Rid Hershel (ACS3D)

Rid Hershel (リッド・ハーシェル Riddo Haasheru) is the main protagonist of Tales of Eternia. Rid is a hunter from the far away village of Rasheans who's only goal in life is to live in peace and eat lots of delicious food. His simple life was suddenly disrupted when Rid and his childhood friend made a fateful encounter with a "Celestian" and embarked on a journey which would eventually save the world from the evil machinations of Shizel and the god of destruction, Nereid.

Rid is a swordsman that particularly excels in using one-handed swords. His self-taught genius swordplay, which impressed even a dojo master and Race, consists of swift and strong attacks which can easily disable enemies and corner them against a wall. Rid also possesses Fibrill, the power of the gods, which allows him to use powerful Divine Aurora Artes that can deal devastating damage and counter certain attacks.

Rid Hershel is also a playable character in the original ACS.

General Character Information[]

Unlocking[]

During the first part of the story mode, select Rid by choosing R as your first decision and win against Luke Fone Fabre.

Character Facts and Usage Tips[]

By default, Rid has 50 SP.
Aside from his normal movement actions, Rid can perform a High Jump, Forward Step and Backward Leap.
- His Forward Dash has above average speed.
- His Forward Step has an average range and speed.
- His Backward Leap has below average range and speed.
- His High Jump has a slightly doubled height from his regular jump.
- Rid's Aerial Dash and Backward Aerial Dash cannot be chained after a High Jump.
- Rid can perform a Double Jump once his Aerial Jump skill has been activated.
- Rid's Aerial Dash has above average range and speed while his Aerial Backdash has below average range and speed.
Rid has 3 basic ground melee attacks and 2 basic aerial melee attacks.
- Rid's basic ground melee attacks consists of the following:
  - A downward slash by pressing A. 103 damage and 1 hit.
  - A forward thrust by pressing B. 92 damage and 1 hit.
  - An upward swing by pressing C. 103 damage and 1 hit.
  - All three basic ground melee attacks can be chained together by pressing A, B and C consecutively. You can also press A repeatedly to produce the same effect.
- Rid's basic aerial melee attacks consists of the following:
  - A full upward swing by pressing A or B whilst in mid-air. 161 damage and 1 hit. Knocks the enemy back and downs them on the ground.
  - A half upward swing by pressing C whilst in mid-air. 149 damage and 1 hit. Has slight knockback effect and can be chained to Rid's 3 basic ground melee attacks.

Basic Stats[]

Artes List[]

For a comprehensive reference list of in-game commands please see:
Command List: Rid Hershel (ACS3D)

ACS3D_Rid_Hershel_Arte_Exhibition_(v.0.801)-1 — ACS3D Rid Hershel Arte Exhibition (v.0.801)-1

Rid Hershel Arte Exhibition by Kratos1991.

Chain Order[]

Rid's normal chain order consists of the following:
- Melee > Base > Advanced > Arcane > Mystic
- Activating the skill Super Chain 1, 2, and 3 allows you to re-order the normal chain order but you still cannot exceed using three artes. Please refer to Rid's skill list below for more information.
- Activating High Ability Plus skill allows you to chain two Advanced artes together once per combo.

Base Artes[]

Name	Majinken (Sonic Blade) or (Demon Fang)
Japanese	魔神剣
Notes	A slash, creating a long range shockwave on the ground. Physical, Magical; Non-elemental. The slash deals physical damage. The shockwave deals magical damage. The shockwave travels up to 1/3 of the arena. Only one instance of Majinken per character can exist in the battle field. Using the same arte or its other versions will erase the first.
Arte Skills	攻撃力増加 (7 SP)	Attack Power Increase
	Increases this arte's physical damage.
	空中ガード不可 (5 SP)	Aerial Guard Disable
	Enables this arte to break the opponents aerial guard.

Name	Raijinken (Lightning Blade)
Japanese	雷神剣
Notes	A stab followed by a lightning strike. Physical; Wind and Light elemental.
Arte Skills	ガードブレイク (5 SP)	Guard Break
	Enables this arte to break the opponent's guard.
	攻撃隙減少 (6 SP)	Attack Interval Reduction
	Reduces this arte's recovery time.

Name	Kogahazan (Demon Hammer) or (Tiger Blade)
Japanese	虎牙破斬
Notes	A swift upward and downward slash combo. Physical; Non-elemental.
Arte Skills	土属性付加 (3 SP)	Earth Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Earth damage.
	空中発動 (4 SP)	Aerial Execution
	Enables this arte to be used in mid-air.

Arte Skills
Name	Chirisazame (Swarm) or (Sword Rain)
Japanese	散沙雨
Notes	Attacks the enemy with quick, multiple sword thrusts. Physical; Non-elemental.

Name	Rekkuuzan (Tempest Strike)
Japanese	裂空斬
Notes	Multiple aerial spin slashes. Physical; Non-elemental. Can be used in mid-air.
Arte Skills	炎属性付加 (4 SP)	Fire Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Fire damage.
	攻撃範囲 (7 SP)	Attack Range
	Lengthens this arte's attack range.

Arte Skills
Name	Senkuureppa (Spiral Attack) or (Tornado Drive)
Japanese	閃空裂破
Notes	Spins one's sword around upward followed by a diving sword slam. Physical; Light elemental. Can be used in mid-air.
	攻撃範囲 (6 SP)	Attack Range
	Lengthens this arte's attack range.

Arte Skills
Name	Fuujinbakufuu (Omega Seal) or (Cyclone Seal)
Japanese	風刃縛封
Notes	Currently not working.

Advanced Artes[]

Name	Majinken Souga (Twin Sonic Blade) or (Double Demon Fang)
Japanese	魔神剣・双牙
Notes	Two slashes creating two respective ground shockwaves, the second immediately bursting in front of the user. Physical, Magical; Non-elemental. The first slash deals physical damage. The shockwaves deal magical damage. The first shockwave travels up to 1/3 of the arena. Only one instance of Majinken per character can exist in the battle field. Using the same arte or its other versions will erase the first.
Arte Skills	ガードブレイク (10 SP)	Guard Break
	Enables this arte to break the opponent's guard.
	風属性付加 (3 SP)	Wind Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Wind damage

Name	Fuuraijinken (Super Lightning Blade)
Japanese	風雷神剣
Notes	A powerful stab followed by a lightning strike. Physical; Wind and Light elemental.
Arte Skills	鋼体効果付与 (10 SP)	Steel Body Effect Grant
	Temporarily grants the steel body effect during arte execution.

Name	Kogarenzan (Demon Twist) or (Tiger Rage)
Japanese	虎牙連斬
Notes	Cuts the enemy upward followed by 2 aerial slices and a downward slash. Physical; Non-elemental.
Arte Skills	ダウン攻撃 (5 SP)	Down Attack
	Enables this arte to occasionally disable the opponent.
	空中発動 (5 SP)	Aerial Execution
	Enables this arte to be used in mid-air.

Arte Skills
Name	Akisazame (Neo Swarm) or (Sword Rain: Aplha)
Japanese	秋沙雨
Notes	Attacks the enemy with quick, multiple sword thrusts finished with an upward jump slash. Physical; Non-elemental.

Arte Skills
Name	Senkuu Shoureppa (Double Spiral Attack) or (Soaring Light Spear)
Japanese	閃空翔裂破
Notes	Spins one's sword around upward followed by an aerial slash that sends the foes flying. Physical; Light elemental. Can be used in mid-air.
	吹飛ばし (5 SP)	Blow Away
	Lengthens this arte's knockback distance.

Arte Skills
Name	Shinkuuretsuzan (Omega Tempest Strike) or (Omega Tempest)
Japanese	真空裂斬
Notes	Aerial spin slashes more powerful than Rekkuuzan. Physical; Non-elemental.
	空中発動 (6 SP)	Aerial Execution
	Enables this arte to be used in mid-air.

Arcane Artes[]

Arte Skills
Name	Raijin Souhazan (Demon Lightning Hammer) or (Thunder Tiger Blade)
Japanese	雷神双破斬
Notes	A swift upward and downward slash combo followed by a stab that produces a lightning strike. Physical; Non-elemental.
	攻撃隙減少 (7 SP)	Attack Interval Reduction
	Reduces this arte's recovery time.

Arte Skills
Name	Majin Senretsuha (Neosonic Swarm) or (Demonic Sword Rain)
Japanese	魔神千烈破
Notes	Attacks the enemy with a shockwave followed with multiple thrusts. Physical, Magical; Non-elemental. The slashes deal physical damage. The shockwave deals magical damage. The released shockwave travels up to 1/3 of the arena. Only one instance of Majinken per character can exist in the battle field. Using the same arte or its other versions will erase the first.

Name	Majin Rengazan (Sonic Chaos) or (Demonic Chaos)
Japanese	魔神連牙斬
Notes	Two slashes creating two respective ground shockwaves, the second immediately bursting in front of the user. More powerful than Majinken Souga. Physical, Magical; Non-elemental. The first slash deals physical damage. The shockwaves deal magical damage. The first shockwave travels up to 1/3 of the arena. Only one instance of Majinken per character can exist in the battle field. Using the same arte or its other versions will erase the first. Activating the Down Pursuit and Attack Interval Reduction arte skills allows you to chain this arte to the following artes while ignoring the normal chain order: Chirisazame, Akisazame. Kogahazan, Kogarenzan and Mouko Rengekiha if the target is agains a wall. Rekkuzan if its Attack Range arte skill is enabled.
Arte Skills	ダウン追撃 (6 SP)	Down Pursuit
	Enables this arte to damage disabled opponents. Draws in the enemy when hit by the first attack.
	攻撃隙減少 (7 SP)	Attack Interval Reduction
	Reduces this arte's recovery time.

Name	Kuuha Zesshougeki (Megasonic Thrust) or (Mega Sonic Thrust)
Japanese	空破絶掌撃
Notes	A powerful forward stab followed by a quick step then another stab aimed at the back of the enemy. Physical; Non-elemental. If executed properly, the user will switch sides with the enemy. Costs 65 TP to execute. Senkuureppa will be executed instead if the player does not have enough TP.
Arte Skills	土属性付加 (4 SP)	Earth Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Earth damage.
	攻撃隙減少 (7 SP)	Attack Interval Reduction
	Reduces this arte's recovery time.

Name	Senkuu Souhazan (Demon Spiral Hammer)
Japanese	閃空双破斬
Notes	Spins one's sword around upward followed by two aerial slashes and finished with a diving sword slam. Physical; Light elemental. Downs the enemy after the last hit. Costs 60 TP to execute. Shinkuuretsuzan will be executed instead if the player does not have enough TP.
Arte Skills	ガードブレイク (7 SP)	Guard Break
	Enables this arte to break the opponent's guard.
	風属性付与 (4 SP)	Wind Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Wind damage.

Name	Senkuu Senretsuha
Japanese	閃空千烈破
Notes	Spins one's sword around upward followed by multiple stabs. Physical; Light elemental.
Arte Skills	ダウン攻撃 (5 SP)	Down Attack
	Enables this arte to occasionally disable the opponent.
	移動速度上昇 (5 SP)	Movement Speed Rise
	Increases this arte's movement speed.

Arte Skills
Name	Shou'u Rekkuugeki (Neo Tempest Swarm) or (Tempest Rain: Alpha)
Japanese	翔雨裂空撃
Notes	Attacks with multiple stabs followed by an upward swing that sends the foe airborne. While the enemy is in mid-air, the user jumps an attacks with an aerial spin slashes. Physical; Non-elemental. Costs 70 TP to execute.

Arte Skills
Name	Mouko Rengekiha (Omega Demon Chaos) or (Rending Tiger Blade)
Japanese	猛虎連撃破
Notes	An eight-hit combo consisting of repeated upward and downward slashes. Physical; Non-elemental. Downs the enemy after the last hit. Costs 50 TP to execute.

Arte Skills
Name	Hououtenku (Rising Phoenix)
Japanese	鳳凰天駆
Notes	The user jumps back and performs a diving thrust while covered in flames. Physical; Fire elemental. Downs the enemy after the last hit.

Name	Gurenken (Flaming Sword) or (Hell Pyre)
Japanese	紅蓮剣
Notes	Releases a giant ball of fire whilst in mid-air after an upward slash. Physical, Magical; Fire elemental. The first slash deals physical damage. The fireball deals magical damage. Normally requires Overlimit status to be activated. Hououtenku will be executed instead if the player is not in Overlimit status.
Arte Skills	非ＯＶＬ発動 (13 SP)	Non-OVL Execution
	Enables this arte to be used without the Overlimit status.
	空中発動 (5 SP)	Aerial Execution
	Enables this arte to be used in mid-air.

Name	Dankuuken (Earth Divide) or (Severing Wind)
Japanese	断空剣
Notes	A spin slash and upward jump slash that produces a vortex of wind around the user. Physical; Wind elemental. Requires Overlimit status to be activated. Hououtenku will be executed instead if the player is not in Overlimit status.
Arte Skills	土属性付加 (13 SP)	Earth Element Addition
	Treats this arte's physical damage as Earth damage.
	空中発動 (5 SP)	Aerial Execution
	Enables this arte to be used in mid-air.

Mystic Artes[]

Arte Skills
Name	Kyokkouheki (Aurora Wall)
Japanese	極光壁
Notes	Unleashes the power of the Divine Aurora by releasing light around the user. Magical; Non-elemental.

Arte Skills
Name	Kyokkouken (Aurora Sword)
Japanese	極光剣
Notes	Releases the power of the Divine Aurora by coating one's weapon with light and continuously attacking the enemy. Physical; Non-elemental. Cannot miss and cannot be blocked. Serves as an extention arte after Kyokkouheki. Cannot be used as a stand alone arte or if Kyokkouheki misses.

Character Skill List[]

ストレングス Strength			SPMAX Lv. 8	SP Cost 5
Increases physical attack by [LV]x5%. Does not affect stat increases from equipment.

マジ力ル Magic			SPMAX Lv. 4	SP Cost 5
Increases spell attack by [LV]x5%. Does not affect stat increases from equipment.

エアリアルフォース Aerial Force				SP Cost 10
Increases damage by [LV]x5% against aerial enemies.

クリティカル Critical			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 12
Increases the chance of inflicting critical damage by [LV]x10%.

インエレメンタル Elemental				SP Cost 6
Occasionally increases effect of a physical attack with elemental attributes.

ディフェンド Defend			SPMAX Lv. 5	SP Cost 5
Increases physical defense by [LV]x5%. Does not affect stat increases from equipment.

レジスト Resist			SPMAX Lv. 5	SP Cost 5
Increases magic defense by [LV]x5%. Does not affect stat increases from equipment.

ウェルガード Guard Plus			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 7
Decreases the amount of damage taken while guarding.

ブレイクサプレス Anti Break			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 4
Reduces the chance of Guard Break.

ステップアウェイ Step Away				SP Cost 10
Avoid staggering when hit during Backstep.

ダウンバ一スト Down Hit			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 5
Inflicts 30% more damage when attacking an enemy that has been knocked down.

イベイジョン Evade			SPMAX Lv. 5	SP Cost 5
Increases agility by [LV]x5%. Does not affect stat increases from equipment.

エアリアルジャンプ Aerial jump				SP Cost 4
Able to add a jump in mid-air.

イフィシェント Combo Force				SP Cost 15
Mitigates damage from a basic combo attack.

ターンレス Super Chain				SP Cost 5
Able to link arcane artes to base artes.

ターンレス2 Super Chain 2				SP Cost 5
Able to link advanced artes to base artes.

ターンレス3 Super Chain 3				SP Cost 5
Able to link arcane artes to advanced artes.

ハイキャンセラー High Ability Plus				SP Cost 15
Follow a advanced arte with a second advanced arte once per combo.

リミッター Overlimit Boost			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 9
Increases the duration of Overlimit.

ハイテンション High Tension			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 6
Increases rate at which Overlimit gauge fills.

バイタリティ Vitality			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 7
Increases Max HP by [LV]x200.

スピリッツ Spirits			SPMAX Lv. 3	SP Cost 7
Increases Max TP by [LV]x20.

クリティカルリカバー Critical Recover			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 5
Restores TP upon a critical hit.

ルーズレスソウルＨ Lucky Soul H			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 3
Occasionally restores HP when knocked to the ground.

ルーズレスソウルＴ Lucky Soul T			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 3
Occasionally restores TP when knocked to the ground.

リミッシボーナスＨ Overlimit Bonus H			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 5
Occasionally restores HP during Overlimit.

リミッシボーナスＴ Overlimit Bonus T			SPMAX Lv. 2	SP Cost 5
Occasionally restores TP during Overlimit.

Equipment List[]

For a comprehensive list of equipment and their effects, please see:
Equipment Guide (ACS3D)

Weapons[]

Japanese	Name	Notes
カトラス	Cutlass	P. Atk 350, M. Atk 300, SP 34
デストロイヤー	Destroyer	P. Atk 380, M. Atk 380, SP 28
バスタードソード	Bastard Sword	P. Atk 400, M. Atk 280, SP 33
ナイツサーベル	Knight's Sabre	P. Atk 420, M. Atk 260, SP 33
エターナルソードＰ	Eternal Sword (Phantasia)	P. Atk 850, M. Atk 780, SP 15
ハンドアックス	Hand Axe	P. Atk 480, M. Atk 210, SP 28, Agi -20
バトルアクス	Battle Axe	P. Atk 650, M. Atk 200, SP 20, Agi -50

Armors[]

Japanese	Name	Notes
ハードメイル	Hard Mail	P. Def 300, M. Def 250, SP 35, Agi 100, Water Elemental
シルバープレート	Silver Plate	P. Def 350, M. Def 250, SP 32, Water Elemental
ナイツアーマー	Knight's Armor	P. Def 300, M. Def 300, SP 28, Agi 50, Water Elemental
ミスリルメイル	Mythril Mail	P. Def 400, M. Def 400, SP 25, Water Elemental

Accessories[]

None

Attachments[]

Japanese	Name	Notes
うさギルド（ピンク）	Bunny Guild (Pink)	Equips pink bunny ears.

Advanced Tips and Combos[]

Battle Strategy[]

General Use Combos[]

Video
Name	Infinite Combo
Combo Details	[Rekkuuzan (1) > Majinken Souga > Majin Rengazan] X Repeat Indefinitely
Quick Input	[↓ ← A > ↓ → B > ↓ → C] X Repeat Indefinitely
Damage and Hits	2500+ Damage; ∞ Hits (Infinite)
Requirements	Majin Rengezan's Attack Interval and Down Pursuit skill must be enabled. Rekkuuzan's Attack Range skill must be enabled.
Combo Notes	After using Rekkuuzan for the first time, the timing to use the following Rekkuuzan is tricky. Watch Rid carefully and press the command as soon as he moves his sword after the last pose from Majin Rengazan.
Remarks	Damage per hit is reduced as the combo counter goes up and totally reaches 0 per hit at around 100-ish hits. Contributed by: Minarie (talk) 11:35, January 6, 2013 (UTC)
Refer to High Damage 76 Hit Combo for a demonstration.

Advanced/Ultimate Combos[]

Video
Name	High Damage 76 Hit Combo
Combo Details	Jump (Aerial Dash if necessary) > Aerial Melee Attack C (Just before landing) > Ground Melee Attack A X3 > [Rekkuuzan (Note 1) > Majinken Souga > Majin Rengazan] X Repeat 4 times > Kyokkouheki > Kyokkouken
Quick Input	↑ + → → > C > A > A > A > [↓ ← A > ↓ → B > ↓ → C] X4 > ↓ → ← E > E
Damage and Hits	3202 Damage; 76 Hits
Requirements	Majin Rengezan's Attack Interval and Down Pursuit skill must be enabled. Rekkuuzan's Attack Range skill must be enabled.
Combo Notes	After using Rekkuuzan for the first time, the timing to use the following Rekkuuzan is tricky. Watch Rid carefully and press the command as soon as he moves his sword after the last pose from Majin Rengazan.
Remarks	Damage per hit is reduced as the combo counter goes up and totally reaches 0 per hit at around 100-ish hits. Contributed by: Minarie (talk) 11:35, January 6, 2013 (UTC)
Tales of ACS 3D v0.801 Rid Hershel 76 Hit Combo Rid Hershel's 76 hit combo.