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TECHNICs (often referred to as "Techniques") are the manifestation of the catalytic reaction between an individual's psychic abilities and photon energy. They can be cast by Forces, Guntechers, Wartechers, Fortetechers and Acrotechers.

A character must have an appropriate weapon equipped (a Wand, Rod or TCSM) in order to be able to cast a TECHNIC. Each weapon has a set number of slots used to equip TECHNICs. The Wand and TCSM each offer two slots while the Rod has four.

TECHNIC disks, which can be purchased in Weapon shops around Gurhal or bought at the Neudaiz GUARDIANS branch using PA Fragments, are used to learn a base lv.1 TECHNIC. From there, as a character uses a TECHNIC in battle, the level of that TECHNIC will increase along with its power, range and other attributes. However, TECHNICs are considered one of the hardest of the 3 PA's to level due to the rapid growth rate of experience needed between levels.

TECHNICs are essentially PSU's equivalent of magic. It should be noted however, that TECHNICs and magic have appeared together in the original Phantasy Star games and are thus not the same. TECHNICs are mental or psychic abilities, whereas magic is generally more spiritual, tapping into external forces (in most universes, mana).

About TECHNICs

There are six Elements that TECHNICs are based on: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Ground, Light and Dark. Respectively, the six TECHNIC family names for these elements are Foie, Barta, Zonde, Diga, Grants and Megid.

The offensive TECHNICs seem to have a 'base' form, and possibly Gi-, Ra-, Dam- and Nos- forms, which are eventually weaker, but can more easily hit multiple targets simultaneously.

• Basic TECHNICs: Foie and Diga fire a single projectile, hitting a single target. Barta, Zonde and Megid fire a single projectile that pierces foes without limit.
• Ra-class TECHNICs hit up to 3 targets (4 targets at level 31+, 5 targets at level 41+) in an area a certain distance away from your character.
• Gi-class TECHNICs hit up to 6 targets in an area around your character.
• Dam-class TECHNICs repeatedly hit multiple targets in an area close to your character as long as the button is held down, until a time limit is reached. The direction can be adjusted within a 90° angle in the direction your character faces. Your character can't move while channeling.
• Nos-class TECHNICs: Nosdiga sends out 1-3 homing ground-based projectiles (depending on level) that hit on contact. Noszonde and Nosmegid send out 1 floating projectile which explodes and hits a small area after a minimum length of time passes and the casting button is released. The projectile homes in on a target within a certain range/angle while the button is held down. Your character can't move while the projectile homes in on a target. At higher levels, they can cause knockdown, effectively stopping a smaller foe for a short time.

There are also the healing TECHNICs Resta and Reverser, and support TECHNICs, that can either temporarily increase an ally's statistics using beneficial Status Effects, or temporarily decrease an opponent's.

TECHNIC Stacking

If multiple TECHNICs of the same Element are linked to a Wand or Rod, the power of those techs will be boosted. For each same-element TECHNIC beyond the first, a 4% is added to the TECHNIC strength . Therefore, the maximum boost for Wand-types will be 4%; for Rod-types, 12%. However, putting TECHNICs from different elements on a weapon (even, for example, 3 Fire and 1 Ice TECHNIC) will make the weapon elementally neutral, negating any bonus.

Experience Patterns

• Based on Foie lv1-11, values appear 3x for online.
• TNL at lv11-21 and 21-30 are estimates for pattern 2 and 8.
• Above claim of 3x EXP doesn't correlate with Radiga (The one from the group I tested.) Although the growth is still 3x.
• Pattern 10 uses are based on buffers where 1 use = 1 cast on 1 player. With 5 players, each cast = 5 uses.

List of TECHNICs

Fire
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	フォイエ	Fire	Projectile	Attacks by shooting a fireball that explodes.	500	Single	Long	1★
Foie	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 8(6) 10(8) 12(9) 14(11)  ?? Tech % 221-230 232-250 252-270 271-280  ???-??? SE Burn Lv2 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv4 Burn Lv4 Burn Lv4
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ラ・フォイエ	Fire	Blast	Attacks enemies in front of the user with a powerful flame.	1500	Area (3)/(4 @ 31+)	Medium	2★
Rafoie	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 16(12) 20(16) 24(19) 28(22)  ?? Tech % 131-140 141-150 152-170 171-180  ???-??? SE Burn Lv1 Burn Lv2 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ダム・フォイエ	Fire	Channeled Stream	Spews flame based on the length of button input and PP spent.	4000	Area (small)	Short	3★
Damfoie	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 6(4) 9(7) 18(14) (17)  ?? Tech % 101-110 111-120 121-130 131-140  ???-??? SE Burn Lv3 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ギ・フォイエ	Fire	Blast	Attacks surrounding enemies with a wall of fire around the user.	12000	Area (medium)	Self	4★
Gifoie	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 20(16) 30(24) 40(32) (40)  ?? Tech % 121-130 131-140 141-150 151-160  ???-??? SE Burn Lv1 Burn Lv2 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv3 Burn Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	アグタール	Fire	Field	Supports allies by boosting attack power for a set period of time.	9000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Shifta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min SE Lv1 +11% Lv2 +15% Lv3 +19% Lv4 +23% Lv5 +27%
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	アグディール	Fire	Field	Reduces enemy attack power for a set period of time.	6000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Jellen	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 30 sec 1 min 90 sec 2 min(?) 150 sec(?) SE Lv1 -10% Lv2 -15% Lv3 -20% Lv4 -25% Lv5 -30%
Ice
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	バータ	Ice	Ground Projectile	Attacks enemies with a projectile of ice.	500	Line	Long	1★
Barta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 10(8) 13(10) 16(12) (15)  ?? Tech % 111-120 121-130 131-140 141-150  ???-??? SE Freeze Lv 1 Freeze Lv 1 Freeze Lv 1 Freeze Lv 2 Freeze Lv ?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ラ・バータ	Ice	Ground Blast	Attacks enemies in front of the user with a blast of ice that damages.	1500	Area (3)/(4 @ 31+)	Medium	2★
Rabarta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-40 PP Usage 16(12) 20(16) 24(19) (22)  ?? Tech % 121-130 131-140 142-160 161-170  ???-??? SE Freeze Lv1 Freeze Lv2 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ダム・バータ	Ice	Channeled Ground Blast	Spews ice based on the length of button input and PP spent.	4000	Area (small)	Short	3★
Dambarta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 8(6) 12(9) 16(12) (16) 28 Tech % 101-110 111-120 121-130 131-140 142-160 SE Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv4 Freeze Lv4
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ギ・バータ	Ice	Blast	Attacks surrounding enemies with a wall of ice around the user.	12000	Area (medium)	Self	4★
Gibarta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 20(16) 30(24) 40(32) (40)  ?? Tech % 111-120 121-130 131-140 141-150  ???-??? SE Freeze Lv1 Freeze Lv2 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv3 Freeze Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	デフパール	Ice	Field	Supports allies by boosting defense for a set period of time.	9000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Deband	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min SE Lv1 +11% Lv2 +15% Lv3 +19% Lv4 +23% Lv5 +27%
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	デフディール	Ice	Field	Supports allies by reducing enemy defense for a set period of time.	6000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Zalure	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 30 sec 1 min 90 sec 2 min(?) 150 sec(?) SE Lv1 -10% Lv2 -15% Lv3 -20% Lv4 -25% Lv5 -30%
Lightning
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ゾンデ	Lightning	Projectile	Attacks enemies with a single, penetrating bolt of lightning.	500	Line	Long	1★
Zonde	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 10(8) 13(10) 16(12) (15)  ?? Tech % 126-135 136-145 146-155 156-165  ???-??? SE Shock Lv1 Shock Lv1 Shock Lv1 Shock Lv2 Shock Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ラ・ゾンデ	Lightning	Blast	Attacks with a lightning strike that damages enemies.	1500	Area (3)/(4 @ 31+)	Medium	2★
Razonde	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 16(12) 20(16) 24(19) (22)  ?? Tech % 126-135 136-145 147-165 166-175  ???-??? SE Shock Lv1 Shock Lv2 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ギ・ゾンデ	Lightning	Blast	Attacks surrounding enemies with a ball of lightning above the user's head.	12000	Area (medium)	Self	4★
Gizonde	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 20(16) 30(24) 40(32) (40)  ?? Tech % 111-120 121-130 131-140 141-150  ???-??? SE Shock Lv1 Shock Lv2 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ス・ゾンデ	Lightning	Homing Projectile	Attacks enemies with homing ball of lightning while the button is held down.	50 PAF	Area (small)	Long	5★
Noszonde	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 30(24) 60(48) (57) (48)  ?? Tech % 131-140 146-155 162-180 181-190  ???-??? SE Shock Lv2 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv3 Shock Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ゾディアール	Lightning	Field	Supports allies by boosting accuracy and agility for a set period of time.	9000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Zodial	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min SE Lv1 +11% Lv2 +15% Lv3 +19% Lv4 +23% Lv5 +27%
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ゾルディール	Lightning	Field	Reduces enemy accuracy and agility for a set period of time.	6000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Zoldeel	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 30 sec 1 min 90 sec 2 min(?) 150 sec(?) SE Lv1 -10% Lv2 -15% Lv3 -20% Lv4 -25% Lv4 -30%
Ground
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ディーガ	Ground	Parabolic Projectile	Attacks with a projectile that explodes when it hits an enemy.	500	Single	Long	1★
Diga	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 8(6) 10(8) 12(9) (11) 19 Tech % 231-240 242-260 262-280 281-290 292-310 SE Silence Lv2 Silence Lv3 Silence Lv4 Silence Lv4 Silence Lv4
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ラ・ディーガ	Ground	Ground Blast	Attacks enemies in front of the user with a mass that damages.	1500	Area (3)/(4 @ 31+)	Medium	2★
Radiga	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 16(12) 20(16) 24(19) (22)  ?? Tech % 141-150 151-160 162-180 181-190  ???-??? SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ダム・ディーガ	Ground	Channeled Stream	Spews poison based on the length of button input and PP spent.	4000	Area (small)	Short	3★
Damdiga	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 6(4) 9(7) 18(9) (16)  ?? Tech % 111-120 121-130 131-140 141-150  ???-??? SE Poison Lv3 Poison Lv3 Poison Lv3 Poison Lv4 Poison Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ギ・ディーガ	Ground	Ground Blast	Attacks surrounding enemies with a massive earthquake.	12000	Area (medium)	Self	4★
Gidiga	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 20(16) 30(24) 40(32) (40)  ?? Tech % 131-140 141-150 151-160 161-170  ???-??? SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ノス・ディーガ	Ground	Homing Ground Projectile	Summons serpents that attack enemies while the button is held down.	75 PAF	Single	Long	5★
Nosdiga	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 25(20) 45(36) 40 (40)  ?? Tech % 131-140 146-155 161-170 171-180  ???-??? SE Stun Lv2 Stun Lv2 Stun Lv2 Stun Lv2 Stun Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ディーザス	Ground	Field	AOTI only. Creates a field that reduces damage from physical attacks	1000 AMP	Area (small)	Self	6★
Dizas	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage Tech % SE
Light
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	レスタ	Light	Field	Uses the power of photons to regenerate body cells, restoring HP.	800	Area (medium)	Self	1★
Resta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 30(24) 40(32) 50(40) (45)  ?? Tech % SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ギ・レスタ	Light	Field	Revives allies downed during battle. Adds HP recovery.	90 PAF	Area (medium)	Self	8★
Giresta	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 40(32) 50(40) 60(48) 70 80 Tech % SE HP Recovery Lv1 HP Recovery Lv2 HP Recovery Lv3 HP Recovery Lv3 HP Recovery Lv4
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	レジェネ	Light	Field	Cures any status abnormalities.	1000	Area (medium)	Self	2★
Reverser	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 8(6) 10(8) 12(9) 14  ?? Tech % SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	レグランツ	Light	Channeled Blast	Converts the HP into an attack based on length of button input and PP.	90PAF	Area (large)	Self	7★
Regrant	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 6(4) 9(7) 12(9) (12)  ?? Tech % 71-80 81-90 91-100 102-120  ???-??? SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	レンティス	Light	Field	AOTI only. Creates a field that reduces damage from TECHNIC attacks.	1000 AMP	Area (small)	Self	6★
Rentis	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage Tech % SE
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	レティアール	Light	Field	Boosts TECHNIC and mental energy for party members.	9000	Area (medium)	Self	6★
Retier	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 32(25) 40(32) 48(38) 56 64 Duration 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min 6 min SE Lv1 +11% Lv2 +15% Lv3 +19% Lv4 +23% Lv5 +27%
Dark
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	メギド	Dark	Projectile	Attacks by shooting a ball, with a small chance of incapacitating.	99 PAF	Line	Long	1★
Megid	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 16(40) 65(52) 30 (28)  ?? Tech % 136-145 146-155 156-165 166-175  ???-??? SE Incapacitate Lv1 Incapacitate Lv2 Incapacitate Lv3 Incapacitate Lv3 Incapacitate Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ラ・メギド	Dark	Blast	Attacks enemies in front with a damaging gravity field.	4500	Area (3)/(4 @ 31+)	Medium	2★
Ramegid	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 16(12) 20(16) 24(19) (22) 38 Tech % 121-130 131-140 142-160 161-170 171-180 SE Confusion Lv1 Confuse Lv2 Confuse Lv3 Confuse Lv3 Confuse Lv3
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ダム・メギド	Dark	Channeled Stream	Creates a well based on length of button input and PP spent.	6000	Area (small)	Short	3★
Dammegid	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 9(7) 12(9) 18(14) (17)  ?? Tech % 121-130 131-140 141-150 151-160  ???-??? SE Infection Lv2 Infection Lv2 Infection Lv2 Infection Lv3 Infection Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	ノス・メギド	Dark	Homing Projectile	Creates a homing gravity well while the button is held down.	75 PAF	Area (small)	Long	5★
Nosmegid	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 35(28) 45(36) 55(44) (52)  ?? Tech % 126-135 141-150 157-175 177-195  ???-??? SE HP Charge Lv2 HP Charge Lv3 HP Charge Lv3 HP Charge Lv3 HP Charge Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	メギバース	Dark	Channeled Field	Damages & steals HP based on length of button input and PP spent.	75 PAF	Area (medium)	Self	7★
Megiverse	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 24(19) (24) 25(20) (24)  ?? Tech % 101-110 111-120 121-130 131-140  ???-??? SE HP steal Lv1 HP steal Lv2 HP steal Lv3 HP steal Lv3 HP Steal Lv?
	JP Name	Element	Type	Description	Price	Target	Range	Rarity
	メギスタール	Dark	Field	Boosts all abilities by giving up a large amount of HP.	25 PAF	Self	Self	8★
Megistar	Stat/Level Lv 1-10 Lv11-20 Lv21-30 Lv31-40 Lv41-50 PP Usage 64(51) 64 Tech % SE Boost all stats Lv1 +11% Boost all stats Lv2 +15% Boost all stats Lv3 +19% Boost all stats Lv4 +23% Boost all stats Lv5 +27%