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Ys X: Proud Nordics is an enhanced action RPG that follows Adol Christin and Karja Balta as they continue their fight against the immortal undead known as the Griegr. Their voyage aboard the sailing ship Sandras takes them to Öland, the largest island in Obelia Bay, where they encounter Canute Gamley and Astrid Zayren, visitors from the Kingdom of Danmorc. As Adol and Karja explore the island’s ancient ruins and uncharted wilderness, they uncover a new story about the Normans, the origins of Mana and a mysterious investigation once conducted by Balta Navy leader Grimson.

Characters and story

Adol is a red-haired adventurer who left Esteria at 17. An adventure log found in his family home reveals that he visited Obelia Bay with the former thief Dogi before heading to Celceta. Karja, the only daughter of Grimmson, leads the rough seafarers of the Baltan Navy as the Pirate Princess. She fights with a hatchet and round shield in a Norman style.

Canute is a warrior from the Kingdom of Danmorc, son of its ruler Sver and known as “Canute the Bloodshedder.” He fought alongside his cousin Karja during a campaign in Britai and once turned a losing battle around with a strategy that saved outnumbered Norman forces. Despite his laid-back manner, Karja has an unexplained aversion to him. Astrid, Canute’s Shield Sister and second-in-command, lacks Mana powers but has sharp instincts and excels at logistics. She is friendly with Adol and Karja, but often curt with Canute.

Explore Öland

The expanded map adds new areas to explore, including Öland’s ancient ruins and wilderness. The island’s secrets connect to the appearance of the Normans, who supposedly have a non-aggression pact with the Balta Navy, and to Grimson’s past investigation. The story follows two pairs of Shield Siblings as they uncover more about the Normans and Mana.

New Mana Actions give you ways to explore and interact with the environment:

• Nornir’s Spindle: Use Mana Strings to swing like a pendulum and reach distant places. Upgrades strengthen the strings so you can manipulate objects and activate dungeon switches.
• The Grimble Board: Glide over water, race along Mana Roads and launch from wind pockets. You can also compete in Mana Ride challenges across Öland’s natural terrain.
• Mana Burst: Adol uses fire and Karja uses ice in charged elemental attacks. These powers can also clear obstacles and create icy platforms.
• Mana Sense: Use the Druid Monocle to detect enemies, reveal hidden mechanisms and find buried treasures. Upgrades let you slow time and tackle obstacles such as impassable doors and treacherous walkways.
• Mana Hold: Lift structures and rocks with Mana and launch them at targets. You can use objects in combat or make platforms to open new dungeon routes.

Cross Action combat

In Solo Mode, you control either Adol or Karja, using quick steps, dashes and skills to build combos. Combo Mode lets you control both characters at once; fill the Revenge Gauge to deal heavy damage with coordinated attacks.

Solo Mode skills include:

• Raid Slash: Rush forward with a quick slash that chains easily from regular attacks.
• Stellar Array: An advanced Raid Slash that has Adol cut through nearby enemies in star-like patterns.
• Mana Shoot: Fire a low-SP wave of Mana energy at distant enemies.
• Carmine Blast: Unleash an advanced Mana Shoot as a concentrated, long-range beam.
• Shield Bash: Charge with Karja’s round shield and perfect-guard incoming attacks while the skill is active.
• Skuld Strike: Follow Shield Bash with a rapid Norman-style combination of shield strikes, axe blows and kicks.
• Flip Axe: Strike upward with an axe to launch an enemy into the air.
• Lost Cocytus: Use freezing Mana to trap nearby enemies in ice before shattering it.

Combo Mode skills include:

• Double Smasher: Adol and Karja leap together and slam down on enemies.
• Adamas Saber: Block an attack with Mana, then counter with a strike.
• Blazal Cross: Dash past one another and release a V-shaped slash.
• Zena Striker: Throw your partner, bound by Mana chains, into surrounding enemies for wide-area damage.

New challenges

Face new bosses, race through Mana Ride challenges and fight formidable opponents in the Arena. The Divine Realm: Muspelheim adds an extreme-difficulty dungeon with a strict time limit, traps and powerful foes. Rare Deep Crystals let you alter some restrictions, including extending the time limit or adjusting enemy abilities.

Ys X: Proud Nordics includes previously released bonus content for Ys X: Nordics, excluding consumable items. Bonus content from this edition cannot be used with Ys X: Nordics, and save data and bonus content from Ys X: Nordics cannot be carried over.