Sword of Mana/Useful Information

Mana Goddess Statues
Silver Mana Goddesses (such as the one below) just allow you to save but the gold Mana Goddesses (also pictured below) also put your HP and MP up to full.



Double Team
You can Press to change between characters. Remember if your main character dies you lose, but it doesn't matter about the other one so it is recommended that you stay as your main character. You can change the other character's behaviour by pressing and selecting stats then NPC. Press and  to change character in that screen and press  to confirm the changes.

Level Ups
Weapon and spirits can be levelled up by using them. When you see a weapon or a spirit symbol above your head with an Up! next to it that means it's gained a level. You can gain up to 99 levels in each weapon and spirit.

If you see a Lv up! above your head that means you've gained a level. Press to access the status screen where you can choose which class you want to focus on.

While the 2nd character can also level up you cannot edit their class nor what weapon or spirit they use.

Magic Tactics
To use support magic tap once. To cast a magic attack hold down the button until you hear a sound and see the spirit dancing around your character, then let go.

The weapon you have selected determines the trajectory of the magic attack. Try equipping different weapons to see the difference.

Note that support magic takes up 3 MP where as attack magic takes up 6 MP.

Physical Attacks
Don't just mash buttons manically, if you time it right and press after each blow after three times you will do a special and more devastating blow.

Side Quests
Townspeople can offer important information as well as side quests. Some of these can only be done before moving on while others can be completed at any time.

Different townspeople and travellers may be present at different times of the day. Try revisiting the town in the morning, noon, evening, and night.