Guide to Master Locations & Walkthroughs

(Levels under tutelage needed) <Name of Skill> – What the Skill does

(1 Level) Frost – Attacks 1 target with Frost Damage

(4 Levels) Meditation – Raises Int when used x2

(6 Levels) Magic Ball – Attacks using a solid ball of Magic

(8 Levels) Typhoon – Wind attack against all targets

Bunyan – Fighter Master

I suggest that you have Ryu apprentice under Bunyan during the initial stages of the game. This will provide Ryu with valuable bonuses that Bunyan offers. Once Garr joins your party and Ryu has learned all of Bunyan’s skills, I recommend that you assign Garr to continue his tutelage under Bunyan indefinitely. Given Garr’s limited AP and Intelligence, he will greatly benefit from Bunyan’s stat increases.

Stat Changes

HP +2

Power +2

Defense +1

AP -2

Intelligence -3

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Risky Blow – Crits if the enemy is hit

(5 Levels) Focus – Raises Pwr Stat when used x2

(8 Levels) Super Combo – Press the buttons as they appear on the screen to do more damage; Attacks 1 target

(10 Levels) Disembowel – Fatal Blow; Decreases Max HP

D’lonzo – Catburglar/Thief Master

To become an Apprentice under D’lonzo, you need to possess 15 distinct weapon types in your inventory. Throughout the game, I entrusted Rei to D’lonzo’s guidance, as her enhancements in Agility and Power greatly benefit her. The only other individual I would consider training under this mentor is Ryu, albeit temporarily, to enhance his Agility. Additionally, it is advisable to allocate a Skill Ink to grant the Steal ability to a different character, excluding Rei who already possesses Pilfer.

Stat Changes

Power +1

Agility +1

HP -1

AP -2

Accuracy Increase ???

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Monopolize – Steals all EXP

(3 Levels) Intimidate – Cancels one targets movement

(4 Levels) Steal – Steals an item from the enemy

Yggdrasil – Tree of Life Master

You must communicate with this tree solely through the character Peco.

I kept Peco by Yggdrasil until Ryu matured and gathered everyone back to the team. I suggest sticking with Yggdrassil until you’ve mastered all of his skills. His Shield skill is worth using Skill Inks on and assigning it to a character in your primary party. A skill that enhances everyone’s Defense can be very beneficial, and not many characters possess one.

Stat Changes

Ap +1

Defense +1

Intelligence +2

HP -1

Power -2

weak vs flame

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Sanctuary – Dispells all Support Magic

(5 Levels) Recall – Casts a random Magic Spell

(8 Levels) Shield – Raises all targets Defense

Fahl – Defender Master

To communicate with this tree, you must exclusively employ the character Peco.

I stationed Peco beneath Yggdrasil until Ryu matured and successfully gathered everyone to rejoin the team. I suggest confining Yggdrassil’s presence to a limited period, allowing ample time to acquire all the skills he possesses. Particularly, I advise utilizing Skill Inks on his Shield skill and assigning it to a character within your primary party. Possessing a skill that enhances the defense of all members proves highly advantageous, as only a few characters possess such an ability.

Stat Changes

Hp +4

Power +1

Defense +3

Agility -3

Intelligence -3

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Charge – Deals damage that’s altered by your defense stat

(4 Levels) Counter – Automatically counter attack when using

(6 Levels) Resist – Invulnerability for a single turn

Durandal – Cowardly Master

There are no specific requirements to become an apprentice to Durandal. Simply engage in conversation with him to initiate the apprenticeship process.

Durandal serves as a suitable Master during the initial stages of the game, especially when your character is without a Master or when there are no other suitable options available. However, if you have a perfectionist approach, it is advisable not to choose him as he possesses random stat changes. In such cases, it would be wise to assign him to a character you are less concerned about, such as Peco, in order to learn his skills and unlock Hondara.

Stat Changes

The stat changes for this Master are completely random.

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Teaches Skills

(1 Level) Unmotivate – Target loses will to fight

(2 Levels) Feign Swing – Take a practice swing

(3 Levels) Backhand – Attack one target; non-lethal

Giotto – Fisherman Master

I firmly believe that this is the most optimal master choice for Ryu throughout the majority of the game. The only circumstance in which I would suggest changing masters is if you are specifically aiming to enhance Ryu’s stats towards the conclusion of the game. Giotto’s enhancements to HP and AP enable Ryu to prolong his time in Dragon form by 2 to 3 times compared to not having him as a Master.

Stat Changes

HP +4

AP +3

Power -1

Defense -1

Agility -1

Intelligence -2

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Trump – Usable at 0AP; casts random spell

(5 Levels) Berserk – Raises Power for 3 turns then you die

(8 Levels) SuddenDeath – Casts Death on a random target

Hondara – Priest Master

To be eligible for training at Hondara, one must first master all skills from Durandal. Upon completion of this requirement, Hondara will be prepared to impart knowledge to you.

I underwent training with Hondara following the acquisition of all skills from Durandal. It is advisable to prioritize training your less significant characters under Hondara, as his stat boosts are not particularly impressive. The only skill worth investing time in at this Master is Benediction.

Stat Changes

Ap +1

Intelligence +1

Power -2

Holy UP

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Purify – Cures Poison

(5 Levels) Kyrie – Destroys Undead (Includes some bosses)

(8 Levels) Benediction – Restores all dead members

Emitai – Wizard Master

It is advisable to consider training either Nina or Momo under Emitai, depending on which character you intend to utilize more frequently. Personally, I opted to train Momo under him in order to equip her with offensive magic spells that complement her healing abilities.

Stat Changes

Ap +4

Intelligence +4

Power -2

Defense -2

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Barrier – Raises one target’s Magic Def

(4 Levels) Mind Sword – Attack with Magic Sword

(6 Levels) Enlighten – Riases the caster’s Intelligence

Deis – Ancient Sorceress

Upon liberating her from captivity in Angel Tower, you will have the opportunity to become an apprentice to Deis when you pay her a visit at Mt. Zublo. However, this privilege is contingent upon you complimenting her on her beauty while she is in her snake form.

Stat Changes

Ap +3

Power +1

Agility +1

Intelligence +3

HP -3

Defense -3

Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Inferno – Flame attack vs all targets

(5 Levels) Blizzard – Frost attack vs all targets

(8 Levels) Myollnir – Electric attack vs one target

(11 Levels) Sirocco – Flame & Wind attack vs all targets

(15 Levels) Celerity – Abilities up; usable at fixed times

Hachio – Wyndia Castle Kitchen

Requirements: The necessary ingredients for a recipe include Swallow Eye, Beef Jerky, an Angler, and a Martian Squid. The Angler can be found in the Fishing Spot in the Urkan Region near Tidal Caves; make use of a Float to catch it. As for the Martian Squid, it can be fished up from the Fishing Spot near Mt. Myrneg using a Worm as bait.

It is entirely your choice whether or not you wish to engage with Hachio. Personally, I opted not to as his abilities are not particularly impressive, and meeting his requirements can be quite troublesome. If you do choose to become an apprentice under Hachio, focus solely on acquiring his abilities. His stat alterations are rather lackluster.

Stat Changes

Hp +2

Power +2

Defense +1

AP -1

Agility -1

Intelligence -1

 Teaches Skills

(2 Levels) Mighty Chop – Attacks one target and ignores Defense

(4 Levels) Demonbane – Attacks one target, deals extra damage to Devils

Bais, Lang, Lee, Wynn – Fountain in Wyndia

Bais: Found in the Duana Mines near the giant Dragon Chrysm

(3 Levels) Chain Form – Sets all character’s Speed to the character in front of the formation. This is the most useful Battle Formation the kids will teach you.

Lang: Found in the Wyndian Royal Family graveyard behind a tombstone

(3 Levels) Cupid’s Lyre – An item

Lee: Found at the Eastern Checkpoint, behind the wall and to the left.

(3 Levels) Magic Form – Increases the Intelligence of the Party Member in the back by 50%. Decreases Intelligence of Party Members in front by 25%.