Tales of Arise

Battle Chain Bonuses Explained

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Tales of Arise - Battle Chain Bonuses Explained

This is a guide on Battle Chain Bonuses in Tales of Arise. Find out the EXP and SP bonuses you can earn from Battle Chain bonuses, how to unlock it, as well as tips and tricks on how to increase your battle chain bonuses!

How to Increase Battle Chain Bonuses

CheckmarkWin battles and keep your gauge up

CheckmarkUse a Happy Bottle

Win Battles and Keep Your Bonus Up

Winning battles will make your Battle Chain Bonus value go higher, and scoring well will accumulate it even more. By fighting well, you will earn better rewards.

Factors that Increase or Decrease Score

Score Growing Factors
Defeating unique enemies Defeating Gigant Zeugles
Use Boost Strike Use Boost Attack
Down enemies with Boost Attack Increase combo hits
Fight larger groups of enemies Win quickly
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Score Reducing Factors
Losing battles Being incapacitated
Using items Fight takes longer

Use a Happy Bottle

Using a Happy Bottle will give you a 2.5x gauge bonus to your Battle Chain bonus multiplier.

Battle Chain Bonuses Tips

Keep Track of Your Gauge

Lowest Bonus Value Maximum Bonus Value
Tales of Arise - Battle Chain Bonus Minimum Bonus.png Tales of Arise - Battle Chain Bonus Maximum Bonus.png

The maximum level of bonus is five. This gauge is displayed below your minimap. When the gauge turns blue, that means that your Battle Chain bonus is maxed. Try to keep this gauge up as much as possible.

Bonus Decreases Over Time

Tales of Arise - Bonus Decrease over time
Your Battle Chain bonus will decrease over time. When the gauge disappears, that means your bonus is gone. Keep fighting if you want to keep your gauge up.

Note that entering the menu will not decrease your gauge, and the gauge will also carry over when you go to the next area. This is so monsters can respawn when you re-enter.

Fleeing is Not Recommended

Tales of Arise - Fleeing will make your gauge run out
Ending a battle by fleeing is not recommended as it will decrease your gauge bonus. Try not to run away if you want keep your bonus up.

Camping is Not Recommended

Tales of Arise - Camping
Staying in an inn or camping for the night will also erase your gauge bonus. It is not recommended to do so if you are farming for Battle Chain bonuses.

Stocking up items is generally better even if it decreases your score.

How to Unlock Battle Chain Bonuses

Complete the Refreshing Roughhousing Sub-Quest

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To unlock Battle Chain Bonuses, you must first complete the sub-quest Refreshing Roughhousing, which is automatically done during the main story in Elde Menancia. After finishing the quest, you will be able to earn more rewards from battle!

Refreshing Roughhousing Sub-Quest Walkthrough

What Are Battle Chain Bonuses

Bonuses that Increase Reward After Battle

Tales of Arise - Bonus from Result Screen

Battle Chain Bonuses increase your experience, item drop rate, and battle scores that you get after every battle.

Chance of Encountering Rare Zeugles Increased

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The higher the bonus, the higher it is that rare Zeugles will spawn. These Zeugles give more EXP and SP, but are tougher as a result.

High Scores Increase SP Acquisition

Tales of Arise - High Score and High SP
Naturally, the higher score you acquire, the more SP you get at the end of every battle. Try to aim for higher Battle Chain bonuses to acquire more Skills from the Skill Panel!

SP Farming Guide

Battle Chain Bonus Displayed Below the Minimap

Tales of Arise - Bonus Values Displayed Beneath Minimap
Your current Battle Chain Bonus multiplier is displayed below your minimap. This will increase or decrease depending on how you handle battles.

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Game Mechanics

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How to Cure Physical Ailments Manual vs. Semi-Auto
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Difficulty Mode Differences How to Raise Affinity Between Characters
How to Increase Combat Points Stats and Parameters Explained
Map Icons: Explained List of Cinematics and How to Unlock
Crafting Guide: How to Craft Accessories How to Watch Skits
How to Get All Trophies and Achievements How to Fast Travel
How to Flee (Run) From Enemies Battle Chain Bonuses Explained
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