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Phantasy Star Zero: Photon Arts Overview

Overview

Photon Arts are special attacks that are attached to weapons. You can basically think of them as a special move. Most Photon Arts allow you to attack a group of enemies with a powerful attack. Others offer temporary bonuses like a short-term invincibility. When used correctly, Photon Arts can help turn the tide of a battle in your favor. This guide will provide information for using Photon Arts and detailed stats for each one.

How to Use a Photon Art

If a weapon has a Photon Art, it can be activated by charging up a normal or heavy attack. After a certain amount of time has passed, you'll see a brief glow and sound effect that signifies the Photon Art is ready to use. Simply release the button and your character will perform the move. Please remember that using a Photon Art requires PP. Be sure to check to the charts below to see the PP cost for each Photon Art.

Photon Arts Availability

Photon Arts are considered to be an attribute of the weapon. A weapon may or may not have one. If it does, it will have only one and that Photon Art cannot be changed. Check the details of the item to see whether it has been assigned one.

The Photon Art a weapon may receive will vary. Each weapon category has three possible Photon Arts. Some weapons maybe limited one or two of the possible Photon Arts, while others may have no restrictions. Be sure to check the Item Database to see which Photon Arts are available to a specific weapon.

Photon Arts Charts

Listed below are all of the available Photon Arts in the game. Please note that the "Targets" number is in addition to the number of enemies your weapon would normally attack.

Hunter Photon Arts
Bare-Handed
Name Attack Mod % Accuracy Mod % PP Cost Targets Range (Meters) Area (Degrees) Number of Hits Notes
Kick Rush 180% 180% 10 +0 2m 60 5 -
Saber
Cross Rave 160% 120% 13 +2 3m 120 3 -
Force Ride 125% 100% 15 +1 2.5m 220 5 -
Zeta Cutlass 130% 140% 19 +3 4m 200 4 -
Sword
Dynamo Spin 80% 80% 21 +0 4m 360 4 -
Sonic Raid 120% 75% 23 -2 3.5m 90 4 -
Over-end 250% 255% 45 -1 8m 50 3 -
Dagger
Air Ride 95% 80% 19 +4 3m 240 5 -
Reverse Kill 80% 80% 25 +3 8.5m 120 4 -
Huge Cross 90% 130% 22 +3 3.5m 180 3 -
Spear
Hopping Run 90% 130% 24 +3 2.5m 360 4 -
Spear Rider 145% 160% 20 +2 3.5m 180 3 -
Speed Rain 80% 70% 32 +2 4.5m 100 6 -
Claw
Serpent Air 115% 80% 18 +2 3m 360 5 -
Bite Stamp 180% 75% 26 +3 8m 60 3 -
Slide End 75% 120% 21 +3 3m 360 4 -
Shield
Linear Shake 160% 160% 18 +3 2.5m 360 4 -
Barrier Shift 0% 0% 20 - - - Short Invincibility Period
Bull Smash 210% 200% 18 +4 4.5m 180 2 -
Double Saber
Cyclone Run 100% 80% 20 +4 3.5m 360 5 -
Tornado Dance 130% 120% 30 +3 3m 180 4 -
Million Rave 135% 100% 25 +2 4.5m 120 4 -


Ranger Photon Arts
Name Attack Mod % Accuracy Mod % PP Cost Targets Range (Meters) Area (Degrees) Number of Hits Notes
Handgun
Quick Draw 80% 75% 24 +0 8m 30 7 -
Flame Hit 145% 100% 19 +3 6m 120 3 20% chance for Level 4 Burn
Thriller Combo 150% 120% 15 +0 8m 120 4 -
Rifle
Wipeout 75% 80% 21 +0 12.5m 40 11 20% chance of Level 4 Burn
Hollow Swipe 80% 255% 26 +0 20m 60 7 -
Mine Sneak 160% 200% 19 +4 8m 360 4 -
Gunblade
Bullet Dance 125% 70% 16 +0 10m 360 15 -
Impact Zero 180% 135% 17 +3 3m 360 2 -
Earth Bullet 170% 150% 20 +4 5m 90 3 -
Mech Gun
Cool Style 80% 80% 23 +0 6m 90 30 -
Spinning Death 85% 150% 20 +0 8m 120 12 -
Acro-Step 85% 100% 24 +0 6m 90 15 -
Bazooka
Crush Bomb 210% 100% 24 +5 3m 360 1 -
Wild Blow 120% 90% 28 +2 3.5m 120 4 -
Crazy On 130% 200% 19 +2 4.5m 120 2 -
Laser Cannon
Sector Line 150% 80% 22 +3 16m 240 1 -
Bio-Panic 100% 180% 16 +3 12m 180 3 50% chance of Level 3 Poison
Divine Ray 250% 200% 24 +3 10m 120 1 -


Force Photon Arts
Name Attack Mod % Accuracy Mod % PP Cost Targets Range (Meters) Area (Degrees) Number of Hits Notes
Rod
Beat Quake 140% 150% 19 +4 4m 360 1 -
Rolling Bar 90% 100% 21 +1 3.5m 120 5 -
Rodeo Drive 120% 130% 19 +2 3.5m 360 3 -
Wand
Funny Dive 125% 200% 11 +4 4m 360 1 -
Magical Sign 140% 160% 13 +3 3.5m 360 2 Causes Slow Effect
Act Trick - - 2 +0 - - - Triggers a random technique
Slicer
Edge Riser 150% 200% 15 +3 5m 360 1 -
Bright Sign 110% 120% 14 +2 6.5m 90 3 15% chance for Level 3 Paralysis
Say Good-bye 100% 210% 15 +5 6m 360 1 50% chance for Level 3 Confuse