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Arcana

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Different combinations of energy, Arcana! New Arcana Talents emerge with the combined elements of two Grandmaster Talents! Experience new fury and flourish with new skills, exerting more power and support for your party members. Increase your Arcana Level and manage your Arcana Link to reach higher than ever before! [1]

Details

Arcana are special sigils wrought with the power of a mystical flame by those who have achieved mastery of certain other talents. In order to learn the Arcana Talent manifested by the sigil, your character must achieve a certain level of growth, as well as obtain the Grandmaster titles for its component Talents.

Arcana is a system closely tied to Talents. It is meant to take multidisciplinary talents, also known as Hidden Talents, to one step higher.

Acquiring Arcana

The Arcana Association Room.

The Arcana system is unlocked in two steps:

  • Reach Cumulative Level 10,000 to receive the Guide Quest, [Guide] The Grandmaster’s Path.
    • You can receive the Arcana Guide Quest, [Guide] One Step Higher after progressing in the quest.
  • You must complete the Arcana guide quests [Guide] One Step Higher and the quest that follows it, [Guide] Lighting the Arcana’s Flame.
  • Reach Cumulative Level 20,000 to speak to Laoire of the Arcana Talent Association about Promising Arcana Candidates to start the chosen Arcana's questline and acquire the corresponding Arcana.

Prerequisite Quests

[Guide] One Step Higher

How to Get Quest

Reach Cumulative Level 10,000 and obtain 1 Grandmaster talent

Briefing I have a mind to start a new business venture, and I want to hear your opinions on it. I insist you come see me when you have some free time... if that sounds good to you. -Eirawen
Objectives
  • Talk to Eirawen in Rath Royal Castle
  • Put up the first poster on Dunbarton's west fence
  • Put up the second poster on the side of Dunbarton's Weapon Shop
  • Put up the third poster on the Dunbarton School Sign
  • Talk to Eirawen in the Royal Castle
  • Talk to Laoire in the Castle Garden
  • Talk to Laoire in Rath Royal Castle
Rewards
  • 50,000 Experience Points
Additional Information

Introduces the player to Arcanas.

[Guide] Lighting the Arcana's Flame

How to Get Quest

Complete [Guide] One Step Higher

Briefing We've finished cleaning the room on the 2nd floor of the castle that Her Majesty granted us the use of. Come have a look and tell me what you think. -Laoire
Objectives
  • Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room
  • Talk to Eirawen in Rath Royal Castle
  • Talk to Belita at the Calida Exploration Camp
  • Mine 5 Flint near Raspa Volcano
  • Deliver 5 Flint to Belita
  • Talk to Aeira at the Dunbarton Book Store
  • Transcribe the contents of the book on the sheet of paper
    • Simply recopy the lines shown on the prompt.
    • "Proper Fortification of Crests"
    • "Scorching Crests contain energy"
    • "Scorching Crests reinforce Arcana"
    • "The best crests fit their intended use"
  • Talk to Laoire in the Arcana Association Room
    • There is a chance Laoire can get stuck while walking towards the Enkindling Lectern, softlocking the Shadow Mission. If this happens, exit and talk to Laoire again to retry.
  • Use the Small Arcana Flame
Rewards
  • 50,000 Experience Points
  • Access to the Arcana system and the Arcana Association Room in Rath Royal Castle

Arcana

For the quests relative to these Arcanas, see Category:Arcana Quests.
Arcana Cumulative Level Required Required Talents Related Hybrid Talent Title
Elemental Knight Icon.png Scorching Crest (Elemental Knight).pngIce-Scorched Crest (Elemental Knight).png
Elemental Knight
20,000 Grandmaster Close Combat Icon.pngGrandmaster Magic Icon.png
Warrior & Mage
Spellsword
Harmonic Saint Icon.pngScorching Crest (Harmonic Saint).pngIce-Scorched Crest (Harmonic Saint).png
Harmonic Saint
20,000 Grandmaster Holy Arts Icon.pngGrandmaster Music Icon.png
Cleric & Bard
Choirmaster
Alchemic Sharpshooter Icon.pngScorching Crest (Alchemic Sharpshooter).pngIce-Scorched Crest (Alchemic Sharpshooter).png
Alchemic Sharpshooter
20,000 Grandmaster Archery Icon.pngGrandmaster Battle Alchemy Icon.png
Archery & Battle Alchemy
Bombardier
Dark Diviner Icon.pngScorching Crest (Dark Diviner).pngIce-Scorched Crest (Dark Diviner).png
Dark Diviner
20,000 Grandmaster Chain Slasher Icon.pngGrandmaster Magic Icon.png
Chain Slash & Magic
Black Magician

Arcana Level

The Arcana Enkindling Lectern. Players can manage and switch Arcana through it.
  • Each time a character's Level rises, their EXP also increases for the currently active Arcana Talent.
    • Each Level adds 15 EXP to the Arcana Talent.
      • Exploration Levels do not count.
  • When the Experience Bar is filled, your Arcana Level will increase.
  • You can change your currently active Arcana Talent by spending 100 AP.
  • The maximum Arcana Level for a single Arcana is 50.




EXP Required per Arcana Level
Level Total EXP Required Level Ups Required (Total) Levels Ups Required (Individual)
1 - - -
2 600 40 40
3 1206 81 41
4 1818 122 41
5 2463 165 43
6 3060 204 39
7 3690 246 42
8 4326 289 43
9 4968 332 57
10 5040 336 4
11 6276 419 83
12 6949 464 45
13 7635 509 45
14 8334 556 47
15 9046 604 48
16 9772 652 48
17 10512 701 49
18 11266 752 51
19 12035 803 51
20 12819 855 52
21 13626 909 54
22 14457 964 55
23 15312 1021 57
24 16192 1080 59
25 17098 1140 80
26 18031 1203 63
27 18991 1267 64
28 19979 1332 65
29 20996 1400 68
30 22043 1470 70
31 23131 1543 73
32 24262 1618 75
33 25438 1696 78
34 26661 1778 82
35 27932 1863 85
36 29253 1951 88
37 30626 2042 91
38 32053 2137 95
39 33537 2236 99
40 35080 2339 103
41 36700 2447 108
42 38401 2561 114
43 40187 2680 119
44 42062 2805 125
45 44030 2936 131
46 46096 3074 138
47 48265 3218 144
48 50542 3370 152
49 52932 3529 159
50 55441 3697 168

Arcana Bonuses

For information on individual Arcana, see Category:Arcana Talents.
The user interface for managing and unlocking Arcana links.
The appearance of the Arcana crest when reaching Link level 5.
  • Raising Arcana Levels will grant bonuses based on each Arcana's Levels and the Total number of Arcana Levels.
    • Specific Arcana do not need to be active to benefit from these bonuses, although only the active Arcana will receive EXP.
  • Raising Arcana Levels will grant access to various Skills related to the Arcana.
    • Specific Arcana do need to be active to access these skills.
  • Raising Arcana Links will grant bonuses based on the current active Arcana.
    • Specific Arcana do need to be active to benefit from these bonuses.

Individual Arcana Level Bonuses

Arcana Level 50 Stat Bonus
Level HP MP SP Str Int Dex Will Luck
Elemental Knight
50 300 140 60 170 38 30 30 20
Harmonic Saint
50 70 315 70 - 175 49 28 28
Alchemic Sharpshooter
50 25 25 50 - - 100 - -
Dark Diviner
50 25 150 25 - 100 - - -

Total Arcana Level Bonus

  • The Total Arcana Level Bonus is currently capped at LVL 150.
    • While a Total of 200 is possible for some Races, benefits will only be distributed up to the cap.
  • For every 10 total Arcana Levels between LVL 10 and LVL 100:
    • Increases Maximum Stat Cap for HP/MP/SP by 100.
    • Increases Maximum Stat Cap for STR/INT/DEX/WILL/LUCK by 40.
  • For every 50 total Arcana Levels:
    • Increases Critical Hit Rate Limit by 2%.
  • For every 100 total Arcana Levels:
    • Increases Balance Limit by 1%.
  • For every 10 total Arcana Levels between 110 and 150:
    • Increases Maximum Stat Cap for HP/MP/SP by 50.
    • Increases Maximum Stat Cap for STR/INT/DEX/WILL/LUCK by 20.

Individual Arcana Link Bonuses

  • Raising the Arcana Link will grant various exclusive Stat bonuses.
    • The Arcana must be active to benefit from these bonuses.
  • To manage Arcana, visit the flame podium in the center of the Arcana Association Room.
    • You may switch Arcana Talents for a cost of 100 AP from the Talent Window.
  • Arcana Links can be upgraded in stages based on your Arcana Level by using AP and special items: Scorching Crests and Ice-Scorched Crests.
Link Stage Arcana Level Required AP Required Scorching Crests Required Scorching Crests Cumulative Required Ice-Scorched Crests Required Ice-Scorched Crests Cumulative
1 Level 10+ 60 50 50 - -
2 Level 20+ 130 75 125 - -
3 Level 30+ 210 125 250 - -
4 Level 40+ 300 200 450 - -
5 Level 50 400 300 750 - -
Sub-Total 1,100 - 750 - 0
6 Level 50 120 100 850 10 10
7 260 150 1,000 15 25
8 420 250 1,250 25 50
9 600 400 1,650 40 90
10 800 600 2,250 60 150
Total 3,300 - 2,250 - 150

Trivia

  • Arcana comes from the Latin words arcānus (meaning hidden or secret) and arca (meaning storage chest).
  • The Arcana 2x EXP Potion.png Arcana 2x EXP Potion reuses the star design seen on the link window and promotional banner.

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