In a few instances the game presents you with a 1-on-1 duel between one of your characters and an enemy. The duels play out similar to a rock-paper-scissor game.
- Attack > Defend
- Defend > Desperate Attack
- Desperate Attach > Attack
When a Desperate Attack is performed against an Attack, both parties will still take damage.
Another way to skew the odds in your favor is the level of your character that is dueling. The higher your characeter’s level, the higher their attack, defense and HP are allowing for you to deal and receive more damage. The level of your weapon also influences the amount of damage you will deal.
Your opponent will always say something before their next action. What they say can give you a hint about their next move. Below is a cheat sheet of which phrase will indicate which action is about to be performed.
Below are three separate duels that will take place over the course of the story. If you have never played the game before, it could contain spoilers. Please proceed at your own risk.
This is your first duel and pretty straightforward.
Next Action: Attack
- Taste the sharpness of my blade!
- Well done. But can you take this?
- Heh, now it’s my turn.
- Ha ha! You’ll have to do better than that!
- At a loss, are you? But I’ll show no mercy!
- What’s the matter? If you don’t attack, I will!
- Damn! I underestimated you.
- Whoa! Pretty good, Teo’s little boy. Now it’s my turn!
- That’s nothing!
- You’re better than I thought. But how about this?
Next Action: Defend
- Can you break my invulnerable defenses?
- Pretty good. How about another one?
- Damn! My turn!
- Now it’s your turn. Come on!
- Don’t bore me. Show me what you can do.
- Cautious, aren’t you. Just like a leader.
- Carefully…
- Arghhh! I underestimated you.
- Forget it. You’re methods are obvious.
- What now?
Next Action: Desperate Attack
- Victory is near! I strike with all my might!
- The next one won’t be so easy!
- I’ll get you!
- Here we go again!
- Take that!
- We’re getting nowhere. Here I come!
- Impossible! You can’t avoid my blows!
- Well done. You’re a worthy opponent. Now it’s my turn!
- I’ll show you how it’s done.
- Interesting. How about another round?
It should be noted that it is extremely important you win this very difficult duel if you inted to gather all 108 Stars of Destiny. Due to the strenth of Teo McDohl it is recommended Pahn be around Level 30 and have his weapon upgraded as far as you ca
Next Action: Attack
- My sword’s not rusty yet.
- Pretty good, Pahn.
- Is that all you’ve got? Now it’s my turn!
- Do you see how we’re mismatched?
- All you can do is defend, Pahn? No mercy!
- We’re getting nowhere. Here I come!
- Did you see me coming?
- That was a good one, Pahn. Now it’s my turn.
- Get serious, Pahn. This is how it’s done.
- The numbness in my hands, it’s real.
Next Action: Defend
- Strike me, Pahn!
- All right, do it again!
- I’ll see that coming next time!
- Do you give up?
- Come on, Pahn. See if you can kill me.
- You’re a smart one, Pahn.
- Good work, Pahn. I’ll have to be more careful.
- I’m losing my cool. Better be careful.
- What’s the matter, Pahn? How about another round?
- You’re better than I thought.
Next Action: Desperate Attack
- Finish me with a single blow!
- Can you dodge my blade, Pahn?
- My killer blade…
- Hmmm. Here I come again!
- The next one will be more painful.
- If you don’t attack, I will!
- Impossible! Take that!
- Now that I’ve seen what you’ve got, I’ll show you what I can do.
- That’s…no good.
- Excellent, Pahn. You’re a real fighter. Here’s another!
You would likely have a hard time losing this duel.
Next Action: Attack
- Here I come, my son.
- Well done!
- That was nothing. Now it’s my turn.
- Do you see how much better I am?
- Is defending youself all you can do? You’ll never win that way.
- We’re getting nowhere. Here I come!
- Did you see that coming?
- That was pretty good. Now it’s my turn.
- You’re soft…soft! This is how you attack!
- The numbness in my hands, it’s real!
Next Action: Defend
- Show me what you’ve learned.
- Good, try it again!
- I’ll see you coming next time!
- Is that all you’ve got?
- Come on! Show me what a man you’ve become.
- Leader of the Liberation Army! No wonder you’re careful.
- Well done! I must be more careful too.
- I’m losing my cool. I must be more cautious!
- I underestimated you! What’s wrong? Another round?
- I mustn’t underestimate you.
Next Action: Desperate Attack
- My sword is the Emperor’s sword. I’ll show no mercy!
- Can you avoid my sword?
- My deadly sword…
- Hmmm. Here I come again!
- The next one will be more painful.
- If you don’t attack, I will!
- Are you trying to surpass me?
- Now that I’ve seen what you’ve got, I’ll show you what I can do.
- That’s…no good.
- I’m delighted, my son. You’re quite a warrior. But here’s another!