The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky/Battles

Battles are turn-based and are initiated by running into an enemy or during scripted events. If you run into the back of the enemy, then you will start the battle with a preemptive strike. If the enemy does the same, then they will start with a surprise attack. The turn order is displayed on the left side of the screen.

Turn Bonus
Some turns may have a bonus which is indicated by an icon next to the turn. Both allies and enemies can receive turn bonuses.