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Visions of Mana How to Switch Characters

You can switch between all playable characters in Visions of Mana. Discover how to switch characters during combat and if you can switch them while you explore here!

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How to Switch Characters

Switch Characters During Combat


You can switch characters in combat by pressing the up or down buttons on your controller. This allows you to control any playable character in the party, enabling seamless and fluid combat.

Characters Indicated at the Left Side

Characters Indicated at the Left Side
Character bars are placed at the bottom left side of the screen, allowing you to see which character you are currently in control of, and who you can control next.

The character you are currently controlling will have their bar at the very bottom of the list. Pressing the up button on your controller will switch to the character above it, while pressing the down button will switch to the character at the top of the list.

Can You Switch Characters While Exploring?

Switch Characters During Open World Exploration

Similar to combat, you can choose any playable character to explore the world with and switch between them at any time.

Unable to Switch Characters in Specific Areas

Unable to Switch in Specific Areas
Although they are still indicated in the character bar, you cannot switch characters in specific areas like towns, where your companions may be involved in major story events. In these situations, you will control Val, but you can still converse with your party members around the map as temporary NPCs.

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Tips and Tricks
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks

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Combat Guides
How to Dodge and Counter Attacks How to Switch Characters
How to Save Elemental Plot Guide and How to Expand
How to Get Elemental Points All Class Strike and How to Unlock
Leveling Guide: How to Farm XP Fast How to Change Party Members
How to Heal How to Recover MP
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All Li'l Cactus Diary Entries and Rewards How to Get and Use Gold Clovers
Difficulty Differences and Best Difficulty Grizzly Syrup Farming Guide
Money Farming Guide: How to Get Gold (Lucre) Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
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