Mint says:
What are you doing, mashing X? How about you use your skills! If you ever start to run out of mp, most characters have skills that recover or drain mp, so feel free to go nuts! If all you do is attack, you'll be able to take out slimes and rats, but when the monsters get tougher, don't come crying to me!

Mint says:
Most of the basic stuff can be learned by leveling, but some of the advanced skills can only be learned from other people. That's the way it is: whenever you think you're at your peak, some showoff comes around that's better than you. So, my advice? Talk to lots of people! Maybe if you help them out, they'll teach you something AWESOME!

Mint says:
Does this look like Dragon Warrior?! This is real life! If you want to be a wizard, use magic! If you want to be a warrior, go beat on a monster with a stick! Just make sure that you're using the right equipment...

Mint says:
It's up to you! Each character can use lots of different weapons. Ivy can use swords, daggers, axes, and two-handed weapons. I can use guns and bows. There are also other characters who can use spears, staves, and claws. Axes are the strongest one-handed weapon, but they have a lower hit rate than swords and daggers. Some weapons, like staves, bows, daggers, and some swords, have higher spirit than attack, so they're better for magic users. Experiment with different weapons and find what's best for you!

Mint says:
That's not a question! Maybe if you followed the rules, you'd hit harder with Fire Slash! Magic-based attacks deal damage based on your spirit value, so make sure to increase it by equipping robes and magic-geared weapons. You'll lose some defense, but your magic-based moves will hit a lot harder.

Mint says:
Easy.

This little book means that the skill is magic-based, so it uses your spirit value. Keep in mind that most healing spells tend to use this, so they scale with your spirit. Some skills, like buffs and status-causing spells, don't heal or do damage, so even if they have this icon, they don't scale with spirit.

This fist means that the skill is physical, so it uses your attack value. Now you know everything you need to go bash on some nerds, you muscle-bound freak!

Mint says:
That's a monster material! They drop them like crazy, but they're super useful. If you need some quick cash, you can sell them, but it's probably better to hold onto them since they can be used to make cool weapons, armor, and accessories later.