Light Blast (翔破裂光閃 Shouha Rekkousen?, "Soar Break Split Light Flash"[1]) is a mystic arte introduced by Judas of Tales of Destiny 2.
Arte Description and History
This arte is recognized typically as a rapid series of thrusts into the air with a weapon imbued with holy energy. Each interpretation of this arte differs with the initial effects before the enemy is launched upwards, and the duration of the attack itself.
In its original form, Judas extends this from Houryuu Zankouken, after which he spins around to perform three slashes on the enemy, forcing it into the air with the last slash. With his swords glowing yellow from the power of light, he thrusts into the air repeatedly with a flurry of stabs, before stepping backwards to taunt the enemy.
In Tales of Rebirth, it is one of several mystic artes that require two characters. After Annie Barrs empowers Eugene Gallardo with her Force, Eugene slashes and thrusts at the enemy in a pattern similar to Judas's execution of the same attack, before throwing the enemy into the air. He then proceeds to stab into the air for an extended period of time before finally killing the enemy. This is the only mystic arte in the game that requires an event to unlock its use, due to the importance of Annie's final understanding and appreciation of the Gajuma race represented by Eugene. In Tales of VS., Eugene is able to use this attack as his own mystic arte without Annie's assistance, while Annie remains without a mystic arte of her own.
Light Blast is downgraded significantly in Tales of the Abyss, in which both Luke fon Fabre and Asch have it as an FOF Change. The arte is activated by using Light Spear Cannon in a fully-changed Wind or Light FOF circle. When it is activated, the character merely tosses his opponent into the air immediately with a small spin, followed by a short series of thrusts that create the effect of a spiral of light, pushing the enemy backward without knocking it down with the final strike. Unlike Luke and Asch, Nebilim does not have the requirement of an FOF circle; she can use the same attack at will without activating an FOF Change, but any Wind or Light FOF will be depleted if she stands on one while she activates the arte.
Appearances
Mothership Titles
Tales of Destiny 2 - Judas
Tales of Rebirth - Fusionic Force Finality: Eugene Gallardo + Annie Barrs
Tales of the Abyss - Luke fon Fabre, Asch, Nebilim (Light Blast)
Escort Titles
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - Luke fon Fabre
Tales of VS. - Luke fon Fabre, Eugene Gallardo
In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
Tales of Destiny 2
Transliteration
Judas:Do you see this sharp blade?!Take this!
Shouha Rekkousen!
I sliced every bit of your being, leaving
not even hope behind... [2]
Tales of Rebirth
Transliteration:
- Annie: O great Force, bestow a miracle upon us!
- Eugene: We risk everything on this single moment, a mere breath of infinity!
- Both: Shouha Rekkousen!![2]
Tales of the Abyss
User: Luke fon Fabre
Japanese Quote: 貫く閃光！翔破裂光閃！
Romanization: Tsuranuku senkou! Shouha Rekkousen!!
Localized Quote: "Piercing flash! Light Blast!"
User: Asch
Japanese Quote: 瞬速の剣閃、翔破裂光閃！
Romanization: Shunsoku no kensen. Shouha Rekkousen!!
Localized Quote: "A blinding edge! Light Blast!"
References
- ↑ Tales Series Translation FAQ by KusanagiLord02 GameFAQs
- ↑ Tales of Rebirth: Battle Mechanics/Sub Events FAQ by lanyn GameFAQs (2008) Retrieved on 2010-01-04.