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Digimon Story Time Stranger
Combat System Guide
Here is a guide on the combat system of Digimon Story Time Stranger. See how the combat system works, tips to defeat enemies, and an explanation of all battle commands.
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Combat System Explained
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Turn-Based Command Battle
The combat system in Digimon Story Time Stranger is turn-based, with allies and enemies taking turns alternatively, and the player choosing their Digimon's actions using the menu on the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Speed (SPD) Stat Affects the Turn Order of Digimon
The Speed (SPD) stat of your Digimon affects their placement on the turn order. A higher speed stat allows them to act consecutively, so it is one of the most important parameters to consider when training your Digimon.
Using Change, Cross Arts, or Item Does Not Consume a Turn
Choosing the Change command to switch your battle member Digimon to a reserve member Digimon does not consume a turn. The switched out Digimon can immediately join the battle.
In addition, using Items and Cross Arts does not consume a turn, although you can only use 1 item once per turn.
Use Change Command to Switch to a Reserve Member
Using the Change command allows you to switch out your current battle Digimon and switch in another Digimon from the Reserve Member slot.
This comes in handy if you need to switch to a Digimon that is strong against the enemy based on their Attributes.
Use Item to Heal or Cure Status Abnormalities
You can use the Item command to heal a Digimon or cure them of any Status Abnormalities. This does not consume a turn, although you are limited to using 1 item per turn.
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| How to Heal HP and SP | All Status Changes and Status Abnormalities |
Get Critical Points (CP) to Use Cross Arts
When you accumulate enough Critical Points (CP) in battle, you can activate a Cross Arts move. Cross Arts are powerful Agent Skills that can change the course of the battle, such as applying buffs or dealing massive damage to enemies.
You can get CP such as attacking an enemy Digimon and healing your allies, but attacking an enemy's weak point is the most recommended method as it can give you a large amount of Critical Points.
How to Get CP: Critical Points Explained
Guard to Defend Against a Boss's Powerful Attack
Guarding reduces the damage you receive until your next turn. This is useful in boss battles wherein the boss may go in a Charging state before unleashing a powerful attack.
Defeated Digimon Can Be Converted and Recruited
When you defeat an enemy Digimon in battle, their Scan Rate will increase.
Increasing this allows you to convert the Digimon and add them to your party, so it is recommended to battle enemy Digimon instead of running away.
Combat Tips
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Use DigiAttack to Perform Preemptive Strikes
Press the R2/RT button to perform a DigiAttack on the field on an enemy Digimon to deal a preemptive strike.
DigiAttacks also have Attributes attached to them and will automatically use the battle member Digimon that is most effective against the enemy.
Using DigiAttacks does not consume SP, giving you an advantage when choosing to battle an enemy Digimon.
Only Battle Member Digimon Can DigiAttack
Note that the Battle Member Digimon can only DigiAttack enemies on the field. Reserve Members and Digimon in the Box cannot DigiAttack.
Take Advantage of an Enemy's Weakness
The most important thing to know in battle is to determine the enemy's Attribute and take advantage of its wewakness. Digimon have compatibility with each Attribute and Element and attacking their weak points can deal up to 3x (300%) damage.
Attributes and Elements Compatibility Guide
Analyze to Check Compatibility
You can check the Attribute and Element of an enemy Digimon using the Analyze button. While on the field, press the Triangle/Y button to Analyze and press the R2/RT button to do so in battle.
Use Items as Needed
When your HP or SP drops or if a Digimon gets KO'd, you can use the Items command to use a battle item to heal HP, SP, or revive a battle member. Using an item does not consume a turn, so feel free to use it if you are in a pinch.
However, note that items can only be used once per turn (per character action).
Digimon Story Time Stranger Related Guides
Beginner's Guide to Time Stranger
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