Cube/Gameplay
Strategy
Due to the lack of traditional combat within The Mechanical Heart, Cube has no access to experience or equipment, and cannot increase their stats in any way. Despite this, they are still very capable in battle, and can quickly and easily dispatch OD-10 in their first battle with their particularly strong Spool Up and Maser Cannon techniques.
During the final chapter, Cube is able to take part in regular encounters. As an inorganic being, Cube cannot gain experience from fights, and thus is incapable of leveling up. Though their stats cannot increase naturally, Cube can also now be outfitted with found equipment, allowing them to still grow stronger.
Cube can automatically learn new abilities by equipping the Robot Weapons from the Near Future chapter, The Outsider, in their Accessory slots. These weapons may be found dropped from enemies, looted from treasure chests, or even brought over by Akira from his time period. Additionally, Cube can directly increase their HP, Agility, and Evasion by consuming Robotic Enhancements, also dropped from enemies.
Cube has significantly high defensive stats, and in the remake is naturally immune to numerous status ailments. This makes them seemingly the most resilient party member in terms of base statistics. While their attacks are powerful, their most powerful options, including their Robot Weapons, carry a large charge time. Cube's greatest potential in battle is as a healer; their Data Recovery heals all allies directly around them, and can also activate as a counter. Without Cube, the party will have to rely on items for large-scale healing.
Cube does have some notable drawbacks such as their low physical attack and the lowest speed in the game, something not particularly remediable, as well as said inability to level up. Despite this, their healing prowess makes Cube an invaluable party member for the final chapter.
Abilities
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| Data Recovery (High Speed Op) |
Default | Protocol H. Execute high-speed operation targeting allies to restore minor quantity of HP / remove paralysis, petrification, and martial and agile restrictions. | Repair and Restore (Upgrade) |
Default | Protocol U. Restore very minor quantity of HP / upgrade offensive and defensive attributes. |
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| Force Shutdown (Mind Hack) |
Default | Protocol M. Target aggressor's higher faculties and attempt to induce sleep. | Firewall (Anti Field) |
Default | Protocol A. Arm offensive countermeasures to be triggered in response to perceived aggression. |
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| Packet Loss (Noise Stream) |
Default | Protocol N. Activate aural disruptors to damage and reduce effectiveness of all aggressors. | HP Lookup (Info Research) |
Default | Protocol I. Analyze aggressor capabilities and reduce effectiveness. |
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| Spool Up (Spin Drive) |
Default | Protocol S. Achieve high rate of spin via rapid engagement of motors before advancing towards aggressor. | Maser Cannon (Maser Cannon) |
Default | Protocol M. Engage accelerated particle weapon to fire highly damaging penetrative beam at aggressors. |
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| Lacquer Mist (Lacquer Spray Shot) |
Equip Kotobuki Lacquer | Spray an intoxicating mist to confuse enemies. | Savage Shot (Intense Shot) |
Equip Stone Cannon | Fire a volley of rocks at an enemy. |
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| Goldfish Shot (Goldfish Shot) |
Equip Showa Goldfish Launcher | Fire a barrage of goldfish at an enemy to nibble on their arms and legs. | Punch Shot (Bounce Punch) |
Equip Spring-loaded Punch Gun | Surprise distant enemies with a punch to the face. |
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| Chick Shot (Dizzy Shot) |
Equip Showa Chick Launcher | Bombard an enemy with exploding baby chickens to deal massive damage. | 100 Volt Laser (100V Laser) |
Equip 100 Volt Laser | Fire a focused burst of electricity diagonally that penetrates enemies. |
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| Plasma Spark (Plasma Spark) |
Equip Plasma Spark | Unleash a concentrated ball of energy that devastates and staggers enemies. | 5 Million Volt Shock (50,000V Shock) |
Equip Stun Gun | Stun an enemy with a massive electrical discharge. |
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Base Stats
| 2022 | 1994 |
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