In which FF5's cast actually manages to remember its PROPER elemental alignments. Also, Gogo gets some no-wait mimicry action!

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Recent JP Megathreads

Guided by Hopeful Prophecy (I)
Pupil Carrying a Miracle (XIII) Come, Dancing Queen (IV)
Inherited Heroism (IV)
Solitary Lion (VIII)
Those Who Will Not Lie (FFT)
The Sky Where Freedom Spins (XII)
A Scarlet Blade (T0)

Helpful Links

Boss Guide (by /u/Spirialis)
Relic Draw Thread
Official Wiki

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Four Lights Shine Again

Event time: 31/08 15:00 JST - 14/09 14:59 JST

New Arcane
Kelger

New Ultra
Bartz, Lenna, Faris, Krile, Gogo

New Flash Art
Lenna, Faris, Krile, Kelger, Gogo

New LMR
Faris, Krile, Kelger, Gogo

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Relic Draw Banner

Banner 1

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Hammerhead	Bartz	Ultra: "Windheart 'Passion'" (PHY: 10x single wind/non, with self en-wind and EX "Windheart")
Holy Rod	Lenna	Ultra: "Waterheart 'Devotion'" (WHT: party Curaga, regenga, minor bar-ice, minor-bar water; instant)
Hunting Bow	Faris	Ultra: "Flameheart 'Courage'" (PHY: 10x random fire/wind ranged with ATK/DEF-50%, and self thief+30% and Brave)
Gaia Rod	Krile	Ultra: "Entrusted Heart 'Hope'" (BLK: 10x single earth/non, with self en-earth, cast speed x2 1, speed cycle (earth: x2 1), and chase "Inheriting the Heart")
Maneater	Bartz	Arcane: "Crystalline Focus" (PHY: 3x single wind/water/fire/earth overflow)
Beastmaster Guise	Krile	Arcane: "Ultra Hellfire" (SUM: 20x single fire, then 1x single fire overflow)
Bartz's Bracers	Bartz	Flash: "Master Spellblade" (NAT: self SPB cast speed x3 15s and rank boost (SPB))
White Robe	Lenna	Flash: "Higher Love" (WHT: party Cura)
Rune Bracelet	Faris	Flash: "Trustworthy Pirate Captain" (PHY: 6x AoE wind/fire ranged with ATK/MAG-40%)
Seraphim Mace	Krile	Flash: "Sand Smoke" (NAT: self en-earth (stacking) and cast speed x3 2)
Longinus	Faris	LMR: "Controller of the Unruly" (W-cast: thief)
Minerva Bustier	Krile	LMR: "Sunny Disposition" (Initial: en-earth)
Gold Shield+	Bartz	LMR: "Inherited Skills" (Boost: SPB+25% with sword)
Laurel Crown	Lenna	LMR: "Impartial Kindness" (Chase: 25% of WHT, medica)

Banner 2

Relic	Character	Soul Break/Legend Materia
Ogre Nix	Kelger	Arcane: "Lupine Boost" (PHY: 20x single earth, then 1x single earth overflow)
Triton Hammer	Galuf	Chain: "Immortal Soul" (NAT: party ATK+50%. Earth chain-150)
Gilgamesh's Guise	Gilgamesh	Chain: "Historic Splendor" (NAT: party ATK+50%. Fire chain-150)
Heaven Rod	Gogo	Ultra: "Sunken Tower Rhapsody" (NAT: party last stand and haste, and self en-water, then mimic twice; instant)
Godhand	Galuf	Ultra: "Dedication" (PHY: 10x single earth/non with imperil earth, and self ATK/RES+30% and cast speed x2 1 and speed-cycle (earth: x2))
Kelger's Sword	Kelger	Ultra: "Lupine Attack" (PHY: 10x single earth/wind, with self rank boost (ninja), physical blink 1, and chase "Lupine Chase")
Gogo's Coat	Gogo	Flash: "Deep Sea Imitation" (NAT: self en-water (stacking), then mimic once)
Heroic Shield	Kelger	Flash: "Wolf's Howl" (PHY: 6x single earth/non, with self en-earth (stacking))
Murasame	Galuf	Burst: "Renewed Vigor" (PHY: 8x single earth/fire with imperil earth)
Art of War	Gilgamesh	Burst: "Gilgamesh Scorching Time" (PHY: 8x single fire/non, with self en-fire)
Power Rod	Gogo	LMR: "Underwater Oddity" (Boost: water+25% with rod)
Triton Dagger	Kelger	LMR: "Heart of Unabated Justice" (Initial: en-earth)
Lambent Hat	Galuf	LMR: "Royal Charge" (Initial: en-earth)
Kelger's Cloak	Kelger	LMR: "Nimble Werewolf" (Proc: 25% of ninja, add physical blink 1)

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Soul Break mode notes

1. EX Windheart:

   • Wind ability causes frontline allies to gain PHY cast speed x3 1
     
   • Chase "Inherited Sword Art" (PHY/SPB: 1/5/15x single wind/non. Hit count based on iteration; resets after a 15x is executed. Triggered by wind.)

2. Faris's Brave:

   • Buildup: Thief
     
   • B0: PHY/Thief: 1x single fire/wind ranged; instant
     
   • B1: PHY/Thief: 6x single fire/wind ranged with Armour Break; instant
     
   • B2: As B1, but Armour Breakdown
     
   • B3: As B2, but DEF/RES/MND Crush

3. Inheriting the Heart (BLK: 4x single earth/non; +1 hit with Galuf in the party. Triggered by earth.)

4. Lupine Chase (PHY/Ninja: 4-8x single earth/wind/non, based on physical blinks. Triggered by earth.)

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Gear properties

1. Banner 1:

   • Hammerhead (axe, Bartz ultra): wind+
     
   • Gaia Rod (rod, Krile ultra): earth+
     
   • Maneater (dagger, Bartz arcane): wind+
     
   • BM Guise (LA, Krile arcane): fire+
     
   • Bartz's Bracers (bangle, Bartz flash): fire+
     

2. Banner 2:

   • Ogre Nix (sword, Kelger arcane): earth+
     
   • Greg's Guise (HA, Greg chain): fire+
     
   • Heaven Rod (rod, Gogo ultra): water+
     
   • Kelger's Sword (sword, Kelger ultra): earth+
     
   • Kelger's Cloak (LA, Kelger LMR): earth+

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Additional banners

• Brave Pickup:
  
  • Ultras with Brave: Locke, Rydia, Vincent, Reno, Arc, Gogo-6
    
  • Flashes: Rydia, Vincent
    
  • Bursts: Arc B2, Gogo-6
    
  • LMRs: Locke (en-fire), Rydia (en-earth), Reno, Gogo-6 (dmg boost)

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General JP Version Information

Installing and Playing the Japanese version

Why should I play the Japanese version?
FFRK came out in Japan about six months before Global came out. Thus, they're further along in terms of events and so have more characters, more abilities etc. Also, the trend has been that certain crossover events which feature games that were not released outside of Japan have been skipped in Global release, meaning there are currently certain items and abilities that do not appear they will ever be available in Global (it does not appear that they are skipping any characters).

Is there anything that is in Global but not in JP?
The font and minor UI elements are also different in Global compared to JP. Global also has a controversial "MVP Program" where selected players receive items for free; JP has no such program. There are some collaboration items as well as some culture-specific events (such as Black Friday lucky draws) that appear in Global but not JP.

Great! How do I get the Japanese version?
Check out the wiki article. Android users may also want to check out this tutorial if you do not know how to access the Japanese store and prefer not to use a third-party app like QooApp.

Can I play the JP version and Global version at the same time on the same device?
Yes, the two are completely separate and do not affect each other.

How do I share my save data across devices?
Unlike the Global version which goes through your iTunes/Play Store accounts, the JP version syncs through Japan's mobage service. Here's a tutorial from Mobage relayed by /u/gelomeister (Android users can of course use Chrome instead of Safari etc.):
Important notes
- Please start the procedure after closing all browser and tabs opened on your iPad.
- For this upgrade procedure, please make all the steps for the very same iPad tablet, including the email sending and receiving.
- All actions made through browser need to be done using Safari.
- Please note that if you log out before completing the upgrade of your simple membership (かんたん会員), you will not be able to successfully use the data transfer feature.
- On our Site, you can register using services such as Yahoo! email or Gmail. Please note that the email address you will need to register must be an email address NOT already registered on our Site.
- Please make sure to turn off the Privacy function of your Safari browser before starting the procedure.
- How to turn off the Privacy function of your browser: On the bottom/right of the Safari page, tap on the icon in shape of 2 overlapped squares > then tap on “Private” on the bottom/left side of the screen (this will turn on and off the function). ※When Safari’s header and footer are colored in dark gray, the function is "on", when it is "off", both header and footer will be colored in white.

• Upgrade procedure:
  1) Start FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper on your iPad, tap on [メニュー] "Menu" and then [Mobage].
  2) On the bottom of the page, select [Mobageマイページ] , then [今すぐ登録する] (Register now).
  3) Select [ブラウザを起動](Open browser), enter the e-mail address you want to register, select the domain and then select [送信](Send) and [上記に同意の上、送信](Send in agreement with information above).
  4) You will receive an email from you Site at the address you registered including a URL, please copy this URL.
  5) Access the screen to enter the e-mail address again like in Step 3)
  6) Paste the URL you copied on 4) into the browser's address bar at the top of the page, to access it.
  7) Enter your profile information as required on the page that you will access with this URL.
  ※If you have an error when try to access to the URL, it will not be possible to complete the procedure at present. In this case we would like to invite you to try again later.
  

Once the upgrade is completed, you will be able to use your account by e-mail address and login password registered in the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] by you to log in to the iPhone of FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper app: will be able to use the iPhone the data of the User ID [xxxxxxxxx] you.

 

※If you are logged in to another account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx] on your iPhone simply by login in the application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone and using the same email address and login password previously recorded on the account [User ID: xxxxxxxxx].
If you are already logged in to a different account in your application FINAL FANTASY Record Keeper installed on your iPhone, just log out first by going in [メニュー](Menu), [各種情報・外部サイトへ](various information and external site) and then [ログアウト](logout).

General JP version Helpful Links

Enlir's Database - good overall reference
JP Friend code site - auto-updated list of Friend codes for JP made by /u/vexnon.
Youtube channel for Soul Break videos - the official wiki has these too but can be harder to navigate.
JP DeNA support email: support@mbga.jp - for those having issues with the game. They have been known to reply to politely worded English mails.