Mystic Artes

Hi-Ougis are the hidden techniques that certain characters in the Tales series can use. They don't appear in every game and they can only be performed under certain circumstances. Other names for the Hi-Ougi include the Secret Tech, the Mystic Arte and the Blast Calibur.

Tales of Phantasia
Starting from the PSX remake, Cress Albane gains the ability to use the secret skill Dark Blade. If Cress's HP is dangerously low (and he equips the appropriate title, "Master of Secrets" in the GBA version), he can perform it if the player presses A+B+L+R+Down on the GBA or []+X+O on the PSX and PSP versions.

In the PSX version, if Cress beats the cameo battle with Lilith in the arena, she will give him the S.D sword. He will then gain the ability to use Stahn's "Satsugeki Bukoken".

Tales of Destiny
In the original Tales of Destiny, there were no abilities which could be called Hi-Ougis (though techniques which froze all the enemies while the character emitted a white circle came close), the remake for the PS2 has all playable characters performing at least one. They're called Blast Caliburs in this game.


 * Stahn Aileron can use Kouou Tenshouyoku, otherwise known as Phoenix. If he uses it in the air, Hiou Zetsuenshou (Burning Phoenix in several games) will activate. He can also use Satsugeki Bukouken (Assassin) and Gouma Kaijinken. During the final battle, he can use Zankuu Tenshouken.


 * Rutee Katrea can use Trickster, Life Discharge, and Embrace End.


 * Leon Magnus can use Jouha Messhouen and Majin Rengokusatsu (Infernal Suffering). In the Director's Cut, he gains Majinken: Setsuga as another Blast Calibur.


 * Philia Felice can use Sacred Blame (which was added in the US Tales of the Abyss's cameo battle as Sacred Penance), Divine Power, and Rebirth Crusader.


 * Garr Kelvin can use Resshou Souhajin, Koubu Senkousen, and Sekkazan.


 * Mary Argent can use Shinra Bakusai and ZAN!.


 * Mighty Kongman can use Tres Bien Hip and Gozza Blow.


 * Chelsea Torn can use Shiranaji Touga and Wild Geese.


 * Karyl Sheeden can use Sonic Stream and Layer Sphere.


 * Lilith Aileron can use Thunder Sword.


 * There are also several Blast Caliburs shared among the all the characters; they can be used if a certain combo is reached. They are Celestial Earth, Raintive Orion, and Surviving Hollin.


 * The final boss also has access to those three as well as one more.

Tales of Eternia
While not officially called Hi-Ougis, many characters use techniques which are like Hi-Ougis in future games.


 * Reid Hershel's Divine Aurora Artes (Aurora Wall, Aurora Sword and Aurora Wave) are very much like Hi-Ougis in execution; Aurora Wall and Aurora Sword can only be used when Reid is at low health, while to execute them, all three need to press []+X+O to execute. He also has Hi-Ougi-like extensions to Omega Demon Chaos with Dragon Demon Chaos, Rising Phoenix with Burning Phoenix, and Omega Seal with Quasi Seal.


 * Farah Oersted can extend Chi into Maximum Burst. If she uses a certain combo after Deadly Force, she can activate Flame Dance.


 * Meredy's and Keele Zeibel's Craymel Summons are very much like Hi-Ougis, considering their specific conditions to summon them. If Maxwell's vitality is at maximum and his level at 30, whichever spell caster who has Maxwell (Meredy or Keele) can summon Arche Klaine if he/she uses Shooting Star. With a certain item, they can also use Summon Destiny to summon the Swordian Users from Tales of Destiny to perform attacks. When Maxwell is summoned, they can extend it to use Dual the Sol, Eternity Swarm, Prismic Star, Shining Gate, Explosion Nova, Maxwell Minimus, Dimensional Material, and Blue Earth in what is often termed the "Maxwell Extensions".  Finally, when facing Sekundes, after getting him down to a certain amount of HP (varying depending on the level of battle difficulty), one of the Craymel Mages can cast a special Indignation which has his/her facial cut-in.


 * Max can use Elemental Master.


 * Chat can use Eternal Hammer. While not a true Hi=Ougi, the skill is special in that it won't end until she runs out of TP.


 * The penultimate and final bosses have access to Dark Aurora Artes, which, like Reid's Divine Aurora Artes, can be considered Hi-Ougis.


 * Cress Albain, in the Arena, retains his ability to use Final Justice (preceded by the phrase Albain Finality), while also gaining Burning Phoenix as an extension to his own Rising Phoenix, as well as Eternal Blade, a Dragon Demon Chaos-like counter move to what would be a cheap kill using Dragon Demon Chaos (the move kills Reid instead).

Tales of Destiny 2
The first game which officially uses the term "Hi-Ougi", all of the ones in this game are extensions of the Ougi-class skills and require either the Hi-Ougi (for the four physical fighters) or Summon (for the two mages) to be used. They can only be used in Spirits Blaster mode, a precursor to Over Limit.


 * Kyle Dunamis can extend Garen Souhajin into Resshou Souhajin, Toryuu Rengekiha into Souryuu Metsugazan, Ganzan Messaijin into Shou'ou Zetsuenshou, Garen Souhajin (Azure Storm) into Resshou Souhajin, Kuuha Zeppugeki into Zeppa Messhougeki, and Shinkuu Rensatsuken into Zankuu Tenshouken


 * Loni Dunamis can extend Kappa Bakusougeki into Critical Blade, Kuuha Tokoudan into Spiral Driver, Senkou Bappa into Final Prayer, and Shinkuu Kassaijin into Shinten Rekku Zankou Senpuu Messai Shinbatsu Kassatsu Geki If Shinkuu Kassaijin's extension fails by way of Loni's failure to catch his axe, it will instead turn into Shinten Rekku Zankou Senpuu Messai Shinbatsu Kougeki, where the final hits turn into a single, weak punch.


 * Judas can extend Fujin Reppashou into Jouha Messhouen, Houryuu Zankouken (Dragon Glare) into Shouha Rekkousen (Light Blast), Senretsu Kokousen into Majin Senretsushou, and Majin Messatsuen into Giren Shoureizan. Giren Shoureizan can be further extended (by way of multiple playthroughs and the GRADE Shop) into Majin Rengokusatsu (Infernal Suffering).


 * Nanaly Fletch can extend any of her low and mid level spells into Wild Geese. Because of a bug, she can extend Ancient Nova to Flame Brave (which summons Efreet) if her casting speed is high enough.


 * Reala can extend Ancient Nova into Flame Brave (summoning Efreet), Embrace End into Aqua Rimms (summoning Undine, Fearful Storm into Sylph's Tear (summoning Sylph, and Grand Vanisher into Earth Tapper (summoning Gnome).


 * Harold Berselius can extend Ancient Nova into Flame Brave (summoning Efreet), Embrace End into Aqua Rimms (summoning Undine, Divine Saber into Sol Bright (summoning Rem), and Execution to Luna Shade (summoning Shadow). Furthermore, she can extend Crazy Comet (by way of GRADE Shop) into Twinkle Star, Mix Master, and Princess of Mermaid.


 * If Kyle uses a Hi-Ougi against Rimul Dunamis in the Arena, she will respond with her Hi-Ougi, Sol Bright.

Tales of Symphonia
In the original Gamecube version, the only Lloyd Irving, Genis Sage, and Colette Brunel had official Hi-Ougis, while Sheena Fujibayashi's summons (save Corrine) functioned in a manner like them. The PS2 version gave everyone at least one.


 * Lloyd Irving can use Falcon's Crest if he equips the Material Blade weapons and "Dimensional Swordsman" title. If his HP is down to 16% or less, all he needs to do is press A+X+B (O+X+[] in the PS2 version) in battle.  This can only be used once per battle.


 * Colette Brunel can use Holy Judgment if she uses Judgment and Holy Song at least 50 times each. At random times when casting either spell, she will activate Holy Judgment (by mistake) instead.


 * Genis Sage can use Indignation Judgment if he uses Indignation 50 times. When Genis is in Over Limit, he will use Indignation Judgment if Indignation is cast.


 * Sheena Fujibayashi's Summon: Birth, Summon: Darkness, Summon: Earth, Summon: Fire, Summon: Ice, Summon: Light, Summon: Lightning, Summon: Origin, Summon: Water and Summon: Wind acted like Hi-Ougi in the Gamecube version (with their ability to only be used while in Over Limit) and were given that distinction (by way of facial cut-ins) in the PS2 version.


 * Raine Sage can use Sacred Shine by casting Ray or Holy Lance while in Over Limit and Fairy Circle by instead using Revitalize.


 * Kratos Aurion can use Shining Bind if he is wearing his "Judgment" Title, has less than 16% of his max HP, and Lloyd's Material Blade is not being used.


 * Zelos Wilder can use Shining Bind if his HP is less than 16% of his max and he uses Demon Spear while in Over Limit. If he uses Judgment instead, he can cast Divine Judgment.


 * Regal Bryant can use Garen Zesshuugeki if, while in Over Limit, he performs a chain of three moves then uses his PS2-only technique, Hatsu.


 * Presea Combatir can use Reppa Enshougeki if, while in Over Limit, she uses her Might Charge EX Skill and perform Beast by itself. If the entire party's dead, her healt is below 10% of her max, and she uses the Limit Over EX Skill instead, she will perform Hien Messhoujin.


 * In the PS2 version, the final boss also has gains access to Shining Bind, while Abyssion gets Falcon's Crest, Shining Bind, Divine Judgment to add to his original ability to use Indignation Judgment.

Tales of Rebirth
Tales of Rebirth's Hi-Ougi were all finishers and could only be activated if there was only one enemy left and if it couldn't survive the attack. They are required two characters to activate them.


 * Veigue Lungberg and Mao can perform Embrace End.


 * Veigue and Annie Barrs can perform Ryuuko Metsugazan.


 * Veigue and Hilda Rhambling can perform Celsius Calibur.


 * Tytree Crowe and Mao can perform Guren Tenshou.


 * Tytree and Annie can perform Infinitia Strike.


 * Tytree and Hilda can perform Thousand Braver.


 * Eugene Gallardo and Mao can perform Inferno Drive.


 * Eugene and Annie can perform Souha Rekkousen.


 * Eugene and Hilda can perform Dual the Sol, which can be extended (a la the "Maxwell Extensions") into Aquarius Sphere, Prismic Stars, Brightest Gate, Explosion Nova, Maxwell Roar, Dimensional Material, and Blue Earth.


 * Several bosses also have access to those Hi-Ougis, though they can perform them individually.

Tales of Legendia
There are no Hi-Ougis in Tales of Legendia.

Tales of the Abyss
In this game, Hi-Ougis are translated as Mystic Artes (which is now standard among titles) and can only be performed when the character using them is in a state of Over Limit. The player must then launch an Arcane Arte or a high-level Fonic Arte whilst holding down the X button. When the character's attack ends, he or she will immediately go into a Mystic Arte.


 * Luke fon Fabre can use Radiant Howl, which (in the US version) can extend into Ion performing a Daathic fonic arte in the second playthrough onward. If he is equipped with the Key of Lorelei, he can perform Lost Fon Drive if X+[]+O is pressed during Over Limit.


 * Tear Grants's Mystic Artes come from her Fonic Hymns. She can use Innocent Shine initially, and, from the second playthrough ownward, use Fortune's Arc if Judgment is used.  In the US version, Fortune's Ark can extended into something graphically similar to Philia Felice's Sacred Penance.


 * Guy Cecil can use Razing Phoenix. In the U.S version on the second playthrough, he can perform Brilliant Overlord if he is equipped with the Jewel of Gardios, has less than 50% of his HP, and uses Final Cross.


 * Jade Curtiss can use Mystic Cage and, on the second playthrough onward, use Indignation is R2 is held down during Over Limit.


 * Anise Tatlin can use Final Fury, which on the second playthrough onward, can extend to Dying Moon. If she has full HP, she can perform Fever Time if she uses Lucky and has 20,000 Gald.


 * Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear can use Astral Rain. In the U.S version on the second playthrough, she can perform Noble Roar if she is equipped with the Elven Bow and uses Piercing Line.


 * Asch can use Rending Saber.


 * Many bosses also have Hi-Ougis; Asch has Rending Saber, Legretta has Prism Ballet, Arietta has Evil Light and Big Bang, Largo has Brimstone Tempest, Sync has Akashic Torment and Harrowing Gale, and Van has Imperial Slaughter, Celestial Elegy (US Version), and Ancient Requiem.


 * Nebilim, the secret boss, originally only had Big Bang but gains in the US version Mystic Cage, Innocent Shine, Indignation, Rending Saber, Fortune's Arc, and her own unique Fragmented End.


 * In the Arena, Reid Hershel uses Aurora Wall (which gains the ability to revive his allies) and, in the US version, can extend Rising Phoenix into Burning Phoenix. Mint Adenade's Time Stop is upgraded into Mystic Arte status, while Nanaly Fletch uses Wild Geese.  Philia Felice's Big Bang is also upgraded to Mystic Arte status, and she also gains the ability to use the new technique, Sacred Penance.

Tales of the Tempest
Even though there are no actual Hi-Ougis in this game, there is still a type of special attack that can only be used under certain circumstances. Two of the main characters can transform into beasts called Ramourne after their HP drops to below 50%, and when they do their attack power is greatly heightened. Their form lasts either until they run out of TP or until the battle ends.

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2
In this game, there are techniques which can only be activated if the character has less than a certain amount of HP.

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3
In this game, there are techniques which can only be activated if the character has less than a certain amount of HP.

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Called Mystic Artes in this game, these techniques can be used by both the player character and his/her mercenary allies; the player needs to master all of his/her techniques in order to use it, while the mercenary allies need only to be level 45. They all need to be performed in Over Limit mode; melee characters extend it from their Arcane Artes by holding X, while spell casters use it in place of their spells.


 * The Warrior can use Infernal Ruin.


 * The Mage and Genis Sage can use Indignation Judgment.


 * The Swordsman can use Dark Blade.


 * The Thief can use Death Spiral.


 * The Priest and Raine Sage can use Sacred Shine.


 * The Fighter can use Fire Dragon Rampage.


 * The Magic Knight and Kratos Aurion can use Shining Bind.


 * The Hunter can use Astral Rain.


 * The Ninja can use Nine Seals.


 * The Bishop can use Divine Judgment.


 * Stahn Aileron can use Phoenix.


 * Rutee Katrea can use Life Discharge.


 * Leon Magnus can use Infernal Suffering.


 * Reid Hershel can use Aurora Wall.


 * Lloyd Irving can use Falcon's Crest.


 * Luke fon Fabre can use Radiant Howl.


 * Tear Grants can use Innocent Shine.