Yuri Lowell

This page covers facts and in-depth game usage of the character, Yuri Lowell. For a comprehensive reference list of in-game commands, see Command List: Yuri Lowell.

ACS Yuri using Azure Edge — Yuri using Souhajin.

Yuri Lowell (ユーリ・ローウェル Yuuri Rooueru) is a 21-year old (22 during the end of Vesperia's PS3 version) swordsman and the main protagonist of Tales of Vesperia. He grew up on the Lower Quarter of the Capital, Zaphias.

Yuri comes across as sarcastic and cynical, possibly due to the way the nobility treated the people of the Lower Quarter. He is the first character to be truly ambidextrous, and performs most of his combat techniques with combinations of both his hands.

Yuri's Combat Style is like an acrobatic fighting style, he usually throws his sword after each swing. He also punches with his right hand (wearing gauntlets). His last name is also in old French: "Lowell" means "Young Wolf", which may explain most of his "wolf"-themed attacks.

Character Facts[]

Yuri has 570 HP.
He probably has the slowest standard attacks on the game, but it compensate on his longer arte combinations.
Yuri can perform (Unlike most of the other characters) multiples air dashes
Estelle can support Yuri using her Pikohan, which can stun the enemy for 2.5 sec.
Patty can support Yuri by using Star of Dream, the player can also use a lot of its support effects.
(For instance: HP/TP/OVL Recovery, with certain probabilities.)

General Tips & Usage[]

Yuri is a true brawler. His damage output and pressure options are extraordinary. Guard cancelled Souryuu Rengazan pressure is powerful, Genrouzan and Sougajin keeps your enemies on their toes, and when even those aren't enough, Patty is there to lend a hand. Yuri's damage output is incredible, especially in Overlimit, if you can learn the Shun'enkazan link.
Like most brawlers in other fighting games, Yuri suffers from a long TTS on most of his moves and very weak mobility options. Almost every other character in the game can outrun Yuri for as long as they need to, and outspeed him in attack speed as well. To properly take advantage of Yuri, you have to be patient to find that opening, but when you do, you must be relentless.
Yuri's Taunt increases his OVL Gauge, but does not affect the enemy's gauge.
Unlike some other characters, Yuri gets more hits than he deals damage, the difference with all his Mystic Arte is not so big, so he can perform longer combos and finish it off with one of his 3 Mystic Artes.
Yuri has three melee ground attacks (A, B, and C), and one melee aerial attack (A).
- A and B have large vertical hitboxes, and C reaches the furthest.
- If his aerial melee attack connects with an airborne opponent, Yuri can continue to combo on the ground.
Yuri's basic chain order consists of:
- Melee > (Base > Arcane > Altered) > Burst > Mystic
- Anything within the parenthesis can also be rearranged.
During Overlimit Lv1, his chain order becomes:
- Melee > (Base > Base > Arcane > Arcane > Altered > Altered) > Burst > Mystic
- As well as it continues to allow the arrangement to be chosen by the user.
During Overlimit Lv2, Yuri can chain ANY arte without respecting the arte limitation, he can even perform the same arte multiple times.

Shortcuts[]

Command	Ground	Air
F	Overlimit Lv1	Patty Fleur: Star of Dream
← F	Gishousen	Bakusaijin
→ F	Estelle: Pikohan	Kokuu Resshuugeki
↑ F	Patty Fleur: Star of Dream	Patty Fleur: Star of Dream
↓ F	Overlimit Lv2	-

Base Artes[]

Souhajin (Azure Edge)

ACS Yuri Lowell Arte Exhibition (v.5.505b) COMPLETE

Yuri Lowell's Arte Exhibition by Kratos1991.
- Yuri slashes, creating a projectile that causes Wind-elemental damage.
- The projectile's speed increases the more times it is used.
- Begins traveling only 50% the length of the screen.
- However, when used enough times, it can travel 90% the length of the screen.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Sazanka (Cerberus Strike)
- Yuri punches thrice in different directions.
- If A is pressed at the right time, Yuri will also perform a powerful up slash after his punches.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
  - The additional hit's TTL is Short.
Sougashou (Fang Strike)
- Yuri slashes downward, then knocks the enemy upward with his fist.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Garougeki (Wolf Strike)
- Yuri thrusts forward, then socks the enemy in the stomach, sending them flying.
- A decent arte for achieving distance between Yuri and the enemy.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Bakusaijin (Destruction Field)
- Yuri jumps up and slams his sword onto the ground, causing a wave of Fire-elemental damage.
- This arte sends the enemy away a short distance, therefore, it may be hard to chain unless the enemy is in a corner.
- Can be used in the air.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short.
Ensenga (Shining Fang)
- Yuri vertically slashes at the enemy, then spins his sword around his wrist, swinging it in a complete circle several times.
- This is Yuri's safest move on block, but some characters can still punish it.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Genrouzan (Ghost Wolf)
- Yuri punches through the enemy, then slashes behind their back, causing a small void.
- This arte can chain with Star of Dream with the proper timing (around 0.5 seconds after Yuri gets to the other side of the target), and can complete the combination with an Arcane or Altered Arte.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Kogahazan (Tiger Blade)
- Yuri uppercuts into the air, slashes the enemy, then dives down with his fist.
- If A is pressed at the right time, Yuri will also perform a quick slash upward after his punch dive.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
  - The additional hit's TTL is Short.
Ryuujinshou
- Yuri punches downward, then uppercuts into the air.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.

Arcane Artes[]

Souha Gaougeki (Azure Wolf Strike)
- Yuri slashes, releasing a projectile, thrusts forward, then socks the enemy in the stomach.
- This arte sends the enemy flying away, therefore, it may be hard to chain unless the enemy is in a corner.
- After the opening thrust, this arte can be cancelled by immediately using another arte.
- The projectile's speed increases the more times it is used.
- Begins traveling only 50% the length of the screen.
- However, when used enough times, it can travel 90% the length of the screen.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Ressaishouha (Crushing Eagle)
- Yuri stabs his sword into the ground, creating a burst of Earth-elemental damage.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average.
Souryuu Rengazan (Dragon Swarm)
- Yuri assaults the enemy with simultaneous slashes and kicks downward.
- Yuri can Guard Cancel this arte at the 1st, 3rd and 5th hit by pressing ←←.
  - Use this to make Yuri's blocked attacks safe.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Dankuuga (Severing Fang)
- Yuri uppercuts the enemy with his fist, then somersaults with one slash.
- If A is pressed at the right time, Yuri will use a down slash to return to the ground.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
  - The additional hit's TTL is Average.
Reppashou (Raging Blast)
- Yuri glides forward with explosive energy compressed within his hand, then releases an explosion from his palm.
- If → D is pressed at the right time, Yuri will blast his opponent away with an additional hit.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
Kokuu Resshuugeki (Wailing Havoc)
- Yuri punches the enemy into the air, kicks them, then slashes them away.
- If A is pressed at the right time, Yuri will quickly return to the ground.
- If the enemy is not in a corner, Bakusaijin is the only arte usable to continue the combo. If timed, Yuri will fall and hit the enemy just before he hits the ground.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
  - The additional motion's TTL is Short.
Senjinrouha (Lone Wolf Charge)
- Yuri bashes the enemy with his shoulder, then pounds the ground, creating a blast of energy shaped like a wolf.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Gishousen (Shining Eagle)
- Yuri slashes his sword along the ground, forcing a large wave of energy to fire upward.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short.
Hien Moushuuga (Swallow Rage) or (Wailing Blast)
- Yuri jumps up and smashes the floor with his blade, he then punches the enemy into the air, kicks them, and slashes them away.
- Nearly impossible to chain with other artes, except Kokuu Gurengeki.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Very Short.
Shun'enkazan (Shining Dragon Swarm)
- Yuri slashes the enemy multiple times, thrusts, then spins his sword around his wrist, swinging it in a complete circle several times.
- During Overlimit, Yuri can restart his basic combination of artes by using his 3rd standard hit (C), even after the order has finished.
- This arte can be chained into Reppashou after the chain even after the chain order has finished if timed properly.
- This arte is safe against some characters.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Gouretsushuu (Brutal Fang)
- Yuri begins rapidly punching the enemy numerous times.
- If C is pressed continuously at the correct times, more punches will be thrown.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Rouha Senretsushuu (Rending Wolf Charge)
- Yuri rapidly punches the enemy numerous times, bashes the enemy with his shoulder, then pounds the ground, creating a blast of energy shaped like a wolf.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Zeppuujin (Final Gale)
- Yuri releases his sword while slashing, creating a small area of wind. He then catches his sword in his opposite hand, and slices through the compressed air, unleashing a large, Wind-elemental projectile.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Shanha (Concealed Wave)
- Yuri charges forward with the edge of his blade, interrupting enemy action.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average.
Rettoushuugeki (Crushing Havoc)
- Yuri slashes forward, kicks the enemy into the air, the uppercuts them while their defense is down. He will then stylishly somersault to the floor
- Holding up and pressing E at the end of the last hit will add an extra hit.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.

Altered Artes[]

Souhatsuiren (Azure Storm)
- Yuri slashes twice, releasing a Wind-elemental projectile with each slice.
- The projectiles' speeds increases the more times they are used.
- They begin traveling only 50% the length of the screen.
- However, when used enough times, they can travel 90% the length of the screen.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Sougajin (Azure Blast)
- Yuri slams his blade onto the ground, creating a blast of energy.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short.
Sazanka Tsuiren (Cerberus Blast)
- Yuri punches the enemy thrice, then thrusts forward.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Ensenshuuraku (Fall from Grace) or (Shining Fang Drop)
- Yuri slashes the enemy vertically, spins his sword around his wrist several times, then slashes into the air. He finishes with a smash back down to the ground.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.
Shugohoujin (Guardian Field)
- Yuri stabs his sword into the ground, creating a glyph of Light that absorbs the enemy's life.
- Must be in Overlimit to use this arte.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Average.
Kokuu Gurengeki (Pyre Havoc)
- Yuri punches the enemy into the air, kicks, then slices in a circle, creating a wave of Fire-elemental damage.
- Hard to chain with other artes, except Kokuu Resshuugeki in the corner.
  - If you use Kokuu Resshuugeki and it's extension, you can go into Burst or Mystic.
- If the enemy is not in a corner, Bakusaijin is the only arte usable to continue the combo. However, the only non-Mystic or Burst Arte to continue afterward is the projectile of a Souha like arte before no other combination is possible.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
Fuujinrouha (Lone Wolf Storm)
- Yuri bashes the enemy with his shoulder, then pounds the ground, unleashing a blast of Wind-elemental energy shaped like a wolf.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Short.
Repparanshou
- Yuri glides forward and sets highly dense energy compressed in front of him, he then leans back, and chops at the energy with his hand, releasing an explosion.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Very Short.
Zeppa Rehhyougeki (Frigid Blast)
- Yuri slashes twice in an "X", creating a sculpture of frozen ice. He then thrusts forward with his palm, creating a wave of Ice-elemental damage.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Average.

Support Artes[]

Pikohan (Pow Hammer)
- Estelle appears and summons a falling hammer above the enemy.
- If the hammer hits the enemy, they will freeze for a good period of time.
- TTS is Short. TTL is Long.
Star of Dream
- Patty appears on her rocket and slams it onto the enemy. It begins ignition, then blasts off into the sky.
- After this arte is used at least once, Patty will begin using different artes at random.
- TTS is Short. TTL is Average.

Burst Artes[]

Tenroumetsuga (Divine Wolf)
- Yuri punches the ground, then rampages toward the enemy with constant slashes.
- During Overlimit Lv2, Yuri will finish the arte with a gliding slash and void attack (similar to his Genrouzan arte but starting with a slash, rather than a punch).
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Very Short.

Mystic Artes[]

ACS Yuri RM3 Cut In — Yuri's RM3 Cut-in.

Zankou Roueijin (Savage Wolf Fury)
- Yuri slashes the opponent from different angles as he dashes around them. As the assault continues, his strikes become more fluent and brutal. Soon, the enemy is being sliced from 4 different points within a second. Yuri then finishes with a large slash through the center of the field, which causes an outburst of energy.
- An alternate slash sound and faster voice clip can be heard when up button is held from the start until the final slash.
- If E is pressed at the correct times, blood sheds from the target, allowing more hits to be made.
- The cut-in for this attack can change depending which button is held down before the final slash.
  - If ↓ is held down, Yuri's Tales of VS. cut-in will appear.
  - If → is held down, Yuri's Radiant Mythology 3 cut-in will appear.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Non-existent.
Tenshou Kouyokuken
- Yuri grabs the Vesperia 2nd and begins charging it with energy. He then creates a giant feather that extends from the tip of his blade. After a moment of concentration, he slams it onto the foe, causing a uproar of Light.
- Holding ↓ at the start will give Yuri an alternate quote.
- Must be in Overlimit to use this arte.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Non-existent.
Bushin Soutenha (Twin Wave)
- Both Yuri and Flynn create a giant glyph around the enemy with their blades, then rush through the center target. They then both leap into the air, and in union perform a team slash. After their swords clash, the tips create two swirling energy waves that unite into an enormous celestial bolt that rockets downward, crashing onto the glyph and dealing extreme amounts of damage to everything inside.
- Must be in Overlimit Lv2 and have a full TP bar to use this arte.
- The command input for this attack is somewhat long, but a generous amount of time is given to punch it in.
- If this arte finishes the opponent(s), Flynn will join Yuri in a victory pose.
- TTS is Very Fast. TTL is Non-existent.

Cameo Appearances[]

Yuri also appears as a support character for Flynn Scifo and assist him in using a Mystic Arte as enumerated below.

Mystic Artes (秘奥義 - Hi Ougi)[]

User	Name	Command	Elemental Damage	Hits	Power	Requirements
Flynn Scifo	Bushin Soutenha 武神双天波	↓ → ← E or ↓ → ← F	-	25	298	TP Overlimit Lv2 Press after using a non-Burst Arte

Combos[]

Intermediate Combo[]

Three-Stage Combo
- Melee Attack A [Note 1]> Sazanka Tsuiren/ Zeppa Rehhyougeki [Note 2] > Gishousen > Souhajin > Sougajin > Gishousen > Souhajin > (Melee Attack A) X3 > Ensenshuuraku > Genrouzan > Patty Fleur: Star of Dream (Note 3) > Gishousen > Quickly Run Towards Enemy > A > B > C > [Note 3] > Zankou Roueijin
- Quick Input version :
  - A > ↓←→ A / ↓→ E > →↓←D (←F) > ↓→A > →↓←A > →↓←D (←F) > ↓→A > ABC > ↓←C > →←→A > ↑F > →↓←D (←F) > Quickly Run Towards Enemy > ABC > [Note 3] > E
- Total Hits will vary depending on the combo used in Note 3.
- Damage is nearly 80% of Kakashi Scarcrow's (500 HP).
- Requirements:
  - Medium TP for reccuring use of Star of Dream
  - Half TP for Zankou Roueijin (Optional).
  - Enemy must not be pushed to the wall, if the enemy is near the wall, just skip the part with Star of Dream in it.
- Notes
  - Note 1: You must use only 1 hit melee if you want to link with Sazanka Tsuiren. If you do more hits, the enemy can air-tech after the second Gishousen. You can do 2 hit melee (Melee Attack B > Melee Attack C) if you plan to link with Zeppa Rehhyougeki.
  - Note 2: If Souhajin reaches it's max speed, you can only use Zeppa Rehhyougeki to link with Souhajin.
  - Note 3: Unleash your favorite basic combo here. If you lucky enough, Patty will stun the enemy after 2 artes then you can extend the combo with another basic combo. You can even use Overlimit to extend the combo further just be sure to push the enemy against a wall during the last part of the combo.
- This combo needs revising. Possibly, Yuri has been nerfed, losing the capability of combining Gishousen > Souhajin > A. TalesofFan 00:24, August 27, 2011 (UTC)

Advanced Combo[]

Shun'enkazan Loop Instant Kill
- Melee Attack B > Melee Attack C > Zeppa Rehhyougeki > Gishousen > Souhajin [Note 1] > Sougajin [Note 2] > Genrouzan > Patty Fleur: Star of Dream [Note 3] > Ressaishouha > Run towards the enemy > Melee Attack A > Melee Attack B > Melee Attack C [Note 4] > Ensenga > Ensenshuuraku > Shun'enkazan > Reppashou [Note 5] > Overlimit Lv1 > Melee Attack A > Melee Attack B > Melee Attack C [Note 4] > (Ensenga > Ensenshuuraku > Shun'enkazan > Melee Attack C [Note 6] ) X2 > Ensenga > Ensenshuuraku > Shun'enkazan > Reppashou [Note 5] > Overlimit Lv1 > Melee Attack A > Melee Attack B > Melee Attack C [Note 4] > Ensenga > Ensenshuuraku > Shun'enkazan > Melee Attack C > Ensenga > Ensenshuuraku > Shun'enkazan > Kogahazan > Senjinrouha > Tenroumetsuga > Zankou Roueijin [Note 7]
- Quick Input Version:
- B > C > ↓ → E > → ↓ ← D (← F) > ↓ → A > → ↓ ← A > → ← → A > ↑ F > → ↓ ← B > → → > A > B > C > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← E > ↓ ← → D > F > A > B > C > (↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← E > C) X2 > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← E > ↓ ← → D > F > A > B > C > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← E > C > ↓ ← B > ↓ ← C > ↓ ← E > ↓ A > → ← → B > D > E
- Total Number of Hits vary depending on Patty's Star of Dream and if Zankou Roueijin was successfully enhanced.
- Damage instantly kills Kakashi Scarecrow (500 HP).
  - Requirements:
    
    ACS Yuri Instant Kill 197 hits
    - TP for Zeppa Rehhyougeki and Star of Dream.
    - Overlimit Bar set at 2.
    - Player must be cornered or next to the corner.
  - Notes:
    - Note 1: Souhajin must be used as soon as possible so Yuri can recover after it for Sougajin.
    - Note 2: Sougajin maintains the enemy on the ground while being performed, which means you don't have to rush on using it. The command should be finished just when Yuri finishes waving his sword back to his standing stance.
    - Note 3: Star of Dream should be used as soon as Yuri runs through the enemy, else the combo counter will be reset.
    - Note 4: It can be done as Melee Attack A X3 but the success rate of combinating like that is higher.
    - Note 5: Reppashou's command must end just as Yuri finishes waving the sword back to be resting on his shoulder.
    - Note 6: A lot of timing is necessary here. It's better to mash the Melee Attack C button.
    - Note 7: In order to maximize damage and hit number, it's suggested that E is pressed multiple times on the hi-ougi.
- This combo can be hard to be placed on a fight but has interesting parts that can be used anytime in battle.
- This combo was inspired by the Intermediate Combo and contributed by: TalesofFan 01:17, August 27, 2011 (UTC)

Combo Videos[]

A.C.S._Yuri_Tutorial_Video. — A.C.S. Yuri Tutorial Video.

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Story Mode[]

Unlike most characters, Yuri has 6 Story Modes, ranking from Easy to Chaos. Modes after Hard feature opponents that come one after another, meaning that the fields, positions, and statistics of your character will not reset once an opponent has been defeated. However, a little amount of HP is refunded whenever an opponent is defeated in Mania.

Easy[]

Shing Meteoryte

Presea Combatir

Stan Aileron

Hugo Gilchrist

Normal[]

Lyris Aileron

Stan Aileron

Guy Cecil

Dhaos (2 Rounds)

Hard[]

Eugene Gallardo

Shing Meteoryte

Kohak Hearts

Hugo Gilchrist (2 Rounds)

Alexei Dinoia (Only upon defeating Hugo Gilchrist with a 2-0 record)

Mania[]

Dhaos

Shizel (Upon defeat of Dhaos)

Barbatos Goetia (Upon defeat of Shizel)

Kratos Aurion (Upon defeat of Barbatos Goetia)

Unknown[]