Severed Fate (セヴァードフェイト Sevaadofeito?) is a knife-based arte commonly associated with Tear Grants from Tales of the Abyss.
Arte Description and History[]
When this arte is executed, the user leaps into the air and throws down three knives in a triangle formation. This creates a field of light that rapidly hits any enemy caught within. In Tales of the Abyss, when this attack is used within a complete Wind or Light FOF Circle, it changes into Fatal Circle. In Tales of the Rays, this arte is Light-elemental.
In Tales of Vesperia, this arte is modified significantly to tie into Patty Fleur's chance-based attack style, beginning with a series of slashes before she jumps backward into the air. Afterward, a set of three cards appears, and the player is prompted to select one of them by pressing the Attack, Artes, or Guard buttons. This creates a blasting effect that can damage enemies, with the option of knocking them down if the larger blast effect is chosen. However, there is a chance for the blast to misfire, damaging Patty while she is in the air. Seifer the Cursed Wanderer uses a variant of Severed Fate called Severed Fate α.
In Tales of Xillia, this arte is used by Rowen J. Ilbert by first holding knives in his hand. He then throws them the air. After the enemy moves toward him, they suddenly get caught in a triangular field of light. They are then damaged within the triangle barrier. Rowen demonstrates his prowess outside of battle with this arte during his introduction, when he stealthily goads his targets such that they could all be trapped at the same time.
Appearances[]
Original Titles
- Tales of the Abyss - Tear Grants (Severed Fate)
- Tales of Vesperia (PS3) + Definitive Edition - Patty Fleur (Severed Fate)
- Tales of Xillia - Rowen J. Ilbert (Severed Fate)
- Tales of Xillia 2 - Rowen J. Ilbert (Severed Fate)
Crossover Titles
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology - Tear Grants (Severed Fate)
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - Tear Grants
- Tales of VS. - Tear Grants
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 - Tear Grants
- Tales of Link - Tear Grants (Severed Fate)
- Tales of Asteria - Patty Fleur
- Tales of the Rays - Tear Grants (Severed Fate)
In-Game Desriptions and Battle Quotes[]
Tales of the Abyss[]
Japanese Description: 上空から眼下に短剣を投げつけ、譜による衝動で敵を攻撃する奥義。
Localized Description: "Arcane: Jump and throw blades that create a damaging force field when they pierce the ground."
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology[]
Localized Description: "Master: Jump and throw blades that create a damaging force field when they pierce the ground."
Tales of Vesperia (PS3) + Definitive Edition[]
Japanese Description: ナイフで斬りつけてジャンプした後、 [Attack] [Artes] [Guard] どれかの入力で空中からの追撃が変化する奥義
Romanized Description: Naifu de kiritsuke te janpu shita nochi, [Attack] [Artes] [Guard] dore ka no nyuuryoku de kuuchuu kara no tsuigeki ga henka suru ougi
Translated Description: "Hidden skill that cuts the opponent with a knife then jumps afterwards, inputting [Attack], [Artes], pr [Guard] while in the air will change the follow-up."
Localized Description: "Arcane Arte: Jump in the air, strike with a knife, then finish off with one of the following midair attacks depending on your input: [Attack], [Artes], or [Guard]."
Tales of Xillia[]
Japanese Description: ナイフが時間差で敵の足元に落下し、魔法陣を描いて 攻撃する武身技。ナイフは押し続けで即、落下する。
Localized Description: "Knives surround the enemies feet and create a circle of pain. Hold to have the knives fall immediately."
Tales of the Rays[]
Japanese Description: 空中から短剣を投げつけ3点に封じた譜力を解放する
Localized Description: "Throw knives from midair, then release the fonic power within them."