Q&A! Ask away!

[Kessaran]

Just finished the game. Ask any questions you have about mechanics/gameplay/etc.

[Mokona]

Originally posted by Caelinus:

Originally posted by Mokona:

how do you edit your records so you can add the segements you want.

They are learned from your characters actions. So they automatically are created.

That said, if you are on PC you currently cant make new arts codes.

playing on console. Is there a way to force what I want then? Spamming skills dont seem to work well. Like trying to get a character to use steel body sacred art before and during battle but they wont and I have to manually do it every time.

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Leonmitchelli:

Originally posted by Caelinus:

They are learned from your characters actions. So they automatically are created.

That said, if you are on PC you currently cant make new arts codes.

so it is bugged i know something was off

No, it's not bugged. It's working as intended. There are a ton of steps to customizing though so this is about to be a REALLY long post. Also, i'm going based off M&K controls so you'll have to figure out the button presses yourself. Edit: I took out some steps cuz I don't want to baby people. Some of it ya'll gotta do lol.


First thing to note is that you cannot create your own segment, you have to copy the segment from a character who has already unlocked it. For example, all characters can use the "Never miss a chain opportunity" segment, but not all the characters unlock it. For this i'm going to use that specific segment on Kirito and Eugeo as my examples.

Step 1: Choose Kirito's Records and copy the segment. (Enter/Left Click while selecting it and choose copy)
Step 2: Go to Eugeo's Records and find a segment you don't want (i got rid of his "Prioritise Defense" segment) and delete it. If you already have a free slot, just skip this part.
Step 3:Select the now empty slot and choose "Storage"
Step 4:Choose the "Never miss a chain opportunity" segment, and it will now slot it to be available under the tactics menu.
Step:5 The abilities used in the segment are ALL based on what skills you have slotted on the character!! Eugeo will never use Photon Eraser if you don't have it set as a skill on his wheel!

Rules: Segments are generated on a per-weapon type basis. You cannot give someone a 1 handed weapon segment if they are a rapier user.
As far as I am aware you cannot change the Requirements for that tactic to begin working. If you choose a tactic that requires the enemy to be airborne, it will never activate unless the enemy is airborne and there is no way to change it.
As of right now, there is no in-game way of adding or removing segments inside of the command edit menu, I assume this will be patched.
Sacred arts CAN be tacticised, but you have to have the correct segment unlocked. They won't use Steel Body if you don't have the "Buff Allies" segment slotted. They will however use these abilities randomly as the fight goes on, and occasionally i've seen them use sacred arts even when told to Never miss a chain opportunity.

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by jared.bur123:

Originally posted by Kessaran:

I'm not entirely sure what you mean so let me explain both things that come to mind.

Combat Skills have an additional Skill tree. If you select it in the skill tree list (they are blue) it will let you apply changes to the skill, such as added duration at the cost of more SP.
Sword Skills are different, they have "branches". Basically what that means is as you unlock higher tiers of the sword skill, you can press the same sword skill buttons multiple times to continue the sword skill longer than the initial activation. Going to use Double Circular from the Dual-Wield Tree as an example. First activation only does the lunge forward double slash, but (if unlocked) you can activate the button combo again at the right time to cause Kirito to do a side-to-side swing, and then a third time to spin vertically in the air while swinging. Most of the "branched" sword skills require precise timing (the exact right moment in the animation). There are certain abilities and item skills that increase the amount of time you have to make it easier to connect the skill branches.

I was definitely referring to the latter. Is the timing the same as chaining with other sword skills? (The diamond "flash" that's been in pretty much all SAO games)

No, I haven't seen any distinct indicator as to when to press the buttons again, but it's based on the animation. Once you get the hang of that (or count the time in your head) it gets easier.

[Lucasjrivarola]

I hear there's a "true ending"? I'm not sure if that's true or if that's just how everyone is naming their Youtube videos

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Lucasjrivarola:

I hear there's a "true ending"? I'm not sure if that's true or if that's just how everyone is naming their Youtube videos

I cannot confirm or deny this.

The ending I got could be considered a "bad" ending but I cannot confirm or deny if there are variations.It's sad to say the least, and that's what would tell me I got the bad ending.

[Gilgamesh-sama]

Is Quinella playable? Also is there a way to replay chapters(or is there a way to create new save data, without deleting your current one, like save slot 2,3 etc.)?

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Gilgamesh-sama:

Is Quinella playable? Also is there a way to replay chapters(or is there a way to create new save data, without deleting your current one, like save slot 2,3 etc.)?

No, she is not. At least not as of clear data save, she might be available down the road but that seems highly unlikely.
This is tricky. Yes, you can replay a chapter. For example, on the main screen (after chapter 2) you can select "Load Chapter" and it will show you save data from when you started that specific chapter. You cannot choose to load certain segments of that chapter (for example, 2:2). You have to start at the beginning of said chapter.
The reason this is tricky is because there is no actual way to return to your real save file unless you load clear data. Effectively making it so that if you ever wanted to go replay a chapter, you would technically need to beat the game AGAIN and save clear data (you can load clear data anytime).

[Lucasjrivarola]

Originally posted by Kessaran:

Originally posted by Lucasjrivarola:

I hear there's a "true ending"? I'm not sure if that's true or if that's just how everyone is naming their Youtube videos

I cannot confirm or deny this.

The ending I got could be considered a "bad" ending but I cannot confirm or deny if there are variations.It's sad to say the least, and that's what would tell me I got the bad ending.

That's ok, I guess as more people reach the end there will be a definitive answer.

As for a different question: did you do a lot of upgrading or grinding? I'm like halfway into the game (based on your play time) and I'm always like two or three levels below every boss and I feel like my damage is pitiful except for the bursts I get when an enemy is downed.

[Caelinus]

Originally posted by Kessaran:

First thing to note is that you cannot create your own segment, you have to copy the segment from a character who has already unlocked it. For example, all characters can use the "Never miss a chain opportunity" segment, but not all the characters unlock it. For this i'm going to use that specific segment on Kirito and Eugeo as my examples.

The bolded text is the bug. You should be able to "Record New" and build a basic Arts Code. It works on the consoles, and the menu is there on PC, but can not be interacted with. It is bugged.

Here is what I am talking about (At 2:20): https://youtu.be/hmxTEo2ad6g?t=138

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Caelinus:

Originally posted by Kessaran:

First thing to note is that you cannot create your own segment, you have to copy the segment from a character who has already unlocked it. For example, all characters can use the "Never miss a chain opportunity" segment, but not all the characters unlock it. For this i'm going to use that specific segment on Kirito and Eugeo as my examples.

The bolded text is the bug. You should be able to "Record New" and build a basic Arts Code. It works on the consoles, and the menu is there on PC, but can not be interacted with. It is bugged.

Ah I see what you mean, Well, then what I posted is the workaround :D

[Gilgamesh-sama]

Originally posted by Kessaran:

Originally posted by Gilgamesh-sama:

Is Quinella playable? Also is there a way to replay chapters(or is there a way to create new save data, without deleting your current one, like save slot 2,3 etc.)?

No, she is not. At least not as of clear data save, she might be available down the road but that seems highly unlikely.
This is tricky. Yes, you can replay a chapter. For example, on the main screen (after chapter 2) you can select "Load Chapter" and it will show you save data from when you started that specific chapter. You cannot choose to load certain segments of that chapter (for example, 2:2). You have to start at the beginning of said chapter.
The reason this is tricky is because there is no actual way to return to your real save file unless you load clear data. Effectively making it so that if you ever wanted to go replay a chapter, you would technically need to beat the game AGAIN and save clear data (you can load clear data anytime).

Thanks. I guess, if she's not playable, she probably will be added with DLC.
Btw, is there any legendary weapons to farm? Like Elucidator, Red Rose etc?

[Natsuno]

i have atm about 50 hours gameplay and im at ch 4-1, just want to know what are the 2 hiddenn options in the main menu

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Lucasjrivarola:

Originally posted by Kessaran:

I cannot confirm or deny this.

The ending I got could be considered a "bad" ending but I cannot confirm or deny if there are variations.It's sad to say the least, and that's what would tell me I got the bad ending.

That's ok, I guess as more people reach the end there will be a definitive answer.

As for a different question: did you do a lot of upgrading or grinding? I'm like halfway into the game (based on your play time) and I'm always like two or three levels below every boss and I feel like my damage is pitiful except for the bursts I get when an enemy is downed.

Um, not exactly? Final boss was level 50 and I was level 44 when I beat it. There is a stretch leading up to the final boss though where you're forced to fight a TON of monsters, so i'm sure that's probably what boosted my level. I believe Is was level 41 when I ended Chapter 5. But I know what you mean, honestly I felt like I hit like a flea against most of the mobs unless I got their risk to 3 and had them downed. It's honestly not bad once you control your party and can chain burst but still felt odd doing no damage without that mechanic.I also ended with only +2 weapons and standard Bladerender Armor.

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Natsuno:

i have atm about 50 hours gameplay and im at ch 4-1, just want to know what are the 2 hiddenn options in the main menu

Gallery and Credits.

[Kessaran]

Originally posted by Gilgamesh-sama:

Originally posted by Kessaran:

No, she is not. At least not as of clear data save, she might be available down the road but that seems highly unlikely.
This is tricky. Yes, you can replay a chapter. For example, on the main screen (after chapter 2) you can select "Load Chapter" and it will show you save data from when you started that specific chapter. You cannot choose to load certain segments of that chapter (for example, 2:2). You have to start at the beginning of said chapter.
The reason this is tricky is because there is no actual way to return to your real save file unless you load clear data. Effectively making it so that if you ever wanted to go replay a chapter, you would technically need to beat the game AGAIN and save clear data (you can load clear data anytime).

Thanks. I guess, if she's not playable, she probably will be added with DLC.
Btw, is there any legendary weapons to farm? Like Elucidator, Red Rose etc?

Yes, from the Divine Beasts. They are CRAZY powerful though (level 81 was the weakest on Normal) and I have yet to kill it. It 4 shots me and has over 16M hp. Not gonna attempt that until I get some other side stuff done, but it does show me a Legendary Armor.