SP, or Special Points, in CrossCode are a crucial combat resource used to perform powerful abilities known as Combat Arts. These points are essential for executing special moves and strategic attacks during battles.
Understanding Special Points (SP)
Special Points are an integral part of CrossCode's combat system, providing players with the means to unleash their character's unique Combat Arts. These arts are powerful skills that can range from devastating attacks to defensive maneuvers, significantly influencing the flow of combat.
Visually, SP are represented as a row of small blocks displayed prominently in the main Heads-Up Display (HUD). This SP bar becomes accessible to players after they unlock the Circuit, which is a key progression point early in the game.
SP Capacity and Progression
The amount of SP a player can hold is not static; it grows as they advance through the game's main story. This progression ensures that players gain access to more powerful and diverse Combat Arts as they face increasingly challenging foes.
Initially, players start with a maximum of 3 SP available for use. As the main story progresses, this capacity will increase in increments, or "groups of 4," expanding the player's potential for executing more Combat Arts in succession. The SP capacity can reach a maximum of 16 points, allowing for sustained combat effectiveness.
The table below summarizes the SP capacity progression:
| SP Stage | Capacity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Initial | 3 | Available after unlocking the Circuit, serving as the starting maximum. |
| Growth | +4 | SP capacity increases in groups of 4 as players advance through the main story. |
| Maximum | 16 | The ultimate and highest possible SP capacity achievable in the game. |
This incremental growth ties directly into the player's journey, rewarding progress with enhanced combat capabilities. Effective management of SP becomes a core component of mastering CrossCode's dynamic combat system, allowing players to strategically deploy their Combat Arts at critical moments.
