 west of Frank  - Artisan Soul           [XP 30% increase]
 east stairs    - Omnipotent Soda        [heal all ailments, ally]
 south          - Omnipotent Soda
 west stairs    - Apple Gel              [heal 30% HP, ally]
 north (upper)  - Apple Gel
 (end reward)   - First Aid Spray        [heal 100% HP, self]
-Chapter 3: (rockstars break guitars... and get nothing.)
+
 
-north          - Survival Book          [EXP+20%]
+
 Chapter 1:
-southwest      - Healing Serum          [heal 50% HP all allies]
+
 (end reward)   - Tiger Pancakes         [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 2: (The west treasure is partially hidden. Rotate the camera. In
 a New Game+ the south chest is different, as noted below.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
-southwest      - Recovery Drink         [heal 70% HP all allies]
+
 west           - Modern Sneakers        [SPD+5] (between two red umbrellas)
 south          - Mixed Juice            [heal 70% HP, ally]
 [NG+]south     - Sheonite               [HP+800, SPD-5, nullify Stun and
                                          Down, half XK for counter, +1
                                          attack during counter]
 (end reward)   - Tiger Pancakes         [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 
-Chapter 5: (try a critical super: Press Y right AS they land)
+
 =======================================================================
-west           - Omnipotent Soda        [heal all ailments, ally]
+Chapter 3: (rockstars break guitars... and get nothing)
-north          - Youthful Bandana       [TEC+10]
+
 Camera to the left:
 north          - Devil Star             [XP 50% increase]
 west           - Healing Serum          [heal 50% HP all allies]
 east           - Survival Book       [!][EXP+20%]
-Chapter 6: (treasures are white sparkles)
+[NG+]east      - Servbot Mask           [ATK-20, DEF+35]
 (end reward)   - VB-Rain                [ATK+3]
-southwest       - Ominipotent Soda      [heal all ailments, ally]
+
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 4:
-(end reward)    - Red Round Spectacles  [TEC-5, rate of XP gain +30%]
+
 Camera to the right:
 east by start  - Special Gel            [100% heal all allies, 100% XP]
 north          - Xevious T-Shirt        [Def+3]
-Chapter 7: (when you have more than 15 of an item start using them up)
+south          - Recovery Drink         [heal 70% HP all allies]
 far east       - Mixed Juice            [heal 70% HP, ally]
 [NG+]far east  - Terror Mask         [!][HP+500, TEC-5, nullify Bind,
                                          fixed launch height, cancel
                                          counters]
 Boss: Dokugozu - Traffic Safety Charm   [nullify Stun and Down]
 Boss: Dokumezo - Ouma Mask              [nullify Poison]
 (end reward)   - Fashionable Lip Cream  [nullify Bind]
 
 
-Chapter 8: (can only defeat one of the two bosses)
+
 Chapter 5: (Try a critical super: Press Y right AS they land)
-far west       - EXP Trainer            [EXP+20%]
+
-west           - Adventurer Broadsword  [ATK+5]
+Camera to the right:
 east           - Omnipotent Soda        [heal all ailments, ally]
-south          - Treat                  [heal 30% HP all allies]
+northeast      - Youthful Bandanna      [TEC+10]
 (end reward)   - Upgrade Parts: CQC     [ATK+3]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 6: (Locations are based around the center building. Treasures
-Chapter 9: (no breakables or chests)
+are white sparkles. I also put a [!] when an item is rare or especially
 useful. Don't split up beyond two groups, stick together.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left:
 southwest       - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 northeast       - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 southeast       - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
-Chapter 10: (have 2 or 3 groups and stay close together)
+
 (end reward)  - Red Round Spectacles [!][TEC-5, rate of XP gain +30%]
-northeast       - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
+
 
-east            - Perfect Aid           [heals 100% HP, self]
+
 Chapter 7: (When you have more than 15 of an item start using them up)
-northwest1      - Vampire's Wineglass   [nullify poison]
+
-northwest2      - Coffin Lid            [DEF+5]
+Camera to the right, based around center of map:
-miniboss: QBee  - Green Herbs only?     [heal 30% HP, ally]
+
- (I only wrote down one QBee, do the others drop anything of note?)
+
-Boss: Heihachi  - Hardened Guantlets    [ATK+3, TEC+5]
+
 north          - Golden Brown Pizza     [heal 50% HP, ally]
 [NG+]north     - Super Sword         [!][ATK+20, DEF+7]
 (end reward)   - Vital Charm            [HP+600]
 
 
-Chapter 11: (locations based around the portal at the center)
+
 Chapter 8: (Clear out the north chests and enemies first before moving
 south. Can only defeat one of the two bosses, go for Eins.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left:
 far northwest  - EXP Trainer         [!][EXP+20%]
 northwest      - Adventurer Broadsword  [ATK+5]
-south           - Cold Metal Knife      [ATK+3, TEC+5]
+
-southwest       - Portable Medkit       [TEC-5, 50% XP cost to rescue]
+southwest      - Treat                  [heal 30% HP all allies]
 [NG+]southwest - Bashishi Marker     [!][HP+800, SPD+5, ATK-5, half XP for
                                          counter, +1 attack during counter,
                                          30% boost in XP gain]
 BossA: Drei    - First Aid Spray        [heal 100% HP self]
 BossB: Eins    - Ether Pack L           [XP 100% increase]
 
 
-Chapter 12:  (can only defeat one of the two A/B bosses, go for Dokumezu)
+
 Chapter 9: (No breakables or chests, chapter ends when you defeat
 Aya-me.)
 =======================================================================
 Boss: Due      - Heart Applique         [DEF+3, TEC+5]
 (end reward)   - Jean Paul              [ATK+3, TEC+5]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 10: (Stick to only two groups and stay close together. Defeating
 Jedah ends the chapter)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left:
 east            - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
-Chapter 13: (Multi-attacks start around here. Check your status screen)
+
 northeast       - Perfect Aid           [heals 100% HP, self]
 east 2nd floor  - Witch's Robe          [DEF+5, TEC+3]
 north (1)       - Vampire's Wineglass   [nullify poison]
 north (2)       - Coffin Lid            [DEF+5]
 Boss: Heihachi  - Hardened Gauntlets    [ATK+3, TEC+5]
-north(top)      - Roaming Charm         [nullify ZOC]
+
 (end reward)    - Blood Contract        [HP+600]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 11: (Locations based around the portal at the center. Defeating
 Phantom ends the chapter)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
-Chapter 14: (based around center of map)
+
 northeast       - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 north           - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 south, by portal- Cold Metal Knife      [ATK+3, TEC+5]
 southwest       - Portable Medkit    [!][TEC-5, 50% XP cost to rescue]
 far southwest   - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]far SW     - Twin Dragons Vest     [DEF+25, TEC+10]
 Boss: Alisa     - Crystal Skull         [HP+800]
 Boss: V-Dural   - Dancing Cross Spear   [ATK+4, DEF+2]
 Boss: Juri      - Military Uniform      [DEF+7]
 (end reward)    - Plasma Cutter         [ATK+7]
-Chapter 15: (Watch out for Due, she counters nealy every hit)
+
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 12: (can only defeat one of the two A/B bosses, go for Dokumezu)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
 east             - Nanbu Trainer        [ATK+3, TEC+5]
-north (red)     - Tribal Grass Skirt     [SPD+10] [!]
+
-west (blue)     - Finance Book           [TEC-5, half XP for counter]
+
 upper southwest  - Healing Serum        [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 Boss: Vajra      - Jabberwocky Armor    [ATK+4, DEF+6]
-(end reward)    - General's Cap          [HP+500, nullify Down and Stun]
+
 Boss: Necron     - Restore Pill II      [heal 50% HP, ally]
 BossA: Dokumezu  - Tiger Pancakes       [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 BossB: Eins      - First Aid Spray      [heal 100% HP, self]
-Chapter 16: (Use Flynn/Ichiro's Range+2 and Haken's Attack range+)
+
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 13: (Multi-attacks start around here. Check your status screen.
-chests by Kogoro         - Perfect Aid       [heals 100% HP, self]
+Frank gets it first around level 14, Akira at level 18. Defeating
-south flashing statue    - Ominpotent Soda   [heal all ailments, ally]
+Selvaria ends the chapter)
 =======================================================================
-south pot by gullotine   - Poison Bottle     [heal Poison, ally]
+Camera to the right:
 northeast       - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
-northwest flashing statue- Omnipotent Soda   [heal all ailments, ally]
+
 far southwest   - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 north(top)      - Roaming Charm      [!][nullify ZOC]
 north(bottom)   - Super Helmet          [ATK+2, DEF+4]
 north(right)    - Healthy Talisman      [HP+300, SPD+5, TEC-5]
-top of hill pot          - Restore Pill      [heal 10% HP, self]
+
 Boss: Saya      - Savior Charm          [HP-500, nullify all ailments]
 (end reward)    - Military Wrench Yurl  [ATK+7, TEC+5]
-Boss: Drei            - Golden Waist Band    [DEF+10]
+
-Boss: Skeith          - Cats Blades          [ATK+10]
+
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 14: (Based around center of map. Use Frank's Multi. Chun-Li
 learns hers at level 19)
-Chapter 17: (defeat the bosses before you set use all 5 bombs)
+
 Camera to the right:
-west (purple)   - Special Gel           [100% heal all allies, 100% XP]
+
-center (blue)   - Healing Serum         [heal 50% HP all allies]
+
-east (blue)     - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
+
-northwest(blue) - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
+
 (end reward)    - Bronze Armor          [DEF+5]
-northeast(blue) - Zaemon's Armor        [DEF+7]
+
-NE (purple)     - Darcsen Cloth Ribbon  [HP+300, SPD+5, TEC-5]
+
-NW (purple)     - Refined Ragnite       [HP+600]
+
-Boss: Raptor    - Sharp Rib             [ATK+5, TEC+3]
+Chapter 15: (Due, like every boss eventually, will counter constantly.
-Boss: Necron    - Restore Pill II       [heal 30% HP, ally]
+Kogoro learns his Multi at level 19)
-Boss: Omicon    - Orange Gel            [XP 30% increase]
+
-Boss: Alisa     - Double Chainsaws      [ATK+7]
+Camera to the right, based around center of the map:
-Boss: Astaroth  - Discus                [ATK+5, DEF+5]
+
 [NG+]west       - Time Key            [!][HP+1000, TEC-5, XP gain +30%,
                                           XP cost -20%, 50 XP rescue]
 west (green) 2  - Golden Brown Pizza     [heal 50% HP, ally]
-Chapter 18: (bosses counter everything and can't be countered)
+
 center (red) 2  - Perfect Aid            [heals 100% HP, self]
 
 north (red)     - Tribal Grass Skirt     [SPD+10]
 west (blue)     - Finance Book        [!][TEC-5, half XP for counter]
 Boss: Aya-me    - Hand Knitted Muffler   [HP+500, nullify Bind]
 Boss: Due       - Blue Fake Nails        [TEC+20]
 Boss: Shielder  - General's Cap          [HP+500, nullify Down and Stun]
 
 
 =======================================================================
-Chapter 19: (use Multi Attacks!)
+Chapter 16: (Use Flynn/Ichiro's Range+2 and Haken's attack range+. Assign
 Flynn to Zephyr and give him the Roaming Charm)
 Finally, a chapter with breakable objects that give out items!
-east 2          - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
+
 Camera to the right, based around center of map:
 pots at start by Kogoro  - Ether Pack S      [XP 10% increase]
                          - Restore Pill      [heal 10% HP, self]
 chest by Kogoro          - Perfect Aid       [heals 100% HP, self]
 south pot by guillotine  - Poison Bottle     [heal Poison, ally]
 pot by cave entrance     - Cure Kit          [heal Stun, ally]
 northwest flashing statue- Omnipotent Soda
 south flashing statue    - Omnipotent Soda   [heal all ailments, ally]
 south chest              - Treat             [heal 30% HP all allies]
 [NG+]south chest         - Neverland Vest    [ATK+7, DEF+20]
-chapter. And remember that bosses will counter almost every attack.)
+
 chest at bottom of hill  - Goblin Cap        [HP+800]
-Breakable containers:
+
 top of hill chest        - Devil Star        [XP 50% increase]
 top of hill pot          - Restore Pill
-Boss: Skeith   - Goblin Gloves          [DEF+10] [!]
+
 Boss: Byakuya X       - First Aid Spray      [heal 100% HP self]
-Boss: Vile:    - Crash Bomb             [ATK+10] [!]
+Boss: Drei            - Golden Waist Band [!][DEF+10]
-Boss: Prelude  - Tiger Pankcakes        [heal 50% HP for all allies]
+Boss: Skeith          - Cats Blades       [!][ATK+10]
 
 
 =======================================================================
-Chapter 21: (Fulfill the requirement and the turn limit is gone. Then
+Chapter 17: (Chapter ends once you set all 5 bombs. Shielders are all
-you can gather the items. Here's a strategy:
+high level so use Supers to defeat them for the exp)
-Counter everything with Chris, use cheap healing items if you have them,
+
-don't split up. Stay in groups in the center, enemies will come to you.
+Camera to the right, based around center of map:
-Use Multi Attacks and Flynn's Range+2. More weak enemies will arrive
+southwest(purple)- Special Gel           [100% heal all allies, 100% XP]
-after you talk to Aura.)
+center (blue)    - Healing Serum         [heal 50% HP all allies]
 east (blue)      - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
-Breakable boxes in the center:
+northwest(blue)  - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]NW (blue)   - Wagacopter         [!][SPD+15, ATK-5, DEF-5, TEC-5,
                                           HP-500, nullify ZOC, normal
                                           attack range +1]
 northeast(blue)  - Zaemon's Armor        [DEF+7]
 NE (purple)      - Darcsen Cloth Ribbon  [HP+300, SPD+5, TEC-5]
 NW (purple)      - Refined Ragnite       [HP+600]
 Boss: Raptor     - Sharp Rib             [ATK+5, TEC+3]
 Boss: Necron     - Restore Pill II       [heal 30% HP, ally]
 Boss: Omicon     - Orange Gel            [XP 30% increase]
-Boss: Pursuer   - Guitar Case           [ATK+10] [!]
+Boss: Alisa      - Double Chainsaws      [ATK+7]
 Boss: Astaroth   - Discus                [ATK+5, DEF+5]
 
 
 =======================================================================
-Chapter 22: (Fulfill the requirement first to lift the turn limit.
+Chapter 18: (Bosses counter everything and can't be countered. Gemini
-Monsters off the side will ignore you if you run by. You should have
+learns her Multi around level 23)
-plenty of Mochi Balls by now. Chun-Li's Multi Attack will be your best
+
-offense, and Ichiro's Cpt. Mountain for defense.)
+Camera to the right:
 east            - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
 southwest       - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 southeast       - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 Boss: Selvaria  - Bulletproof Vest      [DEF+5, TEC+3]
 Boss: Riemsanne - First Aid Spray       [heal 100% HP self]
 Boss: Jedah     - Hunter's Eye          [TEC+20]
 
-Boss: Vajra     - Upgrade Parts: GALE   [ATK+10, TEC+3] [!]
+
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 19: (use Multi attacks!)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
 east            - Venom Block           [ATK+3, DEF+3]
-Chapter 23: (4 bosses will soon appear on the bottom right; use Multi
+northeast       - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
-Attacks. Defeating Coco ends the chapter.)
+[NG+]northeast  - Komachi's Head        [HP+1500, nullify all ailments]
 west            - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
-starting area, mimic boxes:
+
-left top(monster)    - Onipotent Soda    [heal all ailments, ally]
+
 Boss: Phantom   - First Aid Spray       [heal 100% HP self]
 Boss: Seth      - M.W.S.                [ATK+5, TEC+3]
-right top (monster)  - First Aid Spray   [heal 100% HP self]
+
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 20: (Stock up/save your items, you'll need them in the next
 chapter. Bosses will counter everything, Reiji, Ryu and Zephyr should
 learn their Multi's around this point)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left. Breakable containers:
 center         - Perfect Aid            [heals 100% HP, self]
 north          - Perfect Aid
-Boss: Saya           - Saya's Shoes      [SPD+10] [!]
+Boss: Skeith   - Goblin Gloves       [!][DEF+10]
 Boss: Due      - Medicinal Compress     [HP+500, SPD+5]
 Boss: Vile:    - Crash Bomb          [!][ATK+10]
 Boss: Prelude  - Tiger Pancakes         [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 21: (Fulfill the requirement and the turn limit is gone. First,
 counter everything with Chris, stay in groups in the center, enemies will
 come to you. Assign Flynn to Kite for his Range+2. You can actually just
 rush past the Pursuer if you're having a hard time. More weak enemies will
 arrive after you talk to Aura.)
 =======================================================================
-Any further updates will be posted on the GameFAQs.com message board for
+Camera to the right. Breakable boxes in the center:
-the game. Eventually I may submit it to the FAQ section.
+
 left top        - Ether Pack S          [XP 10% increase]
-If you notice any typos or errors or missing items, by all means let me
+
 chest(behind boxes) - Mixed Juice       [heal 70% HP, ally]
 
 east            - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 east bridge     - Mixed Juice
-Disclaimer:
+
 north           - Golden Brown Pizza
-Project X Zone is copyright Bandai Namco Games.
+Boss: Pursuer   - Guitar Case        [!][ATK+10]
-This guide is copyright Wren77, 2013.
+
 
 
 =======================================================================
-Distribution policy:
+Chapter 22: (Fulfill the requirement to lift the turn limit. Riemsanne
 will ignore you, Aya-me will sometimes let you run past. Leave someone
-You may host this guide on your website, but I don't suggest you do so
+there to keep them busy. You should have plenty of Mochi Balls by now to
-until it is more complete.
+use up. Use Chun-Li's Multi)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left, center of map:
 start           - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 west            - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 northeast       - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
 far northeast   - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 far northwest   - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 Boss: Vajra     - Upgrade Parts: GALE   [ATK+10, TEC+3]
 Boss: Aya-me    - Black Mask            [DEF+7, TEC+5]
 Boss: Riemsanne - Tiger Pancakes        [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 23: (4 bosses will soon appear on the bottom right. Assign Ulala
 to Zephyr and get your XP high (over 120) at the end of your turn to
 activate the Range+2 bonus when Zephyr goes next. Defeating Coco ends
 the chapter.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right. Starting area, mimic boxes:
 left top(monster)    - Omnipotent Soda   [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]left top  - Police Mouse's Uniform  [ATK+7, DEF+7, TEC+50]
 
 left middle(monster) - Tiger Pancakes    [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 left bottom          - Treat             [heal 30% HP all allies]
 right top (monster)  - First Aid Spray   [heal 100% HP, self]
 right bottom         - Kusuha Juice      [full heal, all allies]
 
 end area mimic boxes:
 top   (monster)      - Special Gel       [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 right (monster)      - Med Kit DX        [full heal, all allies]
 bottom             - Golden Brown Pizza  [heal 50% HP, ally]
 
 Boss: Dokugozu       - Restore Pill II   [heal 30% HP, ally]
 Boss: Dokumezu       - Restore Pill II
 Boss: Saya           - Saya's Shoes      [SPD+10]
 Boss: Byakuya X      - Lemon Gel         [heal 70% HP, ally]
 miniboss: Tarman     - B-M84GOLDEN       [ATK+7, TEC+5]
 Boss: Coco         - Morolian Goggles    [HP-500, nullify all ailments]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 24: (Use a few mochi balls since you'll get more here. Have your
 team on the left hang back a bit. The team on the right takes forever to
 catch up)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
 west (upper)     - Emperor's Soul       [XP 70% increase]
 
 Bottom of hill:
 left (blue)      - Sandra Soul       [!][HP-500,DEF-5,cancels enemy counters]
 middle (green)   - Omnipotent Soda      [heal all ailments, ally]
 right (purple)   - Lucky Key            [Tec-5, half XP for counters]
 
 southwest(purple)- Power Long Sword     [ATK+7]
 southeast (blue) - Golden Trident       [ATK+6, DEF+4, TEC+5]
 Boss: Juri       - Super Cape           [DEF+10, TEC+3]
 Boss: Saya       - Super Savior Charm   [HP+500,TEC-10,nullify all ailments]
 Boss: Selvaria   - Armored Vest         [DEF+10]
 Boss: Due        - Wind God Socks       [nullify ZOC]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 25:
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
 north of start   - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 west (upper)     - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 [NG+]west (upper)- Monolith              [HP+2000]
 
 west             - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 southwest        - Hausen Armor          [DEF+7]
 Boss: Byakuya X  - Lemon Gel             [heal 70% HP, ally]
 Boss: Eins       - Spiked Shin Guards    [HP+800, SPD+10]
 Boss: Drei       - Dokio Armor        [!][DEF+15]
 Boss: Aya-me - Imperial Theater Watch [!][SPD+5, rate of XP gain +30%]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 26: (Next chapter has lots of Restore Pills, so use some up.
 Send your forces down first rather than staying split up)
 =======================================================================
 Camera centered:
 start            - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]start       - Waganizer          [!][DEF-20, ATK+35]
 
 globe by start   - Seven Sisters         [heal all ailments/HP, all allies]
 northeast        - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 north            - Fishnet Stockings     [ATK+4, DEF+5]
 
 Breakable canisters:
 southwest        - First Aid x2          [heal 10% HP, self]
                  - Mage's Soul           [XP 10% increase]
 northwest        - First Aid
                  - Mage's Soul x2
 
 Boss: Seth       - G Impact Stick     [!][ATK+15]
 Boss: Pursuer    - Special Gel           [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 Boss:V-Dural - Bajiquan Secret Scrolls[!][SPD-5, +1 attack during counter]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 27: (Next chapter has lots of Green Herbs, so use some up. Don't
 send any troops up the stairs yet, enemies will appear at the bottom)
 =======================================================================
 Camera centered:
 by start         - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 east             - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]east        - Hero's Seal        [!][HP+1000, SPD+5, half XP counter,
                                           XP cost -20%]
 far north        - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 west             - Mega Booster       [!][SPD+15]
 far east canister- Perfect Aid           [heals 100% HP, self, NG+ only?]
 
 Boss: Vile(armor)- Tiger Pancakes        [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 Boss: Vile       - Dragon Shot           [ATK+7, TEC+15]
 Boss: Coco       - Purple-Punk Armor     [HP+1000]
 Boss: Phantom    - Geo-Fortress Gear     [DEF+7, TEC+15]
 Boss: Prelude    - Special Gel           [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 28: (Turn limit's gone once you talk to Aura, but it's real
 easy to get swarmed if you rush. Help Kite to the top but stick close.
 Have everyone else pick off individual enemies on the lower levels.
 Leave Astaroth for later.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the left:
 start            - Gold Armor            [DEF+10, TEC+3]
 west, 2nd floor  - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 west, 3rd floor  - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 center, 4th flr. - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 
 Boss: Astaroth   - First Aid Spray       [heal 100% HP, self]
 Boss: Astaroth(2)- First Aid Spray
 Boss: Riemsanne  - Demonic Cape          [HP+800, SPD+5]
 Boss: Jedah      - Blood Scythe          [ATK+7, DEF+7]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 29: (Rush to the top of the map, ignore everything you can,
 enemy ZOC will stop you in the top corners, so beat em quickly. The
 turn limit is gone once you finish the requirement. I *think* you can
 defeat Vile afterwards to get his item. Alternatively, you can rush
 everyone on one side. I did this in my New Game+ and it worked well)
 =======================================================================
 Camera to the right:
 east             - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 [NG+]east        - Phelios               [ATK+15, DEF+15, TEC+10]
 west             - 765kg Hammer          [ATK+10, TECT+3]
 west (2)         - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 northeast        - Moving Cat Ears Hat   [HP+800]
 northwest        - Golden Brown Pizza
 
 Boss: Skeith1    - Goblin Mail           [DEF+7, TEC+5]
 Boss: Skeith2    - Sakabatou             [ATK+7, TEC+5]
 Boss: Vile(armor)- Tiger Pancakes        [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 Boss: Vile       - Drill Arm          [!][HP-500, ATK-5, nullify block]
 Boss: Skeith Zero- Special Gel           [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 30:
 =======================================================================
 center           - Emperor's Soul        [XP 70% increase]
 southwest        - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 north of start   - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 Boss: Vajra      - Upgrade Parts: DEF    [Def+9, TEC+10]
 Boss: V-Dural x3 - Restore Pills II x3   [heal 30% HP, ally]
 Boss: Selvaria - Imperial Officer Crest  [ATK+8, DEF+7, TEC+10]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 31: (Not nearly as bad as it looks. Avoid the middle, work your
 way in slowly picking off enemies until clear. Draw them out. Enemies
 drop tons of healing items, and there's no chests or breakables).
 =======================================================================
 Boss: Dokumezu   - Golden Brown Pizza    [heal 50% HP, ally]
 Boss: Dokugozu   - Golden Brown Pizza
 
 Boss: Due        - Seiho Sword           [ATK+10, TEC+10]
 Boss: Drei       - Golden Mane        [!][ATK+15, TEC+10]
 Boss: Eins   - Silver Knuckledusters  [!][ATK+15, TEC+10]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 32: (Gather in the center or top right in one big group and
 use your items, since you'll be getting lots of Restore Pills and
 some Ether Pack S's).
 =======================================================================
 start            - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 just outside shop- Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 fountain         - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
 Boss: Raptor     - Sports Book        [!][SPD+15]
 Boss: Pursuer    - Nemesis a             [HP+1000]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 33: (Lots more Restore Pills, so use them freely. Enemies also
 seem to move farther than you'd expect, so I wasn't able to close in
 and Multi them. They came out to get me before I got the chance).
 =======================================================================
 pool (1)         - Artisan Soul          [XP 30% increase]
 pool (2)         - Apple Gel             [heal 30% HP, ally]
 pool (3)         - Apple Gel
 pool (4)         - Recovery Drink        [heal 70% HP all allies]
 northeast        - SSP Drink             [XP 100% increase]
 Boss: Coco       - Special Gel           [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 Boss: Riemsanne  - Demonic Crown         [HP+500, SPD+10]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 34: (No chests, breakables have nothing, but lots of Restore
 Pills once more. Also, try staying as far north as you can since I
 didn't. One by one the enemies managed to sneak up on my groups by
 my underestimating their range).
 =======================================================================
 Boss: Omicon     - Ether Pack M          [XP 50% increase]
 Boss: Necron     - Restore Pill II       [heal 50% HP, ally]
 Boss: Aya-me     - Divine Implements  [!][ATK+8, DEF+6, TEC+20]
 Boss: Prelude    - Ciseaux' Scissors  [!][ATK+15]
 Boss: Selvaria   - Aegis Shield          [DEF+15]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 35: (Confirmed: enemies are smart now to stay out of your range
 until you're in theirs. It's difficult to get close to them. They can
 also Multi you if you're one space farther than their limit. You'll get
 a few Restore Pill II's, Mochi Balls, and Tiger Pancakes, so use some
 if you've been hoarding like me.)
 =======================================================================
 bottom floor     - Kusuha Juice          [full heal, all allies]
                  - Little Ryoma       [!][HP+800,SPD-5,TEC-5, 20% exp boost]
 2nd floor (east) - Treat                 [heal 30% HP all allies]
 3rd floor (west) - Omnipotent Soda       [heal all ailments, ally]
 top floor, west  - Apple Gel             [heal 30% HP, ally]
 top floor, east  - Apple Gel
 top floor, center- Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
 Boss: Eins       - Stubborn Craftsman    [HP+800, SPD+5]
 Boss: Drei       - Kinran Kasaya      [!][DEF+20]
 Boss: Jedah      - Fairie Ring        [!][DEF-5, 20% XP cost reduction]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 36: (Boss counters do 6000+. Frank and Haken can auto-cancel
 counters when below 50% HP, which may be worth the risk. Use Quicksaves
 to ensure you land critical Supers. Try having high TEC to cause Stun/Down
 and prevent their counters. I actually had to use some items here because
 the narrow spaces meant it's hard to gang up on enemies/can't earn XP.)
 =======================================================================
 Breakable capsules:
 west area        - Mages's Soul         [XP 10% increase]
                  - Mixed Juice          [heal 70% HP, ally]
                  - Golden Brown Pizza   [heal 50% HP, ally]
 east area        - First Aid            [heal 10% HP, self]
                  - Treat                [heal 30% HP all allies]
                  - Artisan Soul         [XP 30% increase]
 
 Capsule right by Soma:
                  - Artisan Soul
 
 Chests:
 northwest        - Recovery Drink       [heal 70% HP all allies]
 northeast        - Omnipotent Soda      [heal all ailments, ally]
 far northwest    - Power Tent        [HP-500,DEF-5,SPD+5,full HP/50XP rescue]
 center of map    - Silence Stone        [ATK-5, fixed launch height]
 Boss: Skeith     - Sora's Blades     [!][ATK+20]
 Boss: Vajra      - Upgrade Parts: HP    [HP+1200]
 Boss: Pursuer x3 - Restore Pill II x3   [heal 50% HP, ally]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 37: (Breakables have nothing. Aim to meet up with Kogoro just
 above the center area and wait there. The new enemies will ALL attack
 you at the same time.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera all the way left:
 south            - Devil Star           [XP 50% increase]
 north            - Omnipotent Soda      [heal all ailments, ally]
 center           - Treat                [heal 30% HP all allies]
                  - Brave Vesperia    [!][ATK+6, DEF+6, TEC+30]
 Boss: Due        - Basho Fan         [!][ATK+10, DEF+10]
 Boss: Vile(armor)- Tiger Pancakes       [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 Boss: Vile       - Special Gel          [100% HP all allies, 100% XP]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 38: (No chests or breakables. Green medusa enemies stun you, so
 defend instead of counter. Stay in one group and move down first, work
 your way back up. After Coco goes down, enemies will line up and come
 to you in a nice, orderly fashion. Save up your items for the upcoming
 chapters, unless you have more than 15 of one kind. You WILL need them
 soon.)
 =======================================================================
 Boss: Dokumezu   - Sword of Shiranui     [ATK+15, DEF+5]
 Boss: V-Dural    - First Aid Spray       [heal 100% HP, self]
 Boss: Dokugozu   - Gargoyle              [ATK+5, DEF+15]
 Boss: Coco    - Space Electric Guitar [!][TEC+50]
 Boss: Seth    - Tanden Engine      [ATK-10,DEF-5,nullify block,XP gain+30%]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 39: (Use Toma and Neneko to cancel counters, Astaroth will Down
 you so defend instead of counter. After you beat him, bosses will appear on
 the bottom left and right, opposite the demon. BEFORE you defeat Riemsanne
 get all the chests, heal up and gather in the center. Jedah appears near
 the demon and defeating him ends the chapter.  There's only healing items
 and exp to gain from the rest. I used a few XP items for Multi's and had 2
 turns to spare after beating them all.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera all the way left:
 northwest        - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 northeast (1)    - Mixed Juice           [heal 70% HP, ally]
 northeast (2)    - Kusuha Juice          [full heal, all allies]
 southwest        - Hell King's Arm    [!][ATK-5, normal attack range+1]
 southeast        - Shintai Fragment   [!][HP+800, ATK-5 ,SPD-5, half cost
                                           counter, +1 attack during counter]
 Boss: Astaroth x2- Tiger Pancakes x2     [heal 50% HP for all allies]
 Boss: Selvaria   - Miltary Rifle Ruhn    [ATK+20, TEC+10]
 Boss: Riemsanne  - Shiny Mail            [DEF+20, TEC+10]
 Boss: Raptor     - Special Gel           [100% heal all allies, 100% XP]
 Boss: Jedah      - Hell King's Wing      [HP+1000, SPD+5]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 40: (Don't draw them out by getting close and you'll do fine.
 You'll get a lot of Mochi Balls and some Restore Pills II to use up.)
 =======================================================================
 Camera all the way right:
 southwest        - Seven Sisters         [heal all ailments/HP, all allies]
 southeast        - Devil Star            [XP 50% increase]
 northwest        - Healing Serum         []
 northeast        - Perfect Aid           [heals 100% HP, self]
 by Portalstone   - Special Gel           [100% heal all allies, 100% XP]
                  - Strange Syrup         [[full heal HP/ailments, all
                                           allies, 100% XP increase]
 
 
 =======================================================================
 Chapter 41: (No chests or equipment and final confirmation that all
 breakables are a waste of time. I checked every single thing in the game
 except one streetlight and one railing.)
 =======================================================================
 Boss: Eins       - Ether Pack L          [XP 100% increase]
 Boss: Drei       - First Aid Spray       [heal 100% HP, self]
 Boss: Due        - Strange Syrup         [full heal HP/ailments, all
                                           allies, 100% XP increase]
 
 Strategy: You'll need a large stock of items, so hopefully you saved up.
 Now is the time to use them, especially if you don't plan on playing a New
 Game+. Many bosses inflict down, so countering is useless. Astaroth, Coco,
 Pursuer and Ciseaux do it most often. If you beat Eins and Drei before you
 break the shield all top floor bosses respawn. There may be conditions that
 I didn't come across, but I'll tell you what I know. Defeat everything in
 your way while going up. At the top you can ignore the new bosses and just
 get Kogoro to the shield. Upon doing so, more bosses and enemies appear and
 any defeated ones reappear. They also respawn once more when the final
 boss's HP gets under 100k. So defeating them is generally not a good idea
 unless you're trapped by their ZOC. They have no equipment (you can check
 their status in the free cursor mode). They drop strong healing items, but
 aren't worth the time and resources.
 
 For the final boss units with a range of 2 can only hit him directly on the
 middle of the front, behind or side, not the corners. Boss is immune to
 Stun and Down, his Multi's hit 4 units for 8k damage, whereas his counters
 do a whopping 10k. When his HP goes under 100k he tried to call
 more bosses but it seemed to fail, since I left them alive already. You
 can definitely use the smaller enemies to earn XP.
 
 It's best to have your mass of allies keep the bosses busy by defending
 while a few focus on Mr. Final Boss himself. Preferably those with counter
 cancels (Bahn, Zephyr, Toma, Neneko, X and Juri). I reloaded my quicksave
 and beat all of them on my second try but I took a ton more damage that way.
 I can also point out that even beating up every enemy and every boss the
 game threw at me, even in this level, that by the end of the game I still
 had 85% of my healing items saved. So if you play carefully nothing in the
 first playthrough is that hard at all.
 
 When you win New Game+ becomes available. The hidden options in the menu
 are unlocked and enemies and chests will offer some new items in the next
 playthrough.
 
 
 
 ************************************************************************
 
         =======================          ======================
            Tips and Strategy                   a Mini FAQ
         =======================          ======================
 
 
 
 
 
     Tips for beginners
 **************************
 
 
 -Critical hits give +5% exp and are done by timing your attack just before
 the enemy lands. Practice in the training room if you need to. I just think
 of some moves as "fast" and the others as "slow" to make it simpler.
 
 -The direction a unit is facing has no bearing on anything in the game.
 
 -The defend command also prevents any status changes. The full defend is
 generally not worth the XP cost, unless you will be KO'd otherwise.
 
 -If you get a game over you don't keep any exp. It's a complete reload.
 -There is no penalty for leaving an injured ally.
 -Use your quicksaves since they can be reloaded as many times as you want.
 
 -There is no optional content or way to replay a chapter. Thus this means
 there is no way to grind for exp. Defeating every enemy helps a little at
 the beginning, but soon becomes non-optional.
 
 -Use your items once you have 15+ of them, since the maximum is 20.
 -Do not depend on items. Save them for emergencies and use XP instead.
 -Learn who your healers are, write them down if you have to.
 
 -You can use Supers to defeat an enemy during a counter, if you have XP
 to spare. Later on it becomes quite inefficient though.
 
 -Defeat bosses with low level allies to boost their levels. This is very
 important. Use a Super for the +20% exp (stacks with items or skills) and
 try to get criticals. You can even press Start to end a battle to save a
 boss for later.
 
 -You can do a critical Super. They are instant, so press Y as soon as they
 land, not before like with normal attacks. They can bounce a bit and still
 make it in time. Training mode is good practice.
 
 -D on your attacks list (bottom screen) means Down, S = Stun, P = Poison.
 Higher TEC means a better chance of inflicting status changes on the enemy,
 but generally doesn't matter until you meet bosses that counter every hit.
 Down and Stun will prevent their counters.
 
 -You will start learning Multi Attacks around lv. 18. Frank and Chun-Li
 get theirs first. Watch your bottom screen for them.
 
 -You can press B to skip a Super or enemy boss counter.
 -Holding B also let's you run around on the map. Kinda useless though.
 --
 
 Basic strategy to win battles:
 
 Keep your HP high using XP, not items. After a battle you gain XP from Cross
 Hits, this means it's easy to waste them if you're near or over 100% XP all
 the time. Use up the extra beforehand by healing your allies. Rescuing
 is more costly than healing frequently.
 
 Always move in groups. Always. Stagger your units and keep surrounding the
 enemies so you have access to Support attacks. This keeps your XP high,
 which is crucial in keeping your HP high.
 --
 
 Best time to use Support/Solo:
 
 If going for XP: use the Solo right at the start, or to /finish/ breaking
 their guard (usually earlier is better than cutting it close). This will
 keep them on the ground and allow for the most Cross Hits. As the Solo
 finishes (2 or 3 seconds after the cut-in) trigger your Support. In the
 early parts of the game you'll need to use your Support sooner, before
 you run out of attacks. Supports and Solos on their own don't earn any XP.
 
 If you want exp./criticals, try to time your Supports/Solos when the
 enemy is being juggled in place by certain attacks. It's different for
 every pair, so the timing is tough. You can try to hit both a Support/Solo
 and your attack right before they land but this is a gamble as well.
 --
 
 How do status effects work?
 
 To explain a little better than the tutorial:
 Bind = no skills or items, no support when beside another unit. Can still
 respond (counter and defend).
 
 Stun = can't respond or act as a Support. Stunned enemies = can't counter,
 while you get auto guard break and critical first hit on them.
 
 Down (ally/enemy) = cannot counter. I've heard people say it cancels an
 enemy's turn, but I tested it and they still act after being hit with Down.
 Only their counter is canceled.
 --
 
 Any important/missable items?
 
 The most notable are:
 Chapter 3, the north chest: Survival Book.
 Chapter 8, far west chest: EXP Trainer.
 Chapter 24, bottom of the hill on the left: Sandra Soul.
 Chapter 27, west chest: Mega Booster.
 Chapter 29, Vile's Drill Arm (2nd battle).
 Chapter 35, bottom floor chest: Little Ryoma.
 Chapter 39, southwest: Hell King's Arm, southeast: Shintai Fragment
 
 Also, most of the New Game+ items will make a big difference in surviving
 the second playthrough. So always get those.
 --
 
 Do any exp. boosts stack together?
 
 I can confirm that skills (like Kogoro and Ichiro's +20% exp) do stack with
 critical hits and Supers.
 --
 
 Why is a move grayed out?
 
 Item effects cannot be combined with skills. Ex: Equipping the Survival Book
 on Kogoro gives +20% exp. Then Kogoro's skill Solo Training (+20% exp)
 cannot be used. They also cannot be cast twice on the same character, for
 example use Flynn's Range+2 on all allies, then Frank's Range+2 will be
 grayed out.
 --
 
 Who are the best healers?
 
 For Solos, Tron, since she has a 30% heal (ally) and a 50% XP/full HP
 rescue. For Pairs, Yuri has a 30% heal for ALL allies and Gemini gets the
 same skill later on. These moves are invaluable. Rescuing is very costly,
 so don't rely on it.
 --
 
 Is there a soft reset in the game?
 Yup, it's in the manual (Home > Manual). Hold L + R and press Start. Hurray!
 --
 
 Can you skip the story text?
 You can actually fast forward scenes by holding both R and A.
 --
 
 
 
 
 
     Advanced Tips
 *********************
 
 
 Chapters that have turn limits:
 
 Except for Chapter 17, 23 and 39, turn limits are lifted once you fulfill
 the requirements. In those chapters it will end once you do, preventing you
 from finishing up with bosses, enemies and chests.
 --
 
 What is ZOC, really? (Zone of Control)
 
 The tutorial doesn't explain this one that well. It means there is a
 one block radius around an enemy that you cannot get past. You can stop
 beside them but not continue on through. This is rarely a problem, but in
 Chapter 29 when you have a turn limit they prevent you from getting where
 you want to go by standing in the middle of a narrow passageway.
 
 Additionally, once you're beside an enemy they can sometimes keep you
 there. So just remember that enemies are sticky if you get close.
 --
 
 What is EP? (mentioned in the random effect skills)
 
 The enemy's version of XP. It's almost always full though. It allows them to
 use special unblockable attacks and counters.
 --
 
 What is TEC good for?
 
 Eventually bosses will counter you every time you attack, so a high TEC has
 a better chance of Down or Stunning them to prevent it. On that subject,
 Supers seem to have a good chance of inflicting status effects.
 --
 
 Who can cancel a counter?
 
 Bahn, Toma, Neneko, X, Zephyr and Juri via skills. Haken and Frank will
 auto-cancel them if under 50% HP. Cancelling is important with late game
 bosses. Chris learns a skill late in the game to cancel counters if over
 50 XP.
 --
 
 Who are the best counterers?
 
 Bahn, Batsu and Chris. They learn HP over 50% = +1 attack during counter
 (doesn't stack with the Bajiquan Secret Scrolls item though). Early in the
 game Dante learns a +1 counter when over 50 XP.
 --
 
 Is turn order based on speed or is it random?
 
 Partially random. I reset a chapter a dozen times and saw different starting
 order every time. It varies by 3 or 4 positions each reload. So you may go
 1st or 4th, to give a rough idea. This is likely why SPDx2 doesn't guarantee
 that you will go first.
 
 Another note on SPD: If someone like Ichiro has a slow speed, his Range+2
 buff will still affect the whole team, just not until their next turn. At
 first I thought if you cast it at the end of a "turn" only those who go
 after him would be affected and then when the turn ends the effect is gone.
 But no, the effect only wears off once a unit has made a move. So SPD is
 only good for making sure the unit will get a chance to attack before
 everyone else clears out the enemies by getting there first.
 --
 
 Should I use nullify block skills?
 
 I don't know why people suggest to, since it takes a maximum of 1 and a half
 attacks to break through any guard. You can usually do it for a loss of 7-10
 XP, which is more efficient than the skill's cost of 15 XP. You'll do less
 damage, but it's better to build up XP for Supers. Late in the game bosses
 will counter with a very hard hit every time you attack, so you have to do
 the most damage in the least amount of encounter.
 
 I would say only use it if you have 110+ XP and you have no healing or
 other useful skills. It's better to get used to opening every round with the
 unit's guard breaking move so you're always prepared. Practice in the
 Training mode, or check the chart in the Number Crunching section below.
 
 A somewhat easy way to remember them is when you see them dash through the
 enemy to behind them, that's usually their guard breaking move. With other
 characters it tends to be when they throw explosives.
 --
 
 
 
 
 
     New Game+ Information
 *****************************
 
 
 What is unlocked when you beat the game?
 
 There are new sound options in the menu, allowing you to listen to the entire
 soundtrack and set the music for battles.
 --
 
 What is carried over in New Game+?
 
 The items you had when you beat the game (so saving some is a good idea)
 and your equipment. Levels start again at 1 and go up slower because you
 get less exp. Critical hits become almost necessary, especially since XP
 is easier to come by, thanks to all the 30% boost in XP gain accessories
 you'll have from the beginning.
 
 
 What's different in New Game+?
 
 Enemies are stronger. I'd hazard a guess and say by about 50%. Bosses counter
 almost every hit, starting already in the early chapters. They have more HP
 (I've seen an increase of about 25% so far) and do more damage. The contents
 of some chests have been changed. Some of the ones that used to contain
 healing items now contain equipment. I think, but am not sure, that they
 also drop more powerful items sometimes, such as Tiger Pancakes. This would
 explain why the game said after the ending that "enemies and chests" are
 different in the new game, since boss drops are the same as before.
 --
 
 Is a New Game+ harder or easier?
 
 Harder at first because of the lowered exp. Your HP are generally not high
 enough at the beginning either. But then it actually gets easier than the
 first game by Chapter 20. So feel free to use some of your saved items in
 the early chapters.
 --
 
 Will the New Game+ items list be complete?
 
 I might not finish it, but you can check the item section of the Japanese
 wiki for some if not all of the new items:
 http://www34.atwiki.jp/3dspxz/pages/61.html
 http://www34.atwiki.jp/3dspxz/pages/62.html
 --
 
 Are there any /new/ new items in New Game++ (and beyond?)
 
 The first New Game+ has new items and that's it. After that it's all repeats
 of the 1st and 2nd set of items. There is no 3rd. The enemies' stats don't
 change either from 2nd to 3rd playthroughs. Thanks to SaydeWindsaur for
 confirming this.
 --
 
 
 
 
 
 
     OST Tracklists
 **********************
 
 
 PROJECT X ZONE CROSSOVER SOUND TRACK CD:
 (The [###] shows which song it matches in the US sound test)
 
 01. Ride on Sea [013]
 02. Ultra Violet (Nelo Angelo Battle) [010]
 03. Demitri Stage (Romania) [001]
 04. Volcanic Rim Stage -Street Fighter IV- [006]
 05. Opening Stage X [015]
 06. Flutter Vs The Gesellschaft [017]
 07. Frank West [009]
 08. 1st BGM [014]
 09. SUPER 8 Theme [004]
 10. We'll Protect Our School [005]
 11. [If You Wish For It] [xx]
 12. Manifest! Imperial Floral Assault Group [020]
 13. Under the Imperial Flag [022]
 14. Surface Warriors [023]
 15. Ride The Tiger [030]
 16. World's Love [xx]
 17. Mexican Flyer (original) [xx]
 18. Battle to Pay the Debt (B) [018]
 19. High-rise to Hell [xx]
 20. The House of the Dead [028]
 21. Armstone Town Day [032]
 22. Origin - Awaken - Theme of Hereos [033]
 23. [Ring the Bell] [xx]
 24. Tekken Tag Tournament Piano Intro -Massive Mix- [040]
 25. Stairs of Time [042]
 26. The Battle of Your Soul [037]
 27. The Sword That Cleaves Evil [036]
 28. Over the Clouds [xx]
 29. Main Theme [050]
 30. In The Land Beyond Endless 'Time' [047]
 31. Brave New World [043]
 32. Curiosity and the Cat [049]
 33. Mysterious Project (ver.SP) [xx]
 34. Rising Stage [061]
 35. Emergency Line [058]
 36. Good Luck [055]
 37. Oros Phlox [067]
 38. Strange Step [062]
 39. Go Next [059]
 40. Brave Parade [054]
 41. Silent Approach [065]
 42. Rapid Storm [057]
 43. Hard Time [052]
 44. Wanderer's Road (ver.SP) [xx]
 --
 
 
 US Listen to BGM option (available in New Game+):
 
 001. Demitri Stage (Romania) - Darkstalkers
 002. Morrigan Stage (Scotland) - Darkstalkers
 003. Hsien-Ko Stage (China) - Darkstalkers
 004. Super 8 Theme - Cyberbots
 005. We'll Protect Our School - Rival Schools
 006. Volcanic Rim Stage -Street Fighter IV- - Street Fighter
 007. Theme of Ryu - Street Fighter
 008. Theme of Chun-Li - Street Fighter
 009. Frank West - Dead Rising
 010. Ultra Violet (Nelo Angelo Battle) - Devil May Cry
 011. "Devils Never Cry" (Staff Roll) - Devil May Cry
 012. Terragrigia Panic I - Resident Evil
 013. Ride on Sea - Resident Evil
 014. 1st BGM - Ghosts'n Goblins
 015. Opening Stage X - Mega Man X
 016. Zero - Mega Man X
 017. Flutter Vs The Gesellschaft - Mega Man Legends
 018. Battle to Pay the Debt [B] - Resonance of Fate
 019. Irruption [B] - Resonance of Fate
 020. Manifest! Imperial Floral Assault Group - Sakura Wars
 021. Main Theme - Sakura Wars
 022. Under the Imperial Flag - Sakura Wars
 023. Surface Warriors - Sakura Wars
 024. Hope - Shining Force EXA
 025. Coco*Tapioca: The Huge Dancer - Space Channel 5
 026. Valkyria Theme - Valkyria Chronicles 3
 027. Open Fire! - Valkyria Chronicles 3
 028. The House of the Dead - Zombie Revenge
 029. Poop Deck Pursuit - Dynamite Cop
 030. Ride the Tiger - Virtua Fighter
 031. Love Does Not End - Virtua Fighter
 032. Armstone Town Day - Fighting Vipers
 033. Origin - Awaken - Theme of Heroes - Gain Ground
 034. God and Man -Shall We Meet Again- - God Eater
 035. Endless Erosion - God Eater
 036. The Sword That Cleaves Evil - Super Robot Wars OG
 037. The Battle of Your Soul - Xenosaga
 038. The Severe Morning Star Departs - Tales of Vesperia
 039. Scattering Sparks - Tales of Vesperia
 040. Tekken Tag Tournament Piano Intro -Massive Mix- - Tekken
 041. Jin Kazama - Tekken
 042. Stairs of Time - .hack
 043. Brave New World - Namco X Capcom
 044. Arisu in the Distorted City - Namco X Capcom
 045. Locus to Certain Victory - Namco X Capcom
 046. Some Day, Beneath The Moonlight - Namco X Capcom
 047. In The Land Beyond Endless "Time" - Endless Frontier
 048. All Correct! - Endless Frontier
 049. Curiosity and the Cat - Yumeria
 050. Main Theme - Adventure of Valkyrie
 051. Wanderer's Road - PXZ Original
 052. Hard Time - PXZ Original
 053. Mysterious Project - PXZ Original
 054. Brave Parade - PXZ Original
 055. Good Luck - PXZ Original
 056. Warm Up - PXZ Original
 057. Rapid Storm - PXZ Original
 058. Emergency Line - PXZ Original
 059. Go Next - PXZ Original
 060. Deadly Whisper - PXZ Original
 061. Rising Stage - PXZ Original
 062. Strange Step - PXZ Original
 063. In The Sun - PXZ Original
 064. Tear Drop - PXZ Original
 065. Silent Approach - PXZ Original
 066. Dark Target - PXZ Original
 067. Oros Phlox - PXZ Original
 068. Kings' Ruin - PXZ Original
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 For completeness' sake, here's what you won't find in each version:
 (I don't yet have all the data from the Japanese version of the game but
 I'll post it if I do)
 
 
 Exclusive to CD:
 
 11. [If You Wish For It] [xx]
 16. World's Love [xx]
 17. Mexican Flyer (original) [xx]
 19. High-rise to Hell [xx]
 23. [Ring the Bell] [xx]
 28. Over the Clouds [xx]
 33. Mysterious Project (ver.SP) [xx]
 44. Wanderer's Road (ver.SP) [xx]
 
 
 Exclusive to US sound test:
 
 002. Morrigan Stage (Scotland) - Darkstalkers
 003. Hsien-Ko Stage (China) - Darkstalkers
 007. Theme of Ryu - Street Fighter
 008. Theme of Chun-Li - Street Fighter
 011. "Devils Never Cry" (Staff Roll) - Devil May Cry
 012. Terragrigia Panic I - Resident Evil
 016. Zero - Mega Man X
 019. Irruption [B] - Resonance of Fate
 021. Main Theme - Sakura Wars
 024. Hope - Shining Force EXA
 025. Coco*Tapioca: The Huge Dancer - Space Channel 5
 026. Valkyria Theme - Valkyria Chronicles 3
 027. Open Fire! - Valkyria Chronicles 3
 029. Poop Deck Pursuit - Dynamite Cop
 031. Love Does Not End - Virtua Fighter
 034. God and Man -Shall We Meet Again- - God Eater
 035. Endless Erosion - God Eater
 037. The Battle of Your Soul - Xenosaga
 038. The Severe Morning Star Departs - Tales of Vesperia
 039. Scattering Sparks - Tales of Vesperia
 041. Jin Kazama - Tekken
 044. Arisu in the Distorted City - Namco X Capcom
 045. Locus to Certain Victory - Namco X Capcom
 046. Some Day, Beneath The Moonlight - Namco X Capcom
 048. All Correct! - Endless Frontier
 051. Wanderer's Road - PXZ Original
 053. Mysterious Project - PXZ Original
 056. Warm Up - PXZ Original
 060. Deadly Whisper - PXZ Original
 063. In The Sun - PXZ Original
 064. Tear Drop - PXZ Original
 066. Dark Target - PXZ Original
 068. Kings' Ruin - PXZ Original
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 There's also a CD labeled: PROJECT X ZONE OP/ED Theme Songs:
 01. Wing Wanderer
 02. GALAXY
 03. Wing Wanderer (instrumental)
 04. GALAXY (instrumental)
 --
 
 The US limited edition CD contains 25 tracks which are already included on
 the Japanese CD.
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 For a list of what games each song comes from, check this out:
 http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/667255-project-x-zone/64265704/719698067
 --
 
 Here's a list of what changed from the Japanese to US version of the
 soundtrack:
 http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=67390396
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     Number Crunching
 ************************
 
 
 
 Guard Breakers                  Highest XP Gain        Highest Damage
 
 Kogoro    Left+A                  9 - Up+A               Right+A
 Chun-Li   Down+A                  7 - Right+A            Up+A
 Akira     Up+A (or Down+A)        7 - Neutral            Right+A
 Frank     Neutral                 7 - Left+A             Right+A
 Reiji     Down+A (or Right+A)     6 - Right+A            Up+A
 Soma      Right+A                 8 - Right+A            Down+A  (crt+)
 Gemini    Up+A (or Right+A)       7 - Right+A            Up+A
 Zephyr    Neutral                 8 - Left+A             Left+A  (crt+)
 Kite      Left+A                  6 - Right+A            Right+A
 Ryu       Down+A                  6 - Neutral            Up+A
 Ichiro    Down+A (or Left+A)      8 - Neutral            Up+A    (crt+)
 Dante     Down+A                  6 - Up+A               Right+A
 Haken     Neutral                 7 - Right+A            Left+A  (crt+)
 Yuri      Right+A                 9 - Up+A               Left+A  (crt+)
 Kurt      Down+A                  8 - Down+A             Up+A    (crt+)
 Jin       Left+A                  5 - Left+A             Right+A
 Toma      Left+A                  7 - Neutral            Up+A
 KOS-MOS   Left+A                  9 - Up+A               Left+A
 X         Down+A                  7 - Neutral            Up+A   (S rank)
 Chris     Left+A                  7 - Left+A             Up+A
 
 When to use these: get used to opening every battle with the unit's guard
 breaker whether you need it or not. That way you won't have to remember
 which one it is later on. Guard breakers are never their strongest moves
 anways, so they don't need criticals. The XP moves are for the rare cases
 when you want to repeat an attack rather than go for the +1 after using all
 of the others.
 --
 
 Multi attack strength:
 
 The units who can hit four squares away have the weakest attack. The ones
 with three for range are about 25-33% stronger. Akira and Jin can only hit
 two enemies in a very limited range but do about 200-225% damage. Ryu's an
 oddball in my game at least. He does about 175% damage with the same limit
 of two. Example:
 
 Chun-Li:   11k
 Gemini:    14k
 Ryu::      20k
 Jin/Akira: 25k
 
 It helps to know if a Multi is strong enough to defeat enemies ahead of time
 or not. Also, if you look close Akira's Multi is rated B strength when it's
 clearly an S like Jin's. So maybe it's a little buggy. Ryu's is rated A, so
 I guess they didn't mean for all the two hitters to have super strength.
 
 Multi Attacks can be boosted with ATK+15% (like Sanger and Busujima). Other
 ATK boosts probably stack as well.
 
 
 Here's some more data to prove how it works. Taken from Chapter 40. Everyone
 was level 50 or 51, except X and Reiji at 52 and 53. Tested against bosses
 with DEF of 350 and 375, so DEF has no effect.
 
 Range 4:
 Chun-Li         13k
 Soma            13k
 Kite            13k
 Ichiro          14k
 Haken           14k
 X               14k
 Kurt            13k
 
 Range 3
 Kogoro          15k
 Frank           15k
 Reiji           17k (slightly higher level and it's, well, Reiji)
 Zephyr          16k
 Dante           16k
 Gemini          16k
 Yuri            15k
 KOS-MOS         16k
 Toma            16k
 Chris           16k
 
 Range 2:
 Ryu             23k (the oddball of the game, his Multi is rated only A)
 Akira           27k (rated B but in reality an S)
 Jin             27k (rated S)
 --
 
 
 Who are the strongest/weakest Pairs?
 
 Aside from Chun-Li being the weakest by about 5-10% in my tests and Reiji
 being the strongest and easy to level up thanks to his skills, they're all
 surprisingly close. Everyone who hit harder earned less XP (Reiji was at
 24% after a full round, while Ichiro, Kurt and Zephyr easily makes it to
 36%). So it's very well balanced. You either get more damage or more XP.
 You have the freedom to offset this by choosing a move with extra XP or
 extra damage for the final +1 attack in the string.
 
 However, Gemini and X have an auto skill where if you have 120 XP when
 their turn comes around they get a 10% boost and it STAYS on if you go
 below 120 by casting their ATK+15% moves. They can do 60k+ damage in one
 turn.
 
 Units with ATK boosting skills:
 
 --ATK+15%--
 
 Solo: Sanger, Lindow and Busujima.
 
 Gemini:  lv.18 (random skill)
 Ichiro:  lv.25
 X:       lv.28
 Dante:   early 40's?
 Frank:   lv.42?
 Kite:    lv.43?
 Haken:   lv.45
 
 --ATK+10%:--
 
 Solo: Lady, Devilotte (random skill)
 
 X:       lv.34
 Kurt:    lv.34
 Chun-Li: lv.35
 Gemini:  lv.41?
 Jin:     early 40's?
 
 Pair up the 10%'s and 15%'s and you'll get that same awesome boost as X and
 Gemini have on their own.
 --
 
 Training mode is problematic for testing damage. XP gain is off as well. So
 don't depend on it for anything but general timing practice. The hitboxes
 aren't perfect there either, so it's trouble all the way.
 
 As a way to test the inconsistencies, try Kogoro, Toma, Dante and Jin:
 
 -Kogoro's left+A  (C rank) does more than right+A  (A rank) or close to it.
 -Toma's   left+A  (B rank) does more than    up+A  (A rank).
 -Dante's    up+A  (B rank) does more than right+A  (A rank).
 -Jin's      up+A  (A rank) does more than right+A  (A rank). Even his
 neutral (C rank) is stronger.
 
 This is only a problem in training mode however. I checked the regular game
 and found the numbers to be correct.
 --
 
 Super (aka Overdrive) attack strength:
 
 Tested in Chapter 40, they ranged from 19-21k for a normal, non-critical
 Super. A critical Super on the other hand weighed in at 23-25k. I compared
 all 20 teams, so this means they are all very close to each other.
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 If you notice any typos, errors or missing items, by all means let me
 know so I can update the guide.
 
 Thanks goes out to WingedGeneral and the GameFAQs community for some tips
 and discussion on the messageboards.
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