Battle Control Options: Manual vs. Semi-Auto

This is a guide for Manual and Semi-Auto Battle Options for Tales of Arise. Read on to learn more about how to change your battle controls, and the pros and cons of manual and semi-auto controls.

Battle Control Options: Summary

Battle Control Options: Explained

Tales of Arise has three different kinds of battle control options that you can choose from, Manual, Semi-Auto, and Auto. Each Battle Option fits different kinds of playstyles and strategies, allowing you to plan out your combat encounters in your own way.

Manual

Manual is a Battle Option that gives you full control of your current playable character during battle scenarios. This allows you to move around and use your abilities freely without set strategies activating while in battle.

Pros: Full Control

Manual provides you with the most freedom and control out of all Battle Options. This prevents automated commands from breaking your combos, allowing you to pick abilities and attacks on the fly.

Cons: Learning Curve

Using Manual requires you to master different attacks and Artes in order to create powerful combos. This means learning how characters use their abilities, along with which abilities combine well with other characters.

Semi-Auto

Semi-Auto is a blend between Manual and Auto, giving you control of your characters during combat, while also automatically moving into attack range after pressing a command. This provides you with a balance of which attacks and artes to use in certain situations, and keeps your character active throughout the battle.

Pros: Accurate Attacks

Semi-Auto automatically places your characters in attacking range, making them more accurate. Compared to Manual, this keeps you tracking the enemy much faster without worrying about being too far.

Cons: Inconsistent Movement

Semi-Auto might affect how you want to move around when attacking, putting you too close to enemies. Always make sure you're in positions where you can dodge and move freely before deciding to attack.

Auto

The Auto Battle Option completely puts your characters in control of the AI, and fights based on the settings that you've chosen in the Strategy menu. Your characters will independently perform attacks and skills until the battle scenario ends, or when you change your Battle Control Option.

Pros: Fully Automated Combat

Auto allows you to play combat scenarios without needing to control characters.

Cons: Lack of Control

Auto removes control from the player, which prevents you from choosing specific commands unless you switch Battle Options. Make sure you have the right strategies in place before entering combat.

How to Switch Battle Controls Options

Go to the Player Menu and Select Edit

To edit your Battle Controls, go to the player menu and select Edit to go to the Edit Menu.

Change Battle Control in the Edit Menu

On the Edit Menu, select the option on the upper right corner of the screen to change Battle Control options.

Manual or Semi-Auto/Auto?

Each Battle Control Option has its pros and cons, which is why picking one that fits your style is important.

Use Manual for More Control

Manual is a great choice, as it gives you complete control of all attacks and artes during combat. This ensures that you can perform any action without being interrupted by automated commands or strategies.

Controls and Best Settings

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