THE GOLDEN SUN DJINN/CLASS MECHANICS v1.01
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by Terence Fergusson <taf@university-of-murphy.freeserve.co.uk>

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== VERSION HISTORY ==
=====================

  v1.0  : 11/12/01 : Original Release
  v1.01 : 16/12/01 : Addition to Characters Section (+ bug fix)
                     Some credit to altrongundamcustom for the fix



==============
== FOREWORD ==
==============
  What's there to say?  It's a rare game that makes me want to tear apart
the code and see how everything ticks.  The class system in Golden Sun did
just that though; it was fun poking around and seeing how different setups
altered your character.

  It's from this spirit of curiousity that this guide was born.  I hope you
find it useful.

  Note: Fair warning.  It is best to view this document in a non-proportional
font.  Doing otherwise will severely mess up the tables to follow.  By
default, your web browser will probably be using something like Courier New,
so this won't be a problem.  But if the FAQ looks messed up, try messing with
your browser's font options.



======================
== THE CLASS SYSTEM ==
======================
  The class system of Golden Sun is surprisingly simple, once analysed.  Yet
it is well known that complex results can emerge from simple rules.  This
document aims to divulge the workings behind the system, to give the player a
more informed choice on how they should set up their party.

  The primary force behind the class system is the allocation of the Djinn to
each character.  Through combinations of anywhere up to 7 Djinn at once, it
is possible to unlock any of up to 22 classes per character.

  Becoming a new class adjusts your stats quite radically, as we shall see in
the tables below.  However, before moving on, it is vital that a few concepts
are explained.

  First, each character has a hidden set of 'base stats'.  These stats are
what are adjusted each time you gain a level or use a stat-enhancing item.
These base stats are then further adjusted by the class you're at and the
Djinn you have equipped.

  The stat you actually see is worked out in the following manner:
   (Base Stat + Djinn Bonuses + Equip Bonus) * Class Bonus

  The Djinn Bonuses are hardcoded and are the same for everyone, but they
differ on the exact Djinn.  Because of this, it is often worth experimenting
with which exact Djinn of the same element you should set on a character;
Mist, for example, is ill-suited for a spellcasting character when compared
to Fizz.

  The Class Bonus is multiplied to all the other Bonuses applied to your
Base Stat, and this includes the Djinn Bonus, so you are unlikely to see the
exact bonuses shown below each time.  A Class with a 150% HP Bonus will see
more benefit to HP from a Djinn than one with only a 100% HP Bonus.  The same
follows with stat-enhancing items; since they affect the base stat only,
characters with high Class Bonuses will see a better effect.

  You may have also noticed that the Details section of weapons and armor
doesn't seem to match the actual bonuses you receive.  This is, again, due to
the Class Bonus.  Because of this, you will note that it is vital in the
later stages of the game to pick the correct class, depending on your playing
style.

  With these basics out of the way, it is time for the actual data.  More
analysis of this data is available at the end of this document, if necessary.
  


====================
== THE CHARACTERS ==
====================
  At the start of Golden Sun, your characters are given the following base
stats:
                Lvl  HP  PP Att Def Agi Lck
  Isaac           1  38  23  17   8  12   3
  Garet           1  41  20  15   9  10   2
  Ivan            4  56  38  22  11  27   4
  Mia            10 101  57  44  24  44   5
  Jenna           1  36  22  14   9  13   4

  In addition, Isaac and Garet are in the weak '?' class during the
prologue.  This grants the following Stat Bonuses:

                HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
Isaac           80%  60% 110% 100% 110% 100%
Garet           80%  60% 100% 110%  70% 100%      


  Finally, Jenna comes with the Flame User class, which, while it cannot
be upgraded, has the following Stat Bonuses:

                HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
Jenna          100% 120% 110% 100% 120%  90%


  Jenna also gains the following spells if she is levelled: Flare at level 1,
Flare Wall at level 6, Flare Storm at level 18.  She learns no other
Psynergy, and can become no other class.

  As for other characters in the game code, both Felix and Sheba can be found
listed as 'NPC's.  They have no stats whatsoever, and their classes give them
a Stat Bonus of 0% in every stat, thus rendering them useless.  They have no
battle sprite; a Vermin stands in for them.



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== DJINN BONUSES ==
===================
  This section lists the slight bonuses each individual Djinn gives when set.
Again, Class Bonuses are by far the easiest way to upgrade stats, but with a
full set of 7 Djinn on a character, these small bonuses can add up pretty
nicely.

  The following abbreviations are used both here and
throughout this document:
  HP: Hit Points
  PP: Psynergy Points
  Att: Attack
  Def: Defense
  Agi: Agility
  Lck: Luck



EARTH        HP  PP Att Def Agi Lck
 Flint        8   4   3  --  --  --
 Granite      9  --  --   2   2   1
 Quartz      10   3  --  --   3  --
 Vine        12   4  --   3  --   1
 Sap         10  --   3  --  --   1
 Ground       9   3  --  --   3  --
 Bane        12  --   4  --  --  --

FIRE         HP  PP Att Def Agi Lck
 Forge       10  --   2  --   2   2
 Fever        8  --   3  --   2  --
 Corona      12   3  --   3  --   1
 Scorch       8  --   3  --  --  --
 Ember        9   4  --   2   2  --
 Flash       14   3  --   2  --  --
 Torch        9  --   3  --  --   1

WIND         HP  PP Att Def Agi Lck
 Gust         9  --   2  --   2  --
 Breeze      12   5  --   2  --   1
 Zephyr      11   3  --  --   2   1
 Smog         9  --   3  --  --  --
 Kite         8   4  --  --   3  --
 Squall      10  --   5  --  --  --
 Luff        11   5  --   2  --   1

WATER        HP  PP Att Def Agi Lck
 Fizz         9   4  --   3  --  --
 Sleet       12  --   3  --  --   1
 Mist        11  --   4  --  --  --
 Spritz       8   4  --  --   3  --
 Hail         9  --   4  --  --   1
 Tonic        8   3  --   2  --   2
 Dew         13   4  --  --   4  --



============================
== CLASS BONUSES AND REQS ==
============================
  All Class Bonuses are portrayed as a percentage.  100% means that there is
no change to the Base Stats.  150% would indicate a multiplier of 1.5.
Higher bonuses are thus highly desirable.  Keep in mind though that there are
two parts to each class; the bonuses they grant, and the abilities they give.
Sometimes, the abilities of one class can outweigh the bonuses of another
class.

  The Class Requirements are listed to the right.  They symbolise both the
minimum and maximum amount of Djinn allowed to be able to activate a certain
class.  To demonstrate how this works, three examples shall be illustrated.

  Isaac's Ninja is listed as requiring 0-1 Earth, 3 Fire, 3-4 Wind and 0-1
Water.  The left hand figures are the minimum amount of Djinn required for
that class.  So, the minimum requirements for Ninja is 3 Fire and 3 Wind.
The right hand figures are the maximum amount of Djinn allowed to stay in
that class.  So, while you could have 3 Fire, 3 Wind and 1 Water, and still
be a Ninja, you cannot, for example, have 4 Fire and 3 Wind because 4 Fire is
greater than the maximum of 3.  Looking elsewhere in the chart, you will note
that 4 Fire and 3 Wind would give you Samurai instead.

  The second example is Isaac's Barbarian.  It has two listed requirements,
but only one of them needs to be met.  The first requirement lists 0-2 Earth,
5 *OR* 7 Fire, 0-2 Wind and 0-2 Water.  This means that with 5 or 7 Fire
Djinn equipped, any combination of further Djinn (except Fire) will allow you
to keep Barbarian.  The second listed requirement illustrates a special case
when 6 Fire Djinn are set: note that while you can have 1 Wind or 1 Water
with this requirement, no Earth Djinn are allowed.  This is because 6 Fire
and 1 Earth Djinn equates to the Berserker class instead.

  The third and final example is just a simple explanation of how to use the
maximum figures.  We shall look at Cavalier for this.  Cavalier requires 0-3
Earth, 0-2 Fire, 0-3 Wind and 4-5 Water Djinn.  The minimum requirements is
simply 4 Water Djinn, but the maximum requirements are 3 Earth, 2 Fire, 3
Wind and 5 Water.  Since this is more than the 7 Djinn total you are
permitted to set on any character, you should note that these maximums only
apply for certain combinations.  For example, with 4 Water, the maximum
number of other Djinns you can add is 3, so the 3 Wind and 3 Earth maximums
make sense.  However, the 2 Fire Djinn maximum indicates that 4 Water and 3
Fire is not permissable.

  With those explanations out of the way, here are the actual stats.



ISAAC           HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck         Eth Fre Wnd Wtr
  Squire       110%  80% 110% 100% 110% 100%        0-1 --- --- ---
  Knight       130%  90% 120% 110% 120% 100%        2-3 --- --- ---
  Gallant      150% 100% 130% 120% 130% 100%        4-5 --- --- ---
  Lord         170% 110% 140% 130% 140% 100%        6-7 --- --- ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Brute        100%  70% 120%  90% 110%  70%        0-6  1  --- ---
  Ruffian      120%  80% 130% 100% 120%  70%        0-5  2  0-1 0-1
                                                    0-4  3  0-2 0-2
  Savage       140%  90% 140% 110% 130%  70%        0-3  4  0-2 0-3
  Barbarian    160% 100% 150% 120% 140%  70%        0-2 5,7 0-2 0-2
                                                    ---  6  0-1 0-1
  Berserker    180% 110% 160% 130% 150%  70%         1   6  --- ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Apprentice   100% 120% 110% 100% 120%  90%        0-6 0-1  1  ---
  Illusionist  120% 130% 120% 110% 130%  90%        0-5 0-2  2  0-1
                                                    0-4 0-2  3  0-2
  Enchanter    140% 140% 130% 120% 140%  90%        0-3 0-2 4-5 0-3
  Shaman(A)    120% 150% 110% 110% 130% 100%        --- 0-1 6-7 0-1
  Conjurer     170% 160% 140% 130% 160%  90%         1  ---  6  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Swordsman    100%  90% 110% 110%  90% 120%        0-6 0-1 0-1  1
  Defender     120% 100% 120% 120% 100% 120%        0-5 0-2 0-2  2
                                                    0-4 0-2 0-3  3
  Cavalier     140% 110% 130% 130% 110% 120%        0-3 0-2 0-3 4-5
  Shaman(W)    120% 150% 110% 110% 130% 100%        --- 0-1 0-1 6-7
  Guardian     170% 130% 140% 140% 130% 120%         1  --- ---  6
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Dragoon      160% 130% 140% 140% 110% 130%        0-1  3  0-1 3-4
  Ninja        160% 140% 150% 120% 170%  80%        0-1  3  3-4 0-1
  Samurai      190% 130% 150% 140% 140%  90%        ---  4   3  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------

  

GARET           HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck         Eth Fre Wnd Wtr
  Guard        110%  80% 100% 110%  70% 100%        --- 0-1 --- ---
  Soldier      130%  90% 110% 120%  80% 100%        --- 2-3 --- ---
  Warrior      150% 100% 120% 130%  90% 100%        --- 4-5 --- ---
  Champion     170% 120% 130% 140% 100% 100%        --- 6-7 --- ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Brute        100%  70% 120%  90% 110%  70%         1  0-6 --- --- 
  Ruffian      120%  80% 130% 100% 120%  70%         2  0-5 0-1 0-1
                                                     3  0-4 0-2 0-2
  Savage       140%  90% 140% 110% 130%  70%         4  0-3 0-2 0-3
  Barbarian    160% 100% 150% 120% 140%  70%        5,7 0-2 0-2 0-2
                                                     6  --- 0-1 0-1
  Berserker    180% 110% 160% 130% 150%  70%         6   1  --- ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Swordsman    100%  90% 110% 110%  90% 120%        0-1 0-6 ---  1
  Defender     120% 100% 120% 120% 100% 120%        0-2 0-5 0-1  2
                                                    0-2 0-4 0-3  3
  Cavalier     140% 110% 130% 130% 110% 120%        0-3 0-3 0-3 4-5
  Ascetic(W)   120% 140% 110% 120% 140% 120%        0-1 --- 0-1 6-7
  Luminier     170% 130% 140% 140% 130% 120%        ---  1  ---  6
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Page         100% 120% 110% 100% 120%  90%        0-1 0-6  1  0-1
  Illusionist  120% 130% 120% 110% 130%  90%        0-2 0-5  2  0-2
                                                    0-2 0-4  3  0-3
  Enchanter    140% 140% 130% 120% 140%  90%        0-3 0-3 4-5 0-3
  Ascetic(A)   120% 140% 110% 120% 140% 120%        0-1 --- 6-7 0-1
  Conjurer     170% 160% 140% 130% 160%  90%        ---  1   6  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Dragoon      160% 130% 140% 140% 110% 130%         3  0-1 0-1 3-4
  Ninja        160% 140% 150% 120% 170%  80%         3  0-1 3-4 0-1
  Samurai      190% 130% 150% 140% 140%  90%         4  ---  3  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------



IVAN            HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck         Eth Fre Wnd Wtr
  Wind Seer     80% 140%  80%  90% 130% 110%        --- --- 0-1 ---
  Magician      90% 150%  90% 100% 140% 110%        --- --- 2-3 ---
  Mage         110% 160% 100% 110% 150% 110%        --- --- 4-5 ---
  Magister     130% 170% 110% 120% 160% 110%        --- --- 6-7 ---  
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Hermit        80% 140%  80%  90% 130% 120%        --- --- 0-6  1
  Elder         90% 150%  90% 100% 140% 120%        0-1 0-1 0-5  2
                                                    0-2 0-2 0-4  3
  Scholar      110% 160% 100% 110% 150% 120%        0-2 0-3 0-3  4
  Savant       130% 170% 110% 120% 160% 120%        0-2 0-2 0-2 5,7
                                                    0-1 0-1 ---  6
  Sage         150% 180% 120% 130% 170% 120%        --- ---  1   6 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Seer          90% 130%  90%  90% 110% 100%         1  --- 0-6 0-1
  Diviner      110% 140% 100% 100% 120% 100%         2  0-1 0-5 0-2
                                                     3  0-2 0-4 0-3
  Shaman       120% 150% 110% 110% 130% 100%        4-5 0-3 0-3 0-3
  Enchanter(E) 140% 140% 130% 120% 140%  90%        6-7 0-1 --- 0-1
  Druid        150% 170% 130% 130% 150% 100%         6  ---  1  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Pilgrim       90% 120%  90% 100% 120% 120%        0-1  1  0-6 0-1
  Wanderer     110% 130% 100% 110% 130% 120%        0-2  2  0-5 0-2
                                                    0-3  3  0-4 0-2
  Ascetic      120% 140% 110% 120% 140% 120%        0-3 4-5 0-3 0-2
  Enchanter(F) 140% 140% 130% 120% 140%  90%        0-1 6-7 --- 0-1
  Fire Monk    150% 160% 130% 140% 160% 120%        ---  6   1  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Ranger       130% 160% 120% 120% 160% 120%        0-1 3-4 0-1  3 
  Medium       130% 170% 120% 120% 150%  90%        3-4 0-1 0-1  3
  White Mage   150% 180% 130% 130% 150% 130%         3  --- ---  4
 -----------------------------------------------------------------



MIA             HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck         Eth Fre Wnd Wtr
  Water Seer    90% 130%  90% 100%  80% 130%        --- --- --- 0-1
  Scribe       100% 140% 100% 110%  90% 130%        --- --- --- 2-3
  Cleric       120% 150% 110% 120% 100% 130%        --- --- --- 4-5
  Paragon      140% 160% 120% 130% 110% 130%        --- --- --- 6-7  
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Hermit        80% 140%  80%  90% 130% 120%        --- ---  1  0-6
  Elder         90% 150%  90% 100% 140% 120%        0-1 0-1  2  0-5
                                                    0-2 0-2  3  0-4
  Scholar      110% 160% 100% 110% 150% 120%        0-3 0-2  4  0-3
  Savant       130% 170% 110% 120% 160% 120%        0-2 0-2 5,7 0-2
                                                    0-1 0-1  6  ---
  Sage         150% 180% 120% 130% 170% 120%        --- ---  6   1 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Pilgrim       90% 120%  90% 100% 120% 120%        ---  1  0-1 0-6
  Wanderer     110% 130% 100% 110% 130% 120%        0-1  2  0-2 0-5
                                                    0-2  3  0-3 0-4
  Ascetic      120% 140% 110% 120% 140% 120%        0-3 4-5 0-3 0-3
  Cavalier(F)  140% 110% 130% 130% 110% 120%        0-1 6-7 0-1 ---
  Water Monk   150% 160% 130% 140% 160% 120%        ---  6  ---  1 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Seer          90% 130%  90%  90% 110% 100%         1  0-1 0-1 0-6
  Diviner      110% 140% 100% 100% 120% 100%         2  0-2 0-2 0-5
                                                     3  0-3 0-2 0-4
  Shaman       120% 150% 110% 110% 130% 100%        4-5 0-3 0-2 0-3
  Cavalier(E)  140% 110% 130% 130% 110% 120%        6-7 0-1 0-1 ---
  Druid        150% 170% 130% 130% 150% 100%         6  --- ---  1 
 -----------------------------------------------------------------
  Ranger       130% 160% 120% 120% 160% 120%        0-1 3-4  3  0-1
  Medium       130% 170% 120% 120% 150%  90%        3-4 0-1  3  0-1
  White Mage   150% 180% 130% 130% 150% 130%         3  ---  4  ---
 -----------------------------------------------------------------



=====================
== CLASS ABILITIES == 
=====================
  Class abilities work largely on the concept of inheritance.  In addition to
inheritance, what abilities you can unlock is wholly dependant on your class
and your level.

  The concept of inheritance is simple to explain.  Certain classes are
considered to be building upon a previous class; Knight builds on Squire, for
example.  Thus, Knight is considered to inherit Squire's abilities.  Knight
thus learns everything Squire does at the exact same level Squire does.

  It is also possible for a class to add more abilities on top of what it
inherits.  Gallant is a good example; it learns everything Knight does, but
adds Revive and the Gaia series of spells.  In addition to this, the
characters themselves are sometimes considered to have a Base Inheritance;
these are skills that they know and learn regardless of which class they are
in.  Only Mia does not have a Base Inheritance.

  The other concept mentioned above was the place of level in learning
abilities.  While your class unlocks the potential to learn better abilities,
you will be unable to see or use many of them until you reach the level
indicated by that ability.  As an example, Gallant learns Gaia at level 7,
Revive at level 19, Mother Gaia at level 24 and Grand Gaia at level 54.  Not
all classes learn the same ability at the same level either: Isaac will learn
Gaia sooner if he's an Apprentice than if he's a Gallant.  (We shall ignore
the fact that you'll probably be long past level 7 by the time you get 4 Fire
Djinn....)

  Finally, you should note that there are a few classes that share the same
name, but do not share the same abilities.  These classes may differ simply
by who has it or by what Djinn combination was used to unlock it.  In the
former case, simply refer to the character list.  In the latter, the
different class is identified in this document by its element.  Shaman(A),
for example, refers to the Wind (or 'A'ir) element version of Shaman, while
Shaman(W) refers to the Water element version.  (F) and (E) refer to Fire and
Earth respectively.

  !!NOTE!!  There are two abilities called Blast in the game, with different
different effects.  The Blast in the Blast/Nova/Supernova series will be
identified as Blast(Nova).


ISAAC'S CLASS ABILITIES
=======================
Base Inheritance
            1:Move, 1:Retreat

Squire      1:Cure, 2:Quake, 4:Earthquake, 6:Spire, 10:Cure Well,
            13:Ragnarok, 14:Quake Sphere, 20:Clay Spire, 26:Potent Cure,
            42:Stone Spire
Knight      [Squire Inherited]
Gallant     [Knight Inherited], 7:Gaia, 19:Revive, 24:Mother Gaia,
            54:Grand Gaia
Lord        [Gallant Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brute       1:Growth, 6:Blast(Nova), 12:Mad Growth, 13:Planet Diver, 16:Nova,
            17:Haunt, 24:Curse, 28:Wild Growth, 29:Condemn, 40:Supernova
Ruffian     [Brute Inherited]
Savage      [Ruffian Inherited], 7:Spire, 9:Impair, 19:Revive, 20:Clay Spire,
            23:Debilitate, 42:Stone Spire
Barbarian   [Savage Inherited]
Berserker   [Barbarian Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apprentice  1:Delude, 6:Gaia, 9:Weaken, 11:Astral Blast, 14:Sleep, 17:Haunt,
            20:Curse, 24:Mother Gaia, 25:Enfeeble, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain,
            54:Grand Gaia
Illusionist [Apprentice Inherited]
Enchanter   [Illusionist Inherited], 5:Impact, 6:Ward, 21:High Impact,
            22:Resist
Shaman(A)   1:Cure, 2:Bolt, 3:Growth, 6:Flash Bolt, 7:Ward, 10:Cure Well,
            12:Mad Growth, 18:Bind, 19:Revive, 22:Blue Bolt, 23:Resist,
            26:Potent Cure, 29:Wild Growth, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain
Conjurer    [Enchanter Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swordsman   4:Thorn, 5:Cure Poison, 11:Cutting Edge, 13:Restore, 14:Briar,
            19:Revive, 30:Break, 36:Nettle
Defender    [Swordsman Inherited], 1:Ply, 6:Avoid, 16:Ply Well, 34:Pure Ply
Cavalier    [Defender Inherited], 8:Wish, 22:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish
Shaman(W)   1:Cure, 2:Froth, 3:Growth, 5:Cure Poison, 8:Wish, 10:Cure Well,
            12:Mad Growth, 13:Restore, 14:Froth Sphere, 19:Revive,
            22:Wish Well, 26:Potent Cure, 29:Wild Growth, 30:Break,
            40:Froth Spiral, 46:Pure Wish
Guardian    [Cavalier Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dragoon     1:Ply, 2:Blast, 4:Thorn, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Avoid, 8:Wish,
            10:Mad Blast, 11:Cutting Edge, 13:Restore, 16:Ply Well, 17:Briar,
            22:Wish Well, 27:Fiery Blast, 34:Pure Ply, 36:Nettle,
            46:Pure Wish
Ninja       1:Gale, 4:Punji, 6:Fire Bomb, 7:Mist, 8:Thunderclap,
            12:Death Plunge, 15:Punji Trap, 16:Cluster Bomb, 18:Typhoon,
            21:Shuriken, 26:Thunderbolt, 31:Annihilation, 36:Punji Strike,
            40:Carpet Bomb, 44:Hurricane, 50:Thunderstorm
Samurai     3:Guardian, 5:Demon Spear, 6:Rockfall, 8:Lava Shower,
            10:Magic Shell, 12:Dragon Cloud, 15:Protector, 18:Demon Night,
            21:Angel Spear, 22:Molten Bath, 24:Rockslide, 27:Magic Shield,
            33:Helm Splitter, 40:Quick Strike, 48:Magma Storm, 54:Avalanche


GARET'S CLASS ABILITIES
=======================
Base Inheritance
            1:Move

Guard       1:Flare, 4:Fire, 6:Flare Wall, 8:Volcano, 12:Heat Wave,
            14:Fireball, 18:Flare Storm, 22:Eruption, 36:Inferno,
            48:Pyroclasm
Soldier     [Guard Inherited]
Warrior     [Soldier Inherited], 3:Guard, 9:Impair, 15:Protect, 26:Debilitate
Champion    [Warrior Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brute       1:Growth, 6:Blast(Nova), 12:Mad Growth, 13:Planet Diver, 16:Nova,
            17:Haunt, 24:Curse, 28:Wild Growth, 29:Condemn, 40:Supernova
Ruffian     [Brute Inherited]
Savage      [Ruffian Inherited], 7:Spire, 9:Impair, 19:Revive, 20:Clay Spire,
            23:Debilitate, 42:Stone Spire
Barbarian   [Savage Inherited]
Berserker   [Barbarian Inherited]
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swordsman   2:Blast, 3:Guard, 5:Cure Poison, 10:Mad Blast, 11:Cutting Edge,
            13:Restore, 15:Protect, 28:Fiery Blast, 30:Break
Defender    [Swordsman Inherited], 1:Ply, 6:Avoid, 16:Ply Well, 34:Pure Ply
Cavalier    [Defender Inherited], 8:Wish, 22:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish
Ascetic(W)  1:Douse, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Prism, 8:Volcano, 9:Wish, 12:Drench,
            13:Restore, 20:Hail Prism, 22:Eruption, 24:Wish Well, 30:Deluge,
            34:Break, 46:Pure Wish, 48:Pyroclasm, 52:Freeze Prism
Luminier    [Cavalier Inherited]
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Page        1:Delude, 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 9:Weaken, 11:Astral Blast, 14:Sleep,
            22:Eruption, 22:Resist, 25:Enfeeble, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain,
            48:Pyroclasm
Illusionist [Page Inherited]
Enchanter   [Illusionist Inherited], 3:Guard, 5:Impact, 15:Protect,
            21:High Impact
Ascetic(A)  1:Slash, 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 9:Plasma, 10:Wind Slash, 18:Bind,
            22:Eruption, 24:Resist, 26:Shine Plasma, 30:Sonic Slash,
            33:Drain, 41:Psy Drain, 48:Pyroclasm, 50:Spark Plasma
Conjurer    [Enchanter Inherited]
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Dragoon     1:Ply, 2:Blast, 4:Thorn, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Avoid, 8:Wish,
            10:Mad Blast, 11:Cutting Edge, 13:Restore, 16:Ply Well, 17:Briar,
            22:Wish Well, 27:Fiery Blast, 34:Pure Ply, 36:Nettle,
            46:Pure Wish
Ninja       1:Gale, 4:Punji, 6:Fire Bomb, 7:Mist, 8:Thunderclap,
            12:Death Plunge, 15:Punji Trap, 16:Cluster Bomb, 18:Typhoon,
            21:Shuriken, 26:Thunderbolt, 31:Annihilation, 36:Punji Strike,
            40:Carpet Bomb, 44:Hurricane, 50:Thunderstorm
Samurai     3:Guardian, 5:Demon Spear, 6:Rockfall, 8:Lava Shower,
            10:Magic Shell, 12:Dragon Cloud, 15:Protector, 18:Demon Night,
            21:Angel Spear, 22:Molten Bath, 24:Rockslide, 27:Magic Shield,
            33:Helm Splitter, 40:Quick Strike, 48:Magma Storm, 54:Avalanche


IVAN'S CLASS ABILITIES
======================
Base Inheritance
            1:Mind Read, Reveal (after Lama Temple Event)

Wind Seer   1:Whirlwind, 4:Ray, 8:Plasma, 12:Sleep, 14:Storm Ray, 17:Bind,
            18:Tornado, 26:Shine Plasma, 36:Destruct Ray, 44:Tempest,
            50:Spark Plasma
Magician    [Wind Seer Inherited], 5:Impact, 21:High Impact
Mage        [Magician Inherited], 6:Ward, 22:Resist
Magister    [Mage Inherited]
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Hermit      1:Impact, 6:Prism, 8:Plasma, 18:Bind, 21:High Impact,
            22:Hail Prism, 26:Shine Plasma, 30:Break, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain,
            50:Spark Plasma, 52:Freeze Prism
Elder       [Hermit Inherited]
Scholar     [Elder Inherited], 12:Wish, 24:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish
Savant      [Scholar Inherited]
Sage        [Savant Inherited]
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Seer        1:Cure, 2:Bolt, 3:Growth, 6:Flash Bolt, 10:Cure Well,
            12:Mad Growth, 18:Bind, 22:Blue Bolt, 26:Potent Cure,
            29:Wild Growth, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain
Diviner     [Seer Inherited]
Shaman      [Diviner Inherited], 7:Ward, 19:Revive, 23:Resist
Enchanter(E)1:Delude, 5:Impact, 6:Gaia, 6:Ward, 9:Weaken, 11:Astral Blast,
            14:Sleep, 17:Haunt, 20:Curse, 21:High Impact, 22:Resist,
            24:Mother Gaia, 25:Enfeeble, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain, 54:Grand Gaia
Druid       [Shaman Inherited]
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Pilgrim     1:Slash, 9:Plasma, 10:Wind Slash, 18:Bind, 26:Shine Plasma,
            30:Sonic Slash, 33:Drain, 41:Psy Drain, 50:Spark Plasma
Wanderer    [Pilgrim Inherited]
Ascetic     [Wanderer Inherited], 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 22:Eruption, 24:Resist,
            48:Pyroclasm
Enchanter(F)1:Delude, 3:Guard, 5:Impact, 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 9:Weaken,
            11:Astral Blast, 14:Sleep, 15:Protect, 21:High Impact,
            22:Eruption, 22:Resist, 25:Enfeeble, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain,
            48:Pyroclasm
Fire Monk   [Ascetic Inherited]
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Ranger      1:Slash, 2:Douse, 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 10:Wind Slash, 12:Drench,
            18:Bind, 22:Eruption, 24:Resist, 30:Sonic Slash, 30:Deluge,
            33:Drain, 34:Break, 41:Psy Drain, 48:Pyroclasm
Medium      1:Bolt, 2:Froth, 3:Cure, 6:Flash Bolt, 10:Cure Well,
            14:Froth Sphere, 17:Haunt, 19:Revive, 20:Curse, 22:Blue Bolt,
            26:Potent Cure, 29:Condemn, 31:Drain, 36:Psy Drain,
            40:Froth Spiral
White Mage  1:Cure Poison, 6:Prism, 8:Plasma, 9:Ward, 11:Dull, 12:Wish,
            13:Restore, 17:Revive, 22:Hail Prism, 24:Wish Well, 
            26:Shine Plasma, 31:Resist, 37:Blunt, 46:Spark Plasma,
            46:Pure Wish, 52:Freeze Prism


MIA'S CLASS ABILITIES
=====================
Water Seer  1:Ply, 2:Frost, 4:Ice, 5:Cure Poison, 9:Tundra, 13:Restore,
            16:Ply Well, 17:Ice Horn, 24:Glacier, 30:Break, 34:Pure Ply,
            42:Ice Missile
Scribe      [Water Seer Inherited]
Cleric      [Scribe Inherited], 8:Wish, 22:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish
Paragon     [Cleric Inherited]
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Hermit      1:Impact, 6:Prism, 8:Plasma, 18:Bind, 21:High Impact,
            22:Hail Prism, 26:Shine Plasma, 30:Break, 31:Drain, 39:Psy Drain,
            50:Spark Plasma, 52:Freeze Prism
Elder       [Hermit Inherited]
Scholar     [Elder Inherited], 12:Wish, 24:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish
Savant      [Scholar Inherited]
Sage        [Savant Inherited]
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Pilgrim     1:Douse, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Prism, 12:Drench, 13:Restore,
            20:Hail Prism, 30:Deluge, 34:Break, 52:Freeze Prism
Wanderer    [Pilgrim Inherited]
Ascetic     [Wanderer Inherited], 8:Volcano, 9:Wish, 22:Eruption,
            24:Wish Well, 46:Pure Wish, 48:Pyroclasm
Cavalier(F) 1:Ply, 2:Blast, 3:Guard, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Avoid, 8:Wish,
            10:Mad Blast, 11:Cutting Edge, 13:Restore, 15:Protect,
            16:Ply Well, 22:Wish Well, 28:Fiery Blast, 30:Break, 34:Pure Ply,
            46:Pure Wish
Water Monk  [Ascetic Inherited]
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Seer        1:Cure, 2:Froth, 3:Growth, 5:Cure Poison, 10:Cure Well,
            12:Mad Growth, 13:Restore, 14:Froth Sphere, 26:Potent Cure,
            29:Wild Growth, 30:Break, 40:Froth Spiral
Diviner     [Seer Inherited]
Shaman      [Diviner Inherited], 8:Wish, 19:Revive, 22:Wish Well,
            46:Pure Wish
Cavalier(E) 1:Ply, 4:Thorn, 5:Cure Poison, 6:Avoid, 8:Wish, 11:Cutting Edge,
            13:Restore, 14:Briar, 16:Ply Well, 19:Revive, 22:Wish Well,
            30:Break, 34:Pure Ply, 36:Nettle, 46:Pure Wish
Druid       [Shaman Inherited]
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Ranger      1:Slash, 2:Douse, 6:Ward, 8:Volcano, 10:Wind Slash, 12:Drench,
            18:Bind, 22:Eruption, 24:Resist, 30:Sonic Slash, 30:Deluge,
            33:Drain, 34:Break, 41:Psy Drain, 48:Pyroclasm
Medium      1:Bolt, 2:Froth, 3:Cure, 6:Flash Bolt, 10:Cure Well,
            14:Froth Sphere, 17:Haunt, 19:Revive, 20:Curse, 22:Blue Bolt,
            26:Potent Cure, 29:Condemn, 31:Drain, 36:Psy Drain,
            40:Froth Spiral
White Mage  1:Cure Poison, 6:Prism, 8:Plasma, 9:Ward, 11:Dull, 12:Wish,
            13:Restore, 17:Revive, 22:Hail Prism, 24:Wish Well, 
            26:Shine Plasma, 31:Resist, 37:Blunt, 46:Spark Plasma,
            46:Pure Wish, 52:Freeze Prism



========================
== PSYNERGY ABILITIES ==
========================
  The format of the following tables should be explained.
  In this section, the abilities able to be learned are displayed along with
their elements, effects, type, and more importantly, who learns them and
when.  It can be more useful to look through this list if you're looking for
a particular ability.

  The first part of each list details the effects and statistics of each
ability.  The abbreviations mean the following:

  Elm: Element.  F=Fire, E=Earth, A=Air (Wind), W=Water.  
  PP: Psynergy Point Cost.
  Range: Number of targets it effects.  1=Single, 3=3 Targets, etc.  A=All.
         A graphical indicator will also be shown to accurately reflect how
         the spells grow in power.
  Used: Where the spell can be used.  T=Town, D=Dungeons, B=Battle.
  Desc: Description of the spell as given by Golden Sun.



  In the second part of each ability list, the abilities will be listed one
by one, and who learns them will be displayed to the right.  Let us take
Revive as an example.

  According to the list, Revive is learnt at level 19 by Isaac as a Gallant,
Savage, Shaman or Swordsman, or anything that inherits those classes.
Likewise, Garet learns it at level 19 in Savage, as do Ivan and Mia in Shaman
and Medium.  However, Ivan and Mia can also learn it at level 17 when in
White Mage.

  A great number of spells run in series; in this case, the series will use
the name of the lowest spell in the series, and the levels required for all
three spells follow the respective classes.  Taking Cure as an example, Isaac
as a Squire learns Cure at level 1, Cure Well at level 10 and Potent Cure at
level 26.


  Please take care to remember that any only the base class will be indicated
when determining where a spell is found.  Any class that inherits that base
class will not be shown in this list.

  !!NOTE!!  There are two abilities called Blast in the game, each with
different effects.  The Blast in the Blast/Nova/Supernova series will be
identified as Blast(Nova).



  RESTORATIVE ABILITIES
  ---------------------
              Elm  PP   Range   Used  Desc
Cure           E    3     1     TDB   Restore 70 HP.
Cure Well      E    7     1     TDB   Restore 150 HP.
Potent Cure____E___10_____1_____TDB___Restore 300 HP.
Ply            W    4     1     TDB   Restore 100 HP with faith's power.
Ply Well       W    8     1     TDB   Restore 200 HP with faith's power.
Pure Ply_______W___12_____1_____TDB___Restore 1000 HP with faith's power.
Wish           W    9 ====A==== TDB   Restore 80 HP to the whole party.
Wish Well      W   13 ====A==== TDB   Restore 160 HP to the whole party.
Pure Wish______W___20_====A====_TDB___Restore 400 HP to the whole party.
Cure Poison    W    2     1     TDB   Cleanse the body of poison.
Restore        W    3     1       B   Remove sleep, stun and delusion.
Revive         E   15     1     TDB   Revive a downed ally.


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Cure          Isaac: Squire/Shaman               (1, 10, 26)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Seer                        (1, 10, 26)
                     Medium                      (3, 10, 26)
              Mia:   Seer                        (1, 10, 26)
                     Medium                      (3, 10, 26)
 ---
Ply           Isaac: Defender/Dragoon            (1, 16, 34)
 SERIES       Garet: Defender/Dragoon            (1, 16, 34)
              Mia:   Water Seer/Cavalier         (1, 16, 34)
 ---
Wish          Isaac: Cavalier/Shaman(W)/Dragoon  (8, 22, 46)
 SERIES       Garet: Cavalier/Dragoon            (8, 22, 46)
                     Ascetic(W)                  (8, 24, 46)
              Ivan:  Scholar/White Mage         (12, 24, 46)
              Mia:   Cleric/Cavalier/Shaman      (8, 22, 46)
                     Ascetic                     (9, 24, 46)
                     Scholar/White Mage         (12, 24, 46)
 ----------------------------------------------------------
Cure Poison   Isaac: Swordsman/Shaman(W)/Dragoon (5)
              Garet: Swordsman/Ascetic(W)/Dragoon (5)
              Ivan:  White Mage (1)
              Mia:   White Mage (1)
                     Water Seer/Pilgrim/Cavalier/Seer (5)
 ---
Restore       Isaac: Swordsman/Shaman(W)/Dragoon (13)
              Garet: Swordsman/Ascetic(W)/Dragoon (13)
              Ivan:  White Mage (13)
              Mia:   Water Seer/Pilgrim/Cavalier/Seer/White Mage (13)
 ---
Revive        Isaac: Gallant/Savage/Shaman/Swordsman (19)
              Garet: Savage (19)
              Ivan:  White Mage (17)
                     Shaman/Medium (19)
              Mia:   White Mage (17)
                     Shaman/Cavalier(E)/Medium (19)
 ----------------------------------------------------------



  BASIC ATTACK ABILITIES
  ----------------------

              Elm  PP   Range   Used  Desc
Quake          E    4    /3\      B   Attack with a powerful quake.
Earthquake     E    7   /|5|\     B   Attack with a mighty tremor.
Quake Sphere___E___15__/||7||\____B___Attack with a massive quake.
Growth         E    4     1     TDB   Attack with wild plants.
Mad Growth     E   10    /3\      B   Attack with ferocious plants.
Wild Growth____E___19___/|5|\_____B___Attack with giant plants.
Thorn          E    6    /3\      B   Attack with stabbing thorns.
Briar          E   11    |3|      B   Attack with sharpened briars.
Nettle_________E___23___/|5|\_____B___Attack with stinging nettles.
Spire          E    5     1       B   Attack with earthen spire.
Clay Spire     E   13    /3\      B   Attack with earthen spire.
Stone Spire____E___22____|3|______B___Attack with earthen spire.
Gaia           E    7    /3\      B   Attack with the earth's might.
Mother Gaia    E   17   /|5|\     B   Attack with the earth's might.
Grand Gaia     E   32   ||5||     B   Attack with the earth's might.

Flare          F    4    /3\      B   Attack with flaring flames.
Flare Wall     F    7    |3|      B   Attack with searing flames.
Flare Storm____F___12____|3|______B___Attack with incinerating flames.
Blast          F    5    /3\      B   Attack with an explosive blast.
Mad Blast      F    9    |3|      B   Attack with an explosive blast.
Fiery Blast____F___19___/|5|\_____B___Attack with an explosive blast.
Fire           F    6    /3\      B   Attack with a scorching fireball.
Fireball       F   12   /|5|\     B   Attack with a scorching fireball.
Inferno________F___23___||5||_____B___Attack with a scorching fireball.
Blast(Nova)    F    7    /3\      B   Attack with a massive explosion.
Nova           F   13   /|5|\     B   Attack with a massive explosion.
Supernova______F___31__/||7||\____B___Attack with a massive explosion.
Volcano        F    6     1       B   Attack with volcanic might.
Eruption       F   14    /3\      B   Attack with volcanic might.
Pyroclasm      F   29   /|5|\     B   Attack with volcanic might.

Bolt           A    4     1       B   Attack with a lightning bolt.
Flash Bolt     A    7    /3\      B   Attack with a lightning bolt.
Blue Bolt______A___14____|3|______B___Attack with a lightning bolt.
Slash          A    4     1       B   Attack with a blade of focused air.
Wind Slash     A    9    /3\      B   Attack with a blade of focused air.
Sonic Slash____A___20___/|5|\_____B___Attack with a blade of focused air.
Ray            A    6    /3\      B   Attack with a magnetic storm.
Storm Ray      A   10    |3|      B   Attack with a magnetic storm.
Destruct Ray___A___21____|3|______B___Attack with a magnetic storm.
Whirlwind      A    5    /3\    TDB   Attack with a swirling tornado.
Tornado        A   14   /|5|\     B   Attack with a mighty tornado.
Tempest________A___27___||5||_____B___Attack with a fearsome windstorm.
Plasma         A    8    /3\      B   Attack with a barrage of bolts.
Shine Plasma   A   18   /|5|\     B   Attack with a barrage of bolts.
Spark Plasma   A   37  /||7||\    B   Attack with a barrage of bolts.

Frost          W    5    /3\    TDB   Attack with frigid blasts.
Tundra         W    8    |3|      B   Attack with frigid blasts.
Glacier________W___15____|3|______B___Attack with frigid blasts.
Douse          W    5    /3\    TDB   Attack with a surge of water.
Drench         W   10    |3|      B   Attack with a torrent of water.
Deluge_________W___20___/|5|\_____B___Attack with a deadly flood.
Froth          W    5    /3\      B   Attack with frothing bubbles.
Froth Sphere   W   12   /|5|\     B   Attack with frenzied bubbles.
Froth Spiral___W___31__/||7||\____B___Attack with a bubble vortex.
Ice            W    5     1       B   Attack with spikes of ice.
Ice Horn       W   11    /3\      B   Attack with spikes of ice.
Ice Missile____W___23____|3|______B___Attack with spikes of ice.
Prism          W    7    /3\      B   Attack with ice crystals.
Hail Prism     W   16   /|5|\     B   Attack with ice crystals.
Freeze Prism   W   32   ||5||     B   Attack with ice crystals.


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Quake         Isaac: Squire                      (2,  4, 14)
 SERIES       
 ---
Growth        Isaac: Brute                       (1, 12, 28)
 SERIES              Shaman                      (3, 12, 29)
              Garet: Brute                       (1, 12, 28)
              Ivan:  Seer                        (3, 12, 29)
              Mia:   Seer                        (3, 12, 29)
 ---
Thorn         Isaac: Swordsman                   (4, 14, 36)
 SERIES              Dragoon                     (4, 17, 36)
              Garet: Dragoon                     (4, 17, 36)
              Mia:   Cavalier(E)                 (4, 14, 36)
 ---
Spire         Isaac: Squire                      (6, 20, 42)
 SERIES              Savage                      (7, 20, 42)
              Garet: Savage                      (7, 20, 42)
 ---
Gaia          Isaac: Apprentice                  (6, 24, 54)
 SERIES              Gallant                     (7, 24, 54)
              Ivan:  Enchanter(E)                (6, 24, 54)
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Flare         Garet: Guard                       (1,  6, 18)
 SERIES
 ---
Blast         Isaac: Dragoon                     (2, 10, 27)
 SERIES       Garet: Dragoon                     (2, 10, 27)
                     Swordsman                   (2, 10, 28)
              Mia:   Cavalier(F)                 (2, 10, 28)
 ---
Fire          Garet: Guard                       (4, 14, 36)
 SERIES
 ---
Blast(Nova)   Isaac: Brute                       (6, 16, 40)
 SERIES       Garet: Brute                       (6, 16, 40)
 ---
Volcano       Garet: Guard/Ascetic/Page          (8, 22, 48)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Ascetic/Enchanter(F)/Ranger (8, 22, 48)
              Mia:   Ascetic/Ranger              (8, 22, 48)
 ----------------------------------------------------------
Bolt          Isaac: Shaman(A)                   (2,  6, 22)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Medium                      (1,  6, 22)
                     Seer                        (2,  6, 22)
              Mia:   Medium                      (1,  6, 22)
 ---
Slash         Garet: Ascetic(A)                  (1, 10, 30)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Pilgrim/Ranger              (1, 10, 30)
              Mia:   Ranger                      (1, 10, 30)
 ---
Ray           Ivan:  Wind Seer                   (4, 14, 36)
 SERIES
 ---
Whirlwind     Ivan:  Wind Seer                   (1, 18, 44)
 SERIES
 ---
Plasma        Garet: Ascetic(A)                  (9, 26, 50)
 SERIES       Ivan:  White Mage                  (8, 26, 46)
                     Wind Seer/Hermit            (8, 26, 50)
                     Pilgrim                     (9, 26, 50)
              Mia:   White Mage                  (8, 26, 46)
                     Hermit                      (8, 26, 50)
 ----------------------------------------------------------
Frost         Mia:   Water Seer                  (2,  9, 24)
 SERIES       Equip Frost Jewel for Frost only
 ---
Douse         Garet: Ascetic(W)                  (1, 12, 30)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Ranger                      (1, 12, 30)
              Mia:   Pilgrim/Ranger              (1, 12, 30)
              Equip Douse Drop for Douse only
 ---
Froth         Isaac: Shaman(W)                   (2, 14, 40)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Medium                      (2, 14, 40)
              Mia:   Seer/Medium                 (2, 14, 40)
 ---
Ice           Mia:   Water Seer                  (4, 17, 42)
 SERIES
 ---
Prism         Garet: Ascetic(W)                  (6, 20, 52)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Hermit/White Mage           (6, 22, 52)
              Mia:   Pilgrim                     (6, 20, 52)
                     Hermit/White Mage           (6, 22, 52)
 ----------------------------------------------------------



  UNIQUE CLASS ABILITIES
  ----------------------
              Elm  PP   Range   Used  Desc
Ragnarok       E    7     1       B   Strike with a massive sword.
Heat Wave      F    6     1       B   Attack with fiery bolts.
Planet Diver   F    7     1       B   Leap skyward and lunge onto a foe.
Astral Blast   A    5     1       B   Attack with celestial force.
Cutting Edge   W    5     1       B   Inflict damage with a shock wave.

Punji          E    7    /3\      B   Attack with a bamboo weapon.
Punji Trap     E   13    |3|      B   Attack with a bamboo weapon.
Punji Strike___E___24___/|5|\_____B___Attack with a bamboo weapon.
Fire Bomb      F    5    /3\      B   Attack with a bomb blast.
Cluster Bomb   F   11   /|5|\     B   Attack with a bomb blast.
Carpet Bomb____F___29__/||7||\____B___Attack with a bomb blast.
Gale           A    3    /3\    TDB   Attack with the wind's might.
Typhoon        A   12   /|5|\     B   Attack with the wind's might.
Hurricane______A___25___||5||_____B___Attack with the wind's might.
Thunderclap    A    9    /3\      B   Attack with the storm's fury.
Thunderbolt    A   19   /|5|\     B   Attack with the storm's fury.
Thunderstorm___A___39__/||7||\____B___Attack with the storm's fury.
Mist           A    4    |3|      B   Wrap a foe in a cloud of delusion.
Death Plunge   A   14     1       B   Plunge your weapon into a foe.
Shuriken       A    8    |3|      B   Attack with huge throwing knife.
Annihilation   E   18     1       B   Attempt to annihilate a foe.

Lava Shower    F    4     1       B   Attack with a volcano's might.
Molten Bath    F   12    /3\      B   Attack with a volcano's might.
Magma Storm____F___27___/|5|\_____B___Attack with a volcano's might.
Rockfall       E    5    /3\      B   Attack with a blast of rocks.
Rockslide      E   15   /|5|\     B   Attack with blast of rocks.
Avalanche______E___30___||5||_____B___Attack with blast of rocks.
Demon Spear    A    7     1       B   Boost Attack with a demonic blade.
Angel Spear____A___12_||||A||||___B___Boost Attack with a heavenly blade.
Guardian       F    3     1       B   Boost Defense with divine might
Protector______F____5_||||A||||___B___Boost Defense with divine might.
Magic Shell    A    3     1       B   Boost Elemental Resistance.
Magic Shield___A____5_||||A||||___B___Boost Elemental Resistance.
Dragon Cloud   F    6     1       B   Strike an enemy with Dragon Cloud.
Demon Night    E   12    |3|      B   Unleash a myriad on monsters.
Helm Splitter  E    8     1       B   Paralyse a foe with a mighty blow.
Quick Strike   A   12     1       B   Blind an enemy with a rapid strike.


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Ragnarok      Isaac: Squire (13)
 ---
Heat Wave     Garet: Guard (12)
 ---
Planet Diver  Isaac: Brute (13)
              Garet: Brute (13)
 ---
Astral Blast  Isaac: Apprentice (11)
              Garet: Page (11)
              Ivan:  Enchanter (11)
 ---
Cutting Edge  Isaac: Swordsman/Dragoon (11)
              Garet: Swordsman/Dragoon (11)
              Mia:   Cavalier (11)
 ----------------------------------------------------------
Punji         Isaac: Ninja                      ( 4, 15, 36)
 SERIES       Garet: Ninja                      ( 4, 15, 36)
 ---
Fire Bomb     Isaac: Ninja                      ( 6, 16, 40)
 SERIES       Garet: Ninja                      ( 6, 16, 40)
 ---
Gale          Isaac: Ninja                      ( 1, 18, 44)
 SERIES       Garet: Ninja                      ( 1, 18, 44)
 ---
Thunderclap   Isaac: Ninja                      ( 8, 26, 50)
 SERIES       Garet: Ninja                      ( 8, 26, 50)
 ---
Mist          Isaac: Ninja (7)
              Garet: Ninja (7)
 ---
Death Plunge  Isaac: Ninja (12)
              Garet: Ninja (12)
 ---
Shuriken      Isaac: Ninja (21)
              Garet: Ninja (21)
 ---
Annihilation  Isaac: Ninja (31)
              Garet: Ninja (31)
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Lava Shower   Isaac: Samurai                     (8, 22, 48)
 SERIES       Garet: Samurai                     (8, 22, 48)
 ---
Rockfall      Isaac: Samurai                     (6, 24, 54)
 SERIES       Garet: Samurai                     (6, 24, 54)
 ---
Demon Spear   Isaac: Samurai                         (5, 21)
 SERIES       Garet: Samurai                         (5, 21)
 ---
Guardian      Isaac: Samurai                         (3, 15)
 SERIES       Garet: Samurai                         (3, 15)
 ---
Magic Shell   Isaac: Samurai                        (10, 27)
 SERIES       Garet: Samurai                        (10, 27)
 ---
Dragon Cloud  Isaac: Samurai (12)
              Garet: Samurai (12)
 ---
Demon Night   Isaac: Samurai (18)
              Garet: Samurai (18)
 ---
Helm Splitter Isaac: Samurai (33)
              Garet: Samurai (33)
 ---
Quick Strike  Isaac: Samurai (40)
              Garet: Samurai (40)
 ----------------------------------------------------------



  STATUS ABILITIES
  ----------------
              Elm  PP   Range   Used  Desc
Impact         A    7     1       B   Boost ally's Attack.
High Impact____A___12_||||A||||___B___Boost party's Attack.
Guard          F    3     1       B   Boost ally's Defense.
Protect________F____5_||||A||||___B___Boost party's Defense.
Ward           A    3     1       B   Boost Resistance.
Resist_________A____5_||||A||||___B___Boost Resistance.
Dull           A    6     1       B   Drop enemy Attack.
Blunt__________A___11____/3\______B___Drop enemy Attack.
Impair         F    4     1       B   Drop enemy's Defense.
Debilitate_____F____6____/3\______B___Drop enemy party's Defense.
Weaken         A    4     1       B   Drop enemy's Resistance.
Enfeeble_______A____6____/3\______B___Drop enemy party's Resistance.
Drain          A    3     1       B   Drain enemy's HP into yourself.          
Psy Drain______A____0_____1_______B___Drain enemy's PP into yourself.
Haunt          E    5    |3|      B   Haunt a foe with an evil spirit.
Curse          E    6     1       B   Draw the Spirit of Death to a foe.
Condemn________E____8_____1_______B___Disable your enemy with evil power.
Bind           A    4     1       B   Block a foe's Psynergy.
Delude         A    4    |3|      B   Wrap multiple foes in delusion.
Sleep          A    5    |3|      B   Lull multiple foes to sleep.
Break          W    5 ||||A||||   B   Eliminate an enemy's bonuses.

 ----------------------------------------------------------
Impact        Isaac: Enchanter                       (5, 21)
 SERIES       Garet: Enchanter                       (5, 21)
              Ivan:  Hermit                          (1, 21)
                     Magician/Enchanter              (5, 21)
              Mia:   Hermit                          (1, 21)
 ---
Guard         Garet: Soldier/Swordsman/Enchanter     (3, 15)
 SERIES       Ivan:  Enchanter(F)                    (3, 15)
              Mia:   Cavalier(F)                     (3, 15)
 ---
Ward          Isaac: Enchanter                       (6, 22)
 SERIES              Shaman(A)                       (7, 23)
              Garet: Enchanter                       (6, 22)
                     Ascetic(A)                      (6, 24)
              Ivan:  Mage/Enchanter                  (6, 22)
                     Shaman                          (7, 23)
                     Ascetic/Ranger                  (6, 24)
                     White Mage                      (9, 31)
              Mia:   Ranger                          (6, 24)
                     White Mage                      (9, 31)
 ---
Dull          Ivan:  White Mage                     (11, 37)
 SERIES       Mia:   White Mage                     (11, 37)
 ---
Impair        Isaac: Savage                          (9, 23)
 SERIES       Garet: Savage                          (9, 23)
                     Warrior                         (9, 26)
 ---
Weaken        Isaac: Apprentice                      (9, 25)
 SERIES       Garet: Page                            (9, 25)
              Ivan:  Enchanter                       (9, 25)
 ---
Drain         Isaac: Apprentice/Shaman(A)           (31, 39)
 SERIES       Garet: Page                           (31, 39)
                     Ascetic(A)                     (33, 41)
              Ivan:  Medium                         (31, 36)
                     Hermit/Seer/Enchanter          (31, 39)
                     Pilgrim/Ranger                 (33, 41)
              Mia:   Medium                         (31, 36)
                     Hermit                         (31, 39)
                     Ranger                         (33, 41)
 ---
Haunt         Isaac: Apprentice                 (17, 20)
 SERIES              Brute                      (17, 24, 29)
              Garet: Enchanter(E)               (17, 20)
                     Brute                      (17, 24, 29)
              Ivan:  Medium                     (17, 20, 29)
              Mia:   Medium                     (17, 20, 29)
 ----------------------------------------------------------
Bind          Isaac: Shaman(A) (18)
              Garet: Ascetic(A) (18)
              Ivan:  Wind Seer (17)
                     Hermit/Seer/Pilgrim/Ranger (18)
              Mia:   Hermit/Ranger (18)
 ---
Delude        Isaac: Apprentice (1)
              Garet: Page (1)
              Ivan:  Enchanter (1)
 ---
Sleep         Isaac: Apprentice (14)
              Garet: Page (14)
              Ivan:  Wind Seer (12)
                     Enchanter (14)
 ---
Break         Isaac: Swordsman/Shaman(W) (30)
              Garet: Swordsman (30)
                     Ascetic(W) (34)
              Ivan:  Hermit (30)
                     Ranger (34)
              Mia:   Water Seer/Hermit/Cavalier/Seer (30)
                     Pilgrim/Ranger (34)
 ----------------------------------------------------------



  MISCELLANEOUS ABILITIES
  -----------------------
              Elm  PP   Range   Used  Desc
Avoid          W    5     1     TD    Encounter fewer monsters.
Retreat        E    6     1     TD    Return to the dungeon's entrance.
Move           F    2     1     TD    Move an object on the ground.
Mind Read      A    1     1     TD    Read someone's mind.
Reveal         A    1     1     TD    Perceive hidden truths.
Catch          E    1     1     TD    Grab light objects from afar.
Force         ---   2     1     TD    Strike a distant object.
Lift           W    2     1     TD    Lift an object vertically.
Halt           A    2     1     TD    Stop a moving object.
Cloak          W    1     1     TD    Hide away in shadows.
Carry          E    2     1     TD    Lift and move light objects.


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Avoid         Isaac: Defender/Dragoon (6)
              Garet: Defender/Dragoon (6)
              Mia:   Cavalier (6)
 ---
Retreat       Isaac Inherent(1)
 ---
Move          Isaac Inherent(1)
              Garet Inherent(1)
 ---
Mind Read     Ivan Inherent(1)
 ---
Reveal        Ivan Inherent(after Lama Temple Event)
 ---
Catch         Equip Catch Beads
 ---
Force         Equip Orb of Force
 ---
Lift          Equip Lifting Gem
 ---
Halt          Equip Halt Gem
 ---
Cloak         Equip Cloak Ball
 ---
Carry         Equip Carry Stone
 ----------------------------------------------------------



======================
== FURTHER ANALYSIS ==
======================
  This final section simply rounds off the document by supplying a few more
facts and strategies I felt relevant.



BEST CLASSES ACCORDING TO STATS
===============================
  Quite simply, if you want to max out in a certain stat, this table may be
useful.

Key to Abbreviations:
  Drd = Druid             FMonk = Fire Monk       WMag = White Mage
  Ench = Enchanter        Cav = Cavalier          Grd = Guardian
  Drg = Dragoon           Sam = Samurai           Champ = Champion
  Lum = Luminier

        Best Class for HP        Best Class for PP        Best Class for Att
Isaac:  Samurai                  Shaman                   Berserker
Garet:  Samurai                  Conjurer                 Berserker
Ivan:   Sage/Drd/FMonk/WMag      Sage/WMag                Ench/Drd/FMonk/WMag
Mia:    Sage/WMonk/Drd/WMag      Sage/WMag                Cav/WMonk/Drd/WMag

        Best Class for Def       Best Class for Agi       Best Class for Lck
Isaac:  Grd/Drg/Sam              Ninja                    Dragoon
Garet:  Champ/Lum/Drg/Sam        Ninja                    Dragoon
Ivan:   Fire Monk                Sage                     White Mage
Mia:    Water Monk               Sage                     Paragon/White Mage



ALTERNATIVE PARTY SETUPS
========================
  Finally, since this is tends to be something that's asked about frequently,
some basic party setups I've put together, with some small discussions on how
they fair.  This is by no means a comprehensive list or definitive guide on
what you should pick though, and the reasons I give for and against each
party are my own opinion.  Your milage may vary, and you may even find better
setups than I have listed here.

-------
PARTY 1
-------                                         HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
  Isaac: Lord         6 Earth Djinn            170% 110% 140% 130% 140% 100%
  Garet: Champion     6 Fire Djinn             170% 120% 130% 140% 100% 100%
  Ivan:  Magister     6 Wind Djinn             130% 170% 110% 120% 160% 110%
  Mia:   Paragon      6 Water Djinn            140% 160% 120% 130% 110% 130%

Advantages:
  Excellent elemental attacks.
  Able to de-equip Djinn for summoning or Djinn abilities
without getting hit too badly for stats.
  Simple to setup and find.
  Reasonable spread of abilities.
  No need to juggle Djinn to try and find the best stats.

Disadvantages:
  No Growth; need to swap Djinn to get it (trivial)
  Lacks the power of the super classes.

Notes:
  This is the standard party that most people will end up with at the end of
the game, if they don't experiment.  Since each of the classes are the
natural progression of each character's starting class, many players will
stick to this progression since initially, any deviation from these classes
will result in a rather shocking stat drop (adding even one of the other
Djinns to a 6 Djinn Lord/Champion/Magister/Paragon will knock that character
down to the most basic class of the other element).
  However, there are a few advantages to staying with this setup.  It's
certainly easier to handle Djinn abilities and summons with this
configuration, and boss strategies are more easily shared between players.
In addition, most of the abilities that are needed for success are at your
fingertips, without needing any real experimentation.  The only exception is
Growth, but a simple swap of Earth Djinns will grant that ability for as long
as you need it.
  A stable setup then, and the one with the most variations on how to play.
However, it's evident that this can be improved upon through specialisation.


-------
Party 2
-------                                         HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
  Isaac: Dragoon      3 Fire, 3 Water Djinn    160% 130% 140% 140% 110% 130%
  Garet: Samurai      4 Earth, 3 Wind Djinn    190% 130% 150% 140% 140%  90%
  Ivan:  Ranger       3 Water, 3 Fire Djinn    130% 160% 120% 120% 160% 120%
  Mia:   White Mage   3 Earth, 4 Wind Djinn    150% 180% 130% 130% 150% 130%

Advantages:
  All party members are in powerful classes (two are in the super classes).

Disadvantages:
  Can't use the powerful summons or Djinn abilities without being downgraded
severely.
  No Whirlwind; need to unset Ivan's Djinn to get it (trivial)

Notes:
  I personally enjoy the look of this setup, since it appears to be one of
the more symmetric ones you can make.  The characters are equipped with Djinn
that complement their element without opposing it: Isaac is equipped with
Fire and Water, yet his strength is in Earth and Earth's opposite is Wind.
  However, while it's definitely aesthetically pleasing, it doesn't add too
much, and it severely cuts down on the use of summons and Djinn abilities.
  That being said, with a Samurai and a White Mage in play, the abilities
that are available to you are a little more forgiving.  However, it's not
quite so versatile; it's impossible to increase both Attack and Defense at
the same time since only Garet gains those abilities.  On the other hand,
three people with Resistance Up abilities isn't too shabby.


-------
Party 3
-------                                         HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
  Isaac: Guardian     6 Water, 1 Earth Djinn   170% 130% 140% 140% 130% 120%
  Garet: Berserker    6 Earth, 1 Fire Djinn    180% 110% 160% 130% 150%  70%
  Ivan:  Fire Monk    6 Fire, 1 Wind Djinn     150% 160% 130% 140% 160% 120%
  Mia:   Sage         6 Wind, 1 Water Djinn    150% 180% 120% 130% 170% 120%

Advantages:
  Utilises all 28 Djinn efficiently.
  All party members are in powerful classes that play up to their strengths.
  Extremely good stats and ability spread.

Disadvantages:
  Summon abilities downgrade stat efficiency far more than with Party 1.
  No Defense Up spell
  No Whirlwind; need to unset Djinn to get it (trivial)

Notes:
  Another symmetric party layout, but with decidedly godly stat bonuses.
Compared with the layouts above, this party will benefit from greatly
increased damage and defensive bonuses.  The ability spread between the party
members is also very advantageous, with Isaac and Mia able to use Wish,
Isaac and Garet with Revive, and Ward, High Impact and Debilitate spread
between Ivan, Mia and Garet respectively, all of which have reasonably high
Agility with this setup.  In addition, Mia should never fail to go first each
round, and Break is available to both her and Isaac.  While you lack the
exotic skills of Ninja and Samurai, there's very little you can't do with
this setup (although a Defense Up spell would've been nice).



-------
Party 4
-------                                         HP   PP  Att  Def  Agi  Lck
  Isaac: Ninja        3 Fire, 3 Wind Djinn     160% 140% 150% 120% 170%  80%
  Garet: Samurai      4 Earth, 3 Wind Djinn    190% 130% 150% 140% 140%  90%
  Ivan:  White Mage   3 Earth, 4 Water Djinn   150% 180% 130% 130% 150% 130%
  Mia:   Ascetic      4 Fire Djinn             120% 140% 110% 120% 140% 120%

Advantages:
  Three party members in the super classes.
  Plenty of spare Djinn for summoning.

Disadvantages:
  Mia lacks any of the high classes.
  No Growth; need to swap Djinn to get it (trivial)

Notes:
  Obviously a damn good Link Battle party.  This setup also puts arguably the
three best classes in the game into play: Ninja, Samurai and White Mage.
  The disadvantage is the key here though; Mia loses much of her power.
However, this is offset by the freeing up of Summons.  In addition, the
disadvantage isn't quite so bad; the best class available to her in this
configuration is Ascetic, which still allows a good range of spells.  This
leaves the three remaining Water Djinn open for setting on Mia for extra
stats or summoning or usable for Djinn Abilities.

=============================================================================





The Golden Sun Djinn/Class Mechanics, copyright 2001 Terence Fergusson
