4/24/00 xo_pitseleh@hotmail.com Newest Version: www.gamefaqs.com Romancing SaGa 3 Battle Formation Guide Version 1.1 ----------- -added which positions/weapons are involved in each group attack -tried to improve some translations If you've played the game then you probably know how to use this guide. I should warn you: some of these translations are pretty iffy because I had to do them myself so do try to take them with a grain of salt. Also, Martial Arts and Bows are generally not part of group attacks. So if you are trying to do say, X Attack and you have a character that is equipped with no weapons or with only bows in one of the necessary positions, you will not be able to do X Attack. ====================================================================== ------------------------ |Commander Mode Tactics| ------------------------ These determine your groups method of attacking (to choose, push Y-button when you get into battle) Option 1: Concentrate all attacks on one enemy until dead Option 2: Maintain defensive position (Suzaku Dance suggested) Option 3: If successful, all heroes move first. If not, then last Option 4: Heroes will attempt to counter-attack Option 5: Nobody attacks until after the Group Attack is used Option 6: "Stun" will be added to attacks Option 7: Heroes attack with one of their own equipped waza ====================================================================== -------------- |Suzaku Dance| -------------- 2 4 1 3 5 Learn from: Tiberius/Fullbright/Zo Defense Up: 1 Enemy Target: 1 Attacks: X Attack (2,3) Timed Attack (2,3) Double X (2,3,4,5) Nature's Chaos (2,3,4,5 Katana Only) Spells: Star Virus (sun & element magic) Sun Shine (sun & sun) Shadow Bolt (moon & moon) Morning Moon (sun & moon) Rabbit Storm (moon & element magic) Rising Flame (fire & element magic) Black Dragon Attack (wind & element magic) Dopplar Roar (earth & element magic) Tsunami (water & element magic) ----------------- |Genbu Formation| ----------------- 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: Boston/Yan Fan Speed Down: 1,2,3,4,5 Recover HP every round Attacks: - Spells: Star Virus (sun & element magic) Sun Shine (sun & sun) Shadow Bolt (moon & moon) Morning Moon (sun & moon) Rabbit Storm (moon & element magic) Rising Flame (fire & element magic) Black Dragon Attack (wind & element magic) Dopplar Roar (earth & element magic) Tsunami (water & element magic) Worm Hole (1,4,5) Galaxy (1,4,5) ------------------ |Dragon Formation| ------------------ 2 1 3 4 5 Learn from: Herman Attack Up: 1 Enemy Target: 1 Speed Down: 4,5 Attacks: Dragon Fang Dance Double Impact (1,2) Dragon God Dance (1,2,3,4,5) 1000 Hands of Kan'on (1,2,3,4,5) ------------- |Tiger's Den| ------------- 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: Michael/Nora Defense Up: 1,2,3,4,5 Speed Down: 1,2,3,4,5 Everyone takes 1/2 damage Normal damage sustained if enemy attacks last Attacks: Deflect (1,2,3,4,5) Twin-Bee Rush (4,5) Spell Deflect (1,2,3,4,5) Multi Counter (1,2,3,4,5) Spells: Star Virus (sun & element magic) Sun Shine (sun & sun) Shadow Bolt (moon & moon) Morning Moon (sun & moon) Rabbit Storm (moon & element magic) Rising Flame (fire & element magic) Black Dragon Attack (wind & element magic) Dopplar Roar (earth & element magic) Tsunami (water & element magic) ------------ |Free Fight| ------------ 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: anyone Speed Up: 1,2,3,4,5 Attacks: - Spells: Star Virus (sun & element magic) Sun Shine (sun & sun) Shadow Bolt (moon & moon) Morning Moon (sun & moon) Rabbit Storm (moon & element magic) Rising Flame (fire & element magic) Black Dragon Attack (wind & element magic) Dopplar Roar (earth & element magic) Tsunami (water & element magic) ------------ |Tri-Anchor| ------------ 2 1 4 5 3 Learn from: Robin/Fat Robin Defend Up: 1,2,3 Enemy Target: 1,2,3 Attacks: Dino Fang (1,2,3) Triplet (1,2,3 Small Sword Only) Axe Stream (1,4,5 Axe Only) Marvelous Cannon (1,4,5) Shiva Triangle (1,2,3) Spells: Zodiac Fall (1,4,5) ------------- |Speculation| ------------- 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: Yousei/Shonen Attack Up: 1,2,3 Enemy Target: 1,2,3 Attacks: Twin-Bee Rush (4,5) Cross Driver (2,3 Spear Only) High-Speed Nebula (1,2,3) Excel Driver (1,2,3 Spear Only) Shiva Triangle (1,2,3) ------------- |Power Raise| ------------- 2 4 1 5 3 Learn from: Sharl/Undine Speed Up: 2,3 Enemy Target: 2,3 Attacks: Timed Attack X Attack (2,3) Spells: Star Virus (sun & element magic) Sun Shine (sun & sun) Shadow Bolt (moon & moon) Morning Moon (sun & moon) Rabbit Storm (moon & element magic) Rising Flame (fire & element magic) Black Dragon Attack (wind & element magic) Dopplar Roar (earth & element magic) Tsunami (water & element magic) Crimson Flare (1,4,5) Tempest (1,4,5) -------------- |Desert Lance| -------------- 4 _ 2 3 5 Note: I couldn't fit the "1" in and still have it look right so just pretend Learn from: Harid Defense Up: 1 Enemy Target: 1 Attacks: Twin-Bee Rush (4,5) Shadow Arrow (4,5 Bow Only) Crossbow Bolt (4,5 Bow Only) -------------- |Hunter Shift| -------------- 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: Sarah/Paul/Zi Ling Attack Up: 1 Speed Down: 1 Enemy Target: 2,3,4,5 Attacks: Arrow Storm (1,2,3,4,5 Bow Only) Timed Attack X Attack (2,3) Shadow Arrow (4,5 Bow Only) Crossbow Bolt (4,5 Bow Only) Dragon Quake (1,4,5 Bow Only) ----------- |Whirlwind| ----------- 4 2 1 3 5 Learn from: Julien/Ellen/Thomas Speed Up: 1,2,3,4,5 Enemy Target: 1,2,3 Attacks: Timed Attack Twin-Bee Rush (4,5) Cross Driver (2,3 Spear Only) Jack Knife (1,2,3) High-Speed Nebula (1,2,3) Shiva Triangle (1,2,3) ====================================================================== Romancing SaGa 3 (C) Squaresoft 1995 ======================================================================