WIP Skills Page test - DivineDragonFanClub/Lythos GitHub Wiki
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This WIP page covers the various aspects of the skill.xml file and explains how to modify or create skills for different use cases.
Basic knowledge of programming terminology and conventions are required to make the most out of the skill system.
The end of the page will contain a basic overview if needed.
- Engage Dump
- Astra: Editor for FE Engage
While it is possible to manually edit this file via text editor, Astra is recommended.
Attributes make up the bulk of skill creation and are used in almost every aspect.
| Attribute | Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | String | Skill ID used to identify the skill. | Can be used if a skill needs to reference another skill. |
| Name | String | Contains an MSID used to give a proper name to the skill. | |
| Help | String | Contains an MSID_H used to give a description for the skill. | |
| RootCommandSID | String | Links variant skills to the root skill. | Corrin's class-dependent Dragon Vein. |
| CommandName | String | Displayed in command lists and typically uses the same MSID as the Name attribute. | Lodestar Rush in the command list after Engaging with Marth. |
| CommandHelp | String | Displayed when a command is highlighted. | |
| CommandWarnings | String | Displayed when a command is unavailable. | Only used in Piercing Gaze; displays a message if selected while the unit is not at full HP. |
| Attribute | Type | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| IconKind | s8 | Needs testing. Determines the category of icon used by the game. | Used exclusively for efficacy icons. May only apply to skills applied to weapons? |
| Value | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | Nothing/Unknown. Every non-efficacy skill has this value. |
| 1 | Person | This should be the value used for efficacy. |
| 2 | Job | Unknown |
| 3 | Item | Unknown |
| 4 | Equip | Unknown |
| 5 | God | Unknown |
| 6 | Ring | Unknown |
| 7 | Hub | Unknown |
| 8 | Support | Unknown |
| 9 | Battle | Unknown |
| 10 | Private | Unknown |
| 11 | Inheritance | Unknown |
| 12 | Command | Unknown |