Maxwell (arte)

Maxwell as it appears in Tales of Phantasia (iOS).

Maxwell (マクスウェル, Makusuueru^?) and Summon: Birth (降霊召符・元, Koureishoufu: Moto^?) are artes that summon the Spirit Maxwell.

Arte Description and History

The arte Maxwell first appears in Tales of Phantasia under the command of Klarth F. Lester. When summoned, Maxwell appears and creates numerous clones surrounded by force field. The clones then flies at the direction of the enemy, causing damage by hitting them. The arte Maxwell takes drastic changes from the original in later series. Instead of creating clones, Maxwell usually takes the form of meteors raining down on the enemies. At first, the meteors bounced around the screen, but in later games, they merely fall upon the enemy, similar to the Meteor Storm spell.

Maxwell's Tales of Eternia summon is notable for having a long list of extension, aptly named the Maxwell Extensions by fans. The Tales of Symphonia, Summon: Birth will increase the party's magical defense, as well. In Tales of Xillia 2, this arte becomes a martial arcane arte that summons Maxwell to release orbs of the four elements, similar to the Elemental Shot arte. It is obtained during the game's Bonus Chapter and is required to make the golems fought during that chapter vulnerable. It is also required to active the Meteor Storm mystic arte. Maxwell is also the name of a skill in Tales of Zestiria that enables a chance to reduce Void-elemental damage.

Appearances (Maxwell)

Mothership Titles

• Tales of Phantasia (SFC) - Claus F. Lester
• Tales of Phantasia (PSX / iOS) + Full Voice + Cross Edition - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
• Tales of Phantasia (GBA) + Mobile - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
• Tales of Eternia - Keele Zeibel, Meredy (Maxwell)
• Tales of Xillia 2 - Jude Mathis (Maxwell)
• Tales of Zestiria - Skill (Maxwell)

Escort Titles

• Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X - Spirit Master costume, Spirit Magician costume, Summoner costume, Claus F. Lester
• Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 - Physicist costume, Claus F. Lester
• Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Scholar costume, Claus F. Lester

Animation

• Tales of Phantasia: The Animation - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)

Appearances (Summon: Birth)

Mothership Titles

• Tales of Symphonia - Sheena Fujibayashi (Summon: Birth)

Fan-Translated Names

Maxwell

• Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Maxwell
• Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): ?
• Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell
• Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell

In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes

Tales of Phantasia (SFC)

Japanese Description: 召喚呪文の一つ。四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Shoukan jumon no hitotsu. Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Summons the Spirit of Judgement. Maxwell is an ancient Mage."

Tales of Phantasia (GBA)

Japanese Description: 四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Localized Description: "Summons Maxwell, Lord of the Four Elementals."

Tales of Eternia

Localized Description: "The power of all elements combined. The flames of judgement shall arise."

Tales of Symphonia

Japanese Quote: 老成なる　元素を統べし者よ　契約者の名において命ず　出でよ！　マクスウェル！！
Romanized Quote: Rousei naru genso subeshi mono yo. Keiyakusha no na ni oite meizu! Ideyo, Maxwell!!
Translated Quote: "Ancient being who controls the (chemical) elements, by right as the pact maker I command thee. Come forth, Maxwell!!"
Localized Quote: "Ancient ruler of the elements. I summon thee. Come, Maxwell!!"

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2

Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Maxwell wo shoukan suru

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3

Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (Kajitani-Eizan): "Summon Maxwell."