Nanoblasts
Nanoblasting is the Beasts' racial ability. They can temporarily transform into a more animalistic and beastial form, improving their abilities in combat. This transformation is possible because of the extensive genetic modification that Beasts underwent in their creation. On Moatoob, the Beast home planet, there is a law against Nanoblasting in cities, as the Beasts are a hot-blooded and proud people, given to fighting. This law carries strict penalties.
Obtaining Nanoblasts
Beasts require a Blast Badge in order to transform. This is a kind of tattoo Beasts have on their arm, and different Blast Badges will result in different forms with different abilities. A Beast of at least Character Level 20 can purchase a Blast Badge for 10,000 Meseta in Lumilass (can be found on 3F of the Guardians Colony next to the Clothes Shop, recognizable by a pink sign).
Using the Nanoblast
When a Beast has a Blast Badge, the Damage Gauge below your character name and level will fill up as you take and deal damage in Missions, similar to the Photon Blast system in Phantasy Star Online.
PC controls: When full, the gauge will shine and pressing, by default, the Down and Right arrow keys together will then activate the Nanoblast.
360 controls: When full, the gauge will shine and pressing, by default, the X and Y buttons together will then activate the Nanoblast.
PS2 controls: When full, the gauge will shine. Then switch into a blank spot on your weapons palette, and press Triangle and Square as the appear to trigger the Nanoblast. Triangle and Square are used to attack simultaneously.
Some Advice: If using any Nanoblast except the Vunde Val (invincibility) tattoo, take note that Beasts are unable to use items whilst the Nanoblast is in effect. It is advisable to 1) make sure your HP is at max before activating the Nanoblast, and 2) perhaps have a Resta-user close by.
Blast Badges
JP Name | EN Name | Description | Body Color | Duration |
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ヴンデ・ヴァル | Vande Val | Invincible Blast Badge. Takes a large toll physically and it doesn't last for long, but it nullifies enemy attacks. |
Purple | 35 seconds |
アダカ・ヴァル | Adaka Val | Blast Badge of Power. Brings forth the beast's destructive instincts to lay waste with amazing attack power. |
Red | 50 seconds |
ボグオ・ヴァル | Boggo Val | Blast Badge of Defense. Amazing defensive power allows the beast to attack with little regard for safety. |
Blue | 50 seconds |
ズイド・ヴァル | Zeed Val | Blast Badge of Speed. Enhances reflexes to raise accuracy and evasion to extreme levels. |
Yellow | 50 seconds |
External Links
- PSU-Wiki's article (Japanese)