Chaz Ashley
A young hunter and the main protagonist, who grows from an inexperienced fighter into the central defender of Algol.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the character or select a menu option. |
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A | Confirm a selection or interact with an object. |
B | Cancel a selection or return to the previous menu. |
How it plays
How does Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium play?
The player views the world from a top-down perspective, moving through cities, wilderness areas, ruins, and dungeons. Conversations, shops, equipment management, and story events are handled through menu commands and contextual interactions.
Battles are turn-based. The party selects attacks, techniques, magic, items, and defensive commands, then acts according to character speed. Up to five active characters can fight, and the party gains experience, levels, equipment, and new abilities while progressing through a largely linear sequence of planetary chapters.
Combination techniques let specific party members coordinate abilities for stronger effects. Characters can also be assigned to macros that automate repeated battle commands.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium?
Maintain a balanced party with physical attackers, healers, and characters capable of exploiting enemy weaknesses. Keep several healing and status-curing items available, especially before entering unfamiliar dungeons.
Use combination techniques when their component abilities are affordable and appropriate for the enemy. Upgrade weapons and armor regularly, and revisit towns after major story events because new equipment and services may become available.
Save frequently at towns and terminals. Dungeon routes can be long, and some areas contain difficult encounters or story battles that punish an underleveled party.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Alys Brangwin
A highly skilled hunter who mentors Chaz and leads the early investigation.
Rune Walsh
An arrogant but powerful magician with deep knowledge of Algol’s hidden history.
Wren
An ancient android whose technical abilities and long memory are vital to the journey.
Raja
A wise Motavian priest who supports the party with healing and spiritual abilities.
Kyra Tierney
A young esper whose psychic powers become important during the later chapters.
Demi
An android administrator who joins the party after a crisis involving Motavia’s climate systems.
Gryz
A Motavian warrior driven by anger over the destruction of his village.
Zio
A powerful dark magician and one of the game’s major early antagonists.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockNo verified official cheats or unlock conditions are known.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
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Experiment with party combinations to discover useful combination techniques.
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Use macros for repeated healing or elemental attacks, but review them before difficult battles.
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Do not sell unique-looking equipment until checking whether it is needed for a character or event.
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