From: CaSPeR Date: December 1998, 21:07:19 GMT +9.5 _ /________________________\ _ (_)////|________________________|////(_) \ / CaSPeR'S UNoFFiCiaL ___ ___ ____ / _| / _ \ / \ |_ | ||_|| | |_| | \___| \___/ |_| |_| **G U I D E** V 0.3 _ /________________________\ _ (_)////|________________________|////(_) \ / /------\ /| __ | / | | | | /| | |__| | / | | |__| | / / /------/ /|/ / / / / __ / /| / | | / |/ /||-| || | / || |__|| |/ || | || || | || || | || || | || //------/ ||// / / / | / / / / |/_/__/_/ "MeSS WiT THa BeST aND Die LiKe THa ReST!" INTRODUCTION ------------ I absolutely love Secret Of Mana, I have played it through so many times, and I haven't seen much in the way of guides etc for it on the net, So I thought, Well why not make my own? Obviously since you are reading this, I have actually gone out and done it!. What is Secret Of Mana you say? It is a SNES RPG made by the masters at Squaresoft, It is one of the few multiplayer "true" rpg's. You can play with up to three players at the same time, it kicks ass! In the game, you play a young lad, who, accidentally pulls out the mana sword, and unleashes the forces of evil upon the land. How long will it take me to finish? you may be saying, A seasoned pro should be able to do it between 15-20 hours, maybe even 10-15, if you are reasonably good at RPG's, it shouldn't take you longer than 25 hours, and for beginners, the instruction book says up to 70 hours, but i'll say 50 absolute tops. Anywayz on with the guide. Enjoy! HISTORY ------- [*NR stands for Not Released*] V0.1 - I finally got off my ass, and decided [NR] to make this FAQ. :) V0.2 - Updated Tables [NR] - Started the Walkthrough - Fixed various spelling/grammatical errors - Beginning stats for the characters - Began boss list - Began adding weapon damage - Added where to find weapons section - Added location of orbs section V0.3 - First public release - Changed Walkthrough format CONTENTS -------- Storyline The Characters Item List Weapon Special Abilities Where do I get the Weapons? Location of the Weapon Orbs Weapon List Spell List Walkthrough Boss List Tips Bugs Miscallaneous Author's Word Legal Stuff STORYLINE --------- Here is the opening story from the Secret Of Mana instruction booklet, entitled "Power Of Life". I thought that it was pretty cool, so I included it, ignore the references to the instruction booklet in it, you'll live without it if you dont have it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- My friends, I come to you today to tell you what you must know to fulfill your quest and save our world. I have little time. Long ago, When the ancient ones grew powerful and used the energy of Mana to threaten the gods, they were struck down in violence and terror. A great hero wielded the mighty Sword of Mana to destroy the civilization of the ancient ones. After that, peace returned to our toubled world, and the mana energy that gives life to us all was again in balance. The Sword of Mana was buried in a rock and placed in a stream to guard a nearby village. There, it patiently rested until the day it was pulled free by you, young man. You are the one being who can release the Sword's power and restore the Mana to our once more endangered world. You have been born to seek out our enemies, who threaten the eight Seeds of Mana. If they succeed in breaking the seals that guard those Seeds, they will bend the power of Mana to evil and ravage our world. It is Mana that fills us and surrounds us, nourishing all life, balancing the good and evil forces of nature. If it should be twisted and overwhelmed by dark forces, most of our world would be annihilated. Whatever survived would be hideously warped beyond recognition. A vision has shown me that you are the ancient hero of our land, re-turned to us again in our great time of need. On the pages that follow, I wrote down all that I know. You must take this book with you as you travel, and refer to it when you forget what i say. Seek out the eight Palaces of our world. Long ago, one Mana Seed was set in each Palace and its power used to seal the Palace off from all danger. But now the forces of evil besiege the Palaces and are breaking down the seals to steal the Seeds. You must find the eight Seeds and seal their power so you can use it. When you touch a Mana Seed, its Orb transfers to you, and you become stronger. Only then will you be able to wipe away the smear of evil that darkens our world. Do not despair, and never give up hope. Combine sword skill and magic arts. Return the Energy Orbs to the Tree of Mana and restore balance to our world. You must succeed, Or we are all surely lost.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE CHARACTERS -------------- Hero - Young hero, you were marked by the gods at an early age when you were guided to the ancient Sword of Mana. Your sword skill will become unequaled. When a weapon is in your hand. You will be unstoppable. USE MAGIC? - No BEGINNING STATS --------------- STRGTH = Strength, AGIL = Agility, CONST = Constitution, INT = Intelligence, WIS = Wisdom, ATK = Attack, HIT % = Hit Percentage, DEF = Defence, EVADE % = Evade Percentage, MAG DEF = Magic Defence STRGTH AGIL CONST INT WIS ATK HIT % DEF EVADE % MAG DEF ------ ---- ----- --- --- --- ----- --- ------- ------- 15 15 13 5 5 18 78 16 40 6 Ally - You are an active, young Sprite. The hero finds you soon, in the Dwarf cave. You are aggresive, and will excel at casting attack spells - especially when confronting the enemy lords. USE MAGIC? - Yes (Offensive) STRGTH AGIL CONST INT WIS ATK HIT % DEF EVADE % MAG DEF ------ ---- ----- --- --- --- ----- --- ------- ------- 9 11 13 7 15 11 77 17 39 17 Ally - You are a very gentle, but strong-willed, young lady and have spent your life learning the healing arts and studying how to give strength to others. When in the thick of battle, you will enhance your friends' abilities and cure them of their injuries. USE MAGIC? - Yes (Defensive/Aid) ITEM LIST --------- Every item that can be bought, can be bought at two prices, one cheaply, and one at double that. It depends which shop you buy the item at. ITEM ITS EFFECT CAN IT BE BOUGHT? COST ---- ---------- ----------------- ---- Barrel Invincible for a while, Y 900G/ Cannot attack though Candy Restores 100 HP Y 15G/ Chocolate Restores more HP Y 60G/ Cup Of Wishes Restores characters life, Y 300G/ some HP's regained Faerie Walnut Restores 100 MP Y 500G/ Flammie Drum Summons flammie to you, N N/A (cant be used in dungeons) Magic Rope Escape from the dungeon you N N/A are in Medical Herb Cures poison, moogled etc Y 15G/ Midge Mallet Cures shrunk status N N/A Moogle Belt Cures moogle status N N/A Royal Jam Restores 300 HP Y 250G/ WEAPON SPECIAL ABILITIES ------------------------ () = Distance weapon is used from, C = Close, M = Medium, F = Far. SWORDS - Cut bushes, and grass (C) GLOVES - None (C) AXES - Break apart certain blockages, rocks, boulders etc (C) POLE ARMS - None (F) WHIPS - Grab onto poles, pull you across ravines (M) BOWS AND ARROWS - Hit enemies on different levels of height (F) BOOMERANGS - None (M) DARTS - None (F) WHERE DO I GET THE WEAPONS? --------------------------- SWORD: In the river at the beginning of the game. POLE ARMS: Sage Luka (at the Water Palace) gives it to you the first time you visit. BOOMERANG: The Sprite Child has it when he joins you, after you have defeated Tropicallo. (Dwarf Village) BOW: Given to you by the Mayor at Dwarf Village, just after the Sprite Child joins you. AXE: Sold to you (For 100G) by Watts, the Blacksmith (Dwarf Village). Visit his shop after Sprite joins you. GLOVE: Gotten from the Girl at Pandora, who joins your group. WHIP: Given to you by Elinee after you defeat her pet, Spiky. JAVELIN: Undine (the Water Elemental) gives it you after you defeat the Biting Lizards (Boss) in her cave. LOCATION OF THE WEAPON ORBS --------------------------- (**NOTE** - All of the weapons start at Level 1, therefore there are only seven Weapon Orbs to find for each one not eight.) SWORD ----- 1 - Gained by defeating Mantis Antis (the first boss) 2 - After you have defeated the Evil Wall in the ruins south of Pandora, return to Pandora Castle. Go to the King's Bedroom (just above the thrones). Talk to him, and a guard will be removed, Giving you acess to the second Sword Orb and a load of cash among other things. 3 - You gain this orb, after defeating the Great Viper, while you are looking for the White Dragon in the caves near Matango. 4 - This orb is found in the ruins east of Northtown, in a chest. The chest is behind a door that is surrounded by spikes, After you have figured out how to lower them, you can go in, and the Sword Orb is your prize. 5 - Gained from the King of Tasnica after you have defeated the Dark Stalker. 6 - A chest under the Grand Palace after you have defeated Kettle Kin. 7 - Gained by defeating Thunder Gigas in the Mana Forest. POLE ARMS --------- 1 - Gained by defeating Tropicallo in the Dwarf Village. 2 - Found in the Treasure Room in Pandora Castle after defeating the Evil Wall in the Southern Ruins. (Same room as No.2 Sword Orb) 3 - Found in a chest in Santa's house in the Ice Country. 4 - From a chest in the ruins east of Northtown. It's on the roof of the ruins, on the west side. 5 - From a chest in the entranceway of the Gold Tower (Light Palace), north of the Gold City. 6 - Gained by defeating SHEEX (Aegagropilon) in the Grand Palace. 7 - Gained by defeating Mech Rider in the Grand Palace. BOOMERANG --------- 1 - Gained by defeating Spiky (Boss of the Witch's area). 2 - Gained by defeating Spring Beak, after saving the Moogle Village and 'walking the seasons'. 3 - Gained by defeating Frost Gigas in the Ice Palace. 4 - Gained by defeating Vampire in the ruins east of Northtown. 5 - Gained by defeating Blue Spike in the Gold Tower. (Light Palace) 6 - Found in a chest at the entrance to the path underneath the Grand Palace. 7 - Gained by defeating the Blue Dragon in the Mana Forest. BOW --- 1 - Gained by defeating the Evil Wall in the ruins south of Pandora. 2 - Gained by defeating the Water Beast after you return the stolen Water Seed to the Water Palace. 3 - Gained by defeating Boreal Face (a Boss) in the Ice Country, on your way to the "tropical paradise" city. 4 - Found in a chest on the right side of the roof of the ruins east of Northtown. (Similar to the Spear Orb of the same number.) 5 - Gained by defeating the Gorgon Bull in the Gold Tower. (Light Palace) 6 - Gained by defeating Kettle Kin (a robotic Boss) in the tunnels under the Grand Palace. 7 - Gained by defeating the Snow Dragon in the Mana Forest. AXE --- 1 - Gained by defeating Fire Gigas in the Underground Palace. 2 - Found in a chest in the Moogle Village after defeating the three monsters there. Kill them and then try to leave the Village. 3 - Found in a chest in the Fire Palace, shortly after the first Crystal Switch. Leave northwest/down from the room after the Switch. 4 - Found in a chest in the eastern tower of Northtown Castle after escaping from jail. 5 - I DUNNO 6 - Found in a chest on the level after Blue Spike in the Gold Tower. (Light Palace) 7 - Gained by defeating the Dragon Worm in the Mana Forest. GLOVE ----- 1 - Gained by defeating the Biting Lizards in Undine's cave. (East of the Water Palace.) 2 - Found in a chest in the Moogle Village after freeing it. (Same as the Axe Orb of the same number.) 3 - Found in a chest in the Ice Palace. 4 - Gained by defeating Metal Mantis, after being captured in Northtown Castle by the Emperor. 5 - Found in a chest behind a gate on ground level, at the front of the Darkness Palace. 6 - I DUNNO 7 - Gained by defeating the Red Dragon in the Mana Forest. WHIP ---- 1 - Found in a chest aboard the ship that stole the Water Seed. (In the Dwarf Village area.) 2 - Jema gives it to you after you defeat the Water Beast and return the Water Seed. 3 - Gained by defeating Gestar's Airbike in the desert (after sandship). 4 - Gained by defeating the Evil Wall in the ruins east of Northtown. (Yes, it's a different Evil Wall.) 5 - Found in a chest in the eastern tower of Northtown Castle after being captured by the Emperor. 6 - Gained by killing the Hydra in the path under the Grand Palace. 7 - Gained by killing Fanha (Hexas) in the Grand Palace. JAVELIN ------- 1 - Gained by defeating Kilroy (the Water Seed-powered robot). 2 - Found in a room near King Truffle (in Matango) when you first meet him. 3 - Gained by defeating the Minotaur in the Fire Palace. 4 - Gained by defeating Geshtar's Mech Rider on the roof of Northtown Castle. 5 - Gained by defeating the Lime Slime in the Darkness Palace. 6 - Gained by defeating the Snap Dragon under the Grand Palace, after first defeating the robot (Kettle Kin). 7 - Gained by defeating Axe Beak in the Mana Forest. WEAPON LIST ----------- I think that damage is worked out by Strength + Current Level. all the strengths of the weapons are in relation to the Rusty Sword, for example +1 on the spear, means it does one more damage than you would do if you were using the Rusty Sword. (** NOTE ** - You cannot normally get to lvl 8 for each weapon, you can only power them up to this level, if you find the Orb in a chest, from the Mana Fortress usually, and this happens very rarely) SWORDS - The Sword of Mana can go through a transformation every time you locate and collect an Energy Orb. As with all weapons, Watt's needs to reforge your old weapon to make a new one, its levels are: WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Rusty Sword STR+CL 2. Broad Sword ?? 3. Herald Sword ?? 4. Claymore ?? 5. Excalibur ?? 6. Masamune ?? 7. Gigas Sword ?? 8. Dragon Buster ?? GLOVES - Don this powerful handgear and punch your enemies into oblivion. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Spike Knuckle -1 2. Power Glove ?? 3. Moogle Claw ?? 4. Chakra ?? 5. Heavy Glove ?? 6. Hyper-Fist ?? 7. Griffin Claws ?? 8. Dragon Claws ?? AXES - You can use axes in many different ways. Attack venemous plants and fishes with an axe, or break apart certain rocks. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Watt's Axe ?? 2. Lode Axe ?? 3. Stout Axe ?? 4. Battle Axe ?? 5. Golden Axe ?? 6. Were-Buster ?? 7. Great Axe ?? 8. Gigas Axe ?? POLE ARMS - Wield a spear when you don't dare get too close to your foe. You will find spears helpful when fighting dragons. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Spear +1 2. Heavy Spear ?? 3. Sprite's Spear ?? 4. Partisan ?? 5. Halberd ?? 6. Oceanid Spear ?? 7. Gigas Lance ?? 8. Dragoon Lance ?? WHIPS - If you are being attacked by giant insects, arm yourself with a whip. Also use whips to snag poles to cross ravines. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Whip ?? 2. Black Whip ?? 3. Backhand Whip ?? 4. Chain Whip ?? 5. Flail of Hope ?? 6. Morning Star ?? 7. Hammer Flail ?? 8. Nimbus Chain ?? BOWS AND ARROWS - Shoot arrows over long distances and different levels - the enemy can't lay a hand on you! WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Chobin's Bow ?? 2. Short Bow ?? 3. Long Bow ?? 4. Great Bow ?? 5. Bow of Hope ?? 6. Elfin Bow ?? 7. Wing Bow ?? 8. Doom Bow ?? BOOMERANGS - When you throw a boomerang, you have a better chance of making a critical hit. It's also a good distance weapon. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Boomerang ?? 2. Chakram ?? 3. Lode Boomerang ?? 4. Rising Sun ?? 5. Red Cleaver ?? 6. Cobra Shuttle ?? 7. Frizbar ?? 8. Shuriken ?? DARTS - Arm yourself with a dart, and then use it in battle to hit enemies who are at some distance from you. WEAPON DAMAGE RATING ------ ------------- 1. Pole Dart ?? 2. Javelin ?? 3. Light Trident ?? 4. Lode Javelin ?? 5. Fork of Hope ?? 6. Imp's Fork ?? 7. Elf's Harpoon ?? 8. Dragon Dart ?? ARMOUR LIST ----------- If the cost of the piece of armour is marked N/A then it cannot be bought, only found. HELM PRTCTION AMT COST WHO CAN USE IT ---- ------------ ---- -------------- Bandana 2 ???? Hero, Sprite Hair Ribbon 3 55G Girl Rabite Cap 5 ???? Sprite Head Gear 7 ???? Quill Cap 10 ???? Steel Cap 13 ???? Golden Tiara 17 ???? Girl Racoon Cap 21 ???? Quilted Hood 26 ???? Tiger Cap 32 ???? Circlet 38 ???? Ruby Armet (???) ??? N/A Unicorn Helm 55 ???? Dragon Helm 66 ???? Duck Helm 78 ???? Needle Helm 140 ???? Cockatrice Cap ??? N/A Amulet Helm ??? N/A Faerie Crown ??? N/A BODY PRTCTION AMT COST WHO CAN USE IT? ---- ------------ ---- --------------- Overalls 3 ???? Kung Fu Suit 4 350G Midge Robe 7 ???? Chain Vest 10 ???? Spiky Suit 13 ???? Kung Fu Dress 17 ???? Girl Fancy Overalls 22 ???? Chest Guard 28 ???? Golden Vest 34 ???? Ruby Vest 43 ???? Tiger Suit 52 ???? Tiger Bikini 64 ???? Magical Armour 78 ???? Tortis Mail 95 ???? Flower Suit 115 ???? Battle Suit 139 ???? Vestguard 240 ???? Vampire Cape ??? N/A Power Suit ??? N/A Faerie Cloak ??? N/A Sprite WRIST PRTCTI0N AMT COST WHO CAN USE IT? ----- ------------ ---- --------------- Faerie's Ring ??? N/A Elbow Pad 2 90G Power Wrist 4 ???? Cobra Bracelet 6 ???? Wolf's Band 8 ???? Silver Band 10 ???? Golem Ring 13 ???? Frosty Ring 16 ???? Ivy Amulet 20 ???? Gold Bracelet 24 ???? Shield Ring 29 ???? Lazuri Ring 35 ???? Guardian Ring ??? N/A Gauntlet 90 ???? Ninja Gloves ??? N/A Dragon Ring ??? N/A Watcher Ring ??? N/A Imp's Ring ??? N/A Amulet Ring ??? N/A SPELL LIST ---------- (** NOTE ** - Spells can only go up to Lvl 8 they will not go beyond 8:99, when a spell is at lvl8 it will occasionally do a super powerful version. This is very cool.) ** SPRITE'S MAGIC ** GNOME ----- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Speed Down 1MP Vines grip your enemy, ??? slowing him down Earth Slide 3MP A large ball of mud Has a large smiley face drops on enemies on the ball of mud. Gem Missile 2MP A shower of sharp Large jewel, breaks into jewels shred foes small ones. UNDINE ------ SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Energy Absorb 2MP Steals enemies HP's ??? Freeze 2MP Enemies temp frozen ??? Acid Storm 3MP Corrosive rain falls ??? on enemies SALAMANDO --------- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Lava Wave 3MP Tide of molten rock ??? drowns enemy Fireball 2MP Shoots blazing ??? fireball at enemy Exploder 4MP Blows up enemies ??? SYLPHID ------- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Silence 2MP Confuses enemies ??? Air Blast 2MP Three gale force winds ??? blast enemy Thunder Bolt 4MP Burn up your foes ??? LUNA ---- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Lunar Magic 8MP ??? (not sure) ??? Change Form 5MP Randomly convert one ??? enemy to another Magic Absorb 1MP Steals enemies MP's ??? SHADE ----- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Dispel Magic 4MP Halts enemies magic ??? attacks Evil Gate 8MP Wave of night sweeps ??? over enemies Dark Force 2MP Orbs of darkness attack ??? enemies DRYAD ----- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Sleep Flower 2MP Send enemies into deep ??? sleep Burst 4MP Ultraviolet rays crisp ??? enemies Mana Magic ??? Awakens the mana sword ??? (*note* - this is a special magic that you only get at the end of the game) ** GIRL'S MAGIC ** GNOME ----- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Defender 2MP Ups parties DF pts ??? Stone Saber 4MP Party's weapons turn ??? enemies to stone Speed Up 3MP Ups Hit and Evade pts ??? UNDINE ------ SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Remedy 1MP Cures a person who ??? has been poisoned Ice Saber 2MP Party's weapons turn ??? enemies to ice Cure Water 2MP Restores some HP's ??? SALAMANDO --------- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Blaze Wall 4MP Wall of flame falls ??? upon enemies Flame Saber 2MP Party's weapons toast ??? enemies Fire Bouquet 3MP Drop enemy ATK power ??? SYLPHID ------- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Analyzer 1MP Finds traps and enemy ??? weak spots Thunder Saber 3MP Party's weapons strike ??? with thunders power Balloon 2MP Imobilize enemy ??? LUNA ---- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Moon Energy 2MP Make party critically ??? hit more Moon Saber 3MP Your HP's increase when ??? knocking enemies down Lunar Boost 2MP Allies focus on attack ??? not defence LUMINA ------ SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Lucid Barrier 4MP Protection from ??? physical attacks Light Saber 5MP Party's weapons gain ??? power of light Lucent Beam 2MP Enemies get hit by ??? blast of pure light DRYAD ----- SPELL MP'S DESCRIPTION SUPER DESC ----- ---- ----------- ---------- Wall 6MP Makes barrier to ??? ward off magic Revivifier 10MP Restores life, some HP ??? Mana Magic ??? Awakens the mana sword ??? (*note* - this is a special magic that you only get at the end of the game) WALKTHROUGH ----------- During the course of this walkthrough, I will attempt to give away as little of the story line as possible, so if my tips seem very vague, its because I don't want to ruin the game for you. Under The Waterfall - When the hero says that he needs something to cut through some bushes to get back to town. Look around for a weapon to cut throught the bushes with. Cut through the bushes, head to Potos. On The Way To Potos - Power up to at least Level 3, and your Sword to Level 1 so that you can kill the rabite's with one hit. Try to at least fill up your number of candy's from the chest's that ocassionally appear after you kill enemies. In Potos - Buy headband, and fill up on candy's if you aren't already full. Then go and save the game. Go around and talk to everyone and then head up to the elders house. He will have a bit to say about your adventures. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOSS - Mantis Ant ----------------- This dude is pathetically easy, you cannot die on him, if you do, a man revives you every time anyway. Just hold down the attack button and power your sword up to Level 1 and keep attacking him, piece of cake. Usually he barely hits you at all, sometimes everything hits you. But it doesn't matter because, as I said you can't die. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The man Jema, will talk to you and gime you some advice, Then go back to the Elder, him and the council are discussing your punishment. Grab the chest downstairs and leave Potos. To The Water Palace - There are two ways to get there, by cannon travel near the exit of Potos, which has been pre-paid by Jema, or you can choose to walk. It's up to you, but it's a better bet, not to take the easy way. So walk there, Along the way, you will find a Shop, buy a wristband. Before Gaia's Navel - At the shop near Gaia's Navel, you should buy a Kung Fu Dress (350 G) a Hair Ribbon (55 G) and 2 Elbow Pads (90 G each) BOSS LIST --------- Here I will be attempting to list every boss in the game, and their stats. MANTIS ANT - @150 HP (No search spell yet, impossible to tell stats) BUGS ---- There are only 2 bugs that I can remember off of the top of my head, one is that sometimes a character will get stuck while you are walking through tight passages, or going across a ravine, The only way to get them unstuck, is if there is a pole nearby, equip the whip and move so you can use your whip to get across, all your characters will be pulled into one group and you can continue. If there is no pole nearby, its reset time, ladies and gentlemen. Don't worry though, I have only had this bug affect me 4-5 time before, and I only had to reset once. Also when you are near the poles that you can use the whip with, and you have pulled everyone together, if you attack enemies nearby without moving, occasionally you will find that your attack bar will stay at 100% and not go down! This means that you can continually attack at full strength! It doesn't happen very often, but it is sometimes very handy when it does. AUTHORS WORD ------------ This guide was the result of many hours of work, This is my first guide and it was a lot harder to do than I expected. Thanks to everyone I know especially Angel, his save file saved me a lot of stuffing around. And Fatal Exception you punk, this game is THE original RPG. Feel free to e-mail me at (yatesr@arcom.com.au). If you have any additions or suggestions that you would like to make, it would be much appreciated. Some of the data in this guide, is incorrect, I am going to fix that up eventually, the location of the weapon orbs, was taken from the SOM Faq, because I couldn't be bothered doing it! :) If the author has a problem, with this e-mail me, and the offending text will be augmented. LEGAL STUFF ----------- This guide is MY intellectual property, please respect that, feel free to distribute it in its current UNCHANGED form. This guide is not to be used for profitable purposes, Be it magazine, book or any other publication, without my prior consent. If you want to HTML or FTP this guide, feel free to do so, in its current UNCHANGED form. Then please e-mail me the address, so I can create a list, of where people can get it. Unpublished work Copyright 1998 Owen Yates.