FF Type 0

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Class Zero

Class Zeros big sis, she is much more

nurturing than her cold appearance lets

on. With her versatile whipblade, she

can ensnare her enemies, then lash and

ay to keep other foes at bay.

SevenWeapon: Whipblade

His keen perception of his surroundings

allows him to make wise judgments

on the y. He despises weapons that

trivialize the lives they take, instead

opting to ght with his own sts and feet.

EightWeapon: Knuckles

Intelligen

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her perso

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is as stra

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longswor

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wields. Int

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no mercy

as she s

lashes an

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enemies in

to oblivion

.

Queen

Weapon:

Longsw

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Impulsive

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right and w

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Nine

Weapon:

Lance

Known as Class Clown Zero, he always

has a joke at the ready. In the eld,

however, he exhibits great stoicism. A

single well-timed slice from his blade is

enough to rend enemies asunder.

JackWeapon: Katana

A man of few words who hates wasting breath or bullets, he does everything he can to protect his classmates. The only thing bigger than the recoil from his revolvers is the damage they inict.

KingWeapon: Dual Handguns

Despite her kind-hearted an

d well-

mannered demeanor, she wie

lds

deadly dual daggers and an

arsenal of

powerful spells, proving a v

aluable ally

in any situation.

Rem Tokimiya

Weapon: Twin Daggers

Rems childhood friend, he is known around Akademeia as a top-class student. He also delivers a top-notch performance in the eld, unleashing killer combos using his dual blades.

Machina KunagiriWeapon: Twin Rapiers

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD SOFTWARE MANUAL 13FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD SOFTWARE MANUAL12

Starting the Game

Title Screen

Preference updates, overall gameplay time, and other system data are automatically saved to the PlayStation4 system. To save campaign progress and other game data, select Save from the relic terminals located around Orience (P. 30). At least 44.05 MB of space is required on your hard disk to save a system file, and at least 44.05 MB of space is required to save game data.

PreferencesThe following options are available from the games title menu: The following options are available from the Preferences menu:

New Game Start playing FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD from the beginning.Continue Continue playing using previously saved game data.Missions Replay previously completed missions.History Review historical records, character dossiers, and other information.

Preferences (P. 13) Configure your controls and gameplay environment.

Controls Adjust control settings.Options Adjust various game settings.

Brightness Adjust the brightness level.

Saving Game Data


Select directional buttonsConfirm S buttonCancel A button

Move left stickDodge left stick + A button

Talk / Inspect S buttonLook Around right stick

Reset View N buttonOpen Menu OPTIONS button


Look Around right stickReset View N button

Subcommands directional buttonsLock On E button (hold)

Change Target W button / R button / right stickOpen Theater Map touch pad button

Open Menu OPTIONS button


Look Around right stickReset View N button

Draw / Sheathe Weapon Q buttonNormal Attack F button

Command S button / D buttonDefense Command A button

Subcommands directional buttonsLock On E button (hold)

Akademeia / Towns (P. 24)

Overworld (P. 26)

Menu

Missions (P. 18)

Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK4)

How to Play

Change Target W button / R button / right stickSquad Command A button + D button

Cancel Charge Q buttonHarvest Phantoma F button (while locked on to fallen enemy)

Check Special Order touch pad buttonOpen Menu OPTIONS button

Adjust certain aspects of the control scheme from Controls under Preferences on the title screen (P. 13) or the field menu (P. 28), kupo!

W ButtonQ Button

SHARE Button

Directional Buttons

Left Stick/B Button

D Button

A Button

F Button

S Button

R ButtonE Button

OPTIONS ButtonTouch Pad Button

Right Stick/N Button


Flow of Gameplay

Fundamental ObjectiveUse Akademeia as your base of operations as you complete missions in an effort to restore peace to Orience.

Class Zeros magic academy is home to a number of useful facilities. Prepare for missions, then head for the front.

Some people will ask small favors of Class Zero. Lend them a

hand to earn rewards.

Akademeia (P. 24)

Requests

Travel to and explore the four corners of Orience on RTS missions and in your spare time.

Overworld (P. 26)

Lead Class Zero to victory against the enemy and fulfill various objectives in order to complete missions.

Missions (P. 18)

Complete Begin


Recovery Portals

Items

Energy Walls

Relic Terminals (P. 30)

Stand on these portals to fully recover all HP, MP, and AG, and to cure all status ailments.

Approach treasure chests or glistening spots and press the S button to obtain items. While targeting an enemy in battle, move the right stick up to lock on to an item.

Neutralize barriers that block your path by collecting phantoma, completing objectives, eliminating enemy leaders, or defeating enemies marked with a special icon on your radar.

Approach these crystals and press the S button to access the Administration menu, allowing you to adjust your equipment, enhance your characters, and save your game.

The following information appears on-screen during missions:

Mission UI

A. RadarCheck the surrounding area for enemies and key locations. The yellow arrow indicates your destination.

B. Active LeaderView the name and level of your squads active leader.

C. HP GaugeDecreases as your squad members take damage. If the gauge reaches 0, that cadet will be unable to battle.

D. MP GaugeDecreases as your squad members cast spells.

E. Active MembersView the name, level, HP, and MP of your other squad members.

F. Squad CommandPerform a triad maneuver or summon a powerful Eidolon by pressing the A button + D button.

G. Ability Gauge (AG)Decreases as your squad members use certain commands.

H. Command ListView the attacks, spells, and other abilities assigned to the four buttons A/D/F/S. Commands unusable due to a lack of MP or AG will be grayed out.

Missions


Commands Press the button to perform (depletes AG).

Auto-Abilities Enhance a cadets normal attack and other abilities.

AttackingPress the D button/F button/S button to perform attacks and use abilities.The commands available change depending on the cadet and the armaments he or she has equipped.

AbilitiesEach of the cadets has the following two types of abilities:

Advanced SpellsIf a cadets magic levels are high enough, hold down the assigned button to begin charging a spell, then release when the gauge on the command list is full to unleash a more powerful spell.

Summoning EidolonsSelect Eidolon as your squad command before a mission, then press the A button + D button to sacrifice your active leader and summon a powerful Eidolon for a limited period of time.

Triad ManeuversSelect Triad Maneuver as your squad command before a mission, then press the A button + D button to have all active members unleash a special attack as a unit.

Battle StyleOn missions, you control your squads active leader as you lead Class Zero to victory.

Before Marching Select your squad formation, organize your reserves, and adjust your armaments before you head off to battle.

Completing MissionsFulfill specific conditions in order to complete missions. After a mission, Class Zero will receive grades based on their performance.

Game OverWhen a cadets HP reaches 0, he or she will be knocked out and unable to participate in the mission. If all cadets in your active squad and your reserves fall in battle, it will result in game over.

Switching Active LeadersPress the left and right directional buttons to change the leader of your active squad.

Deploying Reserve MembersWhen one of your active members falls in battle, press the up directional button to select and deploy a cadet from the reserves.

Entering the Fray

The number of cadets in your active squad and your reserves will change depending on the mission, kupo!

You have to equip commands in order to use the ones youve learned, but auto-abilities remain in effect all the time once you learn them, kupo!


Stand on recovery portals (P. 19) Recover HP, MP, and AG.Use recovery items and curative magic Recover HP and/or MP (varies for each item/spell).

Stand still Recover HP.

Hold the A button to take a defensive stance or cast defense magic. Press the A button while moving to dodge enemy attacks.

There are several ways to recover HP and MP:

During missions, Akademeia will periodically issue directives known as Special Orders (SO) to Class Zero. Press the touch pad button to check the SOs contents, and complete the objective to earn a reward.

Defending / Dodging

Recovering

Special Orders

Landing Killsight StrikesWhen red crosshairs (Killsight) appear over a target, one blow will take out the enemy. However, you will only inflict normal damage if the crosshairs disappear by the time you land the attack.

Harvesting PhantomaPress the F button while locked on to a fallen enemy to harvest their phantoma. Use the phantoma you collect to upgrade spells at the Altocrystarium (P. 33).

Hold the E button to lock on to an enemy. Press the W button and R button or move the right stick to change targets.

Locking On

Entering the Fray

If an SO seems too daunting, dont worry: you wont be penalized for not undertaking the task. In fact, if you visit the Sorcery Division at Akademeia (P. 25), you can refuse their transmissions altogether, kupo!

If you press the Q button to sheathe your weapon, youll recover a lot more HP while standing still. Just be careful, though, because youll also take more damage with your weapon put away, kupo!

When youre up against multiple enemies, move the right stick up to lock on to fallen foes, kupo!

If you land an attack when yellow crosshairs (Breaksight) appear, you can deal some major damage, kupo!


Sorcery Choose to accept or refuse Special Order (SO) transmissions.Armory Use gil to purchase newly developed armaments.

Ready Room Spend time chatting with your fellow cadets.Lounge Take a brief respite from the woes of a world at war.Terrace Enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful view.

Chocobo Ranch Breed, hatch, and raise your very own chocobos.

Great PortalStand on the portal in the entrance hall to warp to any of the following locations around campus:

ArenaStrengthen your cadets one at a time by participating in combat simulations and secret training sessions.

Airship LandingHop on Akademeias commuter shuttle and fly to various locations around Orience.

ClassroomsEach class of cadets has their own exclusive homeroom where they listen to lectures and receive their mission briefings.

Central CommandThis makeshift war room serves as the home of dominion military strategy. Speak with the brass to receive mission intel.

CrystariumAkademeias library is a treasure trove of knowledge, and the Rubicus is its crown jewel. Check this ancient anthology to review historical records, character dossiers, and more.

Altocrystarium (P. 33)Only those with special permission from Sorcery may access this mysterious monument. Use phantoma you collect in the field to enhance your spells.

View records, purchase armaments, etc.

Engage in special dialogue events.

Hear explanations about the facilities and receive other advice.

Between missions, you are free to roam around Akademeia, chat with the other cadets, and use the schools various facilities. However, activating certain events will cause time to elapse. Once your free time runs out, mission day will arrive, and you must report for your pre-departure briefing.

People with these icons above their heads allow you to do the following:

Akademeia houses a number of useful locations, but some are only accessible after progressing past a certain point in the story.

Managing Your Free Time

Main Facilities

Life at Akademeia


Control your active leader as you cross the vast landscapes of Orience in real time.

Moving Around Occupation Campaigns

Exploring Orience

Overworld UIThe same information displayed during missions (P. 18) appears on-screen while traversing Orience. Towns and strongholds are marked with the emblem of their respective ruling countries.

Enemy EncountersEnemy encounters occur randomly while exploring Orience. Colliding with enemies visible in the overworld will also initiate a battle. Combat (P. 20) in the overworld works the same way as it does on missions.

Map of OriencePress the OPTIONS button to open the field menu (P. 28) from which you can check the map and confirm your current location.

Modes of TransportationAs you progress through the game, you will be able to ride chocobos or fly an airship, allowing you to move around Orience more quickly.

Over the course of the game, the dominion legions will periodically initiate large-scale invasions of enemy territory.

ObjectiveJoin the sortie and assist the dominion legions by capturing enemy domains and strongholds, and delivering orders to troops. Occupy the target stronghold to complete the mission, but beware that enemy forces will prove much more formidable on higher difficulty levels.

Supporting the LegionsDuring occupation campaigns, it is Class Zeros duty to provide backup for the dominion legions.

Attack Enemy UnitsDisrupt the enemys momentum by defeating units on the march.

Capture Enemy DomainsCover dominion units while they assault enemy domains. A domain will fall when its HP gauge drops to 0.

Occupy Enemy StrongholdsOnce dominion units neutralize a bases energy wall, invade the stronghold and defeat the enemy leader to complete the occupation.

Direct Dominion TroopsOccasionally, Moglin will offer special missions to Class Zero. Complete these assignments to gain control of a domain or stronghold, then approach the base and press the S button to deliver orders to the troops stationed there.

Skipping the SortieAfter confirming your mission orders, select Skip Sortie to opt out of participating in the mission.

Only the dominion legions can launch an assault on enemy domains and strongholds, so lend them a hand by taking out any enemy units in their way, kupo!


Pause Pause the game.Request Check current request status.

Expert Trial Check current expert trial status.Map of Orience Check the map of Orience.Return to Title Quit the game and return to the title screen.

Pause Pause the game.Abort Mission Cancel the current mission and return to Akademeia.Return to Title Quit the game and return to the title screen.

Controls Adjust control settings.Options Adjust various game settings.

Brightness Adjust the brightness level.

Use, confirm, sort, and equip various items via the Items menu.

Check the status of your active and reserve members via the Squad menu. The selected cadets current status will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

The following options are available from the Preferences menu:

View the current control layout via the How to Play menu.

Items

Squad

Preferences

How to Play

Press the OPTIONS button to open the field menu. Navigate the menu by pressing the Q button and E button to change tabs, and using the directional buttons to select options.

The following options are available from the Info menu:

Field Menu

Info

Field Menu

Press the D button to view the selected cadets stats, equipment, and all the abilities he or she has learned, kupo!

Check the mini-map on the right-hand side of the Info menu to confirm your destination. marks the spot, kupo!

Akademeia / Towns

Missions

Phantoma Chocobos

Items Weapons Accessories


Accessories Equipment that grants various stat boosts and special effects.Weapon Equipment used when performing normal attacks.

Commands Special spells or commands used by pressing the S button or D button.Defense Defensive spell or command used by pressing the A button.

Approach a relic terminal and press the S button to access the Administration menu.

Administration Menu

Relic Terminals

AssignmentAdjust the members on your active squad.

ReservesOrganize your reserve members.

ArmamentChange your equipment and abilities.

Promotion (P. 32)Promote your cadets and Eidolons stats and abilities.

Altocrystarium (P. 33)Upgrade your spells.

DifficultyAdjust the difficulty level: Cadet (Novice) Officer (Intermediate) Agito (Advanced) ???

SaveSave your current progress to the PlayStation4 hard disk. See (P. 12) for more information about saving game data.

LoadLoad a game save and continue playing from the last saved location.

If you forget to save before you load a game save, youll lose all your current progress, kupo!


You can use phantoma (P. 22) harvested on missions to upgrade your magic. Visit the Altocrystarium at Akademeia (P. 24) or select Altocrystarium from the Administration menu at relic terminals to enhance various aspects of your spells.

AltocrystariumThere are several ways to improve your cadets stats and abilities.

Promotion

Promotion /Altocrystarium

The type and amount of phantoma required differs depending on the spell you want to enhance, kupo!

By leveling up and teaching your cadets, you can unlock even more new commands and abilities, kupo!

Boost your stats just by sitting in on my lectures in Classroom Zero, kupo!

Level UpMembers of your active squad receive EXP when they defeat enemies. Earn a certain amount of EXP and your cadets level will increase. When a cadet levels up, his or her max HP and MP will increase, and he or she will earn Ability Points (AP).

Learn New AbilitiesSelect Abilities from the Promotion subheading of the Administration menu (P. 31) to use AP to teach your cadets new commands and abilities.

Boost Your StatsSelect Stats from the Promotion subheading of the Administration menu (P. 31) to use special enhancement items to improve your cadets stats.

EidolonsJust like your cadets, Eidolons also earn EXP and level up when they defeat enemies. Select Eidolons from the Promotion subheading of the Administration menu (P. 31) to use AP to teach your Eidolons new commands and abilities.


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