Radiant Historia/Battles

Battles are initiated by walking into enemies. If you attack them and stun them before you walk into them you can gain an advantage. Some enemies require multiple hits. Enemies may gain an advantage against you if they run into you from behind. Battles are turn based from a side view perspective. Enemies stand on a 3x3 grid. The top screen displays the turn order. During each turn you can pick one of the following commands:


 * Attack : Attack with your weapon.
 * Skill : Use a skill.
 * Change : Switch turn panels.
 * Item : Use an item.
 * Guard : Defend to lessen damage taken by enemy attacks.
 * Escape : Escape from battle.
 * Mana Burst : Use the mana burst gauge to unleash special moves.

The enemies location on the grid determines the damage they deal and receive. Some skills can knock enemies into the same location of another enemy allowing you to deal damage to multiple enemies. Certain skills apply ailments such as poison, paralysis, sleep, and stone. Once all enemies are defeated, you gain gold and experience. Bonus gold and experience are earned from combos.