Cycle 4.0.X

[The 'Combat' window] (#battle

Learn all about the battle window.

) ###### {: #battle_open} Opening the window A fight starts automatically when at least two entities from opposite sides meet on a [virtual world] (74). The 'Combat' window will then open automatically.

! [Several 'Combat' windows can be opened at the same time] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.001.png

) ###### {: #battle_zone} Combat zone The zone of a fight corresponds to acircle forming around the first combatants engaging in the fight. This area is represented in the ['Virtual Map'] (58) via a [color] {yellow} circle formed by yellow particles [color]. Any new entity entering this zone will then be automatically trained in the current fight.

:: Important Although the combat zone is represented by a 2D circle in the ['Virtual Map'] (58), it also extends in height like a sphere. Thus, any [lyoko warrior] (77) or [monster] (78) passing over a combat zone will be engaged in it as well. ::

! [A 'VS' symbol will be displayed above the combat zone in the 'Virtual Map'] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.002.png)

{: #battle_order} Order of

Fighters Opponents of afight are represented by an avatar card placed in order (from top to bottom) * in which each participant can act during the turn of their camp. This order isset randomly among all participants in the combat at the start of the fight.

:: note

  • Cards placed to the left represent your allies**, while the cards on the right represent your enemies**.
  • If a new character or enemy joins an ongoing fight, their avatar card will be added at the end of the current fighter's turn. He will then be placed as the last combatant on his side. ::

! [Avatar cards are the same as those used by the 'Com.Carte' in the case of lyoko warriors] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.003.png)

{: #battle_actions} Combat Actions When a [monster] (78) or a character performs an action, **the cards of the entities affected by

it, as well as the one performing it, advance**. The name of theaction performed is then indicated in the window before applying the executed effect (deduction of [label] {green-light} health points [label], [label] regaining [label] {yellow} action points [label],...).

:: note Some special actions have their own animation.

|| [Special attacks with visual effect]

  • Triplicata [Ulrich 's] special attack (77 #lw_ulrich) allows him to cripple the strongest enemy in front of him. Once the attack has been carried out, the affected enemy will have their card covered with a [color] {yellow} filter [color] with the word 'Paralyzed' written at the top of the card.

! [If Ulrich is devirtualized, any enemy paralyzed by Ulrich will then become free to act again] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.004.png) -

Sacrifice Sacrifice** Sacrifice is an action that allows you to protect a [lyoko warrior] (77) from damage for 2 turns, at the cost of all [label] {green-light} health points [label] of another character**. The protected Lyoko Warrior will then be given abadge on his card showing you the number of turns left for his protection.

! [Sacrifice is an action that is unlocked after 2 rounds of combat] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.005.png) ||::!

[Each attack or action has its own name] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.006.png

) ###### {: #battle_criticalHit} Critical Strike critical hits occur random when you perform anormal orpowerful attack. If a critical hit occurs, the words 'Critical Strike' or 'High Damage Bonus' will be displayed under the name of the attack carried out in the 'Combat' window.

! [A critical hit can only occur if you indicate the attack to be performed to the Lyoko Warrior] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.007.png)

{: #battle_state} State in combat

According to their condition, [Lyoko Warriors] (77) may have special conditions in combat

: - Normal Status When a Lyoko Warrior has no particular state, his battle card is face up in the 'Combat' window.

! [The character can then perform any action] (/Articles/67/v40x/combat.008.png

) - Confused When a [lyoko warrior] (77) experiences [DNA confusion] (77 #lw_dnaConfusion) during virtualization, he will be inableunable to fight during his first turn in combat.

! [You can find out the origin of a DNA problem by analysing the Lyoko Warrior in a tower] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.009.png)

  • Off-combat An off-combat entity sees itscard face up in the 'Combat' window. This state can occur either when acharacter is rendered [unconscious] (77 #lw_unconscious) or [paralyzed] (77 #lw_paralysis) ** during combat, or when aentity is destroyed** after losing all [label] {green-light} [label].

! [The back of a Lyoko Warrior and Overvehicle card includes the logo of its mini-map on the 'Virtual Map'] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.010.png)

{: #battle_overv}

Overvehicles If [overvehicles] (47) are in a combat zone, their cards will appear in front of your allies' cards in the 'Combat' window. If your [lyoko warriors] (77) are on it, they will then act as shields by randomly absorbing a maximum of two attacks from your opponents.

! [If a Lyoko Warrior, above the Digital Sea, sees his vehicle destroyed, it will fall right into the deadly ocean] (/Articles/67/V40x/Combat.011.png)

{: #battle_end} End condition A fight ends automatically on**all entities on one of the two sides put out of

combat**. The 'Battle' window will then show you the word 'Victory' or 'Defeat', depending on the result of the match before closing.

! [Combat management is one of the keys to victory against X.A.N.A.] (/articles/67/v40x/combat.012.png)