Star Ocean 2 special arts

Please expand this article into a full one.The following tasks need to be completed: MP requirements & element from The Second Story. This request can be discussed on the comments below. Remove this notice upon completion.

The following is a list of Special Arts, also called Killer Moves, featured in Star Ocean: The Second Story and its remake, Star Ocean: Second Evolution.

Version differences

This article or section is a stub. You can help Star Ocean Wiki by expanding it.

Special arts

Name	MP	Attr. (Attribute)	Base	Range	Mastery	Notes	Character
	Description
Phase Gun フェイズガン?	0	--	512, 576	Short, Long	--	Item: Obtain from Ronyx (available only at the very beginning of the game)	Claude
	Fire rays from a small phase gun issued by the Pangalactic Federation that destroy a target at its molecular level.
Air Slash/ Shockwave Swirl 空破斬／衝裂破?	4	--	128, n\a	Short, Long	0 (S: x0.5-1hit / L: x1.0-1hit) 200 (S: x1.0-1hit / L: x1.5-1hit)
	Deliver a shockwave.
Meteor Palm/Palm of Destruction (Shooting Stars) 気功掌／流星掌?	7	--	80, 384	Short, Long	0 (S: x0.5-6hit / L: x1.0-1hit) 100 (S: x0.5-6hit / L: x1.125-1hit) 200 (S: x0.5-6hit / L: x1.25-1hit) 300 (S: x0.5-6hit / L: x1.375-1hit)
	Fire off a burst of inner energy.
Helmetbreak (Head Splitter) 兜割?	9	--	None	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit) 130 (x2.0-1hit) 260 (x2.5-1hit)
	Jump into the air and deliver a crushing blow to the enemy's head.
Sword of Life (Energy Sword) 活人剣?	11	--	None	Short, Long	0 (recover 20% HP) 100 (recover 40% HP) 200 (recover 60% HP)
	Restore HP by controlling the flow of energy within the body.
Knuckle Burst (Burst Knuckle) バーストナックル?	12	Fire	96, 448	Short, Long	0 (S: x1.5-1hit / L: x1.0-1hit) 100 (S: x2.0-1hit / L: x1.5-1hit)
	Focus energy into the fist to produce a burst of fire.
Rock Explosion (Ripper Blast) 爆裂破?	17	Earth	384, 512	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit - range extends) 200 (x1.0-3hit - range extends) 300 (x1.0-3hit - range extends)
	Punch the ground to cause sharp rock formations to jut out and pierce enemies.
Double Slash (Twin Slash) 双破斬?	15	--	128, 192	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 160 (x1.0-4hit)
	Deliver two attacks in rapid succession.
Dragon Roar (Dragon Howl) 吼竜破?	28	--	384, 640	Short, Long	0 (x0.5-3hit) 250 (x0.5-4hit) 500 (x0.5-5hit)
	Deliver a burst of inner energy in the shape of a dragon.
Sword Bomber ソードボンバー?	32	Fire	768	Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 140 (x1.0-3hit) 280 (x1.0-4hit) 420 (x1.0-5hit)
	Focus energy into the sword to shoot out several blasts of scorching fire.
Mirror Blade (Mirror Slice) 鏡面刹?	38	--	48	Short	0 (x1.0-4hit) 230 (x1.0-7hit) 460 (x1.0-9hit)
	Deliver a succession of blows in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
Twin Thrust (Twin Stab) ツインスタッブ?	4	--	64, 400	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.5-2hit) 200 (x2.0-2hit)		Ashton
	Deliver two deadly blows in succession.
Cross Slash クロススラッシュ?	8	--	96, 512	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.5-2hit)
	Deliver a vertical slash followed by a horizontal slash.
Vanishing Swords (Leaf Slash) リーフスラッシュ?	19	--	200, n\a	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 200 (x1.0-3hit)
	Hide under a camouflage of leaves and emerge suddenly to decimate the enemy.
Northern Cross ノーザンクロス?	9	Water	200, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.5-3hit) 200 (x2.0-3hit)
	Produce a giant cluster of ice to strike at enemies.
Piercing Blades (Piercing Swords) ピアシングソーズ?	12	--	200, 576	Short, Long	0 (x0.75-2hit) 64 (x0.75-4hit) 128 (x0.75-5hit) 192 (x0.75-6hit)
	Rapidly hurl both swords like throwing knives.
Hurricane Slash ハリケーンスラッシュ?	16	--	96, 512	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.5-3hit) 200 (x2.0-3hit)
	Rapidly spin around and use the momentum to lift the enemy into the air.
Deadly Triangle (Dead Triangle) デッドトライアングル?	19	--	--	Short, Long	0 (x3.0-1hit)
	Surround the enemy with two doppelgangers and trap it within a triangle of inner energy.
Dragon Breath ラゴンブレス?	28	Water, Fire	300, 576	Short, Long	0 (x0.5-9hit) 140 (x0.5-18hit)
	Creepy and Weepy expand in size and breathe fire.
Sword Dance ソードダンス?	32	--	48	Short	0 (x0.5-6hit) 200 (x0.5-9hit) 400 (x0.5-12hit)
	Deliver a rapid succession of blows in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
Tri-Ace トライエース?	45	--	-- (9999 HP dmg (damage))	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit) 140 (x2.0-1hit)	Item: Found at Maze of Tribulations, Moment of Courage.
	A mysterious fighting technique, the details of which are unknown.
Air Slash 空破斬?	4	--	128, n\a	Short, Long	0 (S: x0.5-2hit / L: x1.0-1hit) 100 (S: x1.0-3hit / L: x1.5-2hit)		Dias
	Deliver a shockwave.
Chaos Sword ケイオスソード?	5	--	96, 576	Short, Long	0 (S: x1.0-1hit / L: x1.0-1hit) 120 (S: x1.0-2hit / L: x1.0-2hit)
	Strike at the enemy with a sword filled with the miasma of powerful demons.
Crescent Cross (Cross Wave) クロスウェイブ?	8	--	192	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 120 (x1.5-2hit)
	Jump into the air and deliver a vertical and horizontal slash.
Pale Moonlight (Crescent Wave) 朧?	10	--	128	Short	0 (x1.5-1hit) 130 (x2.0-2hit)
	Deliver a powerful shockwave that extends all the way to the sky.
Gale Thrust (Gale Stab) 疾風突?	10	--	576	Short, Long	0 (x2.0-1hit) 130 (x2.5-1hit)
	Charge at the enemy at wind-like speeds and deliver a powerful thrust.
Moonlight Arc (Crescent Moon Flash) 弧月閃?	13	--	512, 576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x2.0-1hit)
	Deliver a crescent-shaped shockwave.
Phoenix Drive (Hawk Scream Blast) 鳳吼破?	16	Fire	128, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x2.5-1hit)
	Fire off a burst of inner energy in the form of a flock of phoenixes.
Full Moon Slash 円月斬?	25	--	512, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x1.0-2hit)
	Draw a circle with the tip of the sword and trap enemies in a ring of destruction.
Deadly Illusion (Illusion) 夢幻?	21	--	32	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 210 (x1.0-3hit) 420 (x1.0-4hit)
	Deliver a rapid succession of blows in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
Phoenix Blast (Firebird Shock Wave) 朱雀衝撃破?	30	Fire	576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Intensify the inner energy throughout the body and fire it at enemies in the form of a swooping phoenix.
Flame Launcher フレイムランチャー?	7	--	256, 1024	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x1.0-1hit - range extends) 200 (x1.0-1hit - range extends)		Opera
	Produce a powerful flame that scorches enemies.
Photo Prison フォトンプリズン?	10	Support	256, 512	Short, Long	0 (1hit - success rate rises every 10 uses)
	Fire a special light bullet that freezes the enemy's movement.
Tracking Plasma (Alpha On One) αオンワン?	23	--	300, 800	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 220 (x1.0-4hit) 440 (x1.0-5hit)
	Fire several light bullets. The number of bullets increases with continuous usage.
Dispersion Ray (Spread Ray) スプレッドレイ?	16	--	768	Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 180 (x1.0-3hit) 360 (x1.0-4hit) 540 (x1.0-5hit)
	Jump into the air and fire light bullets that disperse in many directions.
Blizzard Swirl (Cold Wind) コールドウインド?	25	Water	384, 512	Short, Long	0 (x0.75-3hit)
	Fire innumerable clusters of ice.
Gravitational Sphere (Gravity Shell) グラビティシェル?	20	--	640, 960	Short, Long	0 (x2.0-1hit - every +100 uses: +0.06) 900 (x2.56-1hit)
	Fire a powerful gravitational wave that crushes the enemy.
Electric Shockwave (Lightning Blade) ライトニングブレット?	20	--	128, 512	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Fire a powerful electric current.
Refraction Beam (Laser Bit) レーザービット?	8	--	250, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-4hit) 100 (x1.0-5hit) 200 (x1.0-6hit) 300 (x1.0-7hit)	Item: Opera must create the Black Upgrade through the Machinist specialty
	Toss a mirror into the field and fire lasers that reflect off it.
Healing Star ヒールスター?	9	Recovery	--	Short, Long	0 (recover 200 HP - +5 HP every 1 use) 999 (recover 5195 HP)	Item: Opera must create the White Upgrade through the Machinist specialty
	Restore HP by firing a special ray with healing properties.
Hyperlauncher ハイパーランチャー?	34	Light	680, 880	Short, Long	0 (x0.5-6hit) 60 (x0.5-7hit) 180 (x0.5-8hit) 300 (x0.5-9hit) 420 (x0.5-10hit) 540 (x0.5-11hit) (wider, extended range at 120, 240, 360, 480 uses)	Item: Opera must create the Green Upgrade through the Machinist specialty
	Fire a massive laser beam.
Dimensional Whip (Dimension Whip) ディメンションウィップ?	5	--	384	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 80 (x1.0-2hit) 160 (x1.0-3hit) 240 (x1.0-4hit)		Ernest
	Deliver attacks through a hyperspace portal that opens up behind the enemy.
Spiral Lash (Spiral Whip) スパイラルウィップ?	7	--	576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 120 (x1.0-3hit)
	Deliver attacks while rotating the whip.
Air Swing (Arc Attack) アークアタック?	7	--	576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x1.0-2hit) 200 (x1.0-3hit)
	Suspend the whip in midair and swing from it to deliver a powerful kick.
Thousand Tails (Thousand Whips) サウザンドウィップ?	10	--	256, 400	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 120 (x1.0-3hit)
	Rapidly lash out with the whip to deliver several attacks to all enemies in the area.
Sandstorm (Cloud Dust) クラウドダスト?	18	Support	--	Short, Long	0 (AVD +15) 100 (AVD +30) 200 (AVD +45) 300 (AVD +60)
	Lash the whip left and right to produce a sandstorm that blinds the enemy and increases one's agility.
Bed of Roses (Broken Heart) ブロークンハート?	17	--	400, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Cause thorny whips to grow out of the ground and wrap around the enemy.
Thunder Whip サンダーウィップ?	22	Wind	400, 576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Charge the whip with the energy of a lightning bolt and then discharge that electricity at enemies.
Sonic Whip ソニックウィップ?	25	--	400, 768	Short, Long	0 (x2.0-1hit) 100 (x2.5-1hit) 200 (x3.0-1hit)
	Rapidly lash out with the whip to produce a sonic wave that cuts through the air.
Explosive Fist (Spirit Attack) 気功撃?	4	--	224, 384	Short	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x1.0-2hit) 200 (x1.0-3hit)		Bowman
	Fire off a burst of inner energy.
Poison Pellets (Poison Pills) 毒気弾?	5	--	384	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 50 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-4hit) 150 (x1.0-5hit) 200 (x1.0-6hit) 250 (x1.0-7hit)
	Scatter a handful of pellets that explode on impact and produce a cloud of poison.
Neck Snap (Pillory) 首枷?	6	--	512, n\a	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit - every +16 uses: +0.03) 464 (x2.4-1hit)
	Jump into the air and deliver a blow from above the enemy.
Phoenix Talons (Firebird Attack) 朱雀双爪撃?	10	Fire	576, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 200 (x1.5-1hit) 400 (x2.0-1hit)
	Convert inner energy into a burst of fire that scorches enemies.
Self Medication (Secret Medicine) 秘仙丹?	8	Recovery	--	Short, Long	0 (recover 100 HP - +2 HP every 1 use) 999 (recover 2098 HP)
	Restore HP using a specialty compounded medicine.
Deadly Intersection (Death Siege) 死方陣?	13	--	96, 128	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Produce doppelgangers that attack the enemy from different directions.
Tornado Fist (Whirlwind Fist) 旋風掌?	15	--	256, 512	Short	0 (x0.5-4hit - scope widens every 25 uses) 500 (x0.5-4hit - wider scope)
	Rotate the fist at superhuman speeds to produce a giant tornado.
Cataclysmic Fist (Burst Fist) 炸裂掌?	28	--	256, 640	Short, Long	0 (x2.0-1hit) 100 (x2.5-1hit - range extends) 200 (x3.0-1hit - range extends)
	Focus all inner energy into the fist to produce a gigantic sphere of energy that crushes enemies.
Inferno Pellets (Explosion Pills) 破砕弾?	20	Fire	512	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-4hit)
	Scatter a handful of pellets that produce an immense explosion on impact.
Petal Fury (Sakura Attack) 桜花連撃?	36	--	64	Short	0 (x1.0-6hit) 250 (x1.0-12hit)
	Deliver a succession of bursts of inner energy in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
Rocket Punch ロケットぱーんち?	4	--	576, 768	Short	0 (x1.0-1hit) 120 (x1.5-1hit)		Precis
	Fire a robotic fist at the enemy.
Jump 'N Thump (Hop Step) ほっぷすてっぷ?	5	--	n\a, 896	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit) 140 (x2.0-1hit)
	Jump into the air and smash a heavy hammer into the enemy's head.
Hole-y Mole-y! (Mole) モール?	7	--	n\a	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 100 (x1.0-2hit)
	Enter the cockpit of a giant Robbie and drill into the ground, attacking the enemy from below.
Robbie Tossin' (Ally-Oop!) えーい、やあっ?	8	--	512, 576	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 200 (x1.0-2hit)
	Pull out Robbie I from the knapsack and hurl it at the enemy. Continued usage leads to Robbie II getting involved, too.
Parabola Beam パラボラビーム?	12	--	400, 768	Short, Long	0 (x0.5-2hit) 80 (x0.5-3hit) 160 (x0.5-4hit) 240 (x0.5-5hit)
	Fire laser rings from the Parabola Antenna.
Hammer Slammer (Bang-Bang Attack) ぽかぽかアタック?	15	--	32	Short	0 (x1.0-1hit) 170 (x1.0-2hit) 340 (x1.0-3hit) 510 (x1.0-4hit)
	Repeatedly and powerfully swing a hammer at the enemy.
Frankenrobbie (Bloody Mary) ブラッディマリー?	32	--	256, 320	Short	0 (x0.75-3hit) 180 (x0.75-5hit) 360 (x0.75-7hit)
	Enter the cockpit of a giant Robbie and charge at enemies, attacking them with rotating drill-arms.
Robbie's Superbeam (Mujin Super Beam) 無人くんスーパービーム?	24	--	896	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit) 120 (x2.0-1hit)	Item: Precis must create a Megalauncher through the Machinist specialty
	Enter the cockpit of a giant Robbie and fire a thick laser beam.
Forcefield (Barrier) ばーりあ?	38	--	576	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-6hit) 200 (x2.0-6hit)	Item: Precis must create a Plasma Generator through the Machinist specialty
	Enter the cockpit of a giant Robbie and produce a powerful forcefield that attacks enemies as it expands.
Super Holograph (Holo-holograph) ほろほろグラフ?	20	--	400	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 130 (x1.0-4hit)	PA: Must complete PA Fun City 06 (requires Ashton to know Sword Dance)
	Attack enemies with the special arts mastered by generations of Anchors, with some Neumann-esque modifications.
Roaring Cartwheel (Twister) 神宮流体術奥義 朧車?	5	--	384	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-2hit) 80 (x1.0-3hit) 160 (x1.0-4hit) 240 (x1.0-5hit)		Chisato
	Jingu-Style Move: Roaring Cartwheel. Charge forward while rapidly rotating forward.
Burning Cards バーニングカーズ?	7 (Second Story) / 10 (Second Evolution)	--	400, 768	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-5hit) 200 (x1.0-8hit)
	Toss out several special business cards made exclusively for combat.
Gale Somersault (Whirlwind) 神宮流体術奥義 旋風?	12 (Second Story) / 14 (Second Evolution)	--	48	Short	0 (x1.0-2hit) 100 (x1.0-3hit) 200 (x1.0-4hit)
	Jingue-Style Move: Gale Somersault. Deliver a rapid succession of kicks in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
100,000 Volts (10,000 Volts) １０万ボルト?	15 (Second Story) / 22 (Second Evolution)	Wind	250, 384	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-5hit) 200 (x1.0-7hit)
	Produce a powerful surge of electricity from a high-voltage electromagnetic rod.
Flamethrower フレイムスロアー?	16 (Second Story) / 20 (Second Evolution)	Fire	448	Short, Long	0 (x0.25-8hit) 100 (x0.25-12hit) 200 (x0.75-8hit)
	Fire bursts of powerful flames that scorch the enemy.
Rising Dragon 神宮流体術奥義 昇り竜?	13 (Second Story) / 17 (Second Evolution)	--	64	Short	0 (x1.0-3hit) 100 (x1.0-5hit) 200 (x1.0-7hit) 300 (x1.0-9hit)
	Jingu-Style Move: Rising Dragon. Deliver a succession of blows in a beautifully choreographed sequence.
Tear Gas チアーガス?	25 (Second Story) / 32 (Second Evolution)	--	600, 768	Short, Long	0 (x0.375-50hit) 100 (x0.375-60hit)
	Emit a stream of noxious tear gas.
Missile Strike (Preparation) プレパレーション?	16 (Second Story) / 25 (Second Evolution)	--	n\a	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-3hit) 80 (x1.5-4hit) 160 (x1.5-5hit) 240 (x1.5-6hit)
	Call in fighter jets to fire missiles at the enemy.
Slap ビンタ?	6	--	150	Short	0 (x1.5-1hit) 100 (x2.25-1hit) 200 (x3.0-1hit)		Welch
	Swat with a handy stick.
Flick でこぴん?	6	--	150	Short	0 (x1.5-1hit) 100 (x2.25-1hit) 200 (x3.0-1hit)
	Jab with a handy stick.
Left Hand Rule 左手の法則?	10	Earth	n\a, 400	Short, Long	0 (x1.5-1hit) 100 (x1.5-1hit - success rise) 200 (x1.5-1hit - success rise)
	Lift and slam an enemy to the ground.
Spinning Finger ぐるぐる?	10	--	n\a, 400	Short	0 (1hit) 100 (1hit - success rate rises) 200 (1hit - success rate rises)
	Daze enemies by spinning a handy stick.
Distraction あっちむいてホイ?	12	--	n\a, 400	Short	0 (1hit) 100 (1hit - success rate rises) 200 (1hit - success rate rises)
	Distract enemies with a handy stick.
Iron Fist 怒りの鉄拳?	16	--	200	Short	0 (x2.0-1hit) 100 (x2.75-1hit) 200 (x3.5-1hit)
	Thrust with a handy stick.
Slappity Slap 連続ビンタ?	28	--	100	Short	0 (x0.5-5hit) 200 (x0.625-5hit) 400 (x0.75-5hit)
	Upgraded version of Slap. Swat an enemy in rapid succession.
Rapid Flick ぴぴぴぴぴん?	28	--	100	Short	0 (x0.5-5hit) 200 (x0.625-5hit) 400 (x0.75-5hit)
	Upgraded version of Flick. Jab an enemy in rapid succession.
Mithril Fist 大地の怒り?	28	Earth	n\a, 400	Short, Long	0 (x1.0-1hit) 200 (x1.5-1hit) 400 (x2.0-1hit)	PA: Must complete PA Armlock 06 (requires Welch to know Iron Fist)
	Upgraded version of Iron Fist, inspired by an idea from Precis. Deliver a huge shockwave.
Nibelungaling! にーべるんなんとかー?	55	Light	400, 600	Short, Long	0 (x2.5.-1hit - every +100 uses: +0.25) 800 (x4.5-1hit)	Item: Obtain Symbol of the Gods through Crafting
	Jump up in the air and hurl down a handy stick.

Gallery

The Second Story

Dragon Roar.

Second Evolution

Phase Gun.

Air Slash.

Shockwave Swirl.