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Battle Types, also unofficially known as Jobs or Classes, are one of the most important gameplay mechanics in PSU. They determine a character's Stats, their level caps for Photon Arts, which weapons they can use, how much PP certain weapons regenerate per interval, and proficiency with Traps. There are ten Types in total, three Basic Types that are available immediately, and seven Expert Types that can only be unlocked by attaining the required Type Levels in the Basic Types. For people interested in playing the hybrid Types, it might be good to keep in mind the maximum amount of Photon Arts that can be learned at a time is 36.

Here is a quick overview of the different Types:

	Type Name	Short	Req. Type Lvls			Game Version	Photon Art caps				In-game Description
			HU	RA	FO		Skills	Bullets	Attack TECHNICs	Support TECHNICs
Basic Types	Hunter	HU	n/a				20	10	-	-	A balanced type with high attack power, good for melee combat. Skilled in the use of striking weapons. A good fit for beginning players.
	Ranger	RA					10	20	-	-	A ranged fighter that can defeat enemies and support allies from a distance. The type's high accuracy makes firearms an ideal fit. Suited for intermediate players.
	Force	FO					1	10	20	20	A type geared toward TECHNICs use. Allows advanced players to play a variety of different roles from powerful attacks to healing and support.
Expert Types	Fighgunner	FI	5	3	-		40	30	-	-	An advanced type combining the abilities of Hunters and Rangers. Primary strength is in striking weapons, but can also use ranged weapons.
	Guntecher	GT	-	5	3		10	40	20	30	An advanced type combining the abilities of Rangers and Forces. Can use both firearms and TECHNICs for the ultimate in long range attacks.
	Wartecher	WT	3	-	5		30	20	30	20	An advanced type combining the abilities of Forces and Hunters. Uses TECHNICs and striking attacks.
	Fortefighter	FF	10	-	-		40	20	-	-	An expert melee fighter focused on striking attacks. Weapon choice is limited but attack and defensive power is unparalleled.
	Fortegunner	FG	-	10	-		20	40	-	-	An expert ranged fighter focused on firearms. Weapon choice is limited, but attack power and accuracy are unparalleled.
	Fortetecher	FT	-	-	10		10	30	40	30	An expert TECHNIC user that can use all TECHNICs with unmatched power. Lacks a strong defense in combat.
	Protranser	PT	5	5	5		30	40	-	-	An experimental type that is well-versed in use of traps. All traps become several times more powerful.
	Acrofighter	AF	3	5	-		40	30	-	-	Advanced type skilled with single-handed weapons. Has very fast reflexes and can use multiple weapons. Increased attack speed compared to other Types.
	Acrotecher	AT	-	3	5		20	20	30	40	Advanced type specializing in support. Has various combat abilities and TECHNIC focus. Increased casting speed compared to other Types.

New Human and Beast characters start out as Hunters, while CASTs start as Rangers and Newmans as Forces.

Type levels and changing Types

Separately from one's Character Level, Types can be leveled up for stat increases. To do so, you will need to gain Type Experience Points, which are awarded after completing Missions (check the article for in-depth info regarding amounts). The maximum Type level is currently capped at 15.

The following is a chart of mission points ('Type Experience') needed to level up the types:

You can change your current Type to any of the Types available at the Type Select Counter at Clyez City 5F on the Colony. By doing so, you will not get any of the benefits of your old Type in your new one. You will not lose your old Type level either though. Changing Types will cost a certain amount of Meseta, dependent on one's Character Level. The formula for obtaining the cost of a Type change for any given Character Level is 150 + (50 * CL), where CL is the character's Character Level -- this is also represented in the following table.

Type Special Ability Limits

Type Weapon Proficiencies

Main article: Weapon Proficiencies

Additional Bonuses

Traps

Rangers, Fighgunners, Guntechers and Fortegunners are able to use certain Traps (details?); Protransers can use all of them at increased damage since it is their specialty; inflicting damage 50% greater than that of normal trap users.

--A trap's SE should affect any monster that can be affected by that SE, despite normal restrictions of SE level. (Normal Traps work on Large monsters)

--SE levels remain constant despite level or Type.

--Trap damage itself, as well as SE's damage/effects are nonelemental; meaning that they are not affected by a monster's element.

--Traps charge a SUV-bar. Assumedly they charge a nanoblast as well(?).

Standard Traps (Level 1 SE) (detonate on a short timer)

Damage

Initial Damage: 325 + 3 per Level

Virus, Shock, Silence

Initial Damage: 282 + 2.7 per Level + SE

Burn, Freeze, Poison, Confusion, Sleep

Initial Damage: 238 + 2.4 per Level + SE

G Traps (Level 3 SE) (detonate via manual trigger)

Damage G

Initial Damage: 198 + 2 per Level AoE + SE (SE = Blowout)

Virus G, Shock G, Silence G

Initial Damage: 178 + 1.8 per Level AoE + SE

Burn G, Freeze G, Poison G, Confusion G, Sleep G

Initial Damage: 158 + 1.6 per Level AoE + SE

PP Regeneration

Every five seconds, Weapons regenerate a certain amount of PP. Offline this is always one, but online the amount is variable, and Types get regeneration bonuses for their 'native' weapon types as well (more info about the regeneration rates here):

• +25% bonus to PP Regeneration on Melee Weapons: Hunters, Fighgunners, Wartechers and Fortefighters.
• +25% bonus to PP Regeneration on Ranged Weapons: Rangers, Fighgunners, Guntechers and Fortegunners.
• +25% bonus to PP Regeneration on Casting Weapons: Forces, Guntechers, Wartechers and Fortetechers.

PP Consumption

Fortefighters, Fortegunners and Fortetechers consume only 80% of the original PP when using Skills, Bullets and Techniques, respectively.

Favored Types

Online, some of the possible combinations of Races and Types gains additional statistical bonuses, the figures of which depend on the Types and stats themselves. While calculating actual stats, these are added onto the Type figures (as seen in the sections below) before multiplying these with any 'base stats' for certain Races/genders. These bonuses exist for the following combinations:

• Humans: Fighgunner, Guntecher, Wartecher, Protranser
• Newmans: Force, Guntecher, Wartecher, Fortetecher
• Casts: Ranger, Fortegunner
• Beasts: Hunter, Fortefighter

The following table shows the bonuses for all combinations of Types and stats:

Relative Stats

Offline

Online Comparison

Online Fighgunner

Online Guntecher

Online Wartecher

Online Fortefighter

Online Fortegunner

Online Fortetecher

Online Protranser