- This page covers facts and in-depth game usage of the character, Judith. For a comprehensive reference list of in-game commands, see Command List: Ricardo Soldato & Iria Animi.
Ricardo and Iria attacking with their firearms.
Ricardo Soldato (リカルド・ソルダート Rikarudo Sorudaato) and Iria Animi (イリア・アニーミ Iria Aniimi) are both playable characters in ACS originating from Tales of Innocence.
Ricardo Soldato, a wise and experienced mercenary for hire, helped Ruca Milda and Iria Animi on their journey. His weapon, a rifle with a bayonet attached, is used for a variety of long-ranged attacks in conjunction with Ricardo's own list of Earth and Dark-typed spells. He can also shoot his spells as bullets instead of casting them.
On the other hand, Iria Animi, a girl who ran away from her village to escape a mysterious group, is equipped with a pistol in each hand and fights with a mix of mid-ranged attacks and a salvo of Water and Ice-typed spells. Most of Iria's attacks produces high number of hits.
Ricardo and Iria count as one character and only one can be controlled in battle, like the trio of Fog, Chat, and Race. Both of their stats are mostly average to above average with Ricardo having a higher damage output but lesser flexiblility than Iria.
This character is recommended for intermediate and veteran players.
Character Facts[]
- The duo share a total of 590 HP.
Two Iria's are present on the battle field.
- Both of them have only one victory pose.
- "Ricardo Soldato & Iria Animi" are one of the two playable characters in ACS who fight as a team.
- Iria Animi has one of the highest High Jumps in the game.
- Ricardo and Iria's Support Arte allows them to summon Ange Serena from Tales of Innocence.
- Ricardo and Iria are the only characters in ACS that can use Assist Artes.
- Pressing D while an Assist Arte is being executed allows two instances of the same character to be present in the battlefield.
General Tips & Usage[]
- Each character has different parameters as enumerated below:
- Ricardo has average jump height, movespeed, and an above average damage output.
- Iria has an average damage output and dash length but an above average jump height and movespeed.
- Ricardo has moderate delays before and after using some of his artes.
- Both of them have an average defense against Guard Break.
- Ricardo Soldato & Iria Animi have different elemental defense attributes.
- Ricardo receives 20% & 40% more damage from Water & Light Elemental attacks respectively and 30% less damage from Earth Elemental Attacks.
- Iria receives 20% more damage from Wind Elemental attacks and 30% less damage from Fire Elemental Attacks.
- Refer to this page for more information on ACS Elements.
- Movement skills differ for each character but both of them can perform the basic movements skills available to most ACS characters.
- Iria and Ricardo's Forward Step has good range and speed. Their Backward Leap has lesser range than their Forward Step.
- Ricardo's High Jump and Double Jump have the same height and reaches the top of the screen.
- Iria's High Jump far exceeds the screen's height and is one of the highest in the game. Her Double Jump is the same with Ricardo's.
- Ricardo and Iria's forward air dash are the same. But Iria has a better backward air dash than Ricardo.
- Both Ricardo and Iria have different basic melee/ranged attacks as follows:
- Ricardo has two basic ground ranged attacks (A & C) and one ground melee attack (B or.→ → A). He also has one basic aerial ranged attack (A or B).
- Ricardo's C ranged attack is an anti-air attack.
- Ricardo's B melee attack makes him backstep after using it.
- Using Ricardo's ranged aerial attack makes him float for a very short period of time.
- Iria has three basic ground ranged attacks (A, B, C). She also has one basic aerial ranged attack (A or B).
- Iria's C ranged attack is an anti-air attack.
- Iria's basic ranged attacks have two hits.
- Using Iria's ranged aerial attack makes her float for a very short period of time.
- If A or B is pressed during Iria's Forward Step or Backward Leap, She will immediately switch with Ricardo to perform his aerial ranged attack.
- Both character's Melee/Ranged attacks cannot be comboed to one another.
- If you hold down one of the attack buttons, the character on the screen will repeatedly use that Melee/Ranged attack.
- Ricardo has two basic ground ranged attacks (A & C) and one ground melee attack (B or.→ → A). He also has one basic aerial ranged attack (A or B).
- Iria has a unique Backdash; during the first 3 frames of her Backdash, if an attack connects with her, she will disappear and dash forward, usually behind the enemy if a physical attack is dodged. This is a valuable but difficult to master defensive option.
- Normally at the start of the battle, Ricardo will be the default chararacter on the field. However, holding ↑ before the battle has started will make Iria appear instead.
- Pressing D would allow you to manually switch control between Iria and Ricardo as the main character. The unused character will be considered as the assisting character.
- Iria can be viewed as the "fast" or "technical" character, who focuses on how much hits can be pulled off before ending a combo, while Ricardo can be seen favoring power over hits.
- Unique to Ricardo Soldato and Iria Animi alone, they can use their artes normally like most ACS characters do or as an Assist Arte.
- Assist Artes are either Ricardo's or Iria's normal artes that are used during a combo when the assisting character is not mainly controlled by the player. (e.g. Using an Iria Arte while Ricardo is mainly controlled by the player and is using one of his artes against an enemy).
- Using Assist Artes would summon the assisting character to attack seperately, similar to how Cameo Support Artes work.
- An Assist Arte costs a small amount of Overlimit Gauge to use.
- You can only use Assist Artes once for every combo. You will have to wait until the combo counter resets before another can be used again. Also, you cannot immediately use an Assist Arte after a combo ends since it has a hidden cooldown of roughly around five (5) seconds.
- When an assisting character is out on the field, any arte belonging to that character cannot be used as a normal arte until they disappear.
- Players can still switch from Ricardo to Iria or vice versa by pressing D even if an Assist Arte is being executed. If this is done, you can use Artes normally belonging to the assisting character (which is now the main character) regardless if they are performing an Assist Arte or not.
- Not all artes can be used as an Assist Arte. A table enumerating all the usable Assist Artes can be found here.
- Both Ricardo and Iria have the same chain order as follows:
- Melee/Ranged > Any non-Mystic or Assist X3 > Mystic
- Most, though not all, artes cannot be used twice in a row during a combo (except in midair).
- Within the chain order, you can only use artes belonging to the main character with the exception of Mystic Artes.
- Within the chain order, if an arte not belonging to the main character is used, it will be executed by the assisting character as an Assist Arte.
- Using artes as an Assist is only possible during a combo.
- Assists cannot be used more than once per combo.
- Not all artes can be used as an Assist.
- Outside the chain order, using an arte belonging to the assisting character would make you switch with the main character to perform the arte.
- Melee/Ranged > Any non-Mystic or Assist X3 > Mystic
Assist Artes Table[]
| Ricardo Assist Artes | Iria Assist Artes |
| Murder Shot Merciless Hunt Shunjinshou Brutal Hunt Gansai Retsujinsou Goubaku Jinsoushou |
Twin Bullet Tide Bullet Acro Bullet Charge Bullet Aqua Bullet Assault Bullet |
Shortcuts[]
| Command | Ground | Air |
|---|---|---|
| F | Overlimit Lv1 | - |
| ← F | Twin Bullet | |
| → F | Murder Shot | |
| ↑ F | - | |
| ↓ F | Overlimit Lv2 | - |
Ricardo Soldato's Artes[]
Strike Artes[]
- Murder Shot
ACS Ricardo's Iria's Ange's Arte Exhibition (v.5.505b) COMPLETE
Ricardo's/ Iria's/ Ange's Arte Exhibition by Kratos1991.
- Merciless Shot
- Ricardo fires three quick shots in a straight line.
- Goes across the entire screen.
- If used in the air, it becomes difficult to hit the target more than once.
- Not recommended for use since Brutal Hunt and Raging Hunt are better.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
- Shunjinsou (Sonic Spear)
- Ricardo delivers a quick thrust forward then performs a short backstep.
- The stab's range is about half of the screen.
- The backstep portion of the arte can be cancelled if another arte is used after it or if → is held before the backstep.
- This arte is mainly used to get closer to the enemy to use Ricardo's Mystic Arte.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
- Gouhasou (Roaring Spear)
- Brutal Hunt
- Ricardo fires five sharp shots in a straight line.
- Goes across the entire screen.
- If used in the air, it becomes difficult to hit the target more than twice.
- A good arte to use in conjuction with Raging Hunt.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte and if executed properly, can reset the chain back to Melee/Ranged. This is Ricado's best assist arte since it's easy to use.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
- Raging Hunt
- Gansai Retsujinsou (Crushing Spear)
- A sturdy thrust forward, then a backstep, firing rocks up at the enemy.
- Range is 55% of the screen's length.
- Like Shunjinsou, the ending backstep can be taken advantage of to chain with long-ranged artes.
- Unlike Shunjinsou, the ending backstep cannot be canceled.
- Best followed up with Brutal Hunt or Merciless Hunt while in the air.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte and if executed properly, can reset the chain back to Melee/Ranged. Using Brutal Hunt as an assist is better.
- Earth Elemental.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average.
- Goubaku Jinsoushou (Roaring Surge)
- A thrust into the ground, creating an upward crag. Then a second thrust, sending shockwaves in both directions.
- Range is about 75% of the screen's length.
- Earth Elemental.
- Sends the enemy upward and is a good arte to use for melee combos.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
- Shot Blast
- Shot Grave
- A rough shot forward creating a Grave attack under the target.
- Range is about 80% of the screen's length.
- A good arte to connect to Overlimit or Ruined Vain Wish.
- Using either actions/artes above will Inflict the enemy with Air-tech Disable.
- Uses TP.
- Earth Elemental.
- Used by tapping the final B button of the command. If B is held down, Grave will be casted instead.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
- Ground Dasher
- A rough shot forward sending an earth-type shockwave at the target.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Earth Elemental.
- Averages 2 hits while at a close distance to the enemy or if they're against a wall; Averages 3 hits while at a far distance.
- Used to make the enemy jump in mid-air.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
- Dark Laser
- Fires a large black sphere that rages forward.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Uses TP.
- Dark Elemental.
- Excellent for catching enemies after Shot Grave.
- Can be connected back to Ricardo's basic ranged attacks if used far away from the enemy.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Average and Long if used far away from the enemy.
- Snipe Force
- Snipe Gate
- A sharp shot forward creating a Negative Gate attack around the target.
- Range is 80% of the screen's length.
- Uses TP.
- Dark Elemental.
- Used by tapping the final D button of the command. If D is held down, Negative Gate will be casted instead.
- After this arte, Ricardo is given enough time to move or attack for as long as the combo counter does not exceed 1 hit before using this arte.
- You can move or use another attack on the 9th hit onwards.
- There is a long delay after using this arte as the combo counter increases.
- One of the best attacks that can be included in a chain.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Long.
- Elemental Master
- Ricardo jumps into the air and fires elemental six bullets, one of every type (however, these types are not actually assigned in-game).
- Requires Ricardo to be in Overlimit.
- A little difficult to use in a combo but very powerful.
- Good for catching falling enemies.
- While executing this arte, Assist Artes cannot be used.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short but becomes Average if the enemy is hit whilst in mid-air.
Spells[]
- Stone Blast
- Grave
- Dark Force
- Negative Gate
- Ricardo casts a spell that created a swirling vortex of darkness
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Dark Elemental.
- You must hold down the command's attack button to initiate casting.
- You can continue the combo using Ricardo's A ranged attack on the fifth hit onwards with proper timing.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Long.
- Rock Break (Stalagmite)
- Ricardo casts a spell that makes a stalagmite burst from the earth, hitting the enemy three times.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Earth Elemental.
- You must hold down the command's attack button to initiate casting.
- You can continue the combo using Ricardo's A ranged attack with proper timing.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Long.
- Ground Dasher
- Ricardo casts a spell that fissures the ground, causing rock, pyres and pillars to burst form the ground, throwing the enemy into the air each time.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length and covers 55% of the screen's length.
- Requires TP.
- Earth Elemental.
- You must hold down the command's attack button to initiate casting.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Long if the enemy doesn't air-tech.
Iria Amini's Artes[]
Strike Artes[]
- Twin Bullet
- Iria jumps backward and shoots the enemy ten times.
- Range is about 60% of the screen's length.
- The jump may help you get out of tough situations, and can be used as a counter in a way.
- Iria can skip the jump and just start firing by holding ↓ during the start-up.
- At the proper distance from the enemy (mid-range), you can reset the chain order using Iria's A Ranged attack. Holding the A button while using this arte makes this easier to execute.
- If used on an enemy on the ground whilst Iria is in mid-air, you can reset the chain order using any arte with a Fast or Average TTS.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte and is especially effective on enemies that are cornered against a wall. If executed properly, the chain can reset back to Melee/Ranged.
- TTS is Slow if used on the ground and Average if used in mid-air. TTL is Short normally but Long if either used at the proper distance or used while Iria is in mid-air.
- Tide Bullet (Arc Fire)
- Iria shoots the ground immediately in front of her, causing water to well up.
- Range is about 80% of the screen's length when used during a High Jump.
- Water Elemental.
- If used in the air, the distance between Iria and the water on the ground is increases.
- Very similar to Aqua Bullet. Aqua Bullet is better than this arte.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
- Acro Bullet
- Iria jumps into the air and fires bullets in all directions.
- Range is about 30% of the screen's length in both directions
- The jump may help you get out of tough situations, and can be used as a counter in a way.
- Not very effective in combos.
- Has a short delay of falling down on the ground after use. This can be canceled by using an arte in mid-air though.
- Good artes to chain to this are Tide Bullet, Aqua Bullet and Freeze Bullet.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Short.
- Charge Bullet
- Iria spins around twice, shooting at the enemy, before unleashing two more shots.
- Range is about 100% of the screen's length (at the end of the attack)
- Iria move 40% of the screen's length during this attack.
- This arte is a little difficult to chain to other artes. Though the perfect timing is to press the command for the next arte on the 3rd hit of Charge Bullet.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended since Assault Bullet is better. If executed properly, the chain can reset back to Melee/Ranged.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
- Aerial Laser (Punishing Beam)
- Iria kicks the enemy into the air and fires three shots at them.
- The first hit must connect for the rest of the attack to initiate.
- Even though Iria fires three shots, usually only two hit.
- Not very useful arte except for countering melee attacks.
- There are many ways to reset the combo back to Melee/Ranged when using this arte. This is only possible if the combo counter does not exceed 9 hits.
- Cannot be used in a middle of a combo.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Long but becomes short when the combo counter exceeds 9 hits.
- Sessive Bullet
- Iria jumps backward and shoots the enemy sixteen times.
- Range is about 60% of the screen's length.
- Uses TP but recovers more than its original TP cost when it hits the enemy.
- The jump may help you get out of tough situations, and can be used as a counter in a way.
- Iria can skip the jump and just start firing by holding ↓ during the start-up.
- If used on an enemy on the ground whilst Iria is in mid-air, you can reset the chain order using any arte with a Fast or Average TTS.
- TTS is Slow if used on the ground and Average if used in mid-air. TTL is Short normally but Long if either used at the proper distance or used while Iria is in mid-air.
- Aqua Bullet
- Iria shoots the ground immediately in front of her, causing water to well up.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length when used during a High Jump.
- Water Elemental.
- If used in the air, the distance between Iria and the water on the ground is increases.
- Gives Iria an ample of time to connect her other artes.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte but this is not recommended.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
- Aqua Laser
- Iria fires a quick blast of water from her pistols.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Hiting an enemy in mid-air with this arte juggles them in the air.
- Water Elemental.
- Uses TP.
- Has a long delay after use.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Very Short if the enemy is hit on the ground and Average if the enemy is hit in mid-air.
- Aqua Spiral
- Iria fires a blast of water at the enemy. When it connects it slows down to deal damage to the enemy.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Water Elemental.
- Uses TP.
- Has a moderate delay after use.
- At the proper distance from the enemy (mid-range), you can reset the chain order using Iria's A Ranged attack. Holding the A button while using this arte makes this easier to execute. This is only possible if the combo counter does not exceed 9 hits.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average normally but can become Long or Very Short depending on certain conditions enumerated above.
- Freeze Bullet
- Iria jumps into the air and fires bullets, which become icicles when they hit the ground, in all directions.
- Range is about 30% of the screen's length in both directions
- Water Elemental.
- Uses TP.
- Not very effective in combos but has good power.
- Has a short delay of falling down on the ground after use. This can be canceled by using an arte in mid-air though.
- Good artes to chain to this are Tide Bullet, Aqua Bullet and Freeze Bullet.
- The jump may help you get out of tough situations, and can be used as a counter in a way.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Short.
- Assault Bullet
- Iria spins around twice, shooting at the enemy, before unleashing four more shots.
- Range is about 100% of the screen's length (at the end of the attack)
- Iria move 40% of the screen's length during this attack.
- This is the best arte to use in connecting Ricardo's Assist Artes.
- This arte is a little difficult to chain to other artes. Though the perfect timing is to press the command for the next arte on the 6th hit of Assault Bullet.
- Can be used as an Assist Arte and if executed properly, the chain can reset back to Melee/Ranged. This is Iria's best Assist Arte.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
- Astral Laser
- Iria kicks the enemy into the air and fires a powerful blast at the enemy, knocking them away.
- Uses TP.
- The first hit must connect for the rest of the attack to initiate.
- Not very useful arte except for countering melee attacks.
- This attack is glitched in a way that when you press the command, Ricardo's Goubaku Jinsoushou will be performed as an Assist Arte.
- Cannot be used in a middle of a combo.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average.
- Freeze Lancer
- Iria creates a glyph then fires seventeen bullets through it. Through the magic of the glyph, the bullets are transformed into icicles.
- Uses TP and requires Iria to be in Overlimit.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- One of Iria's better artes to use, especially in catching enemies after an Overlimit Blast.
- Water Elemental.
- The perfect timing to connect this arte to others is to press the command for the next arte on the brief pause just before Iria says the words "Freeze Lancer".
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Spells[]
- Pikohan (Pow Hammer)
- Kochihan (Ice Hammer)
- Iria casts a spell that causes a frozen toy hammer to fall from the sky, freezing the enemy in their place.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Water Elemental.
- There is a 80% chance that when casted, a Pikohan (Pow Hammer) will fall instead.
- Always inflicts the Confirmed status effect upon hitting an enemy. THe freeze duration is about one second.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Long.
- Aqua Edge
- Icicle
Mystic Artes[]
- Endless Tragedy
- Ricardo slashes at the enemy twice with the bayonette on his rifle then spins his gun in front of him and before slashing one more time, this time releasing a burst of energy.
- Uses TP.
- Hold ↑ to view an additional cut-in before the arte ends.
- 27 hits, 151 damage.
- This arte is harder to connect as the combo counter increases.
- TTS is Very Fast. TTL is Non-existent.
- Ruined Vain Wish
- Iria creates a glyph under the enemy then summons three flame tornadoes as well as multiple meteors.
- Hits the entire screen
- Uses TP.
- Hold ↑ to view an additional cut-in before the arte ends.
- Can only be connected from artes that toss an enemy in mid-air by inflicting Air-tech Disable or artes that Disables enemies on the ground.
- Most of Ricardo's artes like Shot Grave or Murder Shot can be connected to this arte.
- 23 hits, up to 181 damage.
- The amount of damage dealt depends on how many meteors hit the enemy.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Non-existent.
- Houyoku Shitenshou
- Ange Serena comes to the aid of her friends. An unknown energy bombards the enemy from all directions before forming a red swirling cyclone.
- Hits the entire screen
- Requires either Iria or Ricardo to be in Overlimit and uses a lot of TP.
- Hold ↑ to view an additional cut-in before the arte ends.
- Deals 219 damage over 36 hits.
- Iria can easily combo into this arte from Aqua Bullet or Aerial Laser.
- You can continue the combo after this arte by using Overlimit. This is only possible if the enemy is cornered against a wall.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
Advance Tips & Combos[]
Battle Strategy[]
General Use Combos[]
Combo Fragments[]
Ricardo Soldato[]
- Aerial Combo
- Anything > Gansai Retsujinsou > Merciless Shot/Brutal Hunt
- Quick Input Version:
- Anything > ↓ → ↓ → B > ↓ → C/↓ → D
- Anything > ↓ → ↓ → B > ↓ → C/↓ → D
- A simple way to contine a combo after Gansai Retsujinsou
- Overlimit Combo 1
- Anything > Overlimit > Gouhasou > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- Anything > F/↓ F > ↓ A
- Works even better if you follow up with Dark Laser (→ ← → B).
- Overlimit Combo 2
- Anything > Shot Grave > Overlimit Lv1 > Ranged Attack A or Elemental Master > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- Anything > ↓ ← → B > F > A or ↓ → ↓ → D > Anything
- Use Overlimit Lv1 as fast as possible.
- Use Ranged Attack A the moment the enemy falls and is in equal height with the combo counter on the screen.
- Use Elemental Master before the enemy touches the ground.
- Contributed by: Minarie 05:52, September 28, 2011 (UTC)
- Iria Assist Combo
- Anything > Raging Hunt > Iria Assist: Assault Bullet > Ranged Attack A > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- Anything > ↓ →E > ↓ ←C > A > Anything
- To execute Iria's Assist easier, spam the command for Iria Assist: Assault Bullet on the 4th hit of Raging Hunt onwards. Using it too early would disallow you to continue the combo.
- Crucial in performing long combos with Ricardo.
- Contributed by: Minarie 05:52, September 28, 2011 (UTC)
Iria Animi[]
- Surprise Attack Combo
- Jump > Aqua Bullet > Charge Bullet > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- ↑ > ↓ C > ↓ ← B > Anything
- Intercept Combo
- Jump / High Jump > Twin Bullet > Ranged Attack A > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- ↑ or ↓ ↑ > ↓ ← A > A > Anything
- You can add a forward or backward aerial dash after the jump depending on the situation.
- Use Twin Bullet in mid-air but near the ground and make sure that the enemy is hit even if he/she doesn't jump.
- Contributed by: Minarie 05:52, September 28, 2011 (UTC)
- Ricardo Assist Combo
- Anything > Assault Bullet > Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt > Anything
- Quick Input Version:
- Anything > ↓ ←C > ↓ → D > Anything
- Press the command for Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt on the 1st hit of Assault Bullet. Try inputting the two commands as if they are one arte (↓ ← C ↓ → D).
- Crucial in performing long combos with Iria.
- Contributed by: Minarie 05:52, September 28, 2011 (UTC)
Ricardo: Snipe Gate Combo[]
- Ranged Attack A > Snipe Gate > Ranged Attack A [Note 1] > Ranged Attack A > Snipe Gate (x3) > Overlimit > Gouhasou > Snipe Gate (x2) [Note 2] > Endless Tragedy.
- 98 Hits, 417 damage
- Quick Input Version:
- A > ↓ ← → D > [Note 1] A > A > ↓ ← → D (x3) > F > ↓ A > [Note 2] ↓ ← → D (x2) > ↓ ← → .
- Requirements: Wall, 1 Overlimit and 175 TP (however the number of hits during Snipe Gate reduces this).
- Note 1: Wait until Ricardo goes back into his idle stance before attacking, otherwise he may cast Stone Blast instead. This combo can also be performed starting from long range by replacing this step with a forward dash to close into melee range.
- Note 2: You need to have good timing because Snipe Gate may miss. If you want, you can substitute one Snipe Gate for Stone Blast to make this easier.
Ricardo: Mid Ranged Combo[]
- Ranged Attack A > Snipe Gate [Note 1] > Forward Leap [Note 2] > Ranged Attack A > Brutal Hunt > Raging Hunt > Iria Assist: Assault Bullet [Note 3] > Ranged Attack A > Raging Hunt > Brutal Hunt > Raging Hunt or ( Shot Grave > Iria Animi: Ruined Vain Wish [Note 4] )
- Quick Input Version:
- A > ↓ ← → D > ↓ → ↑ > A > ↓ → D > ↓ → E > ↓ ← C > A > ↓ → E > ↓ → D > ↓ → E or ( ↓ ← → B > ↓ → ← E )
- Damage is about 45%-60% of Kakashi Scarecrow's HP (500).
- Requirements & Notes:
- TP for some artes.
- Ricardo must be the main character at the start of the combo.
- Note 1: Use Snipe Gate as soon as Ranged Attack A hits the enemy.
- Note 2: On the 9th hit of Snipe Gate, you can move and perform the Forward Leap.
- Note 3: To execute Iria's Assist easier, spam the command for Iria Assist: Assault Bullet on the 4th hit of Raging Hunt onwards. Using it too early would disallow you to continue the combo.
- Note 4: Use this arte as soon as possible to inflict Air-tech Disable and hit the enemy.
- Requirements & Notes:
- My bread and butter combo for this character.
- Flexible and easy to use with some practice. This combo also has low requirements.
- Contributed by: Minarie 14:50, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
Ricardo: Instant Kill Combo[]
- Dark Laser > Snipe Gate [Note 1] > Forward Leap [Note 2] > Ranged Attack A > Raging Hunt > Brutal Hunt > Shot Grave > Overlimit Lv1 [Note 3] > Ranged Attack A [Note 4] > Raging Hunt > Snipe Gate > Iria Assist: Assault Bullet [Note 5] > Ranged Attack A > Raging Hunt > Brutal Hunt > Elemental Master [Note 6] > Ange Serena: Houyoku Shitenshou [Note 7]
- Quick Input Version:
- → ← → B > ↓ ← → D > ↓ → ↑ > A > ↓ → E > ↓ → D > ↓ ← → B > F > A > ↓ → E > ↓ ← → D > ↓ ← C > A > ↓ → E > ↓ → D > ↓ → ↓ → D > → ← → E
- Total Hits = 106. Damage instantly kills Kakashi Scarecrow (500 HP).
- Requirements:
- Notes:
- Note 1: Use Snipe Gate as soon as Dark Laser hits the enemy.
- Note 2: On the 9th hit of Snipe Gate, you can move and perform the Forward Leap.
- Note 3: Unleash Overlimit Lv1 as soon as possible to inflict Air-tech Disable. Spam the F button if you have to.
- Note 4: The timing here is a little difficult. Press A just as the enemy reaches the same height level of the combo counter.
- Note 5: To execute Iria's Assist easier, spam the command for Iria Assist: Assault Bullet on the 9th hit of Snipe Gate.
- Note 6: Input the command for Elemental Master as soon as possible. The timing is on or near the 5th hit of Brutal Hunt.
- Note 7: Input the command for Ange Serena: Houyoku Shitenshou as soon as possible. Spamming the command is highly advised.
- An upgraded version of Ricardo's Mid Range Combo.
- Not that practical but shows you a lot about Ricardo's combo potential. At the start, replace Dark Laser with Ranged Attack A to make it more practical.
- Contributed by: Minarie 15:36, September 19, 2011 (UTC)
Iria: Long Intercept Combo[]
- Jump / High Jump [Note 1] > Twin Bullet [Note 2] > Ranged Attack A > Charge Bullet > Assault Bullet > Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt [Note 3] > Character Switch (D) [Note 4] > Ranged Attack A > Raging Hunt > Brutal Hunt > Raging Hunt or ( Shot Grave > Iria Animi: Ruined Vain Wish [Note 5] )
- Quick Input Version:
- ↑ or ↓ ↑ > ↓ ← A > A > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ → D > D > A > ↓ → E > ↓ → D > ↓ → E or ( ↓ ← → B > ↓ → ← E )
- Damage is about 40%-55% of Kakashi Scarecrow's HP (500).
- Requirements & Notes:
- TP for some artes.
- Iria must be the main character at the start of the combo.
- Note 1: You can add a forward or backward air-dash on this part depending on the situation.
- Note 2: Use Twin Bullet in mid-air but near the ground and make sure that the enemy is hit even if he/she doesn't jump.
- Note 3: Press the command for Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt on the 1st hit of Assault Bullet. Try inputting the two commands as if they are one arte (↓ ← C ↓ → D).
- Note 4: Switch your main character to Ricardo by pressing D as soon as possible.
- Note 5: Use this arte as soon as possible to inflict Air-tech Disable and hit the enemy.
- This combo is good against dashing or air-dashing enemies.
- Contributed by: Minarie 14:50, October 2, 2011 (UTC)
Highest Combo (Iria)[]
- Aqua Spiral > Sessive Bullet [Note 1] > Ranged Attack A [Note 2] > Assault Bullet > Charge Bullet [Note 3] > Assault Bullet > Overlimit Lv1 > Ranged Attack C [Note 4] > Freeze Lancer > Sessive Bullet [Note 5] > Ranged Attack A [Note 2] > Assault Bullet > Charge Bullet [Note 3] > Aqua Bullet [Note 6] > Ange Serena: Houyoku Shitenshou > Overlimit Lv1 > Ranged Attack C [Note 4] > Freeze Lancer > Sessive Bullet [Note 5] > Ranged Attack A [Note 2] > Charge Bullet [Note 3] > Assault Bullet > Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt [Note 7] > Jump > Twin Bullet [Note 8] > Freeze Lancer [Note 9] > Sessive Bullet [Note 5] > Ranged Attack A [Note 2] > Assault Bullet > Charge Bullet [Note 3] > Aqua Bullet [Note 6] > Ricardo Soldato: Endless Tragedy
- Quick Input Version:
- → ↓ ← C > ↓ ← D > A > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > F > C > ↓ ← E > ↓ ← D > A > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← B > ↓ C > → ← → E > C > ↓ ← E > ↓ ← D > A > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ → D > ↑ > ↓ ← A > ↓ ← E > ↓ ← D > A > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← B > ↓ C > ↓ ← → E
- Total Hits = 258. Damage instantly kills Kakashi Scarecrow (500 HP).
- Requirements:
- Combo must start at a specific part of the battlefield near the wall.
Tales of ACS v5.503 Iria Animi Instant Kill Combo (258 Hits)
Iria and Ricardo's highest combo at 258 hits.
- Combo must start at point blank range, specifically after blocking a melee attack.
- Iria must be the main character at the start of the combo.
- Full TP.
- Overlimit Gauge set at Lv2.
- Combo must start at a specific part of the battlefield near the wall.
- Notes:
- Note 1: Use Sessive Bullet on the 3rd hit of Aqua Spiral.
- Note 2: To connect this easier, hold the A button.
- Note 3: The timing for the next arte after this one is to input the command of the next arte on the 3rd hit of Charge Bullet.
- Note 4: Timing is necesessary in connecting Overlimit Lv1 to Aerial Attack C.
- Note 5: Press the command for Sessive Bullet just before Iria shouts the word "Freeze Lancer"
- Note 6: As soon as Aqua Bullet is used, swiftly input the command for the next arte.
- Note 7: Press the command for Ricardo Assist: Brutal Hunt on the 1st hit of Assault Bullet. Try inputting the two commands as if they are one arte (↓ ← C ↓ → D).
- Note 8: Use Twin Bullet in mid-air but near the ground and make sure that the enemy is hit even if he/she doesn't jump.
- Note 9: Wait for the enemy to touch the ground before using Freeze Lancer. If the enemy is hit whilst in mid-air, Iria will be greatly pushed back, preventing you from extending the combo further.
- Requirements:
- This is the highest combo for this character.
- Very impractical to use but showcases Iria's high combo potential.
- Contributed by: Minarie 15:36, September 19, 2011 (UTC)
Story Mode[]
Ricardo and Iria have a total of 4 Story Modes, ranging from Easy to Mania. Note that all modes including and preceding Hard feature opponents that come in "Rounds", meaning that the field, positions, and statistics (HP and otherwise) will reset once an opponent is defeated. Modes after Hard feature opponents that come one after another, meaning that the fields, positions, and statistics of your character will not reset once an opponent has been defeated. However, A portion of your HP is refunded whenever an opponent is defeated in Mania Mode.
Easy[]
- Stan Aileron
- Mary Agent
- Nanaly Fletch
- Dhaos as Enemy; Nanaly Fletch as Ally
Normal[]
Hard[]
- Asbel Lhant
- Regal Bryan
- Guy Cecil
- Nebilim (2 Rounds)
- Barbatos Goetia x2 (Only upon defeat of Nebilim with a 2-0 record)
Mania[]
- Klarth F. Lester & Nanaly Fletch (at the same time)
- As Fighter Maker Games works with Victory points, if a character dies during a special, he/she can die after the end of the animation again, resulting on fulfilling the amount of Victory points, winning the battle and the other character dying too.
Cut-Ins[]
In ACS, Ricardo and Iria, and their cameo support character Ange Serena, have three cut-ins.
- Tales of Innocence
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3
- Tales of Innocence
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3
- Tales of Innocence
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3
Ricardo's regular cut-in for Endless Tragedy.
Ricardo's optional, second cut-in for Endless Tragedy. Press up at the end to show.
Iria's regular cut-in for Ruined Vain Wish.
Iria's optional, second cut-in for Ruined Vain Wish. Press up at the end to show.
Ange's regular cut-in for Houyoku Shitenshou.
Ange's optional second cut-in for Houyoku Shitenshou. Press up at the end to show.