Wild Arms 4 - Complete Solution

This complete guide of Wild Arms 4 was born with the specific intent of guiding lost gamers towards the completion of the game.Unfortunately for some reasons that I will explain later it is IMPOSSIBLE to complete Wild Arms 4 at 100% during the first game, unless they load data relating to an already finished game (The classic Nuovo Gioco +, so to speak).

As you can see, this Guide has been divided into various sections, in order to facilitate navigation and allow you to find the desired content more quickly.

This section lists all the contents of the Guide, so that it is as clear and understandable as possible. Below is a table listing the contents.
Each chapter can contain several subsections, which will still be listed at the beginning of the chapter

CHAPTER 1 - CONTENTS

 
CHAPTER 2 - GAME MECHANICS

The game mechanics of Wild Arms 4 are divided into 3 parts:

2.1 - WORLD MAP 
2.2 - DUNGEON EXPLORATION 
2.3 - COMBATS

Let's analyze them individually.

2.1 WORLD MAP

 Unlike its predecessor, Wild Arms 4 uses a different type of World Map. First of all, the various locations indicated on the map are connected to each other through connecting lines that are automatically traveled by our character. As a result of this, the exploration of the World Map is impaired, which was not the case in Wild Arms 3. Each location marked on the map corresponds to a marker which can be of 3 different colors:

- BLUE: indicates the cities
- YELLOW: indicates the completed dungeons in which the Save Point has been purified (which in this case will appear white)
- RED: indicates the dungeons not yet completed or in which the Save Point has not yet been purified (which in this case will be in black)

 
2.2 AREA EXPLORATION 

When you have selected your destination on the World Map you will be automatically transported to the city or dungeon to which the location refers. Each city or dungeon is generally divided into several parts, called AREA. Each AREA corresponds to a number, in order to identify the area.
To complete most of the many dungeons in the game, you will have to solve small Platform-style puzzles and, in order to do this, some tools called TOOLs will be made available. Each TOOL will be listed in the game's main guide at the respective dungeon it is in. Also in the dungeons you can find chests of various colors. The chests in the game are 178 in all, and their location will also be indicated in the main guide.

2.3 COMBATS

2.3 A - BATTLEFIELD

The fights in Wild Arms are random. When you enter the battle, you will find yourself in a field divided into 7 segments, 6 lateral joined to form a hexagon and a central one. Each of these segments is called HEX. Characters usually start out randomly arranged on the battlefield (but there are some situations where the layout is predefined). In addition, in each battle there are always at least 3 Ley Points, represented by the colored outline of the HEX. Each color corresponds to an element:

RED: FIRE element (Fire)
HEAVENLY: WATER element
GREEN: WIND element (Wind)
DARK YELLOW: EARTH element (Earth)

FIRE and WATER are opposite elements. Same goes for WIND and EARTH
Also, consider that:

- Damage dealt by FIRE element attacks to a target on a WATER HEX is doubled.
- damage inflicted by FIRE element attacks to a target on a FIRE HEX is halved
- the same is true for all other elements
- some character abilities take different properties based on the HEX that character is on

Also, at the top right, you can see two bars: one blue and one red. When you reach a certain amount of FP (Force Point), the blue bar will increase. Every 25 FP acquired, a notch of the red bar will fill up, so you can use the characters' FA (Force Ability). FP are gained by attacking, getting hit, or dodging enemy attacks.

2.3 B - ALTERATIONS OF STATUS

Status represents the condition of the character. There are some inflicted by enemies and some that alter the HEX, affecting the status of whoever is above that particular HEX. Below is a table with all the statuses, their description and the ways to treat and prevent these statuses.

  

 
2.3 C - DETONATION

In some fights, you may notice a strange glowing aura emanating from characters or enemies. This status, called DETONATION, is completely random and significantly increases the stats of the characters or enemies.

 

2.3 D - END OF THE BATTLE

At the end of the battle, some enemies leave items, represented by a chest, in a random HEX. If at least one character is present in the HEX in which the chest appears, you will get the item contained in it, otherwise, the item in question will be lost. You will also get a fixed number of EXP that will be multiplied according to the "multiplier" of each character. The multiplier can be increased by attacking, using skills, dodging or using a Lucky Card. Plus, you'll also get Gella, which can also be doubled by using the Gella Card on enemies.

CHAPTER 3 - GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Before starting with the guide, it is necessary to better explain the meaning of some terms that I will use from now on:

LV - Indicates the level. It can refer to the recommended level or the boss level.

HP - Abbreviation for Hit Points, they indicate the total hit points of the Boss.

EXP - The base experience obtained after defeating the boss.

GELLA - The amount of base cash that can be obtained after defeating the boss.

FIRE - Refers to all attacks and weaknesses related to the Fire Element.

WATER - Refers to all attacks and weaknesses related to the Water Element.

WIND - Refers to all attacks and weaknesses related to the Wind Element.

EARTH - Refers to all attacks and weaknesses related to the Earth Element.

WEAK - The enemy takes increased damage from attacks by the relevant element.

HALV - The enemy is able to halve the damage dealt by its Element.

NOR - The enemy takes normal damage from its element.

RES - The enemy is able to reduce the damage that Normente would suffer from its element.

NULL - The enemy negates the damage it would normally take from its element.

ABS - The damage dealt by the related element is absorbed by the enemy, restoring some of its HP and boosting some of its base stats.

WEAKNESS - Sensitivity of the enemy to particular types of attacks or abilities.

ITEM - Indicates items that can be dropped by the enemy or obtained using the Steal command.

STRATEGY - The recommended strategy to defeat the enemy.

STATUS - Refers to the statuses the enemy can be affected by or the statuses the enemy can inflict on the party or HEX. Below is a list that explains the characteristics of all the altered statuses in the game.

*NOTE: The percentage next to the status on the enemy sheet indicates that enemy's resistance to that status… for example, all Bosses have 100% resistance to Fallen status, so they will never be able to suffer that status.

3.1 CIEL SHELTER 

Tool: Wooden Sword
Forzieri: None

AREA 3: After the introduction, you will find yourself checking Jude. Practice with the game controls and when you are ready to start your adventure, head south to AREA 1. Talk a little around with people to get an idea of ​​where you are. and when you are ready to continue, go to Jude's house, located in the northwest of the area. Enter it, after the scene go to AREA 2, located to the west. Here you can see the presence of a luminous sphere: approaching it will transform into a WOODEN SWORD, the first TOOL of the game. For now, however, it is useless, as it only serves as a pretext to start the tutorial dedicated to the use of TOOLs. Enter the dojo and after a short skit, you will learn of your next destination. Exit the dojo, go back to AREA 1 and head south from there. Save the game at the BP and enter the first dungeon of the game.

3.2 SUNLIGHT PATH

Tool: None
Chests: 5

From the start of AREA 1, head east. After the tutorial on using the Jump, continue east by jumping, until you reach the next area. In AREA 2, always continue east, until you reach 2 chests. Go back and head north until you get to AREA 3. From here, go north until you see a ledge on your right. Jump on it, open the chest and head back north. Soon you will find yourself at a crossroads: take the road west to get 2 chests. Go back to the fork and continue north. At some point, you'll find yourself in the next dungeon:

 
3.3 RAVAGED FOREST

Tool: None
Chests: 6

After the scene, head east, avoiding being seen by the guards. You will soon be in AREA 2. From here, save your game at the BP, jump down and head south to get around the soldiers. Go east, trying not to get caught and then head north until you reach two chests. Climb on those crates and double jump to pass the soldier without being seen. Enter the door to reach AREA 5.
There is a guard in this area. Wait for it to turn left and as soon as it does, run up to it, without being seen. Go up the stairs and continue to reach the next area. After witnessing the scene in AREA 6, go down the stairs to the east to reach AREA 7 and from here continue south to arrive in AREA 8. In this room, take the 2 chests and go back. Head north and examine the door. Choose the first option and then enter AREA 9. From here, head west until the slide tutorial begins. Use this new ability several times in a row to slide past the guards without being seen until you enter the entrance to AREA 10. From the entrance, head west, jump and then head for the door. Examine it, enter AREA 11 and from there always eastwards, until you reach another door. After a series of cutscenes, Arnaud will join you. Now go back to AREA 6, the one where you saw Yulie's interlude. Examine the cell door and after the cutscene, return to AREA 2. There are no more soldiers now, so you are free to search the camp. Head west to enter two tents, each containing 2 chests. Now that you've done everything there is to do here, go back, save your game at AREA 2 BP and head to Ciel Shelter, walking the Sunlight Path in the opposite direction. I recommend training a bit on the way until Jude learns Short Circuit, which will serve against the next boss.

3.4 CIEL SHELTER

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

After the scene, you will find yourself fighting the first boss of the game.

BOSS: Land Gear and Novice Trooper X 4
Novice Troopers are pretty easy to take down, just a little Land Gear guide, which can give you some problems:

 

 

After the fight, Yulie will also join the party. Head east to reach AREA 2, jump to the ledge and head north to reach the escape pods. After a sequence of scenes you will end up on the surface.

3.5 FORSAKEN ROAD

Tool: None
Chests: 2

The road is quite linear, go north and a tutorial battle on FA (Force Abilities) will begin. After the battle, head east until you reach the entrance to a cave. Continue east and after watching the Accelerate skill tutorial, use it to cross the crumbling bridge. Continue east, jumping across the rooftops and drop down when you get to the BP (remember to come back here later to purify the BP) and grab the chest nearby. Continue east until you reach AREA 3. From here, continue until you find yourself at a crossroads. Go south, open the chest, go back to the intersection and continue east.

3.6 PORT ROSALIA

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

From the entrance, go west and enter the inn. After a couple of animated sequences, Raquel will join you and you will learn of your next destination. Carefully read the tutorial that will start as soon as Raquel joins the group, then exit the inn and head east to AREA 2. In this area talk to the child who sells the Antidotes and buy 10. In return he will give you the sword Lombardia for Raquel . The attack power of this weapon increases by 1 for each fight won, so with a lot of patience this can become the strongest weapon in the game. Now go back to AREA 1, save and exit the city, to go to the Culane Temple.

3.7 CULANE TEMPLE

Tool: Sword
Chests: 5 (1 reachable only later with the Detector)

From the entrance of AREA 1 go straight on, passing through AREA 2, until you reach AREA 3. In this area, approach the luminous sphere and, after a short tutorial on the use of TOOLs, hit with the sword the blue stone, which will turn red. Open the chest nearby and continue to the next area, without leaving the sword. In AREA 4 hit the blue stone, go up the stairs and hit the other blue stone. Now you can go to AREA 5. Throw away your sword now, because you won't need it anymore. In AREA 5, take the barrels and throw them at the blue stones, which will turn red, allowing you to reach AREA 6. In this area, always go east by jumping from ledge to ledge. Use the Accelerator if you have problems. In AREA 7 press the button and jump on it, then use the Accelerator to cross the stairs, which will collapse as you pass. Once this is done, take the chest with the Alter Parts (which, as explained in the tutorial, are used to upgrade Jude's ARM) and continue towards AREA 8. Head south, take the quidi chest towards the southwest to get to the next area. In AREA 9 you will find yourself in front of a small puzzle. Grab the sword TOOL, enter Accelerator mode and quickly hit all 4 blue stones. Once this is done, the door will open and you can reach the next area. You will find yourself in another area of ​​AREA 2 ... continue towards the BP, but before you get there you will be attacked by the boss. 

 

 
After the fight, save to the BP, which will have been purified. From now on, you can use the R2 button to cancel / activate random encounters, as long as you have cleared the BPs using the Break option. Then go straight on, memorizing the point where you can see an opening on your left, for now unreachable even using the double jump. That opening leads to a chest, but you'll need the Detector to reach it, so you'll have to come back later. Now go north, passing through AREA 6, until you reach AREA 10. Go west until you reach AREA 11, continue west, jump down to get a chest, jump up and continue west to reach another area of ​​AREA 10. Activate the button by jumping on it and continue east to area 12. Here hit the blue stone throwing a chest, go back, take the new road to get to AREA 13. In this area, after the cutscene, examine the flowers and you will be attacked by another boss.
 

 
After the battle, return to Port Rosalia.

3.8 PORT ROSALIA

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

Go to the BP and select Meeting. After seeing all the dialogues, the next destination will be revealed. Save, go to the store that now sells new merchandise and get out of town. Before heading to the next location, I recommend learning Jude's Item Steal and Yulie's Sanctifity.

3.9 CELESTI RUINS

Tool: Bomb
Chests: 7

From AREA 1 go west to reach AREA 2. Take a bomb and use it near the chest to blow up the ruin that hides another chest, open them both take a bomb and go back to AREA 1. From here continue head east and use the bomb to open the road to AREA 3. In this area you will notice a gate and a blue chest. To unlock the first and open the second you need a Duplicator, which you don't have now. Take the north east road and continue to AREA 5. Go east and go down the ladder, then use a bomb to blow up another ruin that hides a chest containing 10 Duplicators. Go back to AREA 3 and use a duplicator to open the chest and the other to unlock the gate. In AREA 4, go west, climb the ladder and head east. You will find yourself in another area of ​​Area 5. Get off the bridge and continue north. A boss will make an appearance.

 

After the battle, you can head north to AREA 6. Continue straight to AREA 7. In this area there is a BP to purify. To do this, take the first left and grab a bomb. Go back, continue straight until you reach another fork, always go left and use the bomb to activate the button. As a consequence of this the BP will be purified. Go back, get another bomb, go back to where you purified the BP and use it to clear the way. Don't forget to take the 2 hidden chests in this area, in the area east of the AREA (you have to use some other bombs to get them). In AREA 8 go west and use a bomb to blow up a column, which collapses will form a bridge. Use the Accelerator to cross it before it collapses completely. Always go east through areas 9 and 10, until you get to AREA 11. Grab a bomb, go back a moment to AREA 10 and use it to free the chest. Once this is done, go back to AREA 11, take a couple of bombs and place them near the statue without lighting them. Take a third bomb, light it and throw it at the others. They will explode together clearing the passage to the next area. In AREA 12 always go east and you will face another boss.

 

After the battle, head east to access AREA 13. Always continue east to exit the Celestial Ruins.

3.10 GREAT STAIRWAY

Tool: None
Chests: 3

Quite linear as a dungeon, just go straight ahead. In AREA 1, take the first branch on the right to reach a chest. Go back and continue north, climb the stairs and you will reach AREA 2. Take the first fork on the right to reach another 2 chests (one of which can only be opened with a duplicator), go back, continue north and continue to the second fork always take the road on the right, until you reach a BP. Save and purify it by selecting the Break option, then go back to the fork and resume your journey north. Climb up the ladder to reach AREA 3 and from here continue north to enter the World Map screen.

3.11 WHITE ORPHANAGE

Tool: 2
Chests: 7

Grab the chest and continue into AREA 3. Head right to access AREA 4, then continue north. In AREA 5, examine the computer, then head right to see two TOOLs, a Staff and a Sword. Take the Staff, bring it close to the flame to light it. Before continuing though, go back to AREA 1. Light the brazier and a path will open to AREA 2. Go there to get 2 chests. Ignore the red sphere and go back to AREA 5. Go straight, passing through AREA 6. Before continuing, take the 2 hidden chests through a small road. Go back and continue straight to reach AREA 7. In this area you will notice 4 braziers, one on and the other 3 off. Use the Staff in Accelerator mode to turn them on at the same time, then you can continue. In AREA 8, destroy the crates to clear the way and continue east to AREA 9. In this area, always go south. At the "crossroads", take the road to the east and destroy the crates to reveal a hidden chest. Then go back and continue southwest to get to the other area of ​​AREA 6. Continue down the corridor and you will find yourself facing a boss.

 

After the battle, continue south to access AREA 10. Save at the BP, then destroy all the crates in the area to purify the BP. Take the west exit to AREA 12, continue until you find yourself on some crates. Destroy them and continue west until you reach AREA 13, where another boss awaits you.

 

3.12 AERIAL FORTRESS EULALIA

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

Save in Area 1 BP and continue to the exit, using the pole to the east. Climb up and continue east until you reach AREA 3. Here destroy all the crates to reveal a different crate, to use as a foothold. Stand on top and double jump to continue. Head north east and in AREA 4 go down the stairs continuing east to AREA 5. Continue climbing and jumping until you reach AREA 6. Here you will have to use the Accelerator to slow down the moving platforms and continue towards the 'AREA 7. Here follow the tutorial and continue using the pipes, until you reach AREA 8, similar to AREA 6, but simpler. Always use the Accelerator to make your life easier and in the blink of an eye you will be in AREA 9. Go straight and face a boss.

 

 
Continue north. In AREA 10 use the crate to climb up, then continue along the pipes to reach AREA 11. Save here and continue straight to reach AREA 12 where you will fight some soldiers. Once they are eliminated, continue north, turn the joystick and return to AREA 11. Take the new exit east and in AREA 13 continue southwest. In AREA 14 go down and take the road north to reach AREA 15. Then a boss will attack you.

 

3.13 WUNDERWELTRAUM

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

Go north and save at the BP. Continue until you reach AREA 2. Continue east to reach the blue gem which will teleport you to AREA 3: continue west to reach AREA 4. Keep walking to activate the gem and arrive in another area of AREA 3. Still to the east, go down to the platform below and continue west and you will arrive in another area of ​​AREA 4. Still to the west to activate a button, then go back and take the new road to reach the gem which will take you to AREA 5. Here, always continue west to reach the blue gem. In AREA 6 activate the two buttons to the north and west and take the new road to the northeast and you will find yourself in another area of ​​AREA 5. Continue to the right, jump on the platform and continue to the left. Use the moving platforms, perhaps making your life easier with the Accelerator to reach a new area of ​​AREA 6. Continue southwest and save at the BP. In AREA 7 continue south and you will face Belial.

 

Continue south to reach the next area. In AREA 8 continue southeast into AREA 9. A countodwn will begin in this area. Continue east to reach the blue gem, perhaps using the Accelerator to slow the timer. In AREA 10, continue to the right using the Accelerator to avoid falling along with the bridge when it collapses. Continue east, touch the blue gem and you will be in AREA 11. Always continue east using the Accelerator to slow the timer, then do the same in AREA 12, until you reach the next area. Here you will face Belial again.

 

3.14 TREE SEA

Tool: None
Forzieri: None

Really nothing to do here, just keep going east. Save to AREA 2 BP and purify it if you want, then continue east until you enter the World Map.

3.15 GUARA BOBELO

Tool: None
Chests: 4

Nothing special to do in AREA 1, just make sure you grab the chest by climbing the iron nets and enter the house on the right to start the Extra Challenge Sidequest, if you have Extra Challenge Mode ROMs. Then continue until you reach AREA 2. Save at the BP and take the 3 chests scattered in this area, one east of the fountain and the other two east of the BP (one of them requires a Duplicator). Head to AREA 3 and enter the first house on the left. After the scene, go back to AREA 2 and go to the pub to the west to meet Gawn. After the scene, exit the city via AREA 3 and take one of the two exits on either side of the Battle Arena.

3.16 CALUCION PATH

Tool: None
Chests: 1

Keep going straight until you reach AREA 2. Buy new stuff from the merchant if you want, grab the hidden chest nearby and keep going, saving at the BP and purifying it. Keep going straight even in AREA 3 until you find yourself in the World Map.

3.17 PLATAPANA PASSAGE

Tool: Wooden Sword, Flame Pot
Chests: 8

As soon as you enter you will find yourself fighting a boss.

 

Proceed to AREA 2. Head left to reach AREA 3, then hit the gem using the Wooden Sword. Go back to AREA 2 and take the road to the right. In AREA 4 press the button and go back. In AREA 2 hit the crystal, then continue east to reach AREA 5. Continue east to reach AREA 6. Grab the TOOL Wooden Sword and use it to hit the gem and continue southwest to reach AREA 4 (other area). Drop the sword and go north, grab the chest and go back, then grab the sword and use one of the moving platforms (the lower one) to reach the next area. In AREA 7, hit the gem with the sword, then activate the button and before continuing take the exit to the west that will take you to another area of ​​AREA 1. Take the chest (you will face a Mimic) and go back . In AREA 7, climb the pole to reach a chest. Take it and continue north west to reach AREA 6. Continue north until you reach AREA 8. Take the 2 chests you can reach (for the third you will need the Detector) and go back to AREA 6. Take the sword, then continue north west walking for AREA 5 until you reach AREA 2. Here hit the blue gem and take the road north. In AREA 8 take the road southeast to reach AREA 5 and get a chest. Go back to AREA 8 and continue north to reach AREA 9. Here you will face Kresnik in one on one!

 

 

Save the game at BP in AREA 10 and move on. In AREA 11 use the moving platforms to reach and activate the buttons. Take the 2 chests located to the east of this area and continue in AREA 12. From here continue west to reach AREA 13. Ignore the 4 statues and continue towards the west, passing through AREA 14 up to reach AREA 15. Take one of the vases on the ledge. Now do you see those two flames that come out of the lava drawing an arc? Place the jar right under the arc's trajectory, exactly in the center. If you did everything correctly, the flame passing over the jar will turn it into a Flame Pot. Take it and go back, using the Accelerator in AREA 14, to reach AREA 13. Throw the Flame Pot at the unlit statue and it will catch fire, revealing a new path. If you miss your aim, throw yourself into the lava and you will return to the entrance to AREA 13 with the Flame Pot in hand. Continue along the new road, defeat the soldiers and continue north of AREA 16 and you will find yourself outside.

3.18 SILVER SNOW

Tool: None
Forzieri: 1 of 178

Very linear dungeon, just keep going east. Purify the BP from AREA 2 and get the chest in AREA 3. That's all.

3.19 CERULEAN TUNNEL

Tool: None
Chests: 6

Go ahead and spin the wheel to change the layout of the bridge. Head north. In AREA 2, head north, turn the lever and head east to get 3 chests. Go back and continue west to reach AREA 3. Here you will encounter a boss.

 

 

Go on, take a jar, turn it into a Flame Pot using the brazier and use it to light all the statues and open the way. Continue north, then in AREA 4 take the elevator. Proceed north two areas until you reach AREA 7. Here you synchronize your movements with Gawn's to reach the other side, then do the same thing in AREA 8. Take the chest (actually a mimic) and continue north through AREA 9 until you reach AREA 10. Same story as in areas 7 and 8, you have to synchronize your movements with those of Gawn, perhaps using the Accelerator to make your life easier. Head north into AREA 11, then in AREA 12 turn the lever to stop some of those little waterfalls. Take a jar, turn it into a Flame pot and use it to light the other brazier, to purify the BP. Save and continue north. In AREA 13, use the elevator, which however will stop halfway. Gawn will help you by launching you upwards. In AREA 15, continue north, take the 2 chests of this area and continue to reach AREA 16, where a boss is waiting for you.

 

3.20 AUTUMN RIVER

Tool: None
Chests: 3

Dungeon consisting of only 3 areas. Just keep going straight. Take the chests, one per area, save at the BP and purify it. Buy something from the merchant if you need it. Then continue until you enter the World Map.