Game Mechanics: Explained

This guide explains all the gameplay mechanics in Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin. Read on to learn more about each mechanic such as difficulty differences, weapon upgrades, job customization and more!

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Difficulty Setting and Differences

Familiarize yourself with the differences of each difficulty setting, and if by some off-chance you're still having trouble, just change difficulties from the World Map!

Difficulty Settings and Differences

How to Use the Soul Shield

The Soul Shield is a form of protection that allows you to block enemy attacks and gain MP or Instant Abilities. Time it right, and you can set up counterattacks!

How to Use Soul Shield

Unlocking CHAOS Difficulty

CHAOS Difficulty is a special post-game difficulty that aims to give players who have already finished the story and want to seek even more daunting challenges. On this difficulty you can spend Anima Crystals to raise the mission level. Doing so will allow you to earn rare and more powerful weapons and armor.

How to Unlock CHAOS Difficulty

Using Job Crests

Use Job Crests to raise the Job Affinity of a weapon or piece of armor, but to do that you'll need a very special item: the Smith Hammer III!

How to Use Job Crests

Master Point System

Use Master Points to upgrade your stats even further, respec whenever you want and build the perfect warrior!

How to Use Master Points

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