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Tales of Symphonia Remasteredhas a unique and surprisingly engaging combat system, allowing you to follow specific paths to learn new and variedTech.It enables you to build characters to their strengths and make them dominant in battle,making it crucial to understand what lies ahead in theTechnical and Strike Trees.
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Regarding the game’s overall combat system, Tech is the backbone of every character and makes all nine distinct and valuable in their own way. While there is plenty of Tech to learn, the unlock requirements aren’t too harsh,unlike some Mystic Artes, which can be a considerable timesink to obtain.
Lloyd Irving Tech
Lloydhas several enticing Tech andties Sheenafor having themost Techin the game at36.While thiswon’t coverthe character’sMystic ArtesorCompound Special Attacks,it will cover all the requirements needed to obtain hisbase Techand what hisTechnical(T) andStrike(S) routes offer. Remember, you caninfluence which Tech you receiveby equippingEX-Skillsof your preferred Tech Tree.ForLloyd,we recommend going for hisStrike Techfirst, as they offer his best abilities overall.
Level 11
Lightning Thrust
Use Sonic Thrust 200x, then Lightning Elemental Damage + Sonic Thrust to Activate.
Lightning Tiger
Use Tiger Blade 200x, then Lightning Elemental Damage + Tiger Blade to Activate.
Blazing Tempest
Use Tempest 200x, then Fire Elemental Damage + Tempest to Activate.
Level 24 + Use Tempest 50x
Level 27 + Use Tiger Blade 50x
Grave Blade
Use Fierce Demon Fang 200x, then Earth Elemental Damage + Fierce Demon Fang to Activate.
Level 30 + Use Beast 50x
Demonic Thrust
Level 32 + All (T) or (S) Demon Fang and Sonic Thrust Tech 50x
Demonic Tiger Blade
Level 35 + All (T) or (S) Demon Fang and Tiger Blade Tech 50x
Tempest Thrust
Level 38 + All (T) or (S) Tempest and Sonic Thrust Tech 50x
Level 40
Tempest Beast
Level 41 + All (T) or (S) Tempest and Beast Tech 50x
Raining Tiger Blade
Level 44 + All (T) or (S) Sword Rain and Tiger Blade Tech 50x
Beast Sword Rain
Level 47 + All (T) or (S) Sword Rain and Beast Tech 50x
Level 50 + Fierce Demon Fang 50x
Sword Rain: Tempest
Level 53 + All (T) or (S)Sword Rain and Tempest Tech 50x
Learned by visiting the Treit Ruins with Kratos.
Rising Phoenix
Use Rising Falcon 200x, then Fire Elemental Damage + Rising Falcon to Activate.
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Colette Brunel Tech
Colettehas25 Techto unlock, making her have thesecond-fewestof the bunch. However, she makes good work of them, as she can be thehighest damagingcharacter in the entire game if you build her correctly. Like Lloyd,Colette benefits tremendously from herStrike Treecompared to her Tech Tree,so we strongly urge you to go down that path first if you’re looking to wreck shop with her as early as possible. As mentioned, thisonly covers her base Tech,leaving out herMystic Artes.
Level 8
Toss Hammer
Use Pow Hammer x200, then has a random chance of activating when using Pow Hammer.
Ice Hammer
Use Pow Hammer 200x, then Ice Elemental Damage + Pow Hammer to Activate.
Level 28 + Use Item Thief 50x
Grand Chariot
Level 32 + All (T) or (S) Ray Thrust and Pow Hammer Tech 50x
Level 44 + Use Para Ball 50x
Stardust Cross
Level 50 + All (T) or (S) Pow Hammer and Ring Whirlwind Tech 50x
Learned after breaking four Seals.
Judgment
Learned upon reaching and entering the Tower of Salvation for the first time.
Genis Sage Tech
Falling just slightly behind Lloyd and Sheena,Genishas35 Techto acquire, all of which can be devastating if used correctly and with a solid build. Unlike the past couple,Genis is at his best when using abilities from hisTechnical Tree,which werecommend using EX-Skills to skew him in that directionas soon as possible. While this only does cover hisbasic Tech,you can find out how to obtain hisMystic Artehere.
Level 26 + Use Lightning 50x
Level 29 + Use Icicle 50x
Level 35 + Learn Eruption and Spread
Level 35 + Learn Flame Lance and Air Blade
Level 38 + Use Spread 50x
Level 40 + Learn Flame Lance and Spark Wave
Level 42 + Use Stalagmite and Thunder Blade 50x
Level 44 + Learn Grave and Freeze Lancer
Level 46 + Use Stalagmite 50x
Level 48 + Learn Air Blade and Aqua Laser
Level 53 + Learn Grave and Spark Wave
Level 56 + Use Eruption 50x
Level 58 + Absolute and Atlas
Meteor Storm
Learned after you obtain the Derris Emblem from the Elves found in Heimdall.
Raine Sage Tech
Raineis thebest healing-based characterin Tales of Symphonia Remastered, and while she may only have26 Tech,they’re all immensely valuable for the party and will keep everyone alive and in the fight. However, like her brother,Raine is much better when she’s using the abilities from herTechnical Tree,as they enable her to performparty-wide heals and defensive buffs.You can find out how to obtain herMystic Artehereand earn all her basic Tech with the table below!
Level 29 + Use Barrier 50x
Level 35 + Use Sharpness 50x
Level 42 + Use Nurse 50x
Level 42 + Use Heal 50x
Level 46 + Use Photon 50x
Level 50 + Use Cure 50x
Resurrection
After forging a pact with the Water Spirit Undine, head to Lake Umacy.
Sheena Fujibayashi Tech
As touched on much earlier in this guide,Sheenaistied with Lloydfor having themost Techin the game with36.But, in her case,it’s due in large part thanks to her ability toSummon Spiritsinto an encounter whenever she enters herOver Limit State.In addition to that, Sheena can also use the pacts forged with these Spirits to use theirSeals,imbuing party members' attacks with specific elemental damage. Like the past couple,Sheena shines brightest by following herTechnical Tree,so target that whenever you can.
Default (Only usable when Corrine is in the party.)
Level 44 + Use Absolute 50x
Forge a pact with Sylph in the Balacruf Mausoleum.
Sylva Seal: Light
Forge a pact with Luna and Aska at the Linkite Tree.
Forge a pact with Shadow in the Temple of Darkness.
Summon: Fire
Forge a pact with Efreet in the Triet Ruins + Be at Over Limit.
Summon: Water
Forge a pact with Undine in Thoda Geyser + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Wind
Forge a pact with Sylph in the Balacruf Mausoleum + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Light
Forge a pact with Luna and Aska at the Linkite Tree + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon:Earth
Forge a pact with Gnome in the Temple of Earth + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Ice
Forge a pact with Celsius in the Temple of Ice + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Lightning
Forge a pact with Volt in the Temple of Lightning + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Darkness
Forge a pact with Shadow in the Temple of Darkness + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Origin
Forge a pact with Origin in the Torent Forest + Be at Over Limit to use.
Summon: Birth
Forge a pact with Maxwell in Exire after obtaining the Derris in Heimdall + Be at Over Limit to use.
Zelos Wilder/KratosAurion Tech
Next up areZelos and Kratos,whoshare the exact same Tech Trees,except for one abilitythat isexclusive to Kratos.Zeloshas access to28 Techtotal, withKratos’additional Tech placing him at29.Both can unleash mass amounts of damageandare immensely powerful when using the Tech learned from theirTechnical Trees.The table below will showcase how to unlock all of their Tech and will clearly mark which one is exclusive to Kratos. ForZelos' Mystic Arte,follow this link.If you’re looking forKratos' Mystic Arte,you can find that here.
Level 21 + Use Lightning 50x
Level 26 + Learn Air Thrust
Use Demon Fang 200x, then Earth Elemental Damage + Demon Fang to Activate.
Decisive Strike
Use Light Spear 200x, then Wind Elemental Damage + Light Spear to Activate.
Level 46 + Learn Grave
Demon Spear
Level 49 + All (T) or (S) Demon Fang and Light Spear Tech 50x
Level 52 + Thunder Blade and Air Thrust
Learned after using Zelos' Holy Binds Mystic Arte for the first time.
Presea Combatir Tech
Preseahas thefewest Techin Tales of Symphonia Remastered with22but stilldoes sizeable damagewith the proper build. While we wish she had much more Tech,her current selection can be relatively robust if you know what you’re doing with them, and herTechnical Treewill help you get to where you need to be with her.There’s no denying that Presea does lack when compared to some of the other options out there, but she can be a clutch option for some boss encounters in the game. Before diving into the table below,if you want to know how to obtain herMystic Artes,head here.
Level 28
Decimating Storm
Use Devastation 200x, then Lightning Elemental Damage + Devastation to Activate.
Punishing Gale
Use Punishment 200x, then Wind Elemental Damage + Punishment to Activate.
Level 33 + Use Infliction 50x
Level 36 + Use Punishment 50x
Level 39 + Use Destruction 50x
Level 42 + Use Devastation 50x
N/A
Fiery Infliction
Level 48 + All (T) or (S) Destruction and Infliction Tech 50x
Eternal Damnation
Level 51 + All (T) or (S) Destruction and Devastation Tech 50x
Regal Bryant Tech
Regalis yet another underutilized character by a large margin in Tales of Symphonia Remastered and only has26 Techto work with.However, like Presea, with a solid build behind him and the power of hisTechnical Treeon his side,you can turn Regal into a viable option in crucial situations.HisMystic Artescan be found here,with the rest of his basic Tech being found in the table below.
Level 38 + Use Spin Kick 50x
Blazing Strike
Use Spin Kick 200x, then Fire Elemental Damage + Spin Kick to Activate.
Level 46 + Use Rising Dragon 50x
Storm Dance
Use Swallow Dance 200x, then Lightning Elemental Damage + Swallow Dance to Activate.
Level 52 + Use Healer 50x
Level 53
Triple Rage Kick
Level 55 + All (T) or (S) Eagle Dive and Spin Kick Tech 50x
