Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics is an action RPG set in Obelia Bay, a northern sea scattered with islands. Young adventurer Adol Christin encounters the Normans, a seafaring people known for their powerful warriors, and the mysterious immortal Greegers, who threaten the bay’s inhabitants. The story also brings Adol to Obelia Bay before his journey to Celceta, accompanied by his former-thief friend Dogi, as revealed in an adventure log found in Adol’s family home.

Adol and Karja

You control Adol and Karja Balta, Grimmson’s only daughter and leader of the Baltan Navy’s rough seafarers. Known in Karnack as the “Pirate Princess,” Karja fights with a hatchet and round shield in the Norman style. Adol is a red-haired adventurer whose travels have left more than a hundred journals for posterity.

Cross Action battles

The Cross Action system offers two combat modes. In solo mode, one character is under your control while their partner attacks automatically; in dual mode, you control both characters’ actions in turn-based battles against powerful enemies.

Using skills raises their proficiency and power, and some skills unlock stronger advanced skills when they reach the required proficiency and conditions. Successfully guarding enemy attacks fills the Revenge Gauge. Skills used while it is active gain power according to its multiplier, so a combo skill at maximum proficiency with a full gauge can deal much more damage than regular solo-mode skills.

In dungeons, Raven Marker Stones can temporarily release the mana bonds between Adol and Karja, letting you control them separately. You must switch between them and coordinate their moves from different positions to overcome challenges.

Mana actions

Mana Actions expand how you move through fields and dungeons, interact with the environment and fight:

• Mana String: Swing from a Mana string like a pendulum to reach distant places. Upgrades strengthen the strings so you can manipulate objects and activate dungeon switches.
• Mana Ride: Glide on a Grimble Board over water, along Mana Roads at high speed and through the air from wind pockets.
• Mana Burst: Charge attacks to release elemental Mana strikes. Adol uses fire and Karja ice to damage enemies, burn away obstacles and create icy platforms.
• Mana Sense: Use the ancient Druid Monocle to detect enemies, reveal hidden mechanisms and find buried treasures. As it strengthens, Mana Sense can slow time to help you pass obstacles such as impassable doors and treacherous walkways.

Sailing and fishing

For the first time in the series, you can captain a ship. Use nautical charts to explore the ocean and sometimes fight enemy ships in naval battles.

Fishing is available at marked spots in fields and dungeons where fish shadows are visible. Choose bait and a spot, then respond to a bite with button presses or joystick movements to fill the fishing gauge and reel in your catch.