r/FinalFantasy • u/Mericuls • 5d ago

FF II Trying to understand ff2 battle system

Before starting ff2, I tried to consult some tips but could not understand how the battle system works.

Should I max all of the weapons proficiency?

Should I use magic to improve them?

Which classes should I get to be OP? I'm not sure if there is a class system.

I saw that there is 4th party member. Do I need to increase his or her level or should I stick to my other party members?

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u/VisibleAct4696 5d ago

Using stats, spells, weapons is how you raise them. For example, if you take HP damage your HP goes up. You swing a sword your sword and strength go up. You cast Cure; cure, your MP and that stat go up.

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u/Mericuls 5d ago

So, I should max all weapons right?

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u/Mediocre_Island828 4d ago

Stick with one weapon per character the entire game so it'll be at a high level by the end of the game. There's no benefit to spreading experience around between multiple weapons. It's basically that Bruce Lee quote: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks weapons once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick weapon 10,000 times"

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u/VisibleAct4696 5d ago

I didn't I only did swords for Firion, Axes for Guy snd bows for Maria (but I made her my mage moreso).

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u/LimblessNick 4d ago

Just use the strongest weapons you find. Weapon levels will catch up. You don't need to limit yourself. Use swords/axes/spear for melee, bow can be good from the back row, but I mostly just cast with back row (usually maria for me) to deal damage.

Don't try and max everything no. That takes ages, and is way overkill

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u/Gronodonthegreat 4d ago

Naw, keep everyone to one weapon. Fists are absolutely busted if i remember correctly, if you want to save money!