Maxwell (マクスウェル Makusuueru?) and Summon: Birth (降霊召符・元 Koureishoufu: Moto?, "Spirit Summoning Seal: Source") are artes that summon the Spirit Maxwell.
Arte Description and History[]
The arte Maxwell first appears in Tales of Phantasia under the command of Claus F. Lester. When summoned, Maxwell appears and creates numerous clones surrounded by force field. The clones then flies at the direction of the enemy, causing damage by hitting them. The arte Maxwell takes drastic changes from the original in later series. Instead of creating clones, Maxwell usually takes the form of meteors raining down on the enemies. At first, the meteors bounced around the screen, but in later games, they merely fall upon the enemy, similar to the Meteor Storm spell, in which he is a known user of this spell in games he appears in.
Maxwell's Tales of Eternia summon is notable for having a long list of extensions, named the Maxwell Extensions by fans. In Tales of Symphonia, Summon: Birth will increase the party's magical defense as well. In Tales of Xillia 2, this arte becomes a martial arcane arte that summons Maxwell to release orbs of the four elements, similar to the Elemental Shot arte. It is obtained during the game's Bonus Chapter and is required to make the elemental golems fought during that chapter vulnerable. It is also required to active the Meteor Storm mystic arte. Maxwell is also the name of a skill in Tales of Zestiria that enables a chance to reduce Void-elemental damage.
Appearances (Maxwell)[]
Original Titles
- Tales of Phantasia (SFC) - Claus F. Lester
- Tales of Phantasia (PSX / iOS) + Full Voice Edition + Cross Edition - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
- Tales of Phantasia (GBA) + Mobile - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
- Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X - Spirit Master costume, Spirit Magician costume, Summoner costume, Claus F. Lester
- Tales of Eternia - Keele Zeibel, Meredy (Maxwell)
- Tales of Xillia 2 - Jude Mathis (Maxwell)
- Tales of Zestiria - Skill (Maxwell)
Crossover Titles
- Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 - Physicist costume, Claus F. Lester
- Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Scholar costume, Claus F. Lester
- Tales of Asteria - Claus F. Lester, Jude Mathis
Animation
- Tales of Phantasia: The Animation - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
Appearances (Summon: Birth)[]
Original Titles
- Tales of Symphonia - Sheena Fujibayashi (Summon: Birth)
Fan-Translated Names[]
Maxwell[]
- Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Maxwell
- Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): Maxwell
- Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell
- Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell
In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes[]
Tales of Phantasia (SFC)[]
Japanese Description: 召喚呪文の一つ。四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Shoukan jumon no hitotsu. Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Summons the Spirit of Judgement. Maxwell is an ancient Mage."[1]
Tales of Phantasia (GBA)[]
Japanese Description: 四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Localized Description: "Summons Maxwell, Lord of the Four Elementals."[2]
Tales of Phantasia: The Animation[]
Subtitled Quote (Crunchyroll): "My name is Claus F. Lester! In accordance with the pact of this ring, I am he who conducts this rite! Here and now, I accept the pact with thee! Grant to me thy secret arts! In mine hands are thy body, thy power and thy glory. Come forth, supreme ruler of the four elements! Master of wisdom! Carry out the end of the bargain! Maxwell!"
Localized Quote: "My name is Claus F. Lester! It is I who conduct this rite in accordance with the pact of the ring! I accept the terms of this, thy pact. Make known to me your secrets. In mine hands are thy body, thy power and thy glory. I summon you, supreme ruler of the four elements. Master of wisdom, come forth. Honor now, thy agreement! Maxwell!"
Tales of Eternia[]
Japanese Description:
- エレメンタル・クレーメル
- 元素を統べる者の力 深遠より裁きの炎を降らせん
Localized Description: "The power of all elements combined. The flames of judgement shall arise."
Tales of Symphonia[]
Japanese Quote:
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Localized Quote:
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Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2[]
Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3[]
Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanized Description: Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (Kajitani-Eizan): "Summon Maxwell."
Tales of Xillia 2[]
Japanese Description: 源霊匣マクスウェルを呼び出して攻撃する。
References[]
- ↑ Tales of Phantasia (SNES) FAQ/Walkthrough Part 2/2 by JPuga GameFAQs (2001-07-15) Retrieved on 2009-07-01.
- ↑ Tales of Phantasia (GBA) FAQ/Walkthrough by sonicfreak77 GameFAQs (2007) Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ↑ ~Tales of Incantations~ by Judgey Official Namco Tales Forums (2008) Retrieved on 2008-03-05.