Pokémon Legends: Arceus has added a new twist to the combat system of the Pokémon series, in the form of the agile style and strong style moves that can be used in battle, which also bears a resemblance to the style used in the Bravely Default series. The gameplay system in the Bravely Default series can best be compared to the job-based entries in the Final Fantasy series. The player unlocks jobs throughout the game, which in turn, have unlockable abilities. The player can combine abilities in Bravely Default 2, in order to create unique class builds.

What makes the system distinct from the Final Fantasy games is the Brave and Default actions. During combat, each character has Brave Points, or BP, which determine how many actions they can take per turn, with the party usually starting with one BP for each member. If a character decides to take the Default action, then they will spend their turning defending, and will also gain a BP.

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The Brave & Default system allows characters to bank up to four moves, by storing BP points over several turns. The character can then unleash four actions in a single round against the enemy, a particularly effective strategy in Bravely Default 2. A character can also choose to enter a BP deficit, by taking multiple actions in one turn without having any spare BP, but they will have to waste several turns afterward, as they regain their lost BP. This system is great for fighting mooks on the overworld, as the player can quickly unleash a load of attacks to wipe out the enemy in a single turn. The upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus seems to use a similar system to the one in the Bravely Default series.

The Agile & Strong Style System In Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokemon Legends Arceus Combat Strong Agile Style Difference

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there is now a visible turn order during battle. This means the player can now see when each Pokémon will take their action in battle. The reason this exists is due to the new style system in the game. In battle, the player can use select between two styles when using a move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus agile style and strong style. When agile style is used, the damage dealt is reduced, but the Pokémon's action speed is increased, which means there's a chance they can take their next turn before the opponent. When strong style is used, the damage dealt is increased, but the action is decreased, which means the opponent might be able to take multiple turns before the Pokémon can act again. Both agile and strong style moves drain additional PP when used.

The style system in Pokémon Legends: Arceus uses the same principle as the Brave/Default system, though perhaps not quite as severe. It's unclear if a Pokémon could bank multiple turns worth of actions in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It's still a great idea, as the strong style will make it easier to deal with junk Pokémon on the overworld, and the agile style can be used to pull off chain combos on enemies.

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