Even though players can switch between characters in Tales of Symphonia, the protagonist Lloyd will likely be the go-to character for most. His Tech attacks can be a game-changer in the heat of battle.
Most of his Level One base Techs will unlock either through leveling up or using specific his Techs repeatedly and grinding them out until a more advanced version opens. For example, Lloyd's first elemental attack, the Lightning Thrust, will unlock after he's used the Sonic Thrust 200 times in a battle. This guide outlines Lloyd's Tech/Artes in Tales of Symphonia and how to get them.
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The first range of Tech/Artes that Lloyd and the party will learn is the Level One base attacks. Most of these Tech attacks in Tales of Symphonia will unlock through gameplay. However, three powerful versions will require specific actions to attain them.
Tech
Attribute/Attack Style
Damage
TP Cost
Level To Unlock
Special Requirements
Demon Fang
Physical
120
4
Default
N/A
Sonic Thrust
N/A
140
5
4
Reach level 4
Sword Rain
N/A
150
7
7
Reach level 7
Tiger Blade
N/A
160
8
9
Reach level 9
Tempest
N/A
180
8
11
reach level 11
Lightning Thrust
Lightning
190
5
N/A
Use Sonic Thrust 200 Times
Lightning Tiger
Lightning
240
8
N/A
Use Tiger Blade 200 Times
Blazing Tempest
Fire
180
8
N/A
Use Tempest 200 Times
The Level Two Techs are special attacks that become attainable when Lloyd reaches Level 14. Most of these attacks utilize technical and strike Techs. Moreover, Lloyd can learn to use Wind and Earth elemental skills in Tales of Symphonia.
Tech
Attribute/Attack Style
Damage
TP Cost
Level To Unlock
Special Requirments
Beast
N/A
260
2
14
Unlocks at level 14
Double Demon Fang
Physical/Technical
210
2
16
Use Demon Fang 50 time
Fierce Demon Fang
Physical Strike
240
4
16
Use Demon Fang 50 times
Hurricane Thrust
Wind/ Technical
220
2
18
Use Sonic Thrust 50 times
Super Sonic Thrust
Strike
240
1
18
Use Sonic Thrust 50 times
Sword Rain Alpha
Technical
220
9
21
Use Sword Rain 50 times
Sonic Sword Rain
Strike
290
7
21
Use Sword Rain 50 times
Psi Tempest
Strike
240
6
24
Use Tempest 50 times
Omega Tempest
Technical
250
8
24
Use Tempest 50 times
Tiger Rage
Technical
240
4
27
Use Tiger Blade 50 times
Heavy Tiger Blade
Strike
250
2
27
Use Tiger Blade 50 times
Grave Blade
Earth Strike
410
6
N/A
Use Fierce Demon Fang 200 times.
The Arcane Techs are Lloyd's most effective attacks but use the most TP in battle. Except for Falcon Rising and the hidden Tech Falcon Crest, all of the Level Three all Techs can be attained by using Level Two special attacks. However, one of the best that Lloyd will obtain is a defensive Tech called Guardian.
Tech
Attribute/Attack Style
Damage
TP Cost
Level To Unlock
Special Requirments
Raging Beast
Technical
320
25
30
Use Beast 50 times
Hunting Beast
Strike
360
24
30
Use Beast 50 times
Demonic Thrust
N/A
350
30
32
Use Double Demon or Fierce Demon Fang and Hurricane Thrust or Super Sonic Thrust 50 times
Demonic Tiger Blade
N/A
360
32
33
Use Double Demon or Fierce Demon Fang and Tiger Rage or Heavy Tiger Blade
Tempest Thrust
N/A
410
32
38
Use Psi Tempest or Omega Tempest and Hurricane Thrust or Super Sonic Thrust 50 times
Rising Falcon
N/A
320
32
40
Lloyd must reach level 40
Tempest Beast
N/A
430
35
41
Use Psi Tempest or Omega Tempest and Hunting Beast or Raging Beast 50 times
Raining Tiger Blade
N/A
360
36
44
Use Sword Rain Beta or Sonic Sword Rain and Tiger Rage or Heavy Tiger Blade 50 times
Beast Sword Rain
N/A
400
38
47
Use Sword Rain Beta or Sonic Sword Rain and Raging Beast or Hunting Beast 50 times
Demonic Chaos
Physical/Technical
390
34
50
Double Demon Fang
Demonic Circle
Physical Strike
450
38
50
Use Fierce Demon Fang 50 times
Sword Rain Tempest
Physical
450
35
53
Use Sword Rain Beta or Sonic Sword Rain and Omega Tempest or Psi Tempest 50 times
Twin Tiger Blade
Strike
400
35
54
Use Heavy Tiger Blade 50 times
Sword Rain Beta
Technical
390
38
58
Use Sword Rain Alpha 50 times
Guardian
Reduces damage by 80 percent
N/A
10 percent maximum TP
N/A
Visit the Triet Ruins with Kratos.
Rising Phoenix
Fire
330
32
N/A
Use Rising Falcon 200 times
Falcon Crest
Physical
2150
100
N/A
A hidden Tech which activates when Lloyd's health is below 15 percent. He must unlock the Eternal Swordsman title and have the Material Blade equipped.
The majority of Techs that Lloyd will unlock naturally through gameplay. Some require specific actions, and most players must choose between certain attacks. The unfortunate downside of overusing Tech attacks in Tales of Symphonia will result in the party earning fewer Grade Points. It is better to play the game and not worry too much about attaining Grade Points for the New Game Plus.
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