Map Action is a gameplay element in the Tales series. It generally replaces Sorcerer's Ring and its functions where said object is not available.
Appearances in Original Titles
Tales of Zestiria
In Tales of Zestiria, Map Actions are used to interact with the field. After Sorey becomes the Shepherd, he acquires special field actions pertaining to each of the four elements his seraphim companions are associated with. If the action is used on an enemy that is weak to the element, the resulting battle begins with said enemy inflicted with that element's respective status ailment.
- Sword Swing (剣振り?) - Sorey's default map action that can be used used to remove obstacles in his path.
- Silver Flame (白銀の焔?) - A Fire-elemental map action that allows Sorey to light up torch-like objects or purify localized malevolence.
- Wind Rush (瞬天の迅?) - A Wind-elemental map action that allows the user a short-range teleportation.
- Spectral Cloak (霊霧の衣?) - A Water-elemental map action that allows the user sneak by enemies that use sight to detect their opponent.
- Giant's Strength (巨魁の腕?) - An Earth-elemental map action that allows the user to smash large boulders and other solid objects that block their path.
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Sword Swing
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Silver Flame
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Wind Rush
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Spectral Cloak
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Giant's Strength
Tales of Berseria
In Tales of Berseria there are several map actions that aid Velvet Crowe in her quest.
- Breaking Boulders - Allows the user to shatter large boulders that can block path ahead.
- Leaping Over Obstacles - Allow the user to jump over gaps.
- Rolling Boulders - Allows the user to push a boulder away, clearing a way or opening up a new path.
- Burning Vines - Allows the user to set vines on fire, clearing a path forward. This action also extends to lighting torches as well.
Tales of Arise
Each of the six playable characters in Tales of Arise has a map action associated with them.
Trivia
- While not appearing in newer titles, older titles often include pushing and pulling objects, mainly cube-shaped, in their dungeons which can also be considered a form of a map action.