# Box Cover # Box Reverse Subtitle: The legend is renewed when the 4 shells are found. * Full Screen impressive graphics!! "Georamatic Battles"! * With heartwarming friends to assist you on your quest, the "Super Helpers"! * 11 powerful, allies (A-team) * 7 allies that come when you're in trouble (B-team) * 5 kind allies that give you items (C-team) * "Tactics System" with fine battle controls! * "Side stories" with your various helpers! # Cart Front # Cart Back # Manual ## Page 76 Hudson Humor Network HUMOR NETWORK Not available in magazines Tons of game details! Hudson publishes its monthly informational newsletter, Humor Network, for you loyal users. Tons of information regarding development leaks and new software releases! Interested parties should fill in the included form and blanks. And we will send you a copy. [Back page is an advertisement for Hudson Soft's monthly magazine promoting their new releases and articles about development. I don't see a need to translate it.] Side: NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS!! ## Page 1 SUPER FAMICOM [ed. NINTENDO] SHVC-ADKJ-JPN Operation Manual Title: Super Shell Monster Story [Shelldorado... a golden... etc etc... Insert same text here.] ## Page 2 Title: You won't find wrong info here! 1. Super Helpers: heartwarming allies who assist you on your quest. The "super helpers" are your allies who come to your aid in this long quest. Your "A Team" are your allies that travel and fight with you. Your "B Team" are those that help in tough spots when you call upon them. And your "C Team" helps create and gives out special items. Expect great things from your 100x brave heart-warming allies. 2. Georamatic Battle: Impressive full screen battles! Incredible revolutionary battle scenes displayed as full screen without an obscuring window. It lets you take in the backgrounds, stupendously pretty. You won't want to go back to your usual RPG battle screens after experiencing skills and spells in the super pretty Georomatic Battle system! 3. 6 Full Field Maps: 3 ocean depths, 3 land depths, increase the 3D nature of the world. There is not just one area to run around in. The 6 full maps, 3 ocean and 3 land, means that there are keys hidden that will solve many secrets on your quest. That's right an adventure on the ocean. This game is going where no game has thought of before... So please enjoy playing the game now. ## Page 3 4. Tactics System: TODO FILL-IN LATER What skill? What spell? What to do? The system that can pay attention to defense and magic properties from particular fighting methods, is the "Tactics System". Choose from several patterns, and improve your fighting! 5. Side Stories: Personable side stories with your helpers You will be dragged into side stories with your A Team who accompany you on your quest. Instead of a linear quest, you can enjoy moving off the beaten path. 6. My Town System: The town that YOU want to live in You can create YOUR OWN TOWN in the game world! This amazing idea is the "My Town System". When you build your own home, and of course a bar or an inn, who knows what nice things may happen... ## Page 4 Adventure's Stage: The land of Shelldorado .... P6 Legends of Shelldorado .... P8 Controls .... P10 Quest Beginning and Ending ... P12 Commands: Common Command Input .... P14 Common Display Views .... P14 Items P15 Magic P17 Equip P18 Info P19 Helpers P20 Arrangement P21 Tactics P22 Save P23 ## Page 5 Battle Command Input .... P24 Battle Display Views .... P24 "Fight" Command ..... P24 "RUn" Command .... P26 "Tactics" Command ... P26 Status Effects .... P27 Configuration Commands .... P30 Shop Information .... P32 Weapens - Armor - Items .... P35 Magic Spells ..... P43 Skills ..... P54 Super Helpers .... P60 Monsters .... P70 Having a more enjoyable adventure ... P72 ## Page 6 / Page 7 Title: Adventure's Stage: The Land of Shelldorado Compass: It's a compass. N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW... ## Page 8 Title: Shelldorado Legends In ancient history, the exploits of a hero long past. The world was plunged in a black fog known as fear by the Great Demon King Fat Badger who came from the underworld. Those that saved the world from that predicament, were the four heroes who collected the four shells of Fire, Water, Earth, and Air that protect Shelldorado. Despite the danger they took up the mantle of the fight against the Demon King, to the very end, they succeeded in sealing Fat Badger inside a sphere. And so that Fat Badger could not be unleashed again, they buried this Aura Sphere deep underneath Dorado City - in the middle of Shelldorado. One worrisome sign in the midst of the peace that returned to Shelldorado was that one of the shells, the fire shell, was sent far away across dimensions, and was lost. This anxiety over the shell passed over a long time, and will come to pass soon. Everything started when alarge meteor fell to Shelldorado. It caused an earthquake due to its tremendous impact, and the beautiful landscape of Shelldorado was transformed in an instant. And at the same time, a tsunami washed away the three protective shells. The elder of Shell Beast Island, Hermit Crab, sensed an ominous portent, called forth 3 shell beasts, and sent them on a quest to find the shells. But as if this wasn't bad enough, frightening incidents assaulted Shelldorado. The night that the 3 shell beasts left, like a light that pierced through darkness, the aura sphere that was buried deep underground fell down onto Shell Beast Island. Is this a sign of the revival of Fat Badger? Hermit Crab sensed the evil, finally, sent his prayers to the heavens for the world's last hope via the sacred ceremony. And so, a lone boy descended onto Shell Beast Island. It is he, and he alone, that can be called the legendary "Hero of the Fire Shell". With the purpose to light the fire of peace through this land once again. ## Page 9 Title: Hero of the Fire Shell The hero of our quest. A kind-hearted boy tasked with sealing the Aura Sphere again. And to that end, he will meet many folk, master weaponry, learn spells and skills, and gain self-confidence that can only be learned by growing up. The beatiful fate of the world is in your hands. Title: Hermit Crab The elder of Shell Beast Island. Summoned the hero of the fire shell by means of the sacred ceremony, and entrusted Shelldorado's future to him. The first step in this quest should be to listen carefully to what he has to say. ## Page 10 Title: Controls L BUtton, Select button, Y Button, R Button, X Button D-Pad, Start Button, B Button, A Button D-Pad: Move character or cursor in orthogonal directions. Y Button: Bring up the Configuration screen. X Button: Bring up the Menu screen. But, you will not be able to bring up this screen during battle or during events. ## Page 11 A Button: 1. Confirm configuration commands. 2. Talk to those in front of your character. 3. Inspect things in front of your character. 4. Descend when flying. [ed. Spoiler alert, you get some sort of flying thing] B Button: 1. Cancel commands. 2. Return to the previous screen from within a menu. 3. Increase walking speed when in towns. L-R Buttons: Go straight to the Character and Tactics Menu screens respectively. [ed. double check that L and R do those respective things] * The select and start buttons do not have any function. * The controls presented here are the default configuration. It is possible to change the controls from the configuration screen. Please see P30 for more details. ## Page 12 Title: Beginning and Ending The Quest Subtitle: Starting the Quest Properly Turn on SNES after inserting the cartridge correctly. Is the title screen displayed? When you press any button, the first time, the opening scene will begin. If you are continuing your quest, then a Load Screen will be displayed. Subtitle: Starting a new quest Press the A button when the title screen is displayed. The opening scene will roll, and the game will begin. Also, if you have already saved the game, and you wish to start from the beginning, please select "New game" from the Load Screen. Before you depart on your quest, choose a name to give to the main character, the hero of the fire shell. You may use [ed. removed hiragana and katakana] 4 alphanumeric case sensitive characters. Use the D-Pad to select a letter, and confirm it with the A Button. If you've made a mistake, press the B button, or choose the BS button to erase that letter. [Also, use the CH button to change between hiragana, katakana, and english.] After you've decided on your name, select the END to finish. ## Page 13 Subtitle: Continuing your quest To see quests that you have saved when on the Load Screen, move the cursor to the "Load" command. When you press the A button, use the D-Pad to select the Save file to use, and press the A button once again to confirm your choice. Subtitle: Ending the quest properly Save your game at save points or on the field when you want to stop playing. Open the menu screen with the X Button, choose the "Admin" command, a press the A button. Choose the file to save to and press the A button and you will see the File Screen change. When you choose a file that already has data, then the previous data will be overwritten. If that is OK, choose "Yes", and then turn off the power to the SNES. When you want to quit without saving, please just turn off the power to the SNES. ## Page 14 Commands Title: Common Command Input The Menu Screen will come up when you press the X button outside of battles or events. * Common Screen Display Party Status Menu Commands Pearls Time * Party Status * Menu Commands 1. Name Menu commands that are available to you will 2. Character appear as white text. 3. Current Level * Pearls 4. Current HP / Max HP The amount of money you currently have. 5. Current MP / Max MP 6. Attack Power * Time 7. Defense Power The amount time that you have played up until now. 8. Agility ## Page 15 Commands (Common) [ Menu Commands ] There are 8 commands that you can use on this screen. Choose the command you want to use with the D-Pad, and press the A button to invoke the command. These 8 commands from the very foundation of your quest, so read the following instructions closely, memorize them, and use them as directed. * Item Sort and use items. * Use Use an item that you are carrying. Choose the item you want to use with the D-Pad, and press the A button. * Swap Move item from one slot to another. First, select the item you want to move with the D-Pad, press the A Button, and then select item you want to swap with the D-Pad and press the A button to confirm. ## Page 16 * Sort Press the A button, and all your items will be sorted in the following order: Scenario, Restorative, Attack, Other, Weapons, Armor, Other equipment. * "Drop" [ed. don't remember what this is] When you want an item, but you can't carry any more, select an item you do not want with the D-Pad, and press the A button to discard it. * Item Explanation Display information about an item by moving your cursor over an item. But, weapons and armor special effects will not have any information displayed in this way. * Item List The item list is displayed with the items and the quantity of each item that you have. ## Page 17 Commands (Common) * Magic This command allows you to cast magic and look at explanation of spell effects. When you select this command, you will then need to choose a character. Choose a character with the D-Pad, and confirm with the A button, then that character's magic spells will be displayed, and you can press the A button after choosing a spell with the D-Pad. And then, you must select a character to cast the spell on. McGee: Whaaaaaat!? ## Page 18 * Equip This command allows you to equip characters with items, armor, and weapons. Select the character you want to equip with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. * Equip Choose the area to equip (body, arm, etc...), press the A button, and then a list of weapons or armor or items will be displayed, so use the D-Pad to select and the A button to confirm. * Auto Automatically equip the the strongest weapon and strongest armor from the items that you carry. * "Remove" [ed. can't remember what htis is] Select the armor or weapon or item that you want to remove from the character, and press the A button to confirm. * End Return to the Menu screen. The B Button will also return you to the Menu screen. ## Page 19 Commands (Common) * Info Display detailed information and status such as HP and level for a character. Choose the character and press the A button. 1. Portrait 11. Luck (Affects hit rate and other things) 2. Name 3. Current Level 12. Magic Power (Determines affect and hit rate of magic) 4. Exp required for next level. 13. Attack Power (Attack power with equipped weapon) 5. Current / Max HP 6. Current / Max MP 14. Defense Power (Defense power with equipped armor) 7. Current Exp Points 8. Strength (effects Attack P) 15. Agility (Agility with equipped armor and items) 9. Defense (efects Defense P) 10. Speed (effects escape) 16. Equipped items ## Page 20 * On the Status screen, press the A button, and you can switch between Spells, Skill Data, and Status. * When you want to see a different character's status, press the L or R button or use the the D-Pad. * Help This command will call your "B team" who will help you throughout your quest. Choose from the available B team members with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. For more details on your "B team" see P64-66. ## Page 21 Commands (Common) Helper Screen View 1. Portrait 5. When helper can be used. 2. Name 6. A message from the helper. 3. Job 7. A list of other helpers that you may call. 4. Profile * Order This command allows you to switch the arrangement of the party. The party order has an effect in battle of how likely it is hit the party member. Characters that are before others are more likely to be hit, and so you should put characters with low HP or low Defense Power in back. First, choose the character to move with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. Then, choose a character to swap with, and press the A button. ## Page 22 * Tactics This command allows you to change the AI tactic used in battle. Choose the tactic you wish to execute with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm from the Tactics menu that is displayed. At this time, you can also switch between the tactics files with the L or R buttons. * "All"? Confirm tactics for all party members. Select Fight or Magic that you want the party lead to use in battle, and press the A button to confirm. Comic: Hero: Imma go all out with my Fire Cross skill! Zardon: I will keep on attacking until all enemies are defeated. Kilara: I'll attack with Snow magic. Are you ready for it!? Babu: I guess I'll just take a break. See ya next time! * "Single" Change the tactics of one party member. Select the character you want to change with the D-Pad, and press the A button. Then follow the same thing as the "All" section above, and select a new tactic. ## Page 23 Commands (Common) * "Named" Change the name of a tactic. When you choose this command, you can input the name of the tactic, and this has the same controls as on P12 "Beginning a new quest..." [ed. make consistent], and you can make up to 8 characters long. * Erase Erase the tactic. * Quit Return to the menu screen. Comic: Kilara: You go and name that tactic!! Aw, yeah!! [ed. last bit is my addition.] * Save/File This is the command you can use to save your progress when you want to quit playing in the middle of your quest. You cannot save unless you are in the field or at a save point. Select the save file with the D-Pad, and then press the A button to confirm. If all is OK, select "Yes". Save Point If all your party succumbs in battle, you will start at the location and character levels of the last save. ## Page 24 Commands Title: Battle Command Input When you encounter monsters on the field, you will automatically change to the battle screen. * Battle SCreen Display 1. Monsters 2. Battle Commands 3. Party Members 4. Current HP and MP for each character. Subtitle: Battle Commands The commands that you can choose when in battle are "FighT", "Run", and "Tactics". Select the command with the D-pad, and press A button to confirm. * Fight Command Fight, Magic, Item, Skill, and Defend actions are displayed. Select the action for each character with the D-Pad, and use the A button to confirm. After you confim all character actions, the battle will begin automatically. ## Page 25 Commands (Battle) * Fight Attack with the equipped weapon. Select the monster you want to target with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. Also, if you select an ally, you can enter the Battle Talk System (BTS). For more details about BTS, please see P72. * Magic Magic spells that you can cast are displayed. Select the spell you want to cast with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. Next, choose the target of the spell (Monsters or Party Members) with the D-Papd, and press the A button to confirm. At this time, if you do not have enough MP, you cannot cast the spell. * Item Items that you can use in battle are displayed. Choose the item you want to use with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. THen, select who to use the item on (Monsters or Party Members) and press the A button again. Also, if the item is equippable (Armor, Weapon), then you can switch out the item that you have equipped with the selected item. Move the cursor to the top item, to equip a weapon or shield, and press the D-Pad up button to display that screen. Also, you can use equippable items that have an effect as an item in battle, and they will also have an effect. ## Page 26 * Skill A character's learned skills are displayed. Choose the skill you want to use with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. Then, choose who to target (Monster or Character), and press the A button again. * Defend Reduce the damage taken from monster attacks by defending. * Shell This command will allow you to summon "Shell Dragons" that you have collected later on in your quest. Use the D-Pad to select from the displayed list of Shell Dragons, and press the A button to confirm. After that, select the target monster, and press the A button again. (This command will not in the beginning of the quest.) * Run When you want to get away from monsters that are too strong, or you have not enough HP, or you don't want to fight, use this command to run away. If you are successful, the battle will be over, but if you were not able to escape, the monsters get a free round of attack. Also, you may not run from boss battles. ## Page 27 Commands (Battle) Status Effects There are times when you will get a status effect such as poison when attacked by a monster using a skill. There are status effects that will be cured automatically when leaving battle, and there are others that will not. * Battle only status effects Sleep | Fast asleep, and you cannot wake up. Mute | Cannot cast any spells. Chaos | Confused in the head, and will attack friend or foe regardless. "Noop" | Cannot use an action. [ed. not sure what to call this. no-op?] Dead | When HP is 0, then cannot fight. Para | Entire body is paralyzed, and cannot make any actions. ## Page 28 [ed. the art on this page is seriously awesome and shows a 3d map of shelldorado!!] * Status Effects that continue after Battle Poison | Poisoned. In battle and while walking, you will lose HP, and attack power decreases. Petrify | Petrified. And cannot make actions. But, all damage is reduced to 1. Cursed | Cursed, and in battle will become either Sleep, Mute, or Chaos effect. Fever | Max HP is reduced by half. Fear | Cannot take any actions. * It is not possible to distinguish the 7 status effects other than poison, petrify, and curse by itself. (continued on page 29) (For details on the Magic Hospital, see P32.) ## Page 29 Commands (Battle) Mold | Speed decreases to 1. Amnesia | Cannot use magic or skills. Vampire | Will drain HP from allies. Werewolf| Attack Power increases, but no distinction of friend or foe, and will attack any. Zombie | Will attack friends. But, will not take any damage. (continued from page 28) You can find out the status effect at the Magic Hospital, and cure the affected character. ## Page 30 Commands Title: Configuration Commands Outside of battles and events, when you press the Y button, you can reach the configuration screen. Here, you can change the various settings for your quest. After you have finished, press the B button, and you will return to the main screen. * Text Speed You can change how fast messages are displayed. 1 is really fast, and 5 is really slow. Select the speed, and press the A button, and a test message will be displayed at the selected speed. * Window Select the window decoration with the D-Pad to change it. * Sound Select between Mono and Stereo with the D-Pad, and press the A button to confirm. * Button Setting You can change the configuration of the controller button and what each button does. Set the button with the D-Pad. ## Page 31 ## Page 32 Title: Shop Information There are various shops in castles, vilalges, and towns across Shelldorado. Buy and sell items, restore and rest, use these well, and your journey will be easier. * Inn Your HP and MP will be fully restored with a stay at the inn. The cost to stay is different for each town and village. * Weapon Shop A shop that sells both weapons and armor. The weapons and armor for sale differs between towns and villages. * Tool Shop / Item Shop A shop that sells useful items such as those that can restore your health. Towns and villages have different items that they sell. * Magic Hospital You can cure poison and other status effects here. And there are medicines that can only be bought here. ## Page 33 * Strange Shop Sells mysterious items that you cannot buy in a normal shop. Rumor has it that the items to buy change each time you visit. * Magic Potion Shop Sells potions to increase a character's strength, defense, or speed respectively. Subtitle: Stamp Shop You can collect "stamp cards" that are hidden in the various towns. Depending on the nuber of stamp cards you've collected, you can recieve useful prizes for your quest. You can recieve the first stamp card at the Heroes' Guild in Sandside. [ed. get the screenshot from the game] ## Page 34 Subtitle: How to buy and sell items In a shop, first, talk to the salesperson behind the counter. Once you have control after the conversation, you can buy and sell items. 1. Explanation of item, what it affects, 4. Current equipped item's power. and where to equip it 5. The change in power if this item 2. Item name and cost were to be equipped by character. 3. Total number of pearls * Buying items Select "Buy", and use the D-Pad to select the item, and press the A button to confirm. Then, use the D-Pad to change the number of items to buy. Up increase by 1, Left increase by 10, Down decrease by 1, Right decrease by 1. After deciding the number of items, press the A button to confirm. A confirmation screen will be displayed, and so press the A button again if OK. * Selling Items Select "Sell", and use the D-Pad to select the item you want to sell, and press the A button to confirm. A confirmation message will be displayed, and after confirming that you have not made a mistake, press the A button once more. ## Page 35 Title: Weapons, Armor, and Items Weapons, armor, and items are critical to being able to continue on your quest. The following pages will introduce these to you. Shops will sell most of these items, but you can also get them from monsters and treasure chests. ## Page 36 Weapons * Short Sword Your basic, run-of-the-mill beginner weapon. It is sold on your visit to Prickly at the beginning of the game. * Hammer It's pretty heavy, and so only Zardon can wield it. Use the weight of the weapon, to drop it ontop of an enemy [ed. basically] * Light Spear A lance-type of weapon. Light and easy to use, so it's favored by Bird because he cannot equip heavy weapons. * Whip Compared with a sword it is light, and it's a weak weapon only women can use. Kilara can equip this weapon. * Wooden Rosary A holy symbol that Lynda uses to pray to God. Held in both hands, you cannot equip a shield at the same time. ## Page 37 Weapons * Staff Attack an enemy lightly and at range [ed. this is fluff text]. It is a two-handed weapon, and so McGee can not equip a shield. * Small Bow A small bow that is favored by Tokia. She cannot equip a shield because she must use it with two hands. * Claw Slash enemies with an iron claw, this is Garou's weapon. It's for both hands, and so he cannot equip a shield with it. * Scorpion Dagger Can wield two because they are small. Killer uses them quite well, and gets two attacks with them. * Boomerang Flys and curves back around when thrown, and can attack the entire group of enemies. This is Babu's weapon. * Wood Rod A staff made out of wood, and Kupi's favored weapon. Attack power is not high, but there are enemies that are weak to various rods. ## Page 38 Armor * Cloth What everyone in town wears too. A standard-woven piece of clothing. And the armor that you start with. * Large Clothing A large cloth that can fit someone big like Zardon. Has about the same defense as the Cloth. * IRon Armor A decent aromr made out of iron. It's pretty heavy, so not many people can equip it. * White Robe Armor with high defense despite its lightness. Equip on those with lower defense such as women and old men. * Bronze Breast A bronze breast plate. The defense power is fairly low because it does not cover the entire body, but it's easy to move in because it's light. * Leather Mantle A mantle made out of animal skins. It can be used by women and children who cannot equip heavier armor. Shields * Large Shield High defense as it is a large shield. But because of its weight not many people can equip it. * Hard Buckler Armor that can be equipped on your arm. Different from shields that are held, You can equip it on those who wield two-handed weapons. ## Page 39 Shields * Jeweled Shield Softens the blow from enemies with the gemstone embedded in its face. Of course, this is a shield that Kilara can use. * Hero Shield A special shield that only the chosen one can equip. It's compact, yet the defense is quite high. Charms [ed. or whatever it was called] * Traveler's Shoes Shoes that anyone can wear. Increases speed. * Bi-ring A ring that increases speed, and increases chance to make two attacks. * Shadow Wrist A wristband that will let you counter attack an enemy. ** There are many more pieces of equipment than just these listed. ## Page 40 Items * Godly Treat Restore one ally's HP. You can use this in battle or on the field. * Poisnon Cure the poison status effect from one ally. You canu se this in battle or on the field. * Scotch mint Wake up one ally that has been cursode by an enemy attack in battle. * Revival Herb Restore one ally back from death. Used in battle. * Dream Pillow When you use it battle, it will cause friend and foe alike to get Sleep status effect other than the person who used the item. ## Page 41 Items * Angel Earring (tear) Increase speed, attack power, and defense power of all allies in battle. * Dragon Wing Return to the last town you visited in an instant when used on the field. * Mighty Magic Increase magic power when used in battle. ## Page 42 Other common items Vitalin A | Restore one ally's HP. 2x the effect of Godly Treat. Vitalin All | Restore one ally's HP completely. Caprico Drink | Restore all ally's HP completely. Magic Drink | Restore one ally's MP. Magic Cube | Restore one ally's MP completely. Panacea | Restore status effect of Sleep, Paralyze, Petrify, or Poison. Fairy Rx | Restore one ally's HP and MP completely. Spot Cooler | Protect against fire damage when used in battle. Teleport Stone | Can return to the beginning of a dungeon when used inside a dungeon. Again drop | Restore all status effects. [ed. i think this is a misprint??] Eyedrop | Restore accuracy rate of attacks when used in battle. Holy Drop | Restore anything but bringing back from dead. Cannot be used again. Vital Follow | Cast Hospi every turn when used in battle. Magic Half | Reduce MP cost by half. Total Heal Water | Restore all ally's status effects. Time Stone | Return back to the beginning of a battle. Copy Metal | Transform all allies into one other ally. * There are many more items than what is listed above. ## Page 43 Title: Magic Spells The hero of the fire shell, and of course, those who accompany him, can use magic, and so you should learn the effects of those spells, and find their uses. ## Page 44 Attack Magic There are 10 types, and the amount of damage varies based on the monster type. Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Fire Magic | Hero, McGee | | Burn | Envelop 1 enemy in fire. | 6 | Hero, McGee Bada boom | Envelop 1 enemy in more fire than Bang.| 12 | Hero, McGee Bada bang | Burns an enemy with a giant fireball. | 20 | Hero, McGee Giga bang | Burns all enemies with fire. Legendary.| 30 | McGee Mega burn | Burn 1 enemy, and surrounding enemies. | 40 | Hero Explosive Magic| McGee, Killer | | Mega | Cause explosion in air, all enemies. | 8 | McGee ## Page 45 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Megato | Mega, powered up. x2 | 16 | McGee Megadeath | Large explosion, damages all enemies. | 25 | McGee, Killer Water Magic | Kilara, Killer Wave | Stream of water attack 1 enemy. | 6 | Kilara Hydro | A more powerful stream, all enemies. | 12 | Kilara Hydron | Powered up Wave. Attack 1 enemy. | 20 | Kilara Giga Hydro | Much stronger Hydro. All enemies. | 30 | Kilara, Killer Snow more | Envelop enemy in snow, all enemies. | 8 | Kilara Icicle | Throw ice at all enemies. | 16 | Kilara Snow most | Damage all enemies with Icicle++. | 25 | Kilara ## Page 46 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Icicle Blizzard| Attack all enemies with absurd damage. | 32 | Kilara Bacteria Magic | Babu | | Bac | Attack 1 enemy with mold. | 6 | Babu Bactero | Attack all enemies with stronger Bac. | 20 | Babu Giga Bac | Powered up Bactero. Damage all enemies.| 30 | Babu Bacterar | Strongest. HP to single digits. | 30 | Babu Light Magic | Linda | | Magic Arrow | Holy ray attacks all enemies. | 16 | Linda Earth Magic | McGee, Babu, Zardon | | Tremor | Cause an earthquake against all enemies| 12 | Babu, McGee, Zardon ## Page 47 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Quake | Strongest earthquake spell, all enemies| 25 | Babu, McGee, Zardon Lighting Magic | Killer, McGee | | Clap | Electric attack with bolt, all enemies | 14 | McGee Parabolt | Electric shock one enemy with lightning| 20 | Killer Thunder | Stronger Clap, lightning from above. | 28 | McGee Weather Magic | Tokia | | Rainy Arrow | Terrifyingly strong rain, all enemies. | 6 | Tokia Holy Rain | Rain all enemies, restore status ally. | 12 | Tokia Thunder Spear | Call thunder, lightning, 1 enemy. | 10 | Tokia Thunder Burst | Better than Thunder Spear, 1 enemy. | 16 | Tokia ## Page 48 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Heat Storm | Wave of heat, all enemies. | 8 | Tokia Freezing Air | Freeze air, ice falls down, all enemies| 16 | Tokia Holy Sun | Sun light, lots of damage all enemies. | 20 | Tokia Poison Mist | Damage all enemies with poison mist. | 10 | Tokia Last Rainbow | Pretty rainbow damage enemies, heal ally| 40 | Tokia Mystic Loud | Random cast of weather magic. | 12 | Tokia Wind Magic | Tokia, Bird, Kupi | | Air Cutter | Air blade hit all enemies. | 3 | Tokia, Bird, Kupi Air Blade | Air cutter++, all enemies. | 18 | Tokia, Bird, Kupi Tornado | Tornado attacks all enemies. Strongest | 24 | Tokia, Bird, Kupi ## Page 49 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Death Magic | Killer | | Death Hand | Kill 1 enemy outright with death magic.| 20 | Killer Title: Buff/Debuff Magic Tokia, Kilara, McGee, Linda Useful magic in battle to hinder enemies, and Kupi, Babu increase attack power of allies. Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Stone | Petrify one enemy. | 20 | McGee Jewel | TUrn one enemy into a gemstone. | 20 | Kupi Press | Reduce all enemies HP by 1/2. | 16 | Linda Pressure | Press++. Reduce enemies HP to 1/4. | 30 | Linda Power Word | Increase one ally attack power. | 10 | McGee, Linda, Babu ## Page 50 Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Dash | Increase all allies speed. | 10 | Kilara, Babu Rebuster | 1 ally gets to attack 2x. | 30 | McGee Down block | Reduce 1 enemy defense power. | 10 | Kilara, Kupi Petro | Reduce speed of all enemies. | 8 | Kilara, Kupi Confuse | Cause 1 enemy to be in chaos/onfused. | 10 | Kilara, Linda, Kupi Ocarina | Send all enemies to sleep. | 5 | Linda, Kupi HP Drain | Drain 1 enemy HP and gain it. | 18 | McGee MP Drain | Drain 1 enemy MP and gain it. | 0 | McGee Bi Status | Reduce power of enemies by 1/2 | 25 | Babu Beefy | Increase level of characters +2-3 | 20 | Babu Stray Mist | Decrease attack rate of all enemies. | 10 | Tokia, Kupi ## Page 51 Title: Defense Magic Tokia, McGee, Linda Increase allies defense power, and reduce enemy attack power Kupi, Babu Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Blockto | Increase 1 ally defense power. | 20 | McGee, Linda, Babu Remagic | Bounce all magic from 1 ally back at enemy. | 20 | Linda, Kupi Barrier | Reduce damage taken by ally. | 20 | Linda Cross | Prevent 1 enemy from using magic. | 5 | Linda, Kupi Misty Haze | Reduce damage taken by all allies. | 20 | Tokia, Kupi Title: Restorative Magic Hero, Tokia, Kilara, McGee Restore ally HP and status effects. Linda, Kupi Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Hospi | Restore 1 ally HP | 5 | Hero, Kilara, Linda Hospil | Restore 1 ally HP more than Hospi. | 15 | Hero, Kilara, Linda, Kupi Hoslam | Restore 1 ally HP all. | 20 | Kilara, Linda, Kupi Hospall | Restore all allies HP. | 24 | Hero, Linda, Kupi Hospita | Restore all allies HP fully. | 30 | Linda, Kupi Venom Gone | Remove poison effect from 1 ally. | 3 | Kilara, Linda, Kupi Para Gone | Remove paralyze effect from 1 ally. | 3 | Kilara, Linda, Kupi Bell | Wake up one ally. | 3 | Kilara, Linda Exorcise | Lift curse from one allay. | 3 | Kilara, Linda, Kupi Magic back | Reduce effect of magic on one ally. | 5 | Linda, Kupi All Cure | Restore all status effect from 1 ally. | 10 | Linda, Kupi Again | Bring back 1 ally from death. | 20 | Hero, Kilara, Linda Full Gain | Bring back 1 ally fully healed. | 30 | Linda, Kupi Enerchange | Bring back 1 ally in exchange for life | 0 | McGee Sun Shower | Restore HP for all allies. | 30 | Tokia ## Page 53 Title: Other Magic Hero, Kilara, McGee, Babu Support magic used outside of battle. Spell Name | Spell effect | MP | Caster -------------- | -------------------------------------- | -- | ------------------ Warple | Move instantly to previous towns. | 8 | Hero, McGee Exit | Escape from a dungeon. | 8 | Hero, McGee, Kilara, Babu ## Page 54 Title: Skills The hero of the Fire Shell and the A team can attack using "skills" which are neither weapon attacks nor magic. The skill effects have strong benefits, but there are some disadvantages as well, so be careful. Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Fire Skills | Hero | Particle Flare | Fire attack 2x damage against 1 enemy. | Twin Blaze | 1 attack against 2 enemies. 1/2 damage each. | Spark Blaze | 1 attack giant fireball all enemies, 1/2 damage| Fire Cross | Blade of fire, 1.5 damage on 1 enemy. DF down. | Cyclone Flare | Envelope all enemies, normal dmg, can't use continuously | ## Page 55 Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Flame Shot | 4 enemies, same normal damage. lose 1/8 HP | Heat Blaster | Fire attack 2.5x damage, 1 enemy. can't use continuously | Earth Skills | Zardon | Earth Punch | Attack all enemies. But 1/2 normal damage. | Fist Storm | Normal damage all enemies, but lose 1/8 HP. | Rock Attack | Shake ground. 2.5x damage 1 enemy. can't use continuously| Wind Skills | Bird | Particle | Wind attack 1 enemy 2x damage. Attack power down| ## Page 56 Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Horizon | Strong wind, all enemies. But 1/2 normal damage| Star | Normal damage all enemies. But defense down. | Screw | Tornado. 2.5x dmg all. can't use continuously | Water Skills | Kilara | Ice Whisper | Ice breath, confuses 1 enemy. | Ice Kiss | All enemies take their curr HP in damage, but takes own HP to 1. | Ice Gaze | Take 1 enemy life with icy gaze. | ## Page 57 Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Holy Skills | Linda | Angels' Song | Sing pure song, send enemy to sleep. No effect against Undead. | Prayer | Cure 1 ally of status effects. But chance of fail. | Other Skills | McGee, Tokia, Killer, Garou | Magic Eye | See HP, weakness of 1 enemy. | McGee Concentrate | Decrease MP use by 1/2. Takes 1 turn to use. | McGee Aim | 2.5 damage against 1 enemy. Takes 1 turn to use| Tokia Rapid Fire | Attack 4 enemies, but 1/2 damage. | Tokia ## Page 58 [ed. Cicada does not seem to be in the game at all? Is this a misprint? it's not in sc_skills.sjs or e_skills.txt!] Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Shadow Stitch | Attack 1 enemy, enemy loses 1 action. | Tokia Throw | Throw an item at enemy. | Killer Shapeshift | Change into enemy, 2x damage. | Killer Counter | 2x damage counter attack on enemy that atttacked| Killer Steal | Steal an item from 1 enemy. | Killer Leaf Barrier?? | Decrease damage to all allies, max HP down 1/4 | Killer Cicada | Doesn't take damage for 1 turn. | Killer Twin Claw | Air power 1 enemy, 2x damage. Decrease defense | Garou Rushing Claw | Air blade, attack 4 enemies, but 1/2 damage | Garou ## Page 59 Skill Name | Skill Effect | Users ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------------- Particle Claw | Air blade, 2.5 damage 1 enemy. can't use continuously | Garou Gale Claw | Air power, all enemies 1.5 damage. lose 1/8 HP | Garou Final Claw | Stronger Gale Claw, 2.5 damage. decrease max HP by 1/8 | Garou ## Page 60 Title: Super Helpers The allies that help you out in all shapes and sizes are indispensible on your difficult quest. This section will introduce the heart-warming super helpers, and so you should pay attention to their specialties so you don't miss them during important times. Subtitle: The Powerful, All-Purpose. The Dependable A Team fights alongside you, and travels as a party member. Their specialties are different because they are all from various places and tribes, so they are all truly unique. For the most part, you will meet them at the "Heroes' Guild" in Sandside. You should visit this place at the beginning of your adventure. A "hard"-body with high defense as a great trait, but moves slowly, and has weak magic attacks. But he is strong in Earth magic, and resistant to stone damage obviously. Despite his looks, he is friendly with children, and values family and being a good Papa. A gentle and kind soul, Zardon. Age 42 / Hexian Chief ## Page 61 She's great at using ice magic given her upbringing in the frozen Coldburn, and likewise she can't use fire magic. What's more she can also use restorative magic, and she's got great attack power for a woman, a well-rounded character. First and foremost she HATES being bossed around. Adventure-loving, tomboy princess Kilara Age 17 / Coldburnian (Royal) She can't do much damage in battle, but she can drive away evil spirits with her holy power; a strong hidden power. Also, she's quite good at magic, and is high-level restorative magic user. She's got plenty of real strengths to compensate for her weak attack power. Like an angel with holy power Linda Age 18 / Human The captain of the guard of the prison island that holds Shelldorados convicts. He can use wind magic, and attacks with great speed to deliver consecutive attacks with ease. He's a completely balanced character, but he cannot equip heavy armor so his weakness is his low defense power. Captain of the Guard, Protector of Justice Bird Age 28 / Bird tribe ## Page 62 As a baby, she was rescued after being kidnapped by Stormbird by the weather wizard, Dima, and he raised her. She's still a child, but she can use the special "Weather Magic", and her bow skills are useful in battle. She's a dependable force. Successor to the Weather Wizard Tokia Age 10 / Human He came to the Heroes Guild in the midst of a journey to avenge his tribe. He's got the strength, and his attacks and speed are high level. He slices and dices with the iron wolf claws. But, he's weak against magic, and his defense power is low so don't get careless! A strong, dependable lone wolf Garou Age 20 / Wolf tribe Supporting his friends with Restorative Magic Kupi Age Unknown / Shell Beast He's a bit of a coward and seems like he'd run away from a fight. But even so he'll save the party with his strong restorative magic. He has a strong resistance against magic, and he is invulnerable to status effects. He's on a journey to find one of the shells. ## Page 63 Master of Ninjutsu, A mysterious man who hates evil Killer Age 20?? / Human He joined up with an eery cult of ninjas, and he is a man of mystery. But his instant kill technique has amazing power due to his quick reflexes. His duel-wielding and adeptness at ninjutsu make him good at attacking, and it's said he can also steal items from enemies. He can use the specialty magic known as Bacteria Magic, his battle power is high, and he can use the Boomerang. Not only that, he is strong against magic, and he is a hardened fighter without weakness. He follows Hermit Crab's orders, and is seeking 1 of the 3 shells. A strong and brave monk-like shell beast Babu Age unknown / Shell Beast Legendary strength for a lazy bum Poyon Age unknown / Shell Beast He's the lazy sort who would rather stuff his mouth full of food, but his attack power is high, and he's probably got his strengths in magic too. And he's the only one that can use the very rare Body Magic. Who knows what the effects are, but it's sure to come in handy during your quest! Just like Babu, he is on a quest to find one of the shells. ## Page 64 He's the great sorcerer wh ocould cast the legendary Giga Bang spell, but... he's forgotten all of his spells! He's a troublesome old man who loves gambling, girls, and liquor. Despite his low attack power and defense power, he's #1 at magic power. That is if he can remember his spells... A wizard who forgot his spells McGee Age 101 / Human Subtitle: Friends who'll come when you're in trouble, the B Team When you're in a bind, they'll come help you when you call them with the Help command. But in order to get their aid, you must first seek them out and talk to them. Since they're not all in the same place like the A Team, please meet them on your own. If you need help with the Help menu, see P20. Quick A bandit who seeks expertise in finding hidden treasures in ruins. Call Quick when you reach a wall that you cannot climb on your own, and he'll lend you a hand with a rope he's got to let you climb up and down the wall. ## Page 65 Piggy He is the last of the Orc tribe who was wiped out in the great tsunami, and posesses super-human strength. When you're blocked by a giant boulder, call Piggy, and he'll let you borrow his strength. Puu A youngster of the Moghul tribe that posess a mysterious power. Call Puu when you're moving in the field, and he'll instantly take you back to the last town you visited. Genji A man of the sea who lives in the fisherman town of Marnaly. He's famous for his super fishing skills. Call Genji when you want to fish for something by a lake or ocean, and you can control where he'll fish. Fishing controls are as follows. D-Pad... move on the water A button... Start fishing B Button... Return to the party. ## Page 66 A bite-sized fairy. When you want to go inside a small hole that you cannot enter, call Myan, and you'll control her as she goes through the tunnel. The controls are as follows. D-Pad... Directional movement A button... INvestigate. Open treasure chests B Button... Return to party. The robotic dog Pochi has a strong sense of smell, and can sniff out the location of hidden treasures. When you call him in town, you can control Pochi. The controls as are as follows. D-Pad... Directional movement A button... Sniff. Dig for treasure. B button... Return to party. The ghost, Doron, can easily move through the walls of a dungeon, and take a look on the other side. When you call him in a dungeon, you get to control him. The controls are as follows. D-Pad... Directional Movement B button... Return to the party. ## Page 67 When you want some items, call the C Team The C Team are those unsung heroes. For instance, one comes up with rare herbs that you can't buy in shops. If you need their power, go visit them in the towns they live in. They'll certainly be delighted to help you on your quest. Aloes The daughter of the elder of Prickly village of the mysterious Cactus tribe. She is well-known as a pharmacist, and if you bring her items, she'll create some new, rare concotion. You can get potions that you won't anywhere other than her pharmaceutical skill. Deep It's never certain if he'll come up with some brand new amazing item, but he is a great inventor. If you pop by his laborator, you might just get some "Amazing" invention that you couldn't get anywhere else. ## Page 68 Piipuu [ed. i don't remember his name] A boy who is the apprentice of Professor Deep, the great inventor. He somehow keeps it secret from the professor, and he is working on a secret invention, but will he be able to finish it..? Raban He truly is the very epitome of a famous swordsmith. His ambition is to be an artisan that can create legendary weapons. ## Page 69 Yuro A nomad who has been traveling Shelldorado for ages for reasons unknown. Pay a visit when you sight his tent in the middle of your quest. He'll fix up your wounds and you can take a well-deserved rest. ## Page 70 Title: Monsters There are countless monsters that you will encounter throughout your quest. You should take a look at some of the monsters introduced here that will appear near the beginning of your quest. Pug A disgusting introduction to your quest. While not appearing to be dangerous, it can quickly get that way without preparation. If you go into battle at low levels at first, you'll definitely run into trouble. Jags A tree that has been posessed by an evil spirit after it had been cut down. It is fairly strong as a lookout in the forest so find out its weakness quickly and use magic and skills to fight it. ## Page 71 Hice Rider [ed Highslider is what was in there before, but I think it's rider now] A masked soldier riding a dino dragon. A strong opponent that will hit you with a double punch of quick lance strikes by the rider and the dragon's fire breath. Black Dragoon You'll be assaulted from above by a black knight riding a dragon so you musn't let your guard down for a moment during your quest. The combination attack with the dragon is formidable. Thunderknight This thunder knight bathed in light, its body charged up, can control electric current. When taking an electric attack, body becomes numb, counter attack is foolish, will be unable to defend. [ed. I'm not sure who the subject of this sentence is because I don't know how the monster behaves] Sea Master It can harpoon a ferocious shark from the depths in one shot. When you first set out on the high seas and you encounter this afeared pirate, you'll have no hope of winning. You'll have just run into some bad luck. ## Page 72 Title: How to have a more fun quest It's boring to just make it your objective to clear the game. The unexpected is also an adventure in and of itself. Some devices have been prepared that will make for some fun "happenings" throughout Shelldorado. These will have a large effect on your goal, and some may not have any relation at all to your quest, and so take a ride on the wild side and pay attention to them. [ed last sentence is embellished] Subtitle: My Town System You'll have the chance to make your mark on Shelldorado during your quest. You can buy plots of land, and build many things such as your own home, an inn, a bar, and other buildings. Feel free to create your own original town, and certainly something nice will happen because of it. Subtitle: Battle Talk System (BTS) When you attack an ally in battle, you'll begin a conversation between characters. And at the same time, not just a conversation, but several effects may occur such as MP restoration, attack power increases, and status effect restoration. If you try it out, you'll find what timing produces what effect, and put it to good use. ## Page 73 Subtitle: Character Shout-out System (CSS) i.e. Party Chat System Your party members will occasionally have things to say at locations outside of battles. We've prepared many different patterns depending on the character personalities, so try it out and enjoy. Subtitle: Side Stories There separate stories that build up between the characters, the A Team in your party, and the hero. They might cause a delay in your main goal, but as they say... slow and steady wins the race. ## Page 74 Haoh Game Special Super Shell Monster Story Official Guidebook Production! Reveal the mysterious land! Well-drawn illustrations make for a great walkthrough!! Haoh Super Game Magazine ## Page 75 Title: Super Shell Monster Story Subtitle: Warning Related to your Health This page describes health issues with playing video games for too long. Subtitle: Warning about Proper Usage This section describes television and video game proper use and power consumption.