The Valk FAQ Version 1.03 Written by Almasy 1) News 2) Disclaimer 3) Why this FAQ? 4) What are Valks? 5) How do I get a Valk? 6) So... what can Valks do? 7) And the spears? 8) Eleanor... 9) The Infamous Counter Strategy 10) Thanks and such --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) News Version 1.04 Corrected STR prerequisite Version 1.03 Added earth spear Version 1.02 Due to an uproar of smartasses, I defined piercing You can all now send am E-mail to me at seifalmasy@yahoo.com PLEASE DO! Version 1.01 Added bits and pieces here and there Added the counter strategy (I have no idea how i missed it) Version 1.00 Yeah, I split the Intro and rewrote the disclaimer... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Disclaimer THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHT 2002 ALMASY If you are viewing this anywhere besides www.gamefaqs.com, then you are reading an illegal copy. And while I frankly don't care, thats not nice of someone... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Why this FAQ? I have written this FAQ to provide information about one of the greatest classes ever to grace the screen of an RPG or Strategy game. If you disagree, stop reading, go home, and rethink your life. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) What are Valks? "Valks" is short for Valkyries (similar to "Gryphons" in the number of different ways you can spell that word...). Valks are a powerful class for females only that basically have the magic of a wizard and the combat ability of a knight. They can cast spells and fight in the front lines very effectively, either way. They are unarguably superior to the male Warlock. Yes, unarguably. Don't argue with me. Stop it. Now. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) How do I get a Valk? Their are four things you need if you want to have become a Valk: 1) You must be FEMALE 2) You must have the LANCER EMBLEM 3) You must have at least 48 STR 4) You must have at least 41 INT Go look at my Emblem FAQ for tips on getting the Lancer Emblem --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) So... what can Valks do? Valks are proficient with spears. Spears can hit two squares at once and have some of the highest weapon power in the game. Plus, their are two very special spears, that outclass any other weapon in the game besides Snapdragons. The Longiculnis is a very powerful and important weapon, and the Zephyrus will never miss its target. More on those in a minute... Valks also can use two talent slots for AOE (Are of Effect) magic, which they wield almost as effectively as a dedicated wizard. Not as good as a Siren in that regard, however. If, after using Valks, you still see need to have males in your party, then Valks provide +1 to the support gauge of any males within three panels. I wonder why... Valks stat growth is above average in all areas, making them not only well rounded, but deadly at anything they do. Their growth: HP: +6 MP: +3 STR: +5 INT: +5 AGI: +5 Not shabby at all, considering 6 is the growth of a Knights STR, or a Wizard's INT. Their AGI is above average as well, meaning you can ussually defeat a knight or even a dragoon in direct combat. In addition, they are Semi-Aquatic AND Snow-Walking. This is one of my favorite parts about them, because they excel in any terrain. Hooked yet? Wait 'til you see their armory... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) And the spears? Ah spears... the most beautiful and deadly weaponry in the game, fit for the most beautiful and deadly class... they all require 2 hands. Also, they all can hit two units at once (piercing). Pike Metal spear with high attack power despite its slenderness. 42 Attack power Someone drops one in the games 4th battle, and they can be purchased Trident Spear with 3-pronged tip. 55 Attack Power AGI +3 Aerial joins with one equipped, can later be purchased Brionac Can sometimes cause instant death 1 of 4 Netherworld Weapons (not an actual set, they are all weaps) 62 Attack Power Virtue RES +5 Bane Element Can be found in quest mode: Complete Quest 5, Kill all/leader in (about) 1-10 turns Volcaetus Spear retrieved from the once active volcano, Mt. Aquila. 64 Attack Power Water RES +5 Fire Element Can be found in quest mode: Complete Quest 1, Kill Leader in 1-7 Complete Quest 2, Kill All in 13-18 turns Osric's Spear King Zamora's Ice Spear 66 Attack Power Water Element Gained when you defeat one of your rivals... Earth Spear Spear that draws power from the earth 68 Attack Power Wind RES +5 Earth Element VS mode or path A only Zephyrus Spear of Zephyrus, god of the West Wind, which never misses 70 Attack Power 1 of Four Relics of Wind (not an actual set...) Earth Resist +5 Wind Element Return to Rana after meeting the golden scaled mermaid Some people say they have missed with this, I never have Longicolnis Black spear created from the horn of the fallen angel Can pierce the skin of the Sacred Demon 74 Attack Power Virtue Element Virtue/Bane resist +5 Aquired through the story... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8) Eleanor... Make her a Valk. Yup. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9) The Infamous Counter Trick Ok, this is pretty simple. Set your units up like so: SPEAR USER ENEMY SPEAR USER Now, when you hit the enemy and your ally, your ally will counter and hit the enemy again. your enemy takes 2x damage, and you and your ally might both take 1/2x damage. Small price to pay... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10) Thanks and such CJayC - Must I say why? Destin - Secrets FAQ... nice... Any of the about thirty people who "reminded" me of the counter move All of the many people who submitted stuff on the earth spear All of the poor decieved indivuduals who noted 48 STR, not 41 Atlus/Nintendo - And anyone else who made this game...