Vital

Vitals are the four basic quantities used in the game system to gauge a character's current condition in a battle.

HP, or Hit Points, are the first type of vital. HP represents raw fortitude, and the more HP a unit has, the more punishment it can take before becoming unable to fight. Characters with high HP tend to be characters that have hearty constitutions, high pain tolerances, or otherwise be very durable. In combat, HP is lost when a unit takes damage.

EP, or Energy Points, are the second type of vital. EP can represent anything from a swordsman's energy to a mage's mana to a gunslinger's ammunition reserves. The more EP a unit has, the more capability it has to dish out devastation on its enemies, regardless of how it prefers to do so. Characters with high EP tend to be "glass cannon" types who focus on dishing out damage quickly and decisively. In combat, EP is spent to activate more powerful techniques. It is also used to coordinate party actions, allowing multiple units to attack at once.

DP, or Dodge Points, are the third type of vital. DP represents a unit's dexterity and evasive prowess, and the more DP a unit has, the more times it can dodge enemy techniques during the course of a battle. Characters with high DP tend to be agile combatants who are tricky to land a solid attack against. In combat, DP is spent to dodge; when and how it is used is up to the player.

AP, or Armor Points, are a fourth type of vital. AP represents a unit's armor or ability to block attacks, and the more AP a unit has, the heavier and tougher its armor is to crack. Characters with high AP are heavily armored behemoths that resist all but the most powerful assaults. In combat, AP takes damage instead of a unit's HP until it runs out, while also blocking most status effects. It is possible for a unit to not have any HP and use AP exclusively; units that do this are called mechanical units.

In general, vitals are completely restored after each battle, except in moderated quests, where the staff member decides when the unit is and isn't restored.