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Wulves: +Added note about DD special

2026-07-04T02:20:57Z

+Added note about DD special

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	**Attack Element - if the attack element matches the special field then (1 / 2) or if it's the opposite element then -(1 / 2)		**Attack Element - if the attack element matches the special field then (1 / 2) or if it's the opposite element then -(1 / 2)

	Dragoon Space approximately increases elemental damage matching the character's element by 50%, while halving damage of the opposing element. For example, Dart's Dragoon Space increases {{Fire}}-elemental damage while reducing {{Water}}-elemental damage for all allies and enemies. Therefore, party members whose elements oppose one another will weaken each other when in their respective Dragoon Space.		Dragoon Space approximately increases elemental damage matching the character's element by 50%, while halving damage of the opposing element. For example, Dart's Dragoon Space increases {{Fire}}-elemental damage while reducing {{Water}}-elemental damage for all allies and enemies. Therefore, party members whose elements oppose one another will weaken each other when in their respective Dragoon Space.<br>
			Note: The Divine Dragoon Special field applies a 1.5x damage multiplier only to its own spells of Divine DG Cannon and Divine DG Ball.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Wulves: +Capitalization, added missing entry to table

2026-06-08T11:48:12Z

+Capitalization, added missing entry to table

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	===The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago===		===The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago===
	The Dragon Campaign began when [[Diaz]], Emperor of Holy Imperial Gloriano, declared war on the ~~winglies~~ at [[Fort Magrad]]. Dragoons and their Dragons clashed against the ~~winglies~~ and their [[Virage]], the backwash of which would continue to distort nature for thousands of years. The climax of the war came when the Dragoons assaulted the Royal Capital [[Kadessa]], and sent it crashing to the ground. While most of the seven legendary Dragoons lost their lives, the [[Melbu Frahma\|wingly dictator]] was defeated resulting in the surrender of the remaining ~~winglies~~.		The Dragon Campaign began when [[Diaz]], Emperor of Holy Imperial Gloriano, declared war on the Winglies at [[Fort Magrad]]. Dragoons and their Dragons clashed against the Winglies and their [[Virage]], the backwash of which would continue to distort nature for thousands of years. The climax of the war came when the Dragoons assaulted the Royal Capital [[Kadessa]], and sent it crashing to the ground. While most of the seven legendary Dragoons lost their lives, the [[Melbu Frahma\|wingly dictator]] was defeated resulting in the surrender of the remaining Winglies.

	The seven legendary Dragoons consisted of [[Zieg Feld]], [[Shirley]], [[Syuveil]], [[Rose]], [[Kanzas]], [[Belzac]], and [[Damia]]. Each possibly fought alongside a personal Dragon, although the only confirmed one was for Rose: [[Michael]], the child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating the Virage.		The seven legendary Dragoons consisted of [[Zieg Feld]], [[Shirley]], [[Syuveil]], [[Rose]], [[Kanzas]], [[Belzac]], and [[Damia]]. Each possibly fought alongside a personal Dragon, although the only confirmed one was for Rose: [[Michael]], the child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating the Virage.
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	\| 1 \|\| 7th \|\| Pseudo Dragons<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.415.</ref>		\| 1 \|\| 7th \|\| Pseudo Dragons<ref>''Legend of Dragoon Official Guidebook'', (ASCII, 2000), p.415.</ref>
	\|}		\|}
			*It is not known where the Dragon found in the [[Black Castle]] lies in the above chart, other than it cannot be the 1st rank.

	==Mechanics==		==Mechanics==

Wulves: +Added hyperlink

2026-06-08T09:42:45Z

+Added hyperlink

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	===The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago===		===The Dragon Campaign, ~11,000 years ago===
	The Dragon Campaign began when [[Diaz]], Emperor of Holy Imperial Gloriano, declared war on the winglies at [[Fort Magrad]]. Dragoons and their Dragons clashed against the winglies and their [[Virage]], the backwash of which would continue to distort nature for thousands of years. The climax of the war came when the Dragoons assaulted the Royal Capital Kadessa, and sent it crashing to the ground. While most of the seven legendary Dragoons lost their lives, the [[Melbu Frahma\|wingly dictator]] was defeated resulting in the surrender of the remaining winglies.		The Dragon Campaign began when [[Diaz]], Emperor of Holy Imperial Gloriano, declared war on the winglies at [[Fort Magrad]]. Dragoons and their Dragons clashed against the winglies and their [[Virage]], the backwash of which would continue to distort nature for thousands of years. The climax of the war came when the Dragoons assaulted the Royal Capital [[Kadessa]], and sent it crashing to the ground. While most of the seven legendary Dragoons lost their lives, the [[Melbu Frahma\|wingly dictator]] was defeated resulting in the surrender of the remaining winglies.

	The seven legendary Dragoons consisted of [[Zieg Feld]], [[Shirley]], [[Syuveil]], [[Rose]], [[Kanzas]], [[Belzac]], and [[Damia]]. Each possibly fought alongside a personal Dragon, although the only confirmed one was for Rose: [[Michael]], the child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating the Virage.		The seven legendary Dragoons consisted of [[Zieg Feld]], [[Shirley]], [[Syuveil]], [[Rose]], [[Kanzas]], [[Belzac]], and [[Damia]]. Each possibly fought alongside a personal Dragon, although the only confirmed one was for Rose: [[Michael]], the child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating the Virage.
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	==Dragoon Ranks==		==Dragoon Ranks==
	Note: This information is not found in game and instead comes from the official guidebook.		Note: This information is not found in game and instead comes from the official guidebook.<br>
	As with Dragons, a Dragoon Spirit's rank is determined by the number of eyes a Dragon possessed.<ref name="LoDOG" /> Dragoons can also command Dragons as their subordinates. To do so, the Dragon in question must match the Dragoon's element and be of a lower rank. There are 7 ranks as seen in chart below.		As with Dragons, a Dragoon Spirit's rank is determined by the number of eyes a Dragon possessed.<ref name="LoDOG" /> Dragoons can also command Dragons as their subordinates. To do so, the Dragon in question must match the Dragoon's element and be of a lower rank. There are 7 ranks as seen in chart below.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"

Wulves: +Added blossom storm name to Lavitz' spells.

2026-04-22T20:23:32Z

+Added blossom storm name to Lavitz' spells.

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	\| Wing Blaster \|\| 100 \|\| All Enemies \|\| Inflicts {{Wind}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 20 \|\| Initial		\| Wing Blaster \|\| 100 \|\| All Enemies \|\| Inflicts {{Wind}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 20 \|\| Initial
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	\| Rose Storm \|\| - \|\| All Allies \|\| Halves *most incoming damage to each target. This effect persists for a target until they take 3 turns and is not removed upon death. Despite the graphical appearance, this effect still applies to allies whose HP is 0 and will be present if they are resurrected. \|\| 20 \|\| D'level 2		\| Blossom Storm/Rose Storm \|\| - \|\| All Allies \|\| Halves *most incoming damage to each target. This effect persists for a target until they take 3 turns and is not removed upon death. Despite the graphical appearance, this effect still applies to allies whose HP is 0 and will be present if they are resurrected. \|\| 20 \|\| D'level 2
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	\| Gaspless \|\| 300 \|\| Single Enemy \|\| Inflicts {{Wind}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 30 \|\| D'level 3		\| Gaspless \|\| 300 \|\| Single Enemy \|\| Inflicts {{Wind}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 30 \|\| D'level 3
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	\| Golden Dragon \|\| 300 \|\| All Enemies \|\| Inflicts {{Earth}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 80 \|\| D'level 5		\| Golden Dragon \|\| 300 \|\| All Enemies \|\| Inflicts {{Earth}}-elemental magic damage. \|\| 80 \|\| D'level 5
	\|}		\|}
	*Rose Storm ~~halves~~ incoming damage by enabling the Power Up variable multiplier for party members when enemy damage calculation occurs. This can be observed in game as the item [[Items#powerup\|Power Up]] and ~~Rose Storm~~ do not stack. Additionally, attacks which do not include the Power Up state in their damage calculations such as any [[Rare Monsters\|Rare Monster]]'s Rare Attack and [[Ghost Commander]]'s Haunting Bolt completely ignore ~~Rose Storm~~.		*Blossom Storm and Rose Storm halve incoming damage by enabling the Power Up variable multiplier for party members when enemy damage calculation occurs. This can be observed in game as the item [[Items#powerup\|Power Up]] and these spells do not stack. Additionally, attacks which do not include the Power Up state in their damage calculations such as any [[Rare Monsters\|Rare Monster]]'s Rare Attack and [[Ghost Commander]]'s Haunting Bolt completely ignore these spells.

	===Special===		===Special===

Wulves: +Added D'attack formula for archers

2026-04-18T22:38:55Z

+Added D'attack formula for archers

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	===D'Attack===		===D'Attack===
	A "Spirit Meter," composed of a light and a compass, appears on screen and upon pressing the X button the first time the light will begin revolving clockwise inside of the compass. The objective is to press the X button each time the light returns to the starting position. D'Attacks may yield up to five strikes, except in the case of Kongol, who has a maximum of four. While a perfect D'Attack appears to be accompanied by an elemental effect, the attack does not deal elemental damage unless an elemental weapon is equipped. The D'Attack damage formula makes use of variable multipliers such as the fear status or the power up state, which are explained below.		For party members other than Shana and Miranda: a "Spirit Meter," composed of a light and a compass, appears on screen and upon pressing the X button the first time the light will begin revolving clockwise inside of the compass. The objective is to press the X button each time the light returns to the starting position. D'Attacks may yield up to five strikes, except in the case of Kongol, who has a maximum of four. While a perfect D'Attack appears to be accompanied by an elemental effect, the attack does not deal elemental damage unless an elemental weapon is equipped. The D'Attack damage formula makes use of variable multipliers such as the fear status or the power up state, which are explained below.

	'''Variable Multipliers'''		'''Variable Multipliers'''
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	**Target Element - if the Target's Element matches the attack element then -(1 / 2) or if it's the opposite element then (1 / 2)		**Target Element - if the Target's Element matches the attack element then -(1 / 2) or if it's the opposite element then (1 / 2)

	'''D'Attack Damage ~~Formula~~'''		'''D'Attack Damage Formulas'''
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	! ~~Formula~~		! For !! Formulas
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	\| floor[floor{floor[round{floor[floor{[0.05(Successful Inputs^2) - 0.05Successful Inputs + 1] * 100 * DRGNAT% / 100} * AT / 100] * (LV + 5) * 5 / DF} * Target Fear * Power] * Field} * Element]		\| Non-Archers \|\| floor[floor{floor[round{floor[floor{[0.05(Successful Inputs^2) - 0.05Successful Inputs + 1] * 100 * DRGNAT% / 100} * AT / 100] * (LV + 5) * 5 / DF} * Target Fear * Power] * Field} * Element]
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			\| Archers \|\| floor[floor{floor[round{floor[(AT * DRGNAT% / 100)] * (LV + 5) * 5 / DF} * Target Fear * Power] * Field} * Element]
	\|}		\|}
	*Note: AT in this formula refers to the total displayed in the status screen and should not be multiplied by the DRGNAT% before input since DRGNAT% is already accounted for.		*Note: AT in this formula refers to the total displayed in the status screen and should not be multiplied by the DRGNAT% before input since DRGNAT% is already accounted for.

Wulves: +Total overhaul. Most text rewritten for clearer descriptions and to include more nuance. Added lore from the Japanese Guidebook, dragoon spells, damage formulas, and all references.

2026-04-18T22:16:37Z

+Total overhaul. Most text rewritten for clearer descriptions and to include more nuance. Added lore from the Japanese Guidebook, dragoon spells, damage formulas, and all references.

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DrewUniverse: corrected errors / general cleanup / placeholder note about elemental weapons.

2025-04-07T17:50:33Z

corrected errors / general cleanup / placeholder note about elemental weapons.

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	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==

	===Dragoon Spirits===		===Dragoon Spirits===

	Before a character can transform into a Dragoon, the player must acquire the character's corresponding Dragoon spirit. Dragoon spirits are [[Goods\|goods]], or quest items, only obtainable during prescribed story events, except for Kongol's, whose spirit has two possible acquisition methods.		Before a character can transform into a Dragoon, the player must acquire the character's corresponding Dragoon spirit. Dragoon spirits are [[Goods\|goods]], or quest items, only obtainable during prescribed story events, except for Kongol's, whose spirit has two possible acquisition methods.

	===Spirit Points===		===Spirit Points===

	Once a character's Dragoon spirit has been obtained, that character will automatically begin earning Spirit Points, or ''SP'', in battle. A character earns SP by attacking enemies normally with the ''Attack'' command. Different [[Additions]] will award varying amounts of SP. Shana and Miranda, who do not have any Additions, always earn the same amount of SP for each successful attack depending on their Dragoon level. SP is necessary for a character to be able to transform into a Dragoon in battle. Like EXP for the purpose of normal leveling, earning SP is also necessary for gaining Dragoon levels. SP can be awarded instantaneously with the use of a [[Items#spiritpotion\|Spirit Potion]]. Like HP, SP has a maximum usable value in combat.		Once a character's Dragoon spirit has been obtained, that character will automatically begin earning Spirit Points, or ''SP'', in battle. A character earns SP by attacking enemies normally with the ''Attack'' command. Different [[Additions]] will award varying amounts of SP. Shana and Miranda, who do not have any Additions, always earn the same amount of SP for each successful attack depending on their Dragoon level. SP is necessary for a character to be able to transform into a Dragoon in battle. Like EXP for the purpose of normal leveling, earning SP is also necessary for gaining Dragoon levels. SP can be awarded instantaneously with the use of a [[Items#spiritpotion\|Spirit Potion]]. Like HP, SP has a maximum usable value in combat.

	===Dragoon Level===		===Dragoon Level===
	Like normal leveling, ~~Dragoon transformations~~ can also ~~level up~~. Each Dragoon starts at level 1 and maxes at 5. Dragoon stat bonuses increase with their Dragoon level. Dragoons start with one magic spell and will learn an additional spell at each level except for level 4. Kongol is an exception; he does not learn a new spell at level 2. Dragoon level also increases maximum SP. SP is capped at 100 per Dragoon level. However, SP accumulation is never wasted for the purpose of leveling up. SP will continue to count toward leveling even if the character is already at maximum SP. It is never necessary to actually transform in order to level up. Dragoon stat bonuses are viewable from the ''~~Stats~~'' option on the System Screen.
	===Transformation===		Like normal leveling, players can also increase their Dragoon Level - or D'Level for short. Each Dragoon starts at level 1 and maxes out at 5. Dragoon stat bonuses increase with their Dragoon level. Dragoons start with one magic spell and will learn an additional spell at each level except for level 4. Kongol is an exception; he does not learn a new spell at level 2. Dragoon level also increases maximum SP maintained in battle. This pool of SP is capped at 100 per Dragoon level. However, SP accumulation is never wasted for the purpose of leveling up. SP will continue to count toward leveling even if the character is already at maximum SP. It is never necessary to actually transform in order to level up. Dragoon stat bonuses and spells are viewable from the ''Status'' option on the System Screen.
	Characters may transform in battle by selecting the ''Dragoon'' command from the battle menu when they have at least 100 SP. A transformed character will remain in Dragoon form for one turn for every 100 SP the character had when they transformed. Any SP between intervals of 100 is lost. For example, if Dart transforms with 299 SP, his transformation lasts two turns, and the 99 surplus SP becomes 0. While transformed, a character cannot use the ''Item'', ''Defend'', or ''Escape'' commands. Therefore, transforming is a strategic decision, and sometimes, it may be wiser not to. It is not possible to manually revert. A transformed character automatically reverts at the end of their eligible turns. Having their HP reduced to 0 also forces a Dragoon to revert. Although the amount of SP a Dragoon has decreases each turn, the number of turns a transformation lasts is tracked by an invisible timer that is set at the time of transformation and ticks down each turn, not by the amount of SP the character has. Even if another character uses a Spirit Potion on a transformed character, their transformation will only last as long as it was eligible for when they transformed.
	===Additions===		=== Transformation ===
	While in Dragoon form, one of the available commands is ''D-Attack.'' Like their non-transformed counterparts, Dragoons may perform Additions. However, the execution is different. A ''spirit meter,'' composed of a light and a compass, appears on screen. Upon pressing the Cross button the first time, the light will begin revolving clockwise inside of the compass. The objective is to press the Cross button again each time the light returns to the starting position. Dragoon Additions may yield up to five strikes, except in the case of Kongol, whose Addition has a maximum four strikes. If able to perform a perfect Dragoon Addition, the final strike is accompanied by a colorful special effect. Despite the appearance of this attack, it has no corresponding elemental damage. Dragoon ~~Additions use~~ the character's AT stat and ~~its~~ corresponding Dragoon level bonus. ~~They~~ do not award SP.
			Characters may transform in battle by selecting the ''Dragoon'' command from the battle menu when they have at least 100 SP. A transformed character will remain in Dragoon form for one turn for every 100 SP the character had when they transformed. Any SP between intervals of 100 is lost. For example, if Dart transforms with 299 SP, his transformation lasts two turns, and the 99 surplus SP becomes 0. While transformed, a character cannot use the ''Item'', ''Defend'', or ''Escape'' commands. Therefore, transforming is a strategic decision, and sometimes, it may be wiser not to.

			It is not possible to manually revert. A transformed character automatically reverts at the end of their eligible turns. Having their HP reduced to 0 also forces a Dragoon to revert. Although the amount of SP a Dragoon has decreases each turn, the number of turns a transformation lasts is tracked by an invisible timer that is set at the time of transformation and ticks down each turn, not by the amount of SP the character has. Even if another character uses a Spirit Potion on a transformed character, their transformation will only last as long as it was eligible for when they transformed.

			=== Additions ===

			While in Dragoon form, one of the available commands is ''D-Attack'' - short for Dragoon Attack. Like their non-transformed counterparts, Dragoons may perform Additions. However, the execution is different. A ''spirit meter,'' composed of a light and a compass, appears on screen. Upon pressing the Cross button the first time, the light will begin revolving clockwise inside of the compass. The objective is to press the Cross button again each time the light returns to the starting position. Dragoon Additions may yield up to five strikes, except in the case of Kongol, whose Addition has a maximum four strikes. If able to perform a perfect Dragoon Addition, the final strike is accompanied by a colorful special effect. Despite the appearance of this attack, it has no corresponding elemental damage unless an elemental weapon is equipped. Dragoon Addition damage is calculated with the character's total AT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. These attacks do not award SP.

			==== Using Elemental Weapons in Dragoon Form ===

			Characters that transform into a Dragoon gain an additional benefit if they have an elemental weapon equipped.

	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
	While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP''~~, and each spell~~ learned at higher Dragoon levels ~~requires increasingly~~ more MP to cast.
			While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP''. Spells learned at higher Dragoon levels typically usually require more MP to cast.

	=== Special ===		=== Special ===
	''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command ~~usable in the non-transformed state~~. It requires that the battle party include three characters; that they are not currently transformed; and that they all have maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously. The Dragoon who used ''Special'' will automatically perform Dragoon Additions perfectly, bypassing the spirit meter. The battlefield will visually change to an ~~''"~~elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. ~~The field~~ increases elemental damage matching the character's element ~~to twice normal~~ while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to ~~all combat units equally~~. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage from enemies. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.
			''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command. It requires that the battle party include three characters; that they are not currently transformed; and that they all have maximum SP for their current Dragoon Level. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously. The Dragoon who used ''Special'' will automatically perform Dragoon Additions perfectly, bypassing the interactive spirit meter. The battlefield will visually change to an elemental field called "Dragoon Space" <-- add reference, JPGB? --> corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command.

			Dragoon Space increases elemental damage matching the character's element by 50%, while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to allies and foes globally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage from enemies. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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2025-04-04T10:19:12Z

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	While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP'', and each spell learned at higher Dragoon levels requires increasingly more MP to cast.		While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP'', and each spell learned at higher Dragoon levels requires increasingly more MP to cast.
	=== Special ===		=== Special ===
	''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command usable in the non-transformed state. It requires that the battle party include three characters; that they are not currently transformed; and that they all have maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously, ~~and~~ the battlefield will visually change to an ''"elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. The field increases elemental damage matching the character's element to twice normal while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to all combat units equally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.		''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command usable in the non-transformed state. It requires that the battle party include three characters; that they are not currently transformed; and that they all have maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously. The Dragoon who used ''Special'' will automatically perform Dragoon Additions perfectly, bypassing the spirit meter. The battlefield will visually change to an ''"elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. The field increases elemental damage matching the character's element to twice normal while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to all combat units equally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage from enemies. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.
	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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2025-04-04T08:36:02Z

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	While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP'', and each spell learned at higher Dragoon levels requires increasingly more MP to cast.		While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP'', and each spell learned at higher Dragoon levels requires increasingly more MP to cast.
	=== Special ===		=== Special ===
	''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command usable in the non-transformed state. It requires that all ~~characters in battle~~ have ~~a Dragoon spirit and be at~~ maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously, and the battlefield will visually change to an ''"elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. The field increases elemental damage matching the character's element to twice normal while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to all combat units equally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.		''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command usable in the non-transformed state. It requires that the battle party include three characters; that they are not currently transformed; and that they all have maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously, and the battlefield will visually change to an ''"elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. The field increases elemental damage matching the character's element to twice normal while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to all combat units equally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.
	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	Dragoons can also command living Dragons as their subordinates. To do so, the Dragon in question must match the Dragoon's element and have a lower number of eyes. In the historic Dragon Campaign, Rose commanded [[Michael]], child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating a large number of Virage.		Dragoons can also command living Dragons as their subordinates. To do so, the Dragon in question must match the Dragoon's element and have a lower number of eyes. In the historic Dragon Campaign, Rose commanded [[Michael]], child of the Darkness Dragon which became Rose's Dragoon Spirit. They fought together in the final battle at Kadessa, where Michael assisted in defeating a large number of Virage.

	== ~~Battle~~ ==		== Gameplay ==
			===Dragoon Spirits===
	=== Transformation ===		Before a character can transform into a Dragoon, the player must acquire the character's corresponding Dragoon spirit. Dragoon spirits are [[Goods\|goods]], or quest items, only obtainable during prescribed story events, except for Kongol's, whose spirit has two possible acquisition methods.
			===Spirit Points===
	=== ~~Attack~~ ===		Once a character's Dragoon spirit has been obtained, that character will automatically begin earning Spirit Points, or ''SP'', in battle. A character earns SP by attacking enemies normally with the ''Attack'' command. Different [[Additions]] will award varying amounts of SP. Shana and Miranda, who do not have any Additions, always earn the same amount of SP for each successful attack depending on their Dragoon level. SP is necessary for a character to be able to transform into a Dragoon in battle. Like EXP for the purpose of normal leveling, earning SP is also necessary for gaining Dragoon levels. SP can be awarded instantaneously with the use of a [[Items#spiritpotion\|Spirit Potion]]. Like HP, SP has a maximum usable value in combat.
			===Dragoon Level===
			Like normal leveling, Dragoon transformations can also level up. Each Dragoon starts at level 1 and maxes at 5. Dragoon stat bonuses increase with their Dragoon level. Dragoons start with one magic spell and will learn an additional spell at each level except for level 4. Kongol is an exception; he does not learn a new spell at level 2. Dragoon level also increases maximum SP. SP is capped at 100 per Dragoon level. However, SP accumulation is never wasted for the purpose of leveling up. SP will continue to count toward leveling even if the character is already at maximum SP. It is never necessary to actually transform in order to level up. Dragoon stat bonuses are viewable from the ''Stats'' option on the System Screen.
			===Transformation===
			Characters may transform in battle by selecting the ''Dragoon'' command from the battle menu when they have at least 100 SP. A transformed character will remain in Dragoon form for one turn for every 100 SP the character had when they transformed. Any SP between intervals of 100 is lost. For example, if Dart transforms with 299 SP, his transformation lasts two turns, and the 99 surplus SP becomes 0. While transformed, a character cannot use the ''Item'', ''Defend'', or ''Escape'' commands. Therefore, transforming is a strategic decision, and sometimes, it may be wiser not to. It is not possible to manually revert. A transformed character automatically reverts at the end of their eligible turns. Having their HP reduced to 0 also forces a Dragoon to revert. Although the amount of SP a Dragoon has decreases each turn, the number of turns a transformation lasts is tracked by an invisible timer that is set at the time of transformation and ticks down each turn, not by the amount of SP the character has. Even if another character uses a Spirit Potion on a transformed character, their transformation will only last as long as it was eligible for when they transformed.
			===Additions===
			While in Dragoon form, one of the available commands is ''D-Attack.'' Like their non-transformed counterparts, Dragoons may perform Additions. However, the execution is different. A ''spirit meter,'' composed of a light and a compass, appears on screen. Upon pressing the Cross button the first time, the light will begin revolving clockwise inside of the compass. The objective is to press the Cross button again each time the light returns to the starting position. Dragoon Additions may yield up to five strikes, except in the case of Kongol, whose Addition has a maximum four strikes. If able to perform a perfect Dragoon Addition, the final strike is accompanied by a colorful special effect. Despite the appearance of this attack, it has no corresponding elemental damage. Dragoon Additions use the character's AT stat and its corresponding Dragoon level bonus. They do not award SP.
	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
			While in Dragoon form, ''Magic'' is the second available command. Attacking spells deal damage based on the character's MAT stat and the corresponding Dragoon level bonus. The various playable characters have an assortment of "specializations" with some of them focusing on dealing damage while others provide buffs and healing. Specific spells are viewable in the relevant party character article. Spells consume Magic Points, or ''MP'', and each spell learned at higher Dragoon levels requires increasingly more MP to cast.
	=== Special ===		=== Special ===
			''Special'' is a Dragoon-related battle command usable in the non-transformed state. It requires that all characters in battle have a Dragoon spirit and be at maximum SP. The ''Special'' command does not even appear until these conditions are met. When used, ''Special'' will transform all three party members simultaneously, and the battlefield will visually change to an ''"elemental field"'' corresponding to the character that used the ''Special'' command. The field increases elemental damage matching the character's element to twice normal while reducing the damage of the opposing element to half. For example, activating special with ''Dart'' increases Fire-elemental damage while reducing Water-elemental damage. These bonuses and penalties apply to all combat units equally. Therefore, Dart's ''Special'' will weaken Meru's Water-elemental magic and make her even more susceptible to Fire-elemental damage. When the character who activated ''Special'' expends all of their Dragoon turns, they and the elemental field automatically revert. If any other characters still have Dragoon turns left over, they will remain in Dragoon form.
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