Attacks

Attacking in Vanguard Bandits is a little different from standard RPGs. There is no basic "attack" that you will use, but rather you select from a list of attacks you have learned (such as Slash, Thrust, Fireball, etc). After selecting the Attack command, you choose from one of these attacks, and then choose a target.

Things you need to know about learning attacks:

Understood? All right then, let's move on. Below is a table with all kinds of information about attacks; including the attack name, the range, type, AP and FP costs, power, hit %, stone, ATAC and/or character required to use, stats required, and a general rundown for usefulness purposes. Please note that I do not know what all of the different attack types mean, nor do I know how damage or hit rates are calculated (compare the numbers to tell which attacks are powerful and which ones hit often). Also, I have no idea what "Effect" means. If anyone can fill me in on how damage and hit rates are determined, please email me.

About Range: "Range" refers to how many spaces away from your position an attack can reach. A range of 1 means a space up, down, left or right. A range of 2 means 2 spaces up, down, left, or right (as well as 1 space in any diagonal direction). Following this pattern, you should be able to tell what Range 3 and 4 would be.

Finally, one more thing. If you'd like to see some nifty attack pictures, click HERE!

Attack Name:	Type:	Range:	AP Cost:	FP Cost:	Power:	Hit%:	Stone:	ATAC, Weapon or Character needed:	BAS:	POW:	DEX:	AGL:	DEF:	WEP:	Description:
Slash	Normal	1	30 AP	5 FP	0.80	+20%	NONE	Spear users cannot learn this attack.	2	0	0	0	0	0	Your basic attack. A little more accurate than Thrust, but also weaker.
Thrust	Normal	1	30 AP	5 FP	1.00	0	NONE	Axe users cannot learn this attack.	5	0	0	0	0	0	Stronger than Slash, but not by much.
Strike	Normal	1	30 AP	5 FP	1.20	-20%	NONE	Axe users only.	5	0	0	0	0	0	Normally used by bandits, a fairly weak attack.
Tackle	Collision	1	35 AP	5 FP	1.15	-40%	NONE	Sword and Axe users only.	10	10	0	0	0	0	Doesn't hit too often, but hurts when it does.
Long Thrust	Normal	2	35 AP	5 FP	1.00	-20%	NONE	Spear users and some legendary sword users can use this attack.	5	0	0	0	0	0	A weak strike that can hit from a distance.
Strong Slash	Normal	1	50 AP	10 FP	1.25	+10%	NONE	Spear users cannot learn this attack.	8	7	6	0	0	0	Absolutely essential to have; this should be the first attack you learn. Inexpensive and effective.
Strong Thrust	Normal	1	50 AP	10 FP	1.40	0	NONE	Sword and Axe users cannot learn this attack.	8	6	7	0	0	0	Absolutely essential to have; this should be the first attack you learn. Inexpensive and effective
Kick	Normal	1	15 AP	5 FP	0.60	-20%	NONE	Sword and Axe users only.	10	0	7	0	0	0	Not too useful, but fun to watch!
Quicksand	Can't Move (If it connects, target can't move for a few turns)	2	40 AP	15 FP	0.30	-30%	Earth 2 (Topaz)	N/A	12	0	7	0	0	0	Very weak hit that can stop the opponent from moving, which is hardly useful at all.
Earthquake	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	45 AP	15 FP	1.20	+20%	Earth 4 (Tiger's Eye)	N/A	15	0	10	0	0	0	Very good FP upping attack, as opponent will block it usually.
Terra Shock	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	2	55 AP	40 FP	1.75	+40%	Carnelian	Bahamut	22	15	10	10	15	10	VERY powerful attack that's hard for the enemy to dodge. Very useful.
Ice Shards	Normal	2	30 AP	15 FP	0.85	-10%	Water 1 (Turquoise)	N/A	0	0	8	0	6	0	Somewhat bleh damage with a two space range. Not very useful.
Ice Storm	Avoid Down (if it hits, lowers opponent's evasion)	2	40 AP	10 FP	0.50	+10%	Water 2 (Aquamarine)	N/A	0	0	10	0	8	0	A little more damage, but still rather meh.
Mirage Mist	Hit % Down (if it hits, lowers opponent's accuracy)	2	40 AP	10 FP	0.50	0	Water 4 (Lapis Lazuli)	N/A	0	0	12	0	10	0	Very good distance attack; good for lowering Accuracy of Sharkings.
Reyna's Trick	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	1	70 AP	20 FP	1.92	+40%	Water 4 (Lapis Lazuli)	Reyna	16	7	20	7	7	7	Fairly powerful move with a low FP cost.
Blizzard Break	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	1	80 AP	10 FP	2.05	+25%	Hawk's Eye	Altagrave	12	10	20	10	12	10	Fairly powerful move with a low FP cost.
Tidal Wave	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	30 AP	30 FP	2.66	+30%	Ocean Mist	TIC-TAC	18	18	20	18	18	18	Perhaps the greatest *attainable* move in the game. Low FP and AP cost, powerful, accurate, and a fairly good range. Get ASAP.
Fireball	Normal	1	25 AP	24 FP	1.35	+15%	Fire 1 (Opal)	N/A	0	10	0	0	0	0	Powerful, very effective attack that's quite easy to learn. Watch your FP though!
Melting Flare	Defend Down (if it hits, lowers opponent's defense)	2	40 AP	15 FP	0.30	-20%	Fire 2 (Jasper)	N/A	0	12	0	0	0	8	Okay for intimidating ATACs, but it doesn't hit very often or very effectively.
Flare Bomb	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	50 AP	25 FP	1.55	0	Fire 3 (Ruby)	N/A	10	20	0	0	0	15	Incredible damage, when it hits.
Burning Soul	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	1	30 AP	50 FP	2.14	-10%	Fire 4 (Kunzite)	Devlin	16	20	7	7	7	7	Very useful move that does quite a lot of damage and seems to hit more than it should.
Bursting Fire	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	10 AP	80 FP	3.15! No kidding!	0	Sunstone	Roaring Lion	15	25	5	5	12	20	INCREDIBLE damage when not blocked (which it often is). Very high FP cost.
Tornado	Attack Down (if it hits, lowers opponent's attack)	2	40 AP	15 FP	0.50	+10%	Wind 1 (Beryl)	N/A	0	0	10	8	0	0	Okay for intimidating ATACs, but not too useful.
Turbulence	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	4	10 AP	30 FP	0.75	+20%	Wind 2 (Emerald)	N/A	0	0	12	10	0	0	Great FP booster from a distance, but it also does fairly good damage. This attack is absolutely second-to-none; make it a point to teach it to at least one person on your team.
Wind Strike	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	1	56 AP	28 FP	1.56	+10%	Wind 3 (Olivine)	N/A	0	0	18	12	0	0	Fairly powerful attack that hits quite often.
Somersault	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	1	56 AP	28 FP	1.75	+50%!!	Wind 4 (Jade)	Andrew or Cecillia (must be in Vedocorban)	7	7	20	15	7	7	Very useful attack, and the most accurate in the game!
Spiral Dive	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	3	35 AP	55 FP	2.12	+33%	Star Diamond	Sylpheed	7	7	20	15	7	7	Quite powerful and quite accurate, but high in FP cost, so be careful!
Sonic Blade	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	3	40 AP	33 FP	1.80	+20%	Royal Jade	Toreadore	7	7	20	15	7	7	Excellent Turbulence-like attack. Does quite a bit more damage though.
Flashing Fang	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	1	44 AP	12 FP	1.25	-20%	Gratia	Ultragunner	7	7	7	7	7	7	Somewhat good damage, but a low hit rate.
Blinding Light	Hit % Down (if it hits, lowers opponent's accuracy)	2	40 AP	25 FP	0.10	+10%	Gratia	Ultragunner	9	9	9	9	9	9	Very weak in power, but useful for blinding enemy ATACs.
Lightning Strike	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	50 AP	15 FP	1.60	+10%	Gratia	Ultragunner	11	11	11	11	11	11	Very good FP upper and respectable damage too!
Splitting Smash	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	80 AP	15 FP	2.16	0	Gratia	Ultragunner	17	17	17	17	17	17	Another very good FP upper, but it can only be used once per turn.
Soaring Dance	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	2	5 AP	90 FP	2.56	-10%	Gratia	Ultragunner	20	20	20	20	20	20	Does INCREDIBLE damage, but be very careful of its FP cost.

This table is for attacks that are used by the CPU only.

Attack Name:	Type:	Range:	AP Cost:	FP Cost:	Power:	Hit%:	Stone:	ATAC or Character needed:	Description:
Jab	Normal	1	30 AP	5 FP	1.10	+50%	Evil Eye	No. 69	Very accurate and very deadly. Thankfully, only used in one mission. Block it.
Uppercut	Normal	1	50 AP	10 FP	1.50	+35%	Evil Eye	No. 69	Very accurate and very deadly. Thankfully, only used in one mission. Block it.
Knockout	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	4	45 AP	0 FP	1.40	+40%	Evil Eye	No. 69	Very accurate and very deadly. Thankfully, only used in one mission. Block it.
Slash (Sharking)	Normal	1	30 AP	5 FP	1.20	+35%	Dark Eye	Sharking	Much more powerful than your Slash, so be wary.
Strong Slash (Sharking)	Knockdown (if you are hit by it, you cannot attack back)	1	50 AP	10 FP	1.60	+20%	Dark Eye	Sharking	Do not attempt to counterattack, as this will hit you and knock you down, cancelling your attack.
Cutting Wheel	Collision (if hit with it, opponent can't attack back)	4	45 AP	0 FP	1.50	+25%	Dark Eye	Sharking	VERY deadly attack. Try your best to dodge.
Raging Heat	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	40 AP	5 FP	2.50	+20%	Bloodstone	Crimson	Incredibly powerful, low cost attack. Might be best to block.
Gaia Blade	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	1	60 AP	25 FP	1.98	-10%	Sardonis	Sarbelas	Very powerful attack. You should be able to Avoid it.
Shadow Binding	Effect (???)	2	5 AP	0 FP	Emotion X (???)	+0%	Black Diamond	Zulwarn	Unused attack by Faulkner.
Dark Thunder	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	1	10 AP	0 FP	1.70	+20%	Black Diamond	Zulwarn	Much like Lightning Strike, only eviler.
Shadow Blade	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	4	20 AP	0 FP	2.24	+40%	Black Diamond	Zulwarn	Powerful stuff, but not used very often. Block it!
Heaven's Gate	Knockdown (cpu will try and block it, usually)	2	30 AP	0 FP	2.88	+33%	Black Diamond	Zulwarn	Ridiculously high damage for 0 FP. Very high hit rate means it is nearly impossible to dodge. Block it!