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== Formation == | == Formation == | ||
Unlike the first [[Final Fantasy]], you can't reorder the way in which each of your playable characters is lined up. However, you do have the ability to instruct different characters to remain close to the front-line of battle, or take a step back to the rear. This has a couple of effects on battles. Characters that are close to the front are able to strike enemies with melee weapons, while characters who are set to attack from the back must use ranged weapons or spells. However, characters in the front are eligible for every attack from enemies, whether they are hand-to-hand or ranged, while characters in the back are only vulnerable to ranged attacks and spells. Do note that if the entire front-line falls, any character who is assigned to the back will | Unlike the first [[Final Fantasy]], you can't reorder the way in which each of your playable characters is lined up. However, you do have the ability to instruct different characters to remain close to the front-line of battle, or take a step back to the rear. This has a couple of effects on battles. Characters that are close to the front are able to strike enemies with melee weapons, while characters who are set to attack from the back must use ranged weapons or spells. However, characters in the front are eligible for every attack from enemies, whether they are hand-to-hand or ranged, while characters in the back are only vulnerable to ranged attacks and spells. Do note that if the entire front-line falls, any character who is assigned to the back will be moved to the front-line. | ||
== Battle == | == Battle == | ||
[[File:Final Fantasy II NES Combat.png|left|thumb|NES combat screen]] | |||
[[File:Final Fantasy II PSX Combat.png|right|thumb|PlayStation combat screen]] | |||
In combat, you are presented with your party on the right side and your enemies on the left. Before each round of combat, your characters step forth one by one and awaits your orders. After the warriors receive their orders, they carry them out while the enemy counter attacks. Combat continues until all of your enemies, or all of your party has been defeated, or until one of your party members successfully flees from battle. If either side is completely incapacitated by [[#Status ailments|status ailments]], the other side gets free rounds of attacks until at least one member recovers. If all of your party members are defeated, the game is over. | |||
During battles, each character will have several options to choose from on their turn. | During battles, each character will have several options to choose from on their turn. | ||
* '''[[Final Fantasy II/Weapons|Attack]]''': When chosen, a character will attack enemies with the weapon they have equipped. Characters without weapons will attack with their bare hands. Characters assigned to the back can't attack with melee weapons (see Formation above.) | * '''[[Final Fantasy II/Weapons|Attack]]''': When chosen, a character will attack enemies with the weapon they have equipped. Characters without weapons will attack with their bare hands. Characters assigned to the back can't attack with melee weapons (see Formation above.) | ||
* '''[[Final Fantasy II/Magic|Magic]]''': Characters can use spells that have been purchased from a magic shop, or found in treasure chests. Select a spell and a target (if applicable) for the spell. | * '''[[Final Fantasy II/Magic|Magic]]''': Characters can use spells that have been purchased from a magic shop, or found in treasure chests. Select a spell and a target (if applicable) for the spell. | ||
* '''[[Final Fantasy II/Items|Items]]''': Uses items in battle. Some items can't be used unless you have the Battle Support option enabled in the [[Final Fantasy/ | * '''[[Final Fantasy II/Items|Items]]''': Uses items in battle. Some items can't be used unless you have the Battle Support option enabled in the [[Final Fantasy/Interface#System|System Menu]]. Spells that can be cast from equipment can be cast by using the equipment like a normal item. At the top of the item menu, press up to select an equipped item. | ||
* '''Flee''': The character that chooses this command will attempt to run away. If he succeeds, the whole party will escape. If he fails they cannot attack during that round. | * '''Flee''': The character that chooses this command will attempt to run away. If he succeeds, the whole party will escape. If he fails they cannot attack during that round. | ||
