Visions of Mana introduces a new approach to character progression with its Elemental Plot system. This detailed skill tree lets you customize your party members’ abilities and playstyles. To fully unlock a character’s potential, Elemental Plot expansion items are essential. This guide will explain these items and where to find them.
Elemental Plots are more than just skill trees. They show how your characters grow and master different elemental powers. As you play, unlocking new nodes in the Elemental Plot clearly shows your party getting stronger and more flexible.
Elemental Plot expansion items, known as tonics come in three tiers:
Each character has their own unique set of tonics. Using a tonic unlocks the corresponding nodes for all of a character’s classes, not just the currently equipped one.
Most tonics are obtained through story progression, typically as rewards for defeating major bosses. Here’s a breakdown of where to find each character’s tonics:
Tonic | How to Get | Location | Chapter |
First | Defeat Kraken | Primm | Chapter 1 |
Second | Defeat Vaulchibel, Benevodon of Fire | Dorpher Volcano | Chapter 7 |
Third | Purchase from Grizzly Exchange | – | Post-game (Chapter 11) |
Tonic | How to Get | Location | Chapter |
First | Defeat Du’Inke | Dura Gorge | Chapter 2 |
Second | Defeat Besseroth, Benevodon of Wind | Wind Sanctum | Chapter 7 |
Third | Purchase from Grizzly Exchange | – | Post-game (Chapter 11) |
Tonic | How to Get | Location | Chapter |
First | Defeat Fullmetal Hugger | Luka Ruins | Chapter 2 |
Second | Defeat Tor Marne, Benevodon of the Moon | Castle Cresceno | Chapter 7 |
Third | Purchase from Grizzly Exchange | – | Post-game (Chapter 11) |
Tonic | How to Get | Location | Chapter |
First | Defeat Vuscav | Tatoh Temple | Chapter 4 |
Second | Defeat Gandoom, Benevodon of Water | Luka Ruins Undertemple | Chapter 7 |
Third | Purchase from Grizzly Exchange | – | Post-game (Chapter 11) |
Tonic | How to Get | Location | Chapter |
First | Defeat Grapplavine | Mylos Woods | Chapter 4 |
Second | Defeat Floarat, Benevodon of Wood | Luka Ruins Undertemple | Chapter 7 |
Third | Purchase from Grizzly Exchange | – | Post-game (Chapter 11) |
Once you’ve obtained a tonic, using it is straightforward. Simply access the character menu and apply the tonic to unlock the next set of nodes across all classes. This allows for greater customization and power for your party members.
To make the most of your newly unlocked skills, keep these tips in mind:
The final set of tonics for each character becomes available only after completing the main story. Once Chapter 11 is unlocked, visit any Grizzly Exchange to purchase these tonics. They cost 20 Grizzly Syrup each, a relatively small price for the powerful abilities they unlock.
To sum up, mastering the Elemental Plot system and getting all the expansion items is essential for maximizing your party’s potential in Visions of Mana. While most tonics come naturally as you progress, knowing when and where to find them helps you make the most of your characters’ skills. Good luck!
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