Portal:Nova/Buster

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The Buster (バスター, Bu) is a unique Class that appears exclusively in Phantasy Star Nova. The Buster class was developed to combat the Gigantes that roam the surface of Makhia, and is thus the only Class that is naturally capable of wielding the Pile weapon, an anti-Gigantes weapon that is able to create weak points on its targets and make them vulnerable to attack. Besides this, the Buster class is also able to wield every other weapon and learns unique Skills that augment play in unusual ways. The Buster class boasts level stat growth between all stats.

Weapons

The Buster Class can use all weapons, including the Pile.

Pile

A massive dual-type Striking/Ranged Launcher-like weapon that fires enormous stakes. The Pile is an anti-Gigantes weapon created through research into the native machine-like race on Makhia, and boasts high strength, speed, and range. The stakes that the Pile fires are capable of embedding themselves in enemies; striking embedded stakes with attacks inflicts increased damage to the target. In addition, by impaling a large Gigantes with the Pile's stakes, one can "capture" a large Gigantes by depleting its HP and using a technique known as Ignition, forming a Gran Link between the player and the Gigantes and allowing the player to call upon Gigantes for aid with the Gigante Blast technique.

The Pile can inherently use the Guard Weapon Action to defend against attacks. Blocking an attack with Guard vastly reduces damage taken while expending GP.

Halo

A handheld device that creates rings of pure Gran that can be used by all Classes. An anti-Gigantes weapon developed by the Delta Variant, the Halo is the only weapon capable of generating Ring Fields, areas of hard light that can be used to reach areas on Gigantes that are otherwise inaccessible. Aside from this, the Halo also possesses access to strong Technique-based Gran Arts and support abilities that make it far and away unique from any other weapon.

Name	Level Required	Effect
T-DEF Up I	16	Increases T-DEF by 25.
T-DEF Up II	60	Increases T-DEF by 50.
T-DEF Up III	92	Increases T-DEF by 100.
T-DEF Up IV	114	Increases T-DEF by 150.
T-DEF Up V	185	Increases T-DEF by 500.
GP Up I	10	Increases your Max GP by 3.
GP Up II	56	Increases your Max GP by 6.
GP Up III	88	Increases your Max GP by 10.
GP Up IV	107	Increases your Max GP by 15.
GP Up V	190	Increases your Max GP by 30.
GP Convert	180	Active ability. For a limited time, GP Recovery is boosted by 100% and Max HP reduced by 50%. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Slayer	72	Raises S-ATK and R-ATK by 20% when GP is at 50% or lower.
Territory Burst	165	Active ability. Increases the area of effect of support techs. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Restorate	170	Increases GP recovery speed by 20%.
GP Burst	64	Increases GP Consumption by 20% for a 50% boost in GA damage.
Chase Advance	68	Deals 20% bonus damage to enemies under a status effect.
Tech L Charge	76	Tech Damage boosted by 50% while doubling Tech charge time.
Tech S Charge	80	Reduces charged casting times while lowering Tech damage by 20%.
Just Reversal	20	Press the Jump button to quickly get back up when knocked down.
Gigantes Blaster	24	Speeds up the Gigantes Blast Gauge.
Pile Mastery	100	Increases the power of Piles.
Halo Mastery	96	Increases the power of Halos.
Anti-Bind	36	Decreases Bind susceptibility.
Anti-Infection	40	Decreases Infection susceptibility.
Anti-Blind	44	Decreases Blind susceptibility.
Anti-Gran Poisoning	48	Decreases Gran Poison susceptibility.
Weapon Equip: Piles	2	Allows the use of Piles.
Halfline Slayer	150	When HP is 50% or lower, S-ATK, R-ATK and T-ATK are increased by 1000.
Deadline Slayer	200	When HP is 25% or lower, S-ATK, R-ATK and T-ATK are increased by 5000.
Average Stance	52	Active ability. Increases all damage by 15%. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
GP Restore Space	155	Create a field around yourself that recovers GP.
Quick Weapon Switch Above	28	Quickly switches to the weapon palette slot above the currently equipped weapon.
Quick Weapon Switch Below	32	Quickly switches to the weapon palette slot below the currently equipped weapon.
High Speed Charge	160	Active ability. Charge time for Techniques is significantly decreased for a limited time.
Infection Strike	120	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Infection on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Binding Strike	127	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Bind on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Blinding Strike	134	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Blind on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Gran Strike	141	Active ability. Increases damage by 30% and attacks inflict Gran Poisoning on enemies for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Chain Drive	175	Active ability. Reduces attack power and increases burst sustainability for a limited time. Only 2 actives can be active at one time.
Tech Arts JA Bonus	101	Damage increases by 80% when Just Attacking with another GA or Technique.
BURST Mastery	151	Increases the probability of cross-Bursts. In addition, gain a 60% damage bonus.
Striking Burst	199	Increases S-ATK by 40% and Gigantes Blast gauge gain for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Shooting Burst or Tech Burst.
Shooting Burst	197	Increases R-ATK by 40% and GP recovery rate for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Tech Burst.
Tech Burst	195	Increases T-ATK by 40% and absorb HP when hitting enemies for a limited time. Cannot be used simultaneously with Striking Burst or Shooting Burst.