Summary
Tales of Ariseis the newest addition to theTalesseries of JRPGs from Bandai Namco. The wait for the next mothership title from theTalesseries was long, but it was worth it for fans. The series has often been a little polarizing among fans and critics with its stubborn grasp on the series' tradition.
For many,Tales of Ariseis a real step forward for the series. It’s been heralded as both the evolution the series needed and as a salute to theTalesseries roots that fans love. The gamble on taking the series to the next step has paid off the Tales Studio. It’sthe best-sellingTalesgame everandsetting records for the serieson the Steam platform.
Updated Jun 20, 2025, by Michael Llewellyn:Tales of Arise is a stunning return to form for the Tales series with its beautiful semi-open world, towns, and dungeons. The story’s characters place it among one of the best entries in the long-running JRPG series. Players can now play the complete version of the game, with itsstory expansion, Beyond the Dawn, included in the package. There are several systems to familiarize oneself before getting started, and this guide has been updated with new useful links and more tips for Tales of Arise beginners.
14Change The Characters' Looks
Change A Character’s Outfit And Weapon Design
The characters inTales of Arisewill unlock new outfits, weapons, and designs as the story progresses. Thankfully, players don’t have to stick with one character design through the entire game, and they canchange Alphen and his party’s costumes and colorsat will. Whether the outfits are unlocked through the story or via DLC, use the following steps to change the party’s look:
13Learn How To Evade
Evade To Slow Time And Counterattack
InTales of Arise,the blocking mechanic has been removed in favor of using evasion tactics. Making sure the player character is always on the move will help to create distance between them and the enemy.
Perfecting the evade mechanicwill also temporarily slow down time leaving the enemy open to a powerful counterattack. In addition, the evasion mechanic can be upgraded by using theSkill Panel.
12Keep A Close Eye On Cure Points
The Party Can Universally Lose Their CP
A new mechanic for theTalesseries is the use ofCure Points. The CP will put a limit on how many healing and support Artes the characters Shionne and Dohalim can cast in and out of battle.
The Cure Points will also be used forMap Actions. Map Actions are marked on the map with an exclamation point. These will include opening pathways blocked by fire by having Alphen absorb it or healing injured NPCs on the road. To recover CP the party will need to rest at a Camp or an Inn, activating Healing Lights, or by using Orange Gels. However, Orange Gels are an expensive resource inTales of Arise.
11Complete Subquests To Earn Skill Points
Subquests Reward SP For The Skills Board
Increasing the party’s Skill Points will increase their effectiveness in battle. The player can unlock more spheres, so they can increase the damage executed on a downed opponent, increase the effectiveness of midair attacks, improve evasion mechanics, obtain new, titles, Artes, and more.
As a result, it’s more encouraged than ever before totake on the game’s subquestsas much as possible. In addition to earning more Gald, the party will quickly earn SP. The subquests are completed in short order and very little challenge withthe giant super Zeuglesbeing the only exception. The rewards for completing these quests are always worth the time.
10Avoid Spamming The Same Attacks
Use Combos And Boost Attacks To Mix It Up
The story and the world ofTales of Ariseare vast and absorbing. However, players will spend the majority of their time fighting. Luckily, theTalesteam has long-established itself as one of the best developers in the world when comes to combat systems, andTales of Arisemay be the best yet.
A well-polished fighting systemmeans that one isn’t going to get away withspamming the same attacks and Artes over and over again. Using the same Arte within a four-hit combo will diminish its effectiveness by half. So it’s always a good to idea mix it up with basic R1 attacks as much as possible.
9Set The Strategy Preference As Soon As Possible
Give The Team A Fighting Chance By Using The Tactics System
The combat inTales of Ariseis very fast-paced and more powerful enemies can put down the party in an instant withoutthe right strategiesin place. By going into the menu and clicking the Strategies symbol players can adjust everything to their liking.
However, one of the best strategies in the game is to select the ‘Focus on Healing’ option as the main strategy. From there, players can fine-tune their tactics by pressing the Y or Triangle button to ‘Change Tactics Details’ and fine-tune the adjustments.
8Explore And Grab Everything
Discover Tales Of Arise’s Secrets By Exploring The World
It won’t be long before the player canexplorethe field and start fighting monsters. However, the field isn’t just for grinding levels and getting stronger. There is a lot of loot, ingredients, and other useful items that can be found when exploring.
Thankfully, the world inTales of Ariseis a beautiful one that’s always worth exploring and taking in. That doesn’t mean that oneshould rush to a sparkly item in the distancewithout hesitation. Always check the environment. Some of the better items will be guarded by strong monsters.
7Use Campsites As Often As Possible
Use Campsites To Heal And Eat Food
ThecampsitesinTales of Arisewill serve as a saving grace for many players as they will allow the party to heal. However, the campsites serve as more than just a reprieve for the characters out on the field.
At camp, the characters can strengthen their bonds with each other by selecting the optional skits. They can also click the reminisce option to watch old skits all over again. Furthermore, the characters can engage in cooking up their ingredients.
6Always Cook Food For Buffs
Cook Meals For Status Bonuses And Extra Scenes
Withcookingat campsites in mind, one should always try andcook a mealbefore setting off on the journey. In addition to the regular skits and story-based conversations, they provide some entertaining cutscenes of their own.
The real value in cooking doesn’t come from the entertaining scenes. Depending on what one is food is being cooked the party will be able tobuff their statsfor a while on the battlefield. The other party members will also encourage rest and a meal as the buff begins to run low.
5Fight Everything
Level Up Fast By Fighting Often
As mentioned above, there is a lot of fighting to be done inTales of Arise. Fortunately, there will be a lot of opportunities to master the combat system over time. The open-world map is littered with a variety of monsters of varying strength.
While it can be tempting to try and avoid them at all costs, it’s wiser toknuckle down and fight everything in sight.The only exception is the monsters that the party is too under-leveled to fight. Approaching the game with this mindset will have the team reaping the rewards and leveling up fast.
