Eldin
The young protagonist and leader of the party, who becomes involved in the search for the ancient ruins.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow UpArrow DownArrow LeftArrow Right | Move the player or navigate menus |
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A | Confirm selections, talk, inspect, or interact |
B | Cancel selections or return to the previous menu |
Start | Open or confirm the pause/menu screen where applicable |
Control notes
The listed controls describe the Game Boy Advance version; individual actions can vary by context.
How it plays
How does Lufia: The Ruins of Lore play?
The game uses an overhead perspective for towns, wilderness areas, and dungeons. The party explores, talks with residents, searches for treasure, solves object-based puzzles, and advances the story by completing quests.
Battles are turn-based and involve selecting attacks, skills, items, and other commands for party members. Characters gain experience, improve their abilities, and acquire stronger equipment as new areas and story chapters become available. Dungeon progress is structured around switches, movable objects, traversal obstacles, and boss encounters.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Lufia: The Ruins of Lore?
Keep equipment current whenever the party reaches a new town, since weapon and armor upgrades have a noticeable effect on survival.
Explore dungeon side paths before triggering obvious story events. Chests, switches, and puzzle routes often reward careful backtracking, while conserving healing items helps before boss battles.
Use each character's available skills according to enemy weaknesses and avoid spending all limited resources on ordinary encounters.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Torma
One of Eldin's principal companions and a recurring member of the game's traveling party.
Rami
A party member who joins Eldin and contributes abilities during exploration and combat.
Seena
A companion connected to the central adventure and the party's journey.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save in towns and before major dungeon objectives.
- 2
Check walls, corners, and side rooms for treasure and alternate routes.
- 3
Do not neglect equipment upgrades when entering a new region.
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