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Ex Skills



Ex Skills are basically extra skill thingies that you can have outside of equippable (is that a word? Well it is NOW!) techs. These can do things like increase your max HP, increase max TP, increase max defense, whatever. The only catch is, you need Ex Gems in order to give your characters Ex Skills. There are four different Ex Skill levels (1-4), and each level has different Ex Skills to choose from. ALSO, sometimes choosing a certain combination of Ex Skills (i.e., X for lv 1, and Y for lv 2) can gain you a free (as in, you don't need to waste an Ex Gem to get it) Compound Ex Skill. You will only acquire the Compound Ex Skill if you use the right combination of Ex Skills and then complete a battle (at the battle over screen it will say "X learned a new Compound Ex Skill!"). A warning, though: Ex Skills can be either T or S type, and if you equip enough Ex Skills of one type your character will go to that side (T or S). This is good if your character is stuck right in the middle between T or S and therefore isn't learning any new skills. This is BAD, however, if you want your character to be, let's say, S, and then you give them a bunch of T Ex Skills, cause then their T-S gauge will start going backwards and eventually they'll become T instead of S. This does NOT mean that they will no longer be able to use their S techs. It DOES, however, mean that they will start learning T techs. You CANNOT have, for example, both Genis' Eruption/Explosion AND Genis' Flame Lance at the same time (there is a glitch that will allow you to have both Explosion and Flame Lance, but will NOT have access to his Eruption tech. Please refer to the FAQ page for more information). You can, however, have something like Genis' Explosion and Genis' Spark Wave at once, though. (Thanks to my friend Lunar Eclipse (who is very secretive and doesn't want his real name/email on here) for helping me with the technical details of Ex Skills. ♥ )


Lloyd


Standard
Ex Level
Name
Type
Description
1
Strong
S
Increases strength. Increases power of physical attacks.
1
Tough
S
Increases defense. Decreases damage from physical attacks.
1
Taunt
T
Taunt opponents by pressing Z. Increases U. Attack gauge.
1
Sharp-Eyed
T
Increases accuracy and physical attack damage on enemies with low evasion.
2
Vitality
S
Increases max HP.
2
Personal
S
Increases mobility in cities and dungeons.
2
Dodge
T
Increases evasion. Decreases physical damage from enemies with low accuracy.
2
Dash
T
Increases mobility during battle.
3
Eternal
S
Combine with other Ex Skills for different effects.
3
Guard Plus
S
Decreases the amount of damage taken while guarding.
3
Spirit
T
Increases max TP.
3
Add Combo
T
Increases basic attack combo by one.
4
Immunity
S
Occasionally avoid receiving status effects from enemy attacks.
4
Ability Plus
S
Follow a Special Attack with a second Special Attack.
4
Sky Combo
T
Increases midair basic attack combo by one.
4
Follow-up
T
Increases the amount of time the enemy staggers after a hit.


Compound
Name
Requirements
Description
Ex Attack
Strong (lv 1 S)
Tough (lv 1 S)
Increases amount of damage dealt against guarding enemies.
T. Guard
Strong (lv 1 S)
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Avoid staggering if hit during a taunt (not always effective).
B. Guard
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Avoid staggering if hit during a backstep (not always effective).
Critical Up
Strong (lv 1 S)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Increases chances of a Critical Hit.
L. Unison
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
The Unison Attack Gauge occasionally stays full after a Unison Attack.
Quick Turn
Tough (lv 1 S)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Able to turn around instantly even when dashing.
Run Away!
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Reduces the amount of time needed to escape.
T. Cancel
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Able to cancel Taunt by guarding.
Unison Force
Tough (lv 1 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases Unison Attack power.
R. Arts
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Able to attack after recovering from a midair hit.
Ex Defend
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Occasionally avoid staggering when hit with physical attacks (not always effective).
Life Up
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Max HP increases rarely.
Over Limit
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Over Limit time is increased.
Relax
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Recover TP during battle if no action is taken for awhile.
Spirit Up
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Max TP increases rarely.
Counter
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Follow-Up (lv 4 T)
Press A as soon as the character guards to attack without any lag time.
Phys. Status
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents physical ailments.
Sky Attack
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Ability Plus (lv 4 S)
Use some Special Attacks in midair.
Exp Plus
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases amount of experience earned.
Self Cure
Tough (lv 1 S)
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Recover from status effects automatically.
Jump Combo
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Follow-Up (lv 4 T)
Able to link normal attacks after landing from a jump attack.
Technical
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Follow-Up (lv 4 T)
Reduces the amount of TP consumed during battle.
Aerial Guard
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Possible to guard in midair.
C. Combo
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Follow-Up (lv 4 T)
Ability Plus (lv 4 S)
Able to link combo attacks to counters.


Colette


Standard
Ex Level
Name
Type
Description
1
Strong
S
Increases strength. Increases power of physical attacks.
1
Tough
S
Increases defense. Decreases damage from physical attacks.
1
Taunt
T
Taunt opponents by pressing Z. Increases U. Attack gauge.
1
Sharp-Eyed
T
Increases accuracy and physical attack damage on enemies with low evasion.
2
Vitality
S
Increases max HP.
2
Personal
S
Increses the duration of Holy Bottle effect.
2
Dodge
T
Increases evasion. Decreases physical damage from enemies with low accuracy.
2
Magical
T
Increases intelligence. Increases power of spell attacks.
3
Eternal
S
Combine with other Ex Skills for different effects.
3
Resurrect
S
Occasionally revive automatically.
3
Spirit
T
Increases max TP.
3
Lucky
T
Increases Luck.
4
Immunity
S
Occasionally avoid receiving status effects from enemy attacks.
4
Angel Song
S
Decreases the casting time of Angel-type spells.
4
Stat Boost
T
Increases the effect of healing and spell-based status boosts.
4
Sky Combo
T
Increases midair basic attack combo by one.


Compound
Name
Requirements
Description
Critical Up
Strong (lv 1 S)
Tough (lv 1 S)
Increases chances of a Critical Hit.
Item Finder
Tough (lv 1 S)
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Increases chances of finding items after battles.
Regenerate
Strong (lv 1 S)
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Recover HP and TP during battle if no action is taken for awhile.
Critical Up
Strong (lv 1 S)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Increases chances of a Critical Hit.
Gald Finder
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Occasionally increases amount of Gald earned after battles.
L. Unison
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
The Unison Attack Gauge occasionally stays full after a Unison Attack.
T. Cancel
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Able to cancel Taunt by guarding.
C. Counter
Strong (lv 1 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Damage increases when attack hits an attacking enemy.
Pow Hammer
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Lucky (lv 3 T)
Occasionally counter with Pow Hammer when attacked.
Super Guard
Tough (lv 1 S)
Resurrect (lv 3 S)
No damage taken if Special Guard is used when the character's health is low.
Reflect
Tough (lv 1 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Occasionally reflect the damage back against the enemy.
Nullify
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Occasionally nullifies received damage.
Life Up
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Max HP increases rarely.
Over Limit
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Over Limit time is increased.
Life Thief
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Stat Boost (lv 4 T)
Recover HP in relation to the number of successful hits landed.
Spirit Up
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Max TP increases rarely.
Phys. Status
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents physical ailments.
Spirit Thief
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Stat Boost (lv 4 T)
TP recovers in relation to the number of successful hits landed.
Exp Plus
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases amount of experience earned.
Resilience
Magical (lv 2 T)
Resurrect (lv 3 S)
Angel Song (lv 4 S)
Prevent from staggering while casting Angel-type spells.
Battle Cry
Personal (lv 2 S)
Stat Boost (lv 4 T)
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Character status increases at the start of the battle.
Exp Plus A
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Angel Song (lv 4 S)
Increases the party's earned experience (cannot be combined with other Ex Skills).
Item Getter
Sharp-Eyed (lv 1 T)
Magical (lv 2 T)
Lucky (lv 3 T)
Stat Boost (lv 4 T)
Guaranteed to steal items when using Item Thief and Item Rover.
Angel's Tear
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Resurrect (lv 3 S)
Angel Song (lv 4 S)
Stat Boost (lv 4 T)
Revive automatically once per battle.
S. Guard
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Lucky (lv 3 T)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Angel Song (lv 4 S)
Nullifies all physical ailments.


Genis


Standard
Ex Level
Name
Type
Description
1
Tough
S
Increases defense. Decreases damage from physical attacks.
1
Magical
T
Increases intelligence. Increases power of spell attacks.
1
Taunt
T
Taunt opponents by pressing Z. Increases U. Attack gauge.
1
Dodge
T
Increases evasion. Decreases physical damage from enemies with low accuracy.
2
Personal
S
Increases the effects of cooking.
2
Guard Plus
S
Decreases the amount of damage taken while guarding.
2
Spirit
T
Increases max TP.
2
Dash
T
Increases mobility during battle.
3
Eternal
S
Combine with other Ex Skills for different effects.
3
E. Guard
S
Increases elemental defense. Decreases damage from elemental attacks.
3
Add Combo
T
Increases basic attack combo by one.
3
Rhythm
T
Press A rapidly while casting spells to decrease casting time.
4
Immunity
S
Occasionally avoid receiving status effects from enemy attacks.
4
Spell Save
S
Decreases casting time of the same spell if the spell is interrupted by an enemy.
4
Speed Cast
T
Decreases spell casting time.
4
Spell Charge
T
Press A after casting to set the spell. Spell activates at the end of an attack.


Compound
Name
Requirements
Description
Magic Boost
Tough (lv 1 S)
Magical (lv 1 T)
Occasionally increases the effect of spells.
L. Unison
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
The Unison Attack Gauge occasionally stays full after a Unison Attack.
Lucky Soul
Magical (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Occasionally recover TP when the character is knocked to the ground.
Roll
Tough (lv 1 S)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Decreases amount of incidental damage taken when knocked to the ground.
T. Cancel
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 2 T)
Able to cancel Taunt by guarding.
Air Brake
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Increases the amount of time the enemy staggers when hit with a midair attack.
Randomizer
Tough (lv 1 S)
Rhythm (lv 3 T)
Randomizes spell casting time.
Relax
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Recover TP during battle if no action is taken for awhile.
Technical
Magical (lv 1 T)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Reduces the amount of TP consumed during battle.
E. Block
Guard Plus (lv 2 S)
E. Guard (lv 3 S)
Avoid staggering when hit with an elemental attack (not always effective).
Hard Hit
Dash (lv 2 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Increases the amount of time the enemy staggers when hit with a basic attack.
Over Limit
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Over Limit time is increased.
Reprise
Dash (lv 2 T)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Reduce casting time of a spell the second time it is used in a row.
Spirit Up
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Spirit (lv 3 T)
Max TP increases rarely.
Mag. Status
E. Guard (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevent magical ailments.
Phys. Status
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents physical ailments.
Reducer
Rhythm (lv 3 T)
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Decreases TP consuption when spell is used twice in a row.
Nimble Mage
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Move around immediately after casting.
Blood Spirit
Magical (lv 1 T)
Guard Plus (lv 2 S)
E. Guard (lv 3 S)
TP recovers when damaged.
Exp Plus
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases amount of experience earned.
Self Cure
Magical (lv 1 T)
E. Guard (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Recover from status effects automatically.
Spell Defense
Guard Plus (lv 2 S)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
May avoid staggering when hit with an elemental attack during Spell Charge.
Spell Revenge
E. Guard (lv 3 S)
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Cast a novice spell while knocked away to execute that spell in midair.
Concentrate
Rhythm (lv 3 T)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Avoid staggering while casting.


Kratos


Standard
Ex Level
Name
Type
Description
1
Strong
S
Increases strength. Increases power of physical attacks.
1
Magical
T
Increases intelligence. Increases power of spell attacks.
1
Taunt
T
Taunt opponents by pressing Z. Increases U. Attack gauge.
1
Dodge
T
Increases evasion. Decreases physical damage from enemies with low accuracy.
2
Vitality
S
Increases max HP.
2
Personal
S
Recover HP if the character is moving within a town or dungeon.
2
Spirit
T
Increases max TP.
2
Dash
T
Increases mobility during battle.
3
Eternal
S
Combine with other Ex Skills for different effects.
3
Guard Plus
S
Decreases the amount of damage taken while guarding.
3
Slasher
T
Increases basic attack combos to six (not linkable to Special Attacks after fourth).
3
Super Chain
T
Able to link level 1, 2, and 3 special attacks in any order.
4
Immunity
S
Occasionally avoid receiving status effects from enemy attacks.
4
Speed Cast
T
Decreases spell casting time.
4
Sky Combo
T
Increases midair basic attack combo by one.
4
Spell Charge
T
Press A after casting to set the spell. Spell activates at the end of an attack.


Compound
Name
Requirements
Description
T. Cancel
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Able to cancel Taunt by guarding.
T. Guard
Strong (lv 1 S)
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Avoid staggering if hit during a taunt (not always effective).
Critical Up
Strong (lv 1 S)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Increases chances of a Critical Hit.
Ex Defend
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Occasionally avoid staggering when hit with physical attacks (not always effective).
Reprise
Magical (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Reduce casting time of a spell the second time it is used in a row.
Skill Boost
Magical (lv 1 T)
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Increases effectiveness and TP consumption of skills.
Chivalry
Strong (lv 1 S)
Slasher (lv 3 T)
Character status increases depending on number of females in battle.
Combo Force
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Slasher (lv 3 T)
Increases damage of combo hits.
Solid Guard
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Decreases amount of damage taken when guarding for a set period of time.
B. Guard
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Avoid staggering if hit during a backstep (not always effective).
Ex Attack
Personal (lv 2 S)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Increases amount of damage dealt against guarding enemies.
Healing
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
HP recovers during battle if character stands still.
Life Up
Vitality (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Max HP increases rarely.
Over Limit
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Over Limit time is increased.
Spirit Up
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Max TP increases rarely.
Landing
Super Chain (lv 3 T)
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Decreases amount of time character is unable to move after landing.
Phys. Status
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents physical ailments.
Dash Guard
Magical (lv 1 T)
Dash (lv 2 T)
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Avoid staggering when hit with magic while dashing (not always effective).
Exp Plus
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases amount of experience earned.
Super Blast
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Slasher (lv 3 T)
Super Chain (lv 3 T)
Able to connect Special Attacks after sixth hit of Slasher.
Aerial Guard
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Sky Combo (lv 4 T)
Possible to guard in midair.
Concentrate
Super Chain (lv 3 T)
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Avoid staggering while casting.
Spell Revenge
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Cast a novice spell while knocked away to execute that spell in midair.
Aerial Spell
Speed Cast (lv 4 T)
Sky Combo (lv 4 S)
Spell Charge (lv 4 T)
Cast a basic spell immediately after a midair attack.


Raine


Standard
Ex Level
Name
Type
Description
1
Tough
S
Increases defense. Decreases damage from physical attacks.
1
Magical
T
Increases intelligence. Increases power of spell attacks.
1
Taunt
T
Taunt opponents by pressing Z. Increases U. Attack gauge.
1
Dodge
T
Increases evasion. Decreases physical damage from enemies with low accuracy.
2
E. Guard
S
Increases elemental defense. Decreases damage from elemental attacks.
2
Personal
S
Decreases non-battle TP consumption to 1 at Save Points.
2
Spirit
T
Increases max TP.
2
Neutralizer
T
Occasionally nullifies received damage.
3
Eternal
S
Combine with other Ex Skills for different effects.
3
Guard Plus
S
Decreases the amount of damage taken while guarding.
3
Add Combo
T
Increases basic attack combo by one.
3
Speed Cast
T
Decreases spell casting time.
4
Immunity
S
Occasionally avoid receiving status effects from enemy attacks.
4
Spell Save
S
Decreases casting time of the same spell if the spell is interrupted by an enemy.
4
Item Pro
T
Decreases the amount of time character is unable to move after using items.
4
Happiness
T
Occasionally increases the amount of Gald and Experience earned after battles.


Compound
Name
Requirements
Description
T. Cancel
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Able to cancel Taunt by guarding.
Magic Boost
Magical (lv 1 T)
Tough (lv 1 S)
Occasionally increases the effect of spells.
L. Unison
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
The Unison Attack gauge occasionally stays full after a U-Attack.
Relax
Dodge (lv 1 T)
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Recover TP during battle if no action is taken for awhile.
Unison Force
Tough (lv 1 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases Unison Attack power.
Lucky Soul
Magical (lv 1 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Occasionally recover TP when the character is knocked to the ground.
Anti-Element
E. Guard (lv 2 S)
Neutralizer (lv 2 T)
Occasionally reduce elemental damage by half.
E. Block
E. Guard (lv 2 S)
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Avoid staggering when hit with an elemental attack (not always effective).
Over Limit
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Over Limit time is increased.
Spirit Up
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Max TP increases rarely.
Nimble Mage
Personal (lv 2 S)
Speed Cast (lv 3 T)
Move around immediately after casting.
Mag. Status
E. Guard (lv 2 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents magical ailments.
Lucky Magic
Neutralizer (lv 2 T)
Happiness (lv 4 T)
Occasionally cast magic without consuming TP.
Technical
Spirit (lv 2 T)
Item Pro (lv 4 T)
Reduces the amount of TP consumed during battle.
Hard Hit
Speed Cast (lv 3 T)
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Increases the amount of time the enemy staggers when hit with a basic attack.
Phys. Status
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Prevents physical ailments.
Auto Aid
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
Item Pro (lv 4 T)
Occasionally cast First Aid automatically when damaged.
Reducer
Add Combo (lv 3 T)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Decreases TP consumption when spell is used twice in a row.
Blood Spirit
Magical (lv 1 T)
E. Guard (lv 2 S)
Guard Plus (lv 3 S)
TP recovers when damaged.
EXP Plus
Taunt (lv 1 T)
Personal (lv 2 S)
Eternal (lv 3 S)
Increases amount of experience earned.
Self Cure
Tough (lv 1 S)
E. Guard (lv 2 S)
Immunity (lv 4 S)
Recover from status effects automatically.
Item Master
Neutralizer (lv 2 T)
Item Pro (lv 4 T)
Happiness (lv 4 T)
Increases the effectiveness of items used on Raine during a battle.
Quick Spell
Neutralizer (lv 2 T)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Happiness (lv 4 T)
Occasionally use a spell without any casting time.
Concentrate
Speed Cast (lv 3 T)
Spell Save (lv 4 S)
Item Pro (lv 4 T)
Happiness (lv 4 T)
Avoid staggering while casting.