Understanding Confining in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero features the unique abilities of Marona, a character known as a Chroma, who has the power to perceive Phantoms and bind them to objects. This mechanic is central to gameplay, as all combat Units, aside from Marona, are Phantoms who need to be Confin’d to gain a physical presence on the battlefield. Mastering the Confine mechanics is crucial for players aiming for success in fights.

The choice of object used for Confine not only summons the Phantom but also affects various stats and attributes. Therefore, strategically selecting items during each encounter is vital for achieving advantageous combat outcomes. This guide aims to elucidate how the mechanics of Confinement can influence combat effectiveness and strategies to leverage item characteristics.

Understanding the Confine Command

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Confine Command

Exclusive to Marona, the Confine Command allows players to select an object within range for a Phantom to inhabit, initiating its summoning to the battlefield. The number of turns a Phantom remains active is determined by its REMOVE stat, which decreases after every turn. Virtually any pickable object can serve as a vessel for Phantoms, enabling players to expand their roster of combat units whenever items are available on the map and the limit has not been reached.

While any available item can be utilized for summoning Phantoms, it’s essential to analyze their associated Item Effects and Protections. These factors critically impact the performance of the summoned units, especially as encounters grow more challenging. In the following sections, we will delve into the particulars of Item Effects and Protections and how these can significantly influence the capabilities of your summoned Phantoms.

Moreover, effective maneuvering of items before initiating Confine can lead to optimal placement of units, enhancing your strategy. In urgent scenarios, players can toss an item currently held by Marona or another unit, subsequently using that item as the Confine target. Notably, any items brought to the battlefield have a guaranteed Plunder Chance of 100%, ensuring they’ll be retrieved after the battle.

Exploring Item Effects & Protections

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Protection Effects

When selecting an item for Confine, understanding Item Effects and Protections is paramount. Protections are visually represented on the battlefield with glowing lines connecting various objects. By selecting an item and pressing the display stats button (L1 on PS4/5), players can reveal the Protection Effects linked to the item. For instance, if several items, like the Rock, Flower, and Palm Tree, share a Protection that increases Attack and Defense by 30%, summoning a Phantom into one of these will confer these benefits to the unit.

While these bonuses may seem irrelevant for stationary items like Rocks or Plants (unless the player opts to wield them as weapons), they are incredibly beneficial for Phantoms. If a Phantom is confined to an item with Activation Effects, it retains these protections for the duration of combat. Maintaining these protections can be challenged by your opponents, who may try to eliminate all linked items, necessitating strategic placement and preservation of your defensive units.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Item Effects

Each item also possesses distinct effects, as indicated in the effects menu and symbolically represented beneath the item. Continuing with the earlier example, a Rock might provide a “DEF+10%”effect, granting a 10% defense boost to any Phantom confined within it. Scrutinizing the available effects in combat empowers players to enhance their units by strategically utilizing item strengths and weaknesses.

Navigating Plunder Chance

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Plunder Chance

Another key consideration when Confining a Unit is the Plunder Chance, which indicates the likelihood that the unit will “Plunder” the item upon Confine. This percentage is displayed while selecting a unit, showing the chance that the item will be retained in your inventory after the map concludes. Utilizing this feature can be advantageous for acquiring beneficial weapons or items discovered during battles.

However, it’s essential to remain strategic; removing items with crucial Effects or Protections from the battlefield prematurely could undermine your planned tactics. Therefore, selecting units with a low Plunder Chance for Confine can be beneficial, especially when you wish to keep essential items available. Units such as the Thief and Scrabbit tend to have higher Plunder Chances, and generally, more advanced units boast superior probabilities, which may vary with the item’s level.

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