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Recurring character Welch Vineyard returns in this game, and is in charge of fulfilling IC requests from the player. This game's version has a new feature called 'Recipe Creation Conference', in which team members can be gathered in discussion about creating an item, with the final product's characteristics varying according to the characters involved. Additionally, Quests were introduced: The player can complete quests and shop orders for various rewards. For example, Edge has a dash skill which lets the player run faster, while Bacchus can mine ores and minerals at mining spots. On the field, there are several command skills for varied purposes. Finally, each character has a number of Battle Trophies they can earn.

Such encounters are divided into three types: Preemptive Attacks, Surprise Attacks, and Ambush Attacks. Whenever the party battles, the Battle Bonus Board will start accumulating colored jewels as rewards for accomplishing various skills and gives bonuses at the end of an encounter. As combat experience increases, the team can achieve higher BEAT bonuses and unlock Action Upgrades. The BEAT System allows the player to enhance active team members' preferred fighting styles through stat bonuses. Other features include Jumping, and the Blindside system in which the player can evade an enemy's attack and dash behind them, leaving the enemy open to a counterattack by leaving their line of sight. Each team member can unleash special attacks by building up their Rush gauges with normal attacks. The main new feature in battle is the Rush Mode. Both ability types require MP to perform in battle, and through usage of SP, their level increases. Link Combos can be created by chaining abilities together. As before, physical-oriented character make use of special arts, while magic-oriented characters cast symbols to damage an enemy. This installment returns to having a four player fighting party, but includes a 'Real Time Member Change' that allows switching active party members for reserves during battle. The game uses the same real-time battle system as previous games in the series, although with variations.

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