Tales of Berseria throws you into the role of Velvet, a young woman consumed by rage and seeking vengeance against a god. You'll explore the vast continent of Britannia, engaging in fast-paced action combat against demons and oppressive forces. It's a journey about breaking free from tyranny, mastering the game's intricate battle system, and unraveling a dark, compelling story.
This guide is your indispensable companion for Velvet's vengeful quest. We'll help you navigate every region, from the Tranquil Woods to the sprawling city of Loegres. Conquer challenging hunts, defeat formidable bosses like Beardsley and Vortigern, and ensure you don't miss any crucial items or side quests that make your journey through Britannia smoother and more rewarding.
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Your step-by-step walkthrough for Tales of Berseria, guiding you through the story, treasures, events, sidequests, and boss strategies for a 100% game experience.
Hey there! So you've picked up Tales of Berseria and are looking for a hand, huh? That's awesome! This guide is here to help you tackle pretty much everything the game throws at you, aiming for that sweet 100% completion. Think of me as that friend who's already played through and is just pointing out the best way to go, making sure you don't miss any cool treasures, important events, or fun sidequests. I'll also give you the lowdown on how to beat those tough bosses. I try to keep spoilers to a minimum, so you'll get the guidance you need without having the whole story spoiled for you. This isn't about playing the game for you, but rather making sure you have a smooth and complete journey. If you spot any mistakes or think something could be added, don't hesitate to reach out via email!
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Your expert guide to Tales of Berseria, covering every treasure, event, and sidequest with clear, step-by-step walkthroughs and boss strategies. Complete your 100% game experience!
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I've poured a ton of hours into creating walkthroughs like this, and my main goal is to make sure you can breeze through games like Tales of Berseria. Seriously, getting emails from players saying my guides helped them out is what keeps me going, so if you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to shoot me an email using the contact info provided.
This guide is designed to help you achieve a 100% completion in Tales of Berseria. It'll walk you through the main story, making sure you don't miss any Treasures, special Events, or Sidequests along the way. Plus, I've included strategies for all the bosses to make those tough fights a bit easier. I try my best to keep spoilers to a minimum, so I won't be going into super deep detail about every in-game event. Think of this as your trusty co-pilot, not someone playing the game for you!
If you spot a mistake or think something could be clearer, please don't hesitate to send me an email. I'm always looking to improve!
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Next Up: Gameplay Mechanics
Controls
Master Tales of Berseria controls for character movement, camera, combat, and menus. Learn all button functions.
Controls Overview:
Character Movement:
- Left Analog Stick: Character Movement
Camera Control:
- Right Analog Stick: Camera Movement
- R3 (Press Right Analog Stick): Camera Reset
- D-Pad Down: Change Camera Distance
Combat Actions:
- X Button: Arte Attack (multiple inputs for different Artes)
- Square Button: Arte Attack (multiple inputs for different Artes)
- Circle Button: Arte Attack (multiple inputs for different Artes)
- L1 Button: Arte Attack (multiple inputs for different Artes)
- R1 Button: Guard / Camera Reset
- L2 Button: Break Soul Ability
- R2 Button: Use Bottle / Mystic Arte
Menu and Information:
- Triangle Button: Open Map / Arte Attack
- Touchpad Button (Press): Current Objective / Enemy Information
- Start Button: Pause Menu
- Select Button: Open Menu
- Experiment with the different Arte Attack buttons (X, Square, Circle, L1) to discover various combat skills.
- The R1 button serves a dual purpose for both defense (Guard) and camera adjustment.
- Pressing the Touchpad Button provides game-changing information about your current objective and enemy details.
Basics
Learn about General Stores, Inns, Skits, Sub-Events, Katz Spirits, Treasure Chests, Herbs, Cooking, and Expeditions in Tales of Berseria.
- 1Each town has a General Store and Inn, unless abandoned or empty due to story events.
- 2General Stores sell consumables (gels, bottles), random weapons/equipment (rarity range 6 = Flouric, 18 = Adamantine), and cooking ingredients.
- 3Spending gald at merchants increases the Store Level, offering rewards and more items.
- 4Weapon/equipment selection is store-specific, based on story progression, and randomly selected within a rarity range.
- 5To refresh the weapon/equipment selection, fight three battles and return to any shop.
- 6Inns cost gald to heal your party and remove status effects.
- Store Level 2 requires ~1,000 gald spent for a 2% discount and Wanderer's Ventite.
- Store Level 10 requires ~1,000,000 gald spent for an 18% discount and Helmut Schmidt Sash.
- Store Level 15 requires ~14,500,000 gald spent for a 28% discount and Sovereign Acerite.
- 1Skits are optional conversations between allies.
- 2They can occur after progressing the story or meeting certain conditions.
- 3When a skit is available, its name and an icon of a person appear in the bottom right of the screen (HUD).
- 4Press Triangle to watch the skit.
Tips: See the Skits List for more information on unlocking each skit.
- 1Sub-Events are additional dialogue events with NPCs.
- 2They are identified by a green exclamation point bubble over an NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you)'s head.
- 3These events often add insight into the game's events.
- 4Some sub-events unlock additional game content, like Class 4 Zones.
- 5Some must be viewed to complete Sidequests for character backstories.
Tips: Some sub-events are required for character backstory sidequests.
- 1Katz Spirits respawn each time you enter an area.
- 2Katz Spirits can be used to unlock Katz Boxes found in every town, field, and dungeon.
- 3Katz Boxes do not contain fixed items.
- 4The 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc., boxes grant a fashion item.
- 5The 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc., boxes release a katz.
- 6Skipping a Katz Box is pointless, as the next box will reward the same item you would have obtained from the previous one.
Tips: Katz Spirits respawn, so you don't need to collect them all at once.
- 1There are three types of treasure chests: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
- 2Bronze chests contain consumables, materials, and gald.
- 3Silver chests contain basic weapons and equipment.
- 4Gold chests contain advanced equipment and rings.
- 5The first time you open a chest, the item is fixed.
- 6Chests have a chance of refilling with a random item upon returning to an area.
Tips: Chests can refill, so revisit areas for potential new items.
- 1Herbs are consumable items.
- 2They can be used to permanently increase any of your characters' stats.
- 3Herbs can be found in fields and dungeons.
- 4Herbs randomly respawn when there are less than 50 available across all maps.
Tips: Collect herbs whenever you find them to permanently boost your party's stats.
- 1Cooking recipes create meals that offer benefits in the next battle.
- 2Benefits can include reviving allies or providing defensive stats.
- 3Trigger conditions for benefits can be an ally's HP dropping below a certain percent or 120 seconds of combat.
- 4Each ally has additional benefits based on their Cooking Level.
- 5You can set allies to Auto-Cook a meal after each battle if you have the proper ingredients.
- 6Auto-Cooking helps increase allies' Cooking Levels.
- 7Keep an eye on the number of remaining dishes in the bottom right of the field HUD.
Tips: Use Auto-Cook to efficiently level up your allies' Cooking Levels.
- 1Expeditions use your additional ship to scout outer islands for rewards.
- 2Each voyage takes 30 minutes, regardless of distance.
- 3Each voyage involves encountering three battles.
- 4The outcome of these battles determines the rewards and experience received.
- 5Ships may find valuable treasures that grant exploration skills for future voyages.
- 6Expeditions are a mini-game to be constantly run for rewards while progressing the story.
Tips: Keep Expeditions running constantly to earn rewards passively as you play.
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