Similar to the Fire Emblem series, the artists of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore have affinities to certain weapon types and elements. They also have differing play styles that can be leveraged in various situations.
Each artist has character-specific skills they can learn when raising their Stage Rank and collecting certain Performa when defeating enemies. This guide details the various artists in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore and explains when they can be recruited, their Radiant Skills and each of their strengths.
Note: This list is still being compiled
Itsuki Aoi/Chrom
Recruited: From beginningAffinities: Sword and Electricity
Itsuki and Chrom are the main protagonist in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. Itsuki will be the general on the battlefield. His stats are balanced and his playstyle is determined by the player.
Character-Specific Performa/Stage Ranks
Stage Rank 1: Leader’s Gaze
Rank 2: Determined Energy
Rank 3: Determined Impact
Rank 4: Fearless Edge
Rank 5: Stalwart Guard
Rank 6: Leader’s Ardor
Rank 7: Determined Will
Special Performance
Strike A Pose (Chapter 3)
Radiant Skills
Director Itsuki = 1 Leader’s Gaze + 1 1-Star Prestige
When Session Overkill is performed, target will switch instantly and attacks will ignore affinities
HP Fitness = 1 Determined Energy + 2 1-Star Prestige
Max HP increases by 10 percent
Smash Hit = 1 Determined Impact + 2 1-Star Prestige
SP Gauge increases further if a Session includes more than 2 combos
Unyielding Lord = 1 Fearless Edge + 2 2-Star Prestige
Increases Evade against Lance attacks
Safety Leader = 1 Stalwart Guard + 2 2-Star Prestige + Nightlife Glitz
Enemies have a harder time getting a surprise attack at the start of battle.
Great Director Isuki = 1 Leader’s Ardor + 2 3-Star Prestige
Same effect as “Director Itsuki” but target change will occur once more
Endless Act = 1 Determined Willd + 5 3-Star Prestige
Once per battle, can survive a physical blow with 1 HP left
Tsubasa Oribe/Caeda
Recruited: After saving her in PreludeAffinity: Lance, Force
Tsubasa and Caeda are the healers of the group. They have high HP and resistance to withstand many attacks, so they can support the group But they shouldn’t be underestimated, as their strength has plenty of firepower behind them.
Character-Specific Performa/Stage Ranks
Stage Rank 1: Comforts of Home
Stage Rank 2: Contagious Smile
Stage Rank 3: Dancer’s Aura
Stage Rank 4: Unbridled Passion
Stage Rank 5: Side Story
Stage Rank 6: Dancer’s Gift
Complete Side Story Part 1: As You See Me
Radiant Skills
Feel My Voice = 1 Wings of Song + 1 Sonorous Baritone + 1 Distant Dream
Allie recover from ailments faster in battle.
Traport = 1 Comforts of Home + 1 1-Star Prestige
Returns you to the Fortuna Office from inside the Idolasphere
Gentle Embrace = 1 Contagious Smile + 1 1-Star Prestige
When a healing action is performed, amount healed is increased
EP Fitness = 1 Dancer’s Aura + 3 1-Star Prestige
Max EP increases by 10 percent
First on the Scene = 1 Unbridled Passion + 2 2-Star Prestige + 1 Nightlife Flicker
When action order is determined, this cast member’s turn will come sooner
Feel My Soul = 1 As You See Me + 1 Enticing Jealousy + Heartthrob Mote
Increases success rate of afflicting enemies with Charm
Ad-Lib Performance
Special Performance
Aerial Dance - Heavy attack on all enemies, restores party HP every turn for three rounds (2 SP)
Touma Akagi/Cain
Recruited: After saving Tsubasa in PreludeAffinity: Lance, Fire
Touma and Cain are the “warriors” of the group. High attack and critical hit chances make their physical attacks some of the most powerful in the game.
Beware of their hit chances, though. Some of their attacks don’t have the best accuracy.
Character-Specific Performa/Stage Ranks
Stage Rank 1: Clear the Way
Stage Rank 2: Waste Not!
Stage Rank 3: Side Story
Stage Rank 4: Rider’s Energy
Stage Rank 5: Side Story
Stage Rank 6: Finishing Blow
Stage Rank 7: Rider’s Will
Complete Side Story Part 1: Grand Transformation
Radiant Skills
Estoma = 1 Clear the Way + 1 1-Star Prestige
Lower-level foes than Itsuki will not appear for a certain amount of steps (repel)
Get a Freebie! = 1 Waste Not + 1 1-Star Prestige
While Touma is in battle, there is a chance that using an item will not consume it
HP Fitness = 1 Rider’s Energy + 3 2-Star Prestige
Max HP increases by 10 percent
Door of Rampage = 1 Mind of a Hero
Grants Ad-Lib Performance
Door of Transformation = 1 Grand Transformation
Grants Ad-Lib Performance
Blockbuster = 1 Finishing Blow + 2 3-Star Prestige + 1 Garden Artistry
When performing a pursuit weapon attack during a Session, the Critical rate increases
Endless Act = 1 Rider’s Will + 5 3-Star Prestige
Once per battle, a physical blow may leave 1 HP remaining
Ad-Lib Performance
Raging Stampede: May be triggered by the use of Lance skills. Causes Stun to main target
Special Performance
Full Throttle - Grants 100% Critical rate for Physical Session Attacks (1 SP)
Gaia’s Whisper - Give you “Charge” for two rounds, raises party’s Offense, Hit and Evade for three rounds. (2 SP)
Kiria Kurono/Tharja
Recruited: After completing Chapter 1Affinity: Rods, Ice
Kiria and Tharja are powerful mages who can use various elemental spells. This pair acts as the quintessential glass cannons with high attack and low defense, so be wary of when they are attacked.
Character-Specific Performa/Stage Ranks
Stage Rank 5: Side Story
Stage Rank 6: Eyes on Me
Stage Rank 7: Magic Incantation
Stage Rank 8: Side Story
Complete Side Story: Hidden Strength
Radiant Skills
Lightoma = 1 Lightseeker + 1 1-Star Prestige
Detects hidden traps in dungeons for a fixed number of steps
EP Fitness = 1 Destroyer’s Aura + 2 1-Star Prestige
Max EP increased by 10 percent
Bewitching Desire = 1 Thirst for Meaning + 2 1-Star Prestige
When cast member uses skills or items to heal their EP in battle the amount healed is increased.
Endless Song = 1 Destroyers Gift + 5 1-Star Prestige
Once per battle, Kiria can survive a lethal magical blow with 1 HP remaining
Door of Wandering = 1 Hidden Strength
Unlocks Ad-Lib Performance
Elusive Distance = 1 Eyes on Me + 2 2-Star Prestige
Increases evade against Physical attacks
Wicked Lips = 1 Magic Incantation + 3 2-Star Prestige
Slightly decreases EP cost of offensive magic skills
Ad-Lib Performance
The Labyrinth - Chance to activate from Ice Attacks
Special Performance
Deep Chill - Delivers 2-8 hits to random enemies, number of hits determined by Skill (1 SP)
Eleonora Yumizuru/Virion
Recruited: Complete Chapter 2Affinity: Bow
Eleonora and Virion are your group’s archers and have high speed and skill, which allows them to go first in many battles and deal lots of critical hits. They are also the best at attacking Mirages that are airborne, so keep that in mind.
Their defenses are low, so be wary of which Mirages are attacking them.
Special Performance: Final Hour (unlocked by performing Carnage Unity)
Heavy attack with a chance to cause near-fatal damage, chance relies on Skill (1SP)
Character-Specific Performa/Stage Ranks
Stage Rank 2: Markswoman Stage Rank 3: Side Story
Radiant Skills
Slowma = 1 Clear Vision + 1 2-Star Prestige
Slows enemy pursuit on the field for a fixed number of steps
Der Freischutz = 1 Markswoman + 1 3-Star Prestige
Increases Critical rate of weapon strikes
Ad-Lib Performance
Special Performance
Final Hour - Heavy attack, with a chance to cause near-fatal damage. Damage relies on Skill (1 SP)
What is your favorite artist in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore? Let us know in the comments section.
