Phantasy Star Zero: Photon Arts 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.
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 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.
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 ArtsBare-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 | - |
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 | - |
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 |
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