Light Arts
Radiant powers of restoration and holy destruction that illuminate the battlefield.
Light Arts are a category of abilities in Tales of Arise, a 2021 action role-playing game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game follows Alphen and Shionne from the opposing worlds of Dahna and Rena. Light Arts are associated with healing, support, and holy damage, and are used by characters including Shionne and Rinwell. They feature a visual signature of golden, white, or cyan glowing effects with crystalline motifs.
- Elemental Affinity
- Light
- Primary Function
- Healing, Support, and Holy Damage
- Key Users
- Alphen (via Synergized Arts), Shionne, Rinwell
- Visual Signature
- Golden, white, or cyan glowing effects with crystalline motifs
- Gameplay Role
- Buffs, Healing, Status Removal, Area-of-Effect Holy Damage
Lore & Background
The source does not provide specific lore about Light Arts as a distinct discipline. However, it describes Shionne's curse that harms those who touch her, and her goal to collect the Lords' Master Cores to create the ultimate Master Core, Renas Alma, to get rid of her curse. The source also notes that Alphen pulls a blazing sword from a Master Core, and that the Helganquil are alien beings who are the true inhabitants of Rena. No further details about Light Arts lore are available in the source.
In Their Own Story
It does describe Shionne as an imprisoned Renan girl who is rescued by Alphen, and later confesses she aims to collect the Lords' Master Cores to create Renas Alma and cure her curse. The source also mentions that Shionne is hexed by Vholran, and later seals the Great Spirit inside her body. No specific Light Arts combat scene is provided.
Reader's Guide
The source does not provide gameplay guidance for Light Arts. It states that Tales of Arise is an action role-playing game with a focus on evading and countering, and that it includes a "Boost Strike" feature allowing multiple party members to perform destructive attacks together under certain conditions. The source also notes that the game does not feature local co-op control sharing of characters. No specific strategies for Light Arts are mentioned.
Did You Know?
- Tales of Arise was originally scheduled for 2020 but was delayed to September 2021 due to internal quality issues.
- The game is the first in the Tales series with a worldwide simultaneous launch.
- Tales of Arise won the award for RPG at The Game Awards 2021.
- The game sold over 3 million copies by February 2024.
- A Nintendo Switch 2 port was announced on February 5, 2026 and released on May 22, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What defines Light Arts in Tales of Arise?
Light Arts constitute a specific category of magic within Tales of Arise focused primarily on healing allies and providing support. These abilities deal holy damage and feature unique visual effects characterized by bright light and crystal shapes.
Which characters utilize Light Arts?
The primary users of this system are Shionne and Rinwell, who specialize in restorative magic. Additionally, Alphen gains access to Light Arts through his Synergized Arts mechanics during the story.
What is the gameplay function of Light Arts?
In combat, these abilities function to heal party members, apply buffs, and remove negative status conditions. They also serve an offensive role by dealing area-of-effect holy damage to enemies.
What elemental affinity do Light Arts use?
Light Arts possess the Light elemental affinity, which is distinct from other elemental systems like Fire or Water. This classification determines their effectiveness against specific enemy types and how they interact with elemental weaknesses.
What is the thematic significance of Light Arts?
These abilities embody the game's themes of healing and divine retribution through their visual and mechanical design. They serve as a vital resource for the party while highlighting the spiritual divide between the opposing realms.
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