

Speaking of which – during boss fights, and even in some of the more awkward regular encounters on the field, there is a crucial tip that can help you turn the tide. Stay stocked up on faerie walnuts (MP healing items), keep her well away from the action and pepper those bosses with spells that hit their weaknesses.

Since the AI is usually as smart as a senile goldfish, her low HP can be a problem against bosses, meaning it’s better to take matters into your own hands. Her spells can be spammed against the strongest foes, and all except her very most powerful one can be cast almost instantly with no charge-up time.

Her physical attacks are slow and weak, and as she slowly trudges through the snow early on you may regret choosing her.īut never fear – by the end of the game she is basically an omnipotent sorceress who makes Voldemort look like Paul Daniels. Pick Angela, and control her against bossesĪngela starts off as a bit of a liability – after all she’s a witch who can’t use magic. For the players just starting the journey, here are my top Trials of Mana tips. The fast-paced combat and lively visuals are a far cry from the original 1995 title, and as discussed in our review it’s a relatively short romp, worthwhile for anyone with a penchant for traditional RPGs. Trials of Mana is a fun action RPG which is hardly a Dark Souls level of challenge, but can occasionally be tricky.
