____ __ /\ _`\ /\ \__ \ \ \_\ \ __ \ \ ,_\ __ _____ ___ ___ \ \ ,__/'__`\ \ \ \/ /'__`\ /\ '__`\ / __`\ /' _ `\ \ \ \/\ \_\.\_\ \ \_/\ \_\.\_\ \ \_\ \/\ \_\ \/\ \/\ \ \ \_\ \__/.\_\\ \__\ \__/.\_\\ \ ,__/\ \____/\ \_\ \_\ \/_/\/__/\/_/ \/__/\/__/\/_/ \ \ \/ \/___/ \/_/\/_/ \ \_\ \/_/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patapon (PSP 2008); Pyramid/Japan Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment This guide copyright 2008, Levi van Tine - levi(dot)vantine(at)cmich(dot)edu (http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/80275.html) Equipment Guide version 1.2 (In-depth FAQ, originally submitted on 11-30-08) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |-----------------| |TABLE OF CONTENTS| |-----------------| {you can use CTRL+F to quickfind words in brackets} - Introduction..........................................................{intro} - Patapon Basics........................................................{basic} - Helmets................................................................{helm} - Spears................................................................{spear} - Tatepon Weapons.........................................................{tat} - Shields..............................................................{shield} - Bows....................................................................{bow} - Halberds...............................................................{halb} - Horses................................................................{horse} - Dekapon Weapons........................................................{deka} - Horns..................................................................{horn} - Version History.....................................................{version} - Biblography..........................................................{biblio} - Legal Notices.........................................................{legal} |------------| |INTRODUCTION| {intro} |------------| This guide is an equipment listing for Patapon. It will contain write-ups for all weapons, armor, and horses, but not any other type of item. The only items in those categories not included are starter items (like the Wooden Spear) and any items I haven't personally collected or had sent to me by readers. If you'd like to make any comments or suggestions, shoot me an e-mail at levi(dot)vantine(at)cmich(dot)edu. I especially ask you to e-mail me if I've missed any items. I'll include a description of the item as written by you and I'll give you full credit. This guide is completely spoiler-free (although Patapon doesn't have much story to speak of). Write-ups are presented as follows: - Item Name - "In-game Description" Stat Boosts: Type +Number Stat Boosts: Type +Number Stat Boosts: Type +Number Effects: Lists special abilities like flame, flame resistance, etc. Recommended Rarepon: For rare or "high-maintenance" (i.e., heavy) items. Notes: Generally regarding the rarity of the item or how it can be obtained. The lists are arranged alphabetically by type. The bonuses are pretty self- explanatory for anyone with even a basic understanding of Patapon, with the possible exception of "Cnc." I don't know what Cnc stands for, but it represents the ability of a unit to "teeter" or stagger a boss, which slows down its advance and sometimes means an item drop. Therefore, a high Cnc rating for a unit is very desirable. Also, remember that only basic Patapons can equip helmets, and that a positive modifier to speed slows down a unit (which is generally considered a bad thing). |--------------| |PATAPON BASICS| {basic} |--------------| Patapon is a unique rhythm game with elements of an RPG and a little strategy thrown in. You play it by tapping a series of 4-beat drum rhythms using the four action buttons on the PSP (Triangle, Square, X, O). The drums dictate the actions and movements of your army of Patapons, represented by little eyeball guys marching from left to right across a 2D field. Using the drums you can order your army to engage in a variety of basic combat activities, like attack, march, defend, etc. How you equip your army and how you order them across the field dictates how well you do in each level. You earn items and money by defeating your enemies (the Zigoton army), fighting bosses like giant crabs and lizards, and hunting more mundane monsters, like oversized birds. Before each battle, you have the opportunity to equip and arrange your army as you see fit. Each basic Patapon is capable of being equipped with a helmet and a weapon (and in the case of Tatepons, also with a shield). You can use your war chest (referred to as "ka-ching") and raw materials to create more powerful Patapons, called Rarepons, at the Tree of Life. Rarepons have different colors, embellishments, and abilities, and are generally much more powerful than their plain black-and-white brothers. They cannot be equipped with helmets, however. ------- HELMETS {helm} ------- - Bunny Head - (thanks to tesh yop for this listing) "The helmet of an age-old Patapon ally, Bunnypon. Greatly boosts attack but leaves back open to fire attacks." HP: +80 Max Damage: +20 Speed: -0.40 Crit Chance: +30% Note: Rare obtain from bosses. - Divine Helm [insert god name here] - (thanks to Ken Lee for this listing) HP: +150 Min Damage: +5 Max Damage: +10 Speed: +50% Armor vs Inf: +12% Armor vs Arw: +20% Armor vs Spr: +20% Armor vs Lns: +12% Crit Chance: +60% KB Chance: +60% Cnc Chance: +60% Resist vs Crit: +10% Resist vs KB: +10% Resist vs Cnc: +10% Effects: Flame resistance Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. You are limited to 1. - Giant "Turtle" Helm - "Far to the south, turtles are as big as islands. These large helmets are forged from their shells." HP: +200 Speed: +10% Armor vs Inf: +20% Armor vs Arw: +12% Armor vs Spr: +16% Armor vs Lns: +20% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20 Resist vs KB: +20% Resist vs Cnc: +20% Notes: Rare item. - Gong's Helm - (thanks to Ken Lee for this listing) HP: +30 Min Damage: +1 Max Damage: +2 Speed: +10% Armor vs Inf: +12% Armor vs Arw: +20% Armor vs Spr: +20% Armor vs Lns: +12% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Notes: Rare drop from Gong. - Iron Helm - "This helmet, made with precious iron, boosts stamina." HP: +20 Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Scorpiton Helm - "Badge of Kharma's soldiers. Makoton traded his soul to gain this power. Has sleep-inducing effect." HP: +50 Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +5 Notes: Gained from defeating one of Kharma's lieutenants. Adds sleep effect to attacks, which isn't particularly useful against bosses. - Spiderton Helm - "Badge of Kharma's soldiers. Channels the power of the Dark Realm to inflict critical damage." HP: +80 Crit Chance: +50% Notes: Gained from defeating one of Kharma's lieutenants. - Stagton Helm - "Badge of Kharma's soldiers. Channels the power of the Dark Realm and grants its owner intense strength." HP: +200 Speed: +.4 sec Notes: Gained from defeating one of Kharma's lieutenants. - Steel Helm - "This helmet, made with sturdy steel, boosts both stamina and defense." HP: +40 Armor vs Inf: +10% Armor vs Arw: +6% Armor vs Spr: +8% Armor vs Lns: +10% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Strength Helm - "This magic helmet, decorated with red algae paint from Bovo Volcano, greatly boosts attack." HP: +80 Max Damage: +5 Armor vs Inf: +10% Armor vs Arw: +6% Armor vs Spr: +8% Armor vs Lns: +10% Notes: Uncommon item. - Wind Helm - "This helmet, blessed by the winds of Mt. Bachikoi, quickens attack and resists flame." HP: +60 Speed: -10% Armor vs Inf: +10% Armor vs Arw: +6% Armor vs Spr: +8% Armor vs Lns: +10% Effects: Flame resistance Notes: Relatively common item. ------ SPEARS {spear} ------ - Ancient Spear - "Ancient spear created by the mighty Patapon. It is so light, a 2nd spear can be thrown before the 1st hits." Min Damage: +5 Max Damage: +10 Speed: -80% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +50% Cnc Chance: +20% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can throw 2 spears per attack. - Divine Spear [insert god name here] - "This unique, fearsome spear made in Mighty Patapon's honor has both flame and piercing abilities." Min Damage: +10 Max Damage: +15 Crit Chance: +100% KB Chance: +100% Cnc Chance: +100% Effects: Flame, piercing Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon or Barsala Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Dokaknel's Fang - "This spear is a rare prize from Dokaknel. Pierces straight through targets and into the earth!" Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +3 Crit Chance: +50% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Effects: Piercing Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon or Barsala Notes: You earn this by beating the great worm Dokaknel, but it's a rare drop. - Iron Spear - "A spear tipped with a sharp iron arrowhead. Inflicts a good amount of damage." Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +3 KB Chance: +20% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Scorching Spear - "The magic cast upon this spear makes its tip flame. Inflicts heavy damage and sets foes on fire." Min Damage: +4 Max Damage: +5 Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +40% Effects: Flame Notes: Common item, often dropped by bosses. - Spear of Protection - "Blessed are the selected few that will collect this weapon. Those who wield this weapon will be protected by a coat of IRON." Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +5 Armor vs Inf: +20% Armor vs Arw: +12% Armor vs Spr: +16% Armor vs Lns: +20% Crit Chance: +10% KB Chance: +40% Cnc Chance: +10% Resist vs Crit: 10% Resist vs KB: +10% Resist vs Cnc: +10% Notes: You get this by completing the Patapon demo. - Steel Spear - "This spear's steel tip is lighter and sturdier than iron, allowing for faster speed and extra damage." Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +4 Crit Chance: +10% KB Chance: +30% Cnc Chance: +10% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. --------------- TATEPON WEAPONS {tat} --------------- - Divine Sword [insert god name here] - "This unique, fearsome sword made in the Mighty Patapon's honor has both flames and critical strike ability." Min Damage: +20 Max Damage: +20 Speed: -50% Crit Chance: +100% KB Chance: +100% Cnc Chance: +100% Effects: Flame Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Fire Sword - "This magical sword has a never endling (sic) flame blade. Inflicts heavy damage and sets foes on fire." Max Damage: +20 Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20 Effects: Flame Notes: Relatively common item. - Gong's Scythe - "Scythe of the great Gong of the Zigotons. Also used by a warrior who once terrorized the Patapons." Max Damage: +30 Crit Chance: +250% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You get it when you defeat Gong for the last time. - Iron Sword - (thanks to Ken Lee for this listing) Max Damage: +5 Cnc Chance: +20% - Steel Axe - "Steel is both lighter and sturdier than iron, allowing for faster attack speed and extra damage." Max Damage: +10 Speed: -10% Crit Chance: +30% KB Chance: +10% Cnc Chance: +10% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Zleep Zword Z - "This sword, once belonging to a prince who saved a sleeping damsel in the forest, puts foes to sleep." Max Damage: +15 KB Chance: +20% Effects: Sleep Notes: Uncommon item. The sleep effect is decent for fighting Zigotons, but isn't particularly useful against bosses. ------- SHIELDS {shield} ------- - Divine Shield [insert god name here] - "This unrivalled shield made in the Mighty Patapon's honor neutralizes flame and prevents pushbacks." HP: +80 Speed: -10% Armor vs Inf: +6% Armor vs Arw: +10% Armor vs Spr: +10% Armor vs Lns: +6% Resist vs Crit: 60% Resist vs KB: +200% Resist vs Cnc: +60% Effects: Flame resistance Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Ice Shield - "Magical shield infused with glacial chill. Counteracts flame attacks." HP: +30 Resist vs Crit: 30% Resist vs KB: +30% Resist vs Cnc: +30% Effects: Flame resistance Notes: Relatively common early boss drop. - Iron Shield - "A tough shield reinforced with precious iron." HP: +10 Resist vs Crit: 10% Resist vs KB: +10% Resist vs Cnc: +10% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Steel Shield - "Shield made with steel (lighter and sturdier than iron). Helps prevent status afflictions." HP: +20 Resist vs Crit: 20% Resist vs KB: +20% Resist vs Cnc: +20% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. Adds status resistance. - Ultra Heavy Shield - "This cumbersome shield slows attack speed but prevents pushback." HP: +40 Speed: +10% Resist vs Crit: 40% Resist vs KB: +200% Resist vs Cnc: +40% Recommended Rarepon: Barsala Notes: Uncommon item. ---- BOWS {bow} ---- - Divine Bow [insert god name here] - "This powerful, unique bow made in the Mighty Patapon's mighty's (sic) honor has both flame and piercing abilities." Min Damage: +10 Max Damage: +15 Crit Chance: +100% KB Chance: +100% Cnc Chance: +100% Effects: Flame Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Fire Bow - "The flaming arrows flung from this magical bow are sure to scorch foes into submission. Hmm... bbq." Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +6 Crit Chance: +30% Effects: Flame Notes: Common item, especially from bosses. - Giant Bow "Failnaught" - "This unwieldy huge bow provokes fear in the hearts of foes, but lacks mobility." Max Damage: +100 Speed: +300% Recommended Rarepon: Tikulee - Iron Bow - "This bow, made with precious iron, packs an extra punch on impact which destabilizes foes." Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +2 Crit Chance: +10% Cnc Chance: +30% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. - Piercing Bow - "This bow fires arrows which pierce through anything, and can put small animals to sleep." Min Damage: +4 Max Damage: +7 Crit Chance: +40% Effects: Piercing - Steel Bow - "The steel (sturdier and lighter than iron) of this bow inflicts extra damage including critical hits." Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +5 Crit Chance: +20% Notes: Common item, dropped all the time by Zigotons. -------- HALBERDS {halb} -------- - Ancient Halberd - "Ancient lance created by the Mighty Patapon. Its utter perfection will make Kibapon unstoppable." Min Damage: +6 Max Damage: +10 Crit Chance: +50% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon or Barsala Notes: Rare item. - Deflecting Halberd - "This magical lance, perfect for Kibapon, can push back oncoming foes." Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +5 Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +50% Notes: Common item. - Divine Halberd - "This powerful, unique lance made in the Mighty Patapon's honor; has both flame and pushback abilities." Min Damage: +8 Max Damage: +10 Speed: -33% Crit Chance: +100% KB Chance: +100% Cnc Chance: +100% Effects: Flame Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Fire Halberd - "Made with magma from Bovo Volcano, this flaming red lance sets foes on fire. Make Zigoton smores..." Min Damage: +4 Max Damage: +6 Crit Chance: +40% Effects: Flame Notes: Uncommon item. - Giant Halberd "Grizzly" - "Far too large to wield, this lance is only fit for charges on horseback." Max Damage: +40 Speed: +300% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +50% Cnc Chance: +100% Recommended Rarepon: Tikulee Notes: Rare item. - Iron Halberd - "This lance, made from precious iron, inflicts considerable damage on charges." Min Damage: +1 Max Damage: +2 Crit Chance: +10% KB Chance: +10% Cnc Chance: +10% Notes: Common item, dropped by Zigotons. - Steel Halberd - "The steel (sturdier and lighter than iron) of this lance inflicts much damage including critical hits." Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +3 Crit Chance: +30% Notes: Common item, dropped by Zigotons. ------ HORSES {horse} ------ - Crimson Horse - "This horse was born from the flames of Bovo Volcano." HP: +40 Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +2 KB Chance: +50% - Deep Impact - "The impact of this horse's stampede is deep indeed." HP: +80 Min Damage: +6 Max Damage: +6 Speed: +50% Armor vs Inf: -8% Armor vs Lns: -8% Crit Chance: +30% Cnc Chance: +50% Resist vs KB: +50% Resist vs Cnc: +50% - Divine Horse [insert god name here] - "Unique horse created in Mighty Patapon's honor. This incomparably able horse is a paragon of perfection." HP: +100 Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +5 Speed: -20% Armor vs Inf: +8% Armor vs Arw: +10% Armor vs Spr: +10% Armor vs Lns: +8% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Resist vs Crit: 20% Resist vs KB: +20% Resist vs Cnc: +20% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Fast Horse - "A speedy horse trained on the sands of the Tamaran Desert." HP: +10 Max Damage: +1 KB Chance: +10% Cnc Chance: +10% Notes: Common item. - Strong Horse - "This horse was trained to stampede enemies at Manten Gorge." HP: +20 Min Damage: +1 Max Damage: +4 Cnc Chance: +20% Notes: Uncommon item. - Tough Horse - "The hide of this horse can withstand the cold winds of Kirako Pass." HP: +30 Min Damage: +1 Max Damage: +1 Armor vs Inf: +16% Armor vs Arw: +20% Armor vs Spr: +20% Armor vs Lns: +16% Notes: Common item. --------------- DEKAPON WEAPONS {deka} --------------- - Ancient Hammer - "Powerful ancient hammer created by the Great Patapon. Its JuJu grants protection and quickens attacks." HP: +100 Min Damage: +10 Max Damage: +10 Speed: -80% Armor vs Inf: +10% Armor vs Arw: +10% Armor vs Spr: +10% Armor vs Lns: +10% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Resist vs Crit: 10% Resist vs KB: +10% Resist vs Cnc: +10% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: Rare item. - Divine Axe [insert god name here] - "This powerful, unique axe made in the mighty Patapon's honor; has both flame and critical hit capabilities." HP: +80 Max Damage: +30 Speed: -50% Crit Chance: +80% Effects: Flame Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Dream Weaver - "One smack from this cursed club sprinkled with ground Sitoto Swamp mushrooms will knock anyone out." HP: +50 Max Damage: +50 KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +30% Effects: Sleep Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: Rare item; I believe you can only get it in Sitoto Swamp (second plant boss). - Iron Hammer - "A Dekapon becomes a dangerous warrior when equipped with a hammer made of precious iron." HP: +10 Max Damage: +5 KB Chance: +10% Notes: Uncommon item. - Morning Star "Giganto" - "Once Dekapon pulverized an entire mountain in one strike with the iron ball attached to this iron club." HP: +60 Max Damage: +150 Speed: +300% KB Chance: +50% Cnc Chance: +50% Recommended Rarepon: Tikulee Notes: Rare item. - Nail Studded Bat - "One look at the nails sprouting from this bat and any warrior would run crying to his mum." HP: +40 Min Damage: +5 Max Damage: +15 Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20% Notes: Uncommon item. - Steel Mace - "A mace made with steel (sturdier than iron) augments attacks and makes critical damage possible." HP: +20 Max Damage: +10 Crit Chance: +40% KB Chance: +10% Notes: Uncommon item. ----- HORNS {horn} ----- - Ancient Horn - "Powerful ancient horn created by the Mighty Patapon. Its magic grants protection and quickens attacks." HP: +100 Min Damage: +5 Max Damage: +5 Speed: -75% Armor vs Inf: +9% Armor vs Arw: +5% Armor vs Spr: +9% Armor vs Lns: +9% Crit Chance: +20% KB Chance: +20% Cnc Chance: +20% Resist vs Crit: 10% Resist vs KB: +10% Resist vs Cnc: +10% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: Rare item. - Cioking's Horn - "The pleasing tone of Cioking's horn lulls listeners to sleep." HP: +50 Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +5 Effects: Sleep Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon or Barsala Notes: Uncommon drop from Cioking. - Divine Horn [insert god name here] - "This powerful, unique horn made in the Mighty Patapon's honor; has both flame and critical hit capabilities." HP: +80 Max Damage: +10 Speed: -50% Crit Chance: +60% Effects: Flame Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: You can make this weapon by playing the smith mini-game with Mythril and missing no more than 1 beat. - Gaeen's Horn - "The sound from Gaeen's horn causes warriors to lose their will to fight and fall to their knees." HP: +30 Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +3 Cnc Chance: +50% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon or Barsala Notes: Common drop from Gaeen. - Iron Horn - (thanks to Ken Lee for this listing) HP: +10 Min Damage: +1 Max Damage: +2 - Shookle's Horn - "The shockwaves of Shookle's horn send foes flying." HP: +60 Min Damage: +3 Max Damage: +6 KB Chance: +50% Recommended Rarepon: Mogyoon Notes: Uncommon drop from Shookle. - Steel Horn - "This horn, made with steel (sturdier than iron) inflicts extra damage." HP: +20 Min Damage: +2 Max Damage: +4 Notes: Uncommon item. |---------------| |VERSION HISTORY| {version} |---------------| 11-30-08: Version 1.0 submitted to GameFAQs. 12-05-08: Version 1.1 submitted to GameFAQs. Includes listings for the Divine Helm, Gong's Helm, Iron Horn, and Iron Sword. 12-22-08: Version 1.2 submitted to GameFAQs. Includes the listing for the Bunny Helm. |------------| |BIBLIOGRAPHY| {biblio} |------------| - ASCII art courtesy of dtools.net (ascii.dtools.net). - Disclaimers courtesy of GameFAQs (GameFAQs Help: Copyrights, Trademarks, and Plagiarism - http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/help/entry.html?cat=29). - Format developed using FAQ writer EntropicLobo's format as a basis (http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/recognition/47899.html); used with permission. - Written using Metapad (http://www.liquidninja.com/metapad/); created by Alexander Davidson. - List of developers and publishers provided by Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patapon). - Special thanks to deathfisaro and tesh yop who provided details on several items. |-------------| |LEGAL NOTICES| {legal} |-------------| This work is the intellectual property of Levi van Tine. It is authorized for use exclusively on gamefaqs.com (although other sites are free to link to it). 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