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This is a guide on the best skills for Alphen in Tales of Arise. Read on to learn more about Alphen's Skill Panel, DLC titles, as well as the best skills to unlock for Alphen!

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Best Skills for Alphen

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Skill Notes
Increased Max AG Rating: ★★★★★
・AG increase makes it easier to chain Artes and perform combos
Titles:
Iron Mask
Rebellious Spark
Emissary of Liberation
Comrades in Freedom
Unrelenting Blaze
Enlightening Bond
Vanquisher of the Four Lights
Faster AG Recovery Rating: ★★★★★
・AG recovers much easier
Titles:
Emissary of Liberation
Arms Sommelier
Undefeated Swordsman
AG Recovery on Critical Hits Rating: ★★★★★
・Makes combos more fluid when landing critical hits
Titles:
Arms Collector
Blazing Blow
Increased Critical Damage Rating: ★★★★★
・Potency of attacks greatly increases especially as a DPS
Titles:
Iron Mask
Arms Collector
Arms Sommelier
KO Prevention Rating: ★★★★★
・Guarantees survivability
・Eases worries whenever you use his self-inflicting damage perk
・You can endure two fatal hits if you get both skills
Titles:
Infernal Tongue
Enlightening Bond
Easier Over Limit Rating: ★★★★★
・Makes entering Over Limit easier
・Frequent uses of Mystic Artes
Titles:
Undefeated Swordsman
The Power of a Sovereign
Mid-Air Evasion Rating: ★★★★☆
・Can be used to dodge attacks that can hit you while in midair.
Titles:
Rebellious Spark
Increased Down Damage Rating: ★★★★☆
・Works well with Alphen as he can down enemies with his Boost Strike
Titles:
Blazing Sword
Vanquisher of the Four Lights
Faster Flaming Edge Charge Rating: ★★★★☆
・Faster usage of Flaming Edges when holding his Artes
Titles:
Blazing Sword
Unrelenting Blaze
Flaming Edge Burst Rating: ★★★★☆
・Greatly increases damage at a cost of HP
・Recommended to use when enemies are Downed
Titles:
Blazing Sword
Blazing Blow
The Power of a Sovereign
Unrelenting Blaze
Sonic Thrust Rating: ★★★★☆
・Unlocks Sonic Thrust Arte
・Used to close distance between targets easier
・Costs only 100 SP early in the game
Titles:
Iron Mask

Recommended Skills to Unlock

Skill Notes
Easier Perfect Evading/Guarding Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Makes it easier to execute a Perfect Dodge/Guard and Counter Edges
・You can skip this skill if you're confident with your dodging skills.
Titles:
Iron Mask
Arms Sommelier
Increased Near-Death Attack/Elemental Attack Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Synergizes well with Alphen's Flaming Edge perk
・Rewards riskier playstyle while playing as Alphen
Titles:
Arms Collector
Infernal Tongue
The Power of a Sovereign
Increased Near-Death Defense/Elemental Defense Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Synergizes well with Alphen's Flaming Edge
・You can skip this skill if you are confident with your dodging skills.
Titles:
Emissary of Liberation
Blazing Blow
Increased Weak Point Damage Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Increased damage when hitting weak points
Titles:
Emissary of Liberation
Arms Sommelier
Over Limit Extension Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Gives enough leeway when attempting to trigger their Mystic Artes
Titles:
Comrades in Freedom
Enlightening Bond
Severing Wind Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Unlocks Severing Wind Arte
・Easier to link into aerial combos
・Recommended after increasing max AG
Titles:
Rebellious Spark
Stardust Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Unlocks Stardust Arte
・Lets you earn multiple hits in a combo while on mid-air
Titles:
Rebellious Spark
Void Flash Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Unlocks Void Flash Arte
・Easier to link aerial attacks into combos
Titles:
Undefeated Swordsman
Rising Phoenix Rating: ★★★☆☆
・Unlocks Rising Phoenix Flaming Edge Arte
・A quick Flaming Edge attack that lets you land onto the ground
・Be careful not to overuse
Titles:
Blazing Sword

Alphen Skill Panel

In-Game Skill Titles

Iron MaskIron Mask How to Unlock: Complete the Battle Preparations Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Attack +10
Rebellious SparkRebellious Spark How to Unlock: Complete the Battle Preparations Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Defense +10
Arms CollectorArms Collector How to Unlock: Forge 10 Weapon types
Completion Bonus: Elemental Defense +30
Blazing SwordBlazing Sword How to Unlock: Complete the Taking Down Balseph Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Defense +10
Emissary of LiberationEmissary of Liberation How to Unlock: Complete the Taking Down Balseph Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Elemental Defense +20
Arms SommelierArms Sommelier How to Unlock: Forge an Atonement Edge
Completion Bonus: Penetration +40
Another Day, Another WallAnother Day, Another Wall How to Unlock: Complete the Pursuing Zephyr Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Elemental Attack +30
Blazing BlowBlazing Blow How to Unlock: Use 35 Boost Attacks to down 35 enemies
Completion Bonus: Resistance +20
Infernal TongueInfernal Tongue How to Unlock: Cook a Roasted Chicken with Alphen
Completion Bonus: Attack +20
Comrades in FreedomComrades in Freedom How to Unlock: Complete the Kisara's Ideals Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Elemental Attack +40
The Power of a SovereignThe Power of a Sovereign How to Unlock: Complete the The Unliberated Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Attack +50
Unrelenting BlazeUnrelenting Blaze How to Unlock: Complete the Impact Site Main Quest.
Completion Bonus: Resistance +50
Undefeated SwordsmanUndefeated Swordsman How to Unlock: Clear the Novice Solo Training Grounds with Alphen
Completion Bonus: Penetration +30
Vanquisher of the Four LightsVanquisher of the Four Lights How to Unlock: Defeat the Four Lights that emerge from the Wedge - Efreet Malum, Grand Gnome, Procella Sylph, and Luo Undine
Completion Bonus: Attack +50
Enlightening BondEnlightening Bond How to Unlock: Reach maximum bonding affinity with one of your companions
Completion Bonus: Elemental Defense +40

DLC Skill Titles

Veteran SamuraiVeteran Samurai How to Unlock: DLC Title from Warring States Costume Pack
Completion Bonus: Attack +50
Beach HeroBeach Hero How to Unlock: DLC Title from Beach Time Costume Pack
Completion Bonus: Elemental Attack +50
Strait-Laced SchoolboyStrait-Laced Schoolboy How to Unlock: DLC Title from School Life Costume Pack
Completion Bonus: Defense +50

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