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1 Important Information

Getting Started

2 Information-Sharing Precautions

3 Internet Enhancements

4 Note to Parents and Guardians

Start/End the Game

5 Getting Started

6 Ending the Game

Controls

7 Menu Controls

8 Story Mode Controls

9 Battle Mode Controls

Story Mode

10 Story Mode Gameplay

11 Story Mode Screens

12 Facilities You Can Use

13 Main Menu

Customize

14 Start Customizing

15 LBX Parts/Equipping Parts

16 Equipping Weapons

17 Special Attack Routines

18 Loadouts

19 Core Units

20 Party

Battle Mode

21 Getting Ready for Battle

22 Battle Screen

23 Battle Gameplay

Battle Controls

24 Movement Types

25 Attack/Defense Types

26 Routines

27 Other Controls

Weapon Controls

28 Sword Weapons

29 Polearm Weapons

30 Spike Weapons

31 Club Weapons

32 1-Handed Guns

33 Weapon Arms

34 2-Handed Guns

35 Dual-Wielding Swords

36 Dual-Wielding Guns

Local Play

37 Starting Communication

38 Wireless Battles

39 Ranking Battles

40 Card Gifts

41 Point Shop

StreetPass

42 Starting StreetPass

43 Navarro's StreetPass Shop

Internet

44 Downloads

Troubleshooting

45 Support Information

1 Important Information

Please read this manual carefullybefore using the software. If thesoftware will be used by children,the manual should be read andexplained to them by an adult.

Also, before using this software,please sele in the HOME Menuand carefully review content in"Health and Safety Information." Itcontains important information thatwill help you enjoy this software.

You should also thoroughly readyour Operations Manual, includingthe "Health and Safety Information"section, before using this software.

Please note that except whereotherwise stated, "Nintendo 3DS™"refers to all devices in theNintendo 3DS family, including theNew Nintendo 3DS,New Nintendo 3DS XL,Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL,and Nintendo 2DS™.

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Trademarks are property of theirrespective owners. Nintendo 3DS isa trademark of Nintendo.

©2015 LEVEL-5 Inc.

THIS SOFTWARE USES A FONTTHAT IS EITHER MADE BY ORCREATED BASED ON A FONT MADEBY FONTWORKS INC. WHICH HASBEEN MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATETHE SOFTWARE DESIGN.

2 Information-Sharing Precautions

User-generated content, or UGC, iscontent created by users, such asmessages, Mii™ characters, images,photos, video, audio, etc.

Information-Sharing Precautions

• Nintendo bears no responsibilitywhatsoever for any problems thatresult from the use of the Internet(for example, the sending ofcontent over the Internet, or thesending or receiving of contentwith others).

The extent of UGC exchangedepends on the software.

3 Internet Enhancements

This software allows you to connectto the Internet and download digitalCapsule Toys, digital LBX Cards, andquests. For more information, seeDownloads (p. 44).

• To protect your privacy, do notgive out personal information, suchas last name, phone number, birthdate, age, school, e-mail, or homeaddress when communicating withothers.

• Friend codes are a part of a systemthat allows you to play with peopleyou know. If you exchange friendcodes with strangers, there is a riskyou could share information with

Protecting Your Privacy

◆ Refer to your Operations Manual forinformation about connecting yoursystem to the Internet.

◆ You must go through the initial setupfor Miiverse on your system beforeyou can use Miiverse with this game.

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people you do not know orexchange messages that containoffensive language. We thereforerecommend that you do not giveyour friend codes to people youdon't know.

4 Note to Parents and Guardians

You can restrict use of the followingfeatures by adjusting the options inParental Controls.◆ Access to this game (as well as other

games) can also be restricted throughthe Software Rating item in ParentalControls.

◆ Refer to your Operations Manual forinformation on how to set up ParentalControls.

• StreetPassRestricts the exchange ofcharacters between users via theStreetPass™ feature.

5 Getting Started

When you turn the game on, thetitle menu will be displayed after theopening movie.

New GameYou will start from the beginning ofthe story. To start playing, enter anLBX player name.

ContinueSelect your save data to continuewith a previously saved game.

♦ Your LBX player name cannot bechanged later.

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New Game PlusYou will start from the beginning ofthe story with the data you havefrom a previously completed game.However, LBX parts that were notequipped will be exchanged forBattle Points. When playing in NewGame Plus, enemies will bestronger.

DownloadsThis software allows you to connectto the Internet to download contentsuch as Capsule Toys (p. 12), LBXCards (p. 12), and quests (p. 13).

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6 Ending the Game

Before ending the game, it isrecommended that you save yourprogress. When saving is complete,you can then power off yourNintendo 3DS system.

You can save your progress bytalking to MeTaMo, the informationterminal. When you talk to MeTaMo,press to access the MetaMomenu (p. 10), touch "Save", thenselect your save file.

♦ You can create up to three savedata files.

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7 Menu Controls

These are the basic controls for theMain Menu (p. 13). You can alsocontrol various other functions onother menu screens. For moreinformation, look at the Guide thatappears at the bottom of the upperscreen.

HelpOther than the information thatappears on the upper screen, thereis a Help function you can access bytouchin . You can use this toexplain features of the other menuscreens.

You can select various options onthe Touch Screen.The options will vary depending onwhere you are in the game. Forexample, you can change LBX partsor change the character you controlin battles using the Touch Screen.

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8 Story Mode Controls

These are the basic controls you willneed in story mode.

Scroll Map

Reduce/EnlargeMap/

Talk/Research/Advance Text

Return toPrevious Area (onMap)/AdvanceText (in Event)

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9 Battle Mode Controls

These are the basic controls you willneed in battle mode. For moreinformation on LBX battles, seepages 21-23.

Switch Weapon

Use Item

Switch Target

Target Lock ON/OFF

Dash

Jump

Switch Tactics

Use SpecialAttack Routine

Use SpecialAttack Routine

Attack

Guard/ResetCamera

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10 Story Mode Gameplay

The story begins in Pacifica. Youcontrol Van Yamano as he heads todifferent destinations. The story willprogress through conversations andbattles. The character you controlcan be changed depending on thesituation.

1. Head to DestinationDirections to thdestination will bshown b othe map on thTouch ScreenWhen you do not move for a certainperiod of time, the objective of thecurrent mission will be shown on theupper screen.

2. Talk/ResearchThere are maninteresting peopland places iPacifica. Collecinformation btalking to other characters andresearching.

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3. Fight an LBX BattleDepending on thcharacter yospeak to, battlemay happen. Thiwill change thgame to battle mode, so controlyour LBX and win the battle!

♦ You can be challenged to a battlewhile moving around or duringevents.

There are specific entrances andexits in the town. By using one, youwill be taken to the Town Map.Many place names are shown on theTown Map. Using the Touch Screen,touch a place name, then press to go to that place.After a certain point in the game,you will be able to use the largerCity Map.

♦ As you progress through thegame, you will be able to visitmore places.

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11 Story Mode Screens

Characters and locations that can beinteracted with will display thefollowing icons when approached.

：Interact with these characters,places, or objects to progressthrough the story

：Research these objects：Interact here for quests (p. 13)：Interact with quests in progress：Challenge these characters to a

battle：Talk with these characters：Shop for items here

Story Mode View

：There is something of interesthere

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You can scroll through the map bytouchin or by sliding thestylus along the map on the TouchScreen.

：Character you can talk to：Character you can battle against：MeTaMo/Dial-a-battle (p. 12)/

Portal：Destination：Direction of destination：Shop

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12 Facilities You Can Use

There are many facilities you canuse in the city, such as shops andCapsule Toy vending machines.There are some facilities that willonly become available as youprogress through the game.

You can buy items and performmaintenance on your LBX here. Amenu will appear on the TouchScreen when you talk to the shopassistant.

BuyYou can purchase LBX parts,weapons, and items to use inbattles. First, select the items youwant to buy; then set the amount ofeach item you want to buy.

SellSell LBX parts, weapons, and itemsto receive Credits (the in-gamecurrency). This works in the sameway as purchasing items: select theitems you wish to sell, then set theamount you want to sell.

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MaintenanceThe Maintenance Gage of the LBXwill decrease each time you battle.When the Maintenance Gage isempty, your LBX will gain fewerTune-up Points. If you select"Maintenance" from the shop menu,you can restore the MaintenanceGage for free.

If you touch the BattlBox beside the entrancto Navarro's ModeShop, you can engage ia Dial-a-battleYou can call contacts from yourAddress Book (p. 13) and battleagainst them.

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When you collect LBCards, you will be ablto play an LBX CarBattle in the Arcadefighting against the LBon the cards. Collect the LBX Cardsand fight in sequence. If you win allthe battles, you will gain LBX partsand LBX Cards.

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13 Main Menu

♦ More menus will become availableas you progress through thegame.

Change LBX parts and weapons, andchoose which items to take intobattle.

The following menwill be displayewhen you press you touch "Menu" othe upper-right cornof the Touch Screen. The character's information will thenbe shown on the upper screen, andthe amount of Credits you have willbe shown on the Touch Screen.

Use grease to restore theMaintenance Gage.

From Party, you can choose whichcharacters can join the battle (up tothree characters). You can also settactics for each character and checktheir strength and status.

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You can check which items you haveand the amount of items youpossess. When you select an item,an explanation will be displayed onthe upper screen.

You can accept or reject questsreceived from various charactersaround the city. When you completea quest, you may receive gifts suchas items or Credits.

You can browse through all the LBX,weapons, and LBX Cards you havecollected so far. When you select anLBX, information about it will bedisplayed on the upper screen.

The eXtroller is a remote controlthat characters use to control theirLBX. When you select this optionfrom the Main Menu the followingfeatures will also be available:

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Importantannouncements canbe viewed here.

Notifications

Display contactssaved to youreXtroller. Somecharacters can becalled for a Dial-a-battle.

Address Book

Adjust the speed of text, or adjustthe volume of the backgroundmusic, sound effects, and voices.

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14 Start Customizing

Strengthen your LBX by changing itsparts and weapons in Customize.

When you touch "Customize" on theMain Menu, information about theLBX will be shown on the upperscreen and the Customize menu willbe displayed on the Touch Screen.

♦ The information for callouts ⑥-⑧will change depending on whichCustomize option you select. Thescreen below will be displayedwhen you navigate to "LBX Parts"on the Customize menu.

：Maintenance Gage：Life PointsLP

♦ Spin the LBX around using .

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Speed rating will change dependingon the total weight of the LBX partsand weapon equipped.

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Set your SpecialAttack Routines.

Special AttackRoutines

Performmaintenance onyour LBX by usinggrease.

Maintenance

Set items to takeinto battle.Battle Items

Change the nameof your LBX.

CustomNames

Save your favouritecustomized LBX.

Loadouts(p. 18)

Set parts in theLBX Core Case.

Core Unit(p. 19)

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15 LBX Parts/Equipping Parts

The name and information of eachpart will be displayed. AC (ArmorClass) shows the strength of theparts. Armor Class increases withTune-up Points won during battle.The information to the right of ACshows grade (upper left), character(upper right), current armormodification state (lower left), andweight (lower right).

Touch "LBX Parts" to change partsand weapons on your LBX. First,let's go over how to equip LBXparts.

Equip LBX parts on the head, torso,right arm, left arm, and legs. Decidewhich area you want to equip; thenchoose the parts on the TouchScreen.

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As you progress further in the game,you will be able to make specificcustomizations on parts. Press when in LBX Parts, or touch"Modify" at the bottom of the TouchScreen and choose from the threeoptions.

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A blue E will appear next to partsthat are equipped on the LBX youhave chosen; parts with a red E areequipped on other LBX.

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Parts have typesuch as Strideframe and Brawlframe; eaccharacter has theown specialist frame. When youequip your LBX with the completeframe, it triggers a special ability,such as an increase in movementspeed. There are also characterswhose special ability is triggered bytheir specialist weapon or by certainparts.

♦ When an LBX is in a certaincondition during a battle, it cantrigger a Special Mode.

♦ There are characters that do nothave a specialist frame or SpecialMode.

There are skills (such as )attached to HG and TG parts. Speedrating increases when the same skillparts are equipped on all five areasand the same skill weapon is alsoequipped.

♦ Skills will only be triggered whenyou equip certain weapons.

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16 Equipping Weapons

You can equip a weapon on theright hand, and a shield on the lefthand.

Just like equipping LBX parts, touchthe position you wish to equip onthe Touch Screen, select theweapon, then either drag it intoplace or press .

Weapon A and Weapon BAn LBX can be equipped with twosets of weapons (Weapon A andWeapon B) that you can switchbetween during battle. Equipweapons that suit your battle style,such as spike weapons (A) for closerange and guns (B) for long rangeattacks.

AttributesWeapons and Special AttackRoutines (p. 17) all have certaindamage types; some weapons andSpecial Attack Routines also haveelemental attributes. LBX parts areeither resistant or weak to certaindamage types and elementalattributes. If a part receives an

♦ If you have equipped a weaponthat needs both hands, youcannot equip a shield.

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17 Special Attack Routines

Special Attack Routines are attackroutines you can use while in battle.By increasing your weapon level(p. 20) through battles, you willlearn many attack routines.

You can set up to four SpecialAttack Routines on each LBX. First,select "Special Attack Routines",choose an attack routine, and thenset its button configuration. Thereare two sorts of Special AttacRoutines: Speci and Sup .

The buttons you need to press totrigger Special Attack Routines willvary depending on how youconfigure them.

The number of Special Attack

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Routines that can be set variesdepending on the ability of the CoreMemory. The number of SpecialAttack Routines that can be set isshown besid an .

The name, status, attack range, AT(attack power), and amount theChance Gage (p. 22) decreaseswhen used will be displayed.

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18 Loadouts

When your customized LBX isfinished, you can name and save itas a favourite.

The following options will beavailable for Loadouts.

♦ You can delete the selectedLoadout at any time by pressing.

EquipThe Loadouts you save will appearin a list. If you select one from theLoadout list, you can equip it to theLBX you are currently using.

RenameChange the names of previouslysaved Loadouts. Naming them afterthe types of equipment they usemay make them easier to remember.

RecordSave your current customized LBX(up to a maximum of 30). Choosewhere you want to save it. You cancreate a name for the Loadout hereas well.

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19 Core Units

Core Units are the interior parts ofthe LBX. There are five differenttypes; each type of Core Unit has adifferent function. Depending onwhich Core Units you use, yourLBX's BP and strongest weapontype may change.

Determines thenumber of SpecialAttack Routinesyou can set.

Core Memory

Determines how BPwill decrease andhow the ChanceGage (p. 22) willcharge.

Motor

Determines BP.Battery

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Choose a Core Unit type; thenselect a Core Unit and choosewhere to place it. Core Units shouldbe placed within the Core Casesquares without overlapping othersor sticking out. Follow theinstructions to place the Core Unitsby moving and rotating them withinthe Core Case.

Shows which status effects your LBXis resistant to.

Switch Core Unit types using .

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When you reach a certain characterlevel (p. 20), the Core Case will getbigger.

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20 Party

Check information on each characterby selecting a character on theTouch Screen; their profile will beshown on the upper screen. Inaddition to this, more specificinformation can be displayed bypressing , or by touching "Select"at the bottom of the Touch Screen.

Choose whiccharacter you will usin battle. The threcharacters shown tthe left on the ToucScreen will join the battle; the restof the characters will be on thebench. The character at the top ofthe battle list will be the leader andthe character you control in storymode.

Choose whicparty member tuse in battle, seup tactics for eaccharacter, ancheck each character's level.

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The character's name, the LBX theyare currently using, and the LBX'sMaintenance Gage will be displayed.It will also show the informationlisted below.

Select a weapon on the TouchScreen to show which Special AttackRoutines are learned for eachweapon.

Shows the weapon level for eachtype of weapon. The weapon levelwill increase when you equip thattype of weapon in battles. Once aweapon reaches a certain level, youwill learn a Special Attack Routine.

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Set the tactics for each character touse in battle. Strategies for eachtactic will be displayed on the upperscreen.

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21 Getting Ready for Battle

When a battle starts during aconversation or an event, theregulations (p. 23) will be displayed.Following this, the Battle menu willappear; select an option andprepare for battle.

Both your anyour opponent'LBX will be showon the uppescreen with theiabilities. Afteusing the Battlmenu on thTouch Screentouch "Start Battle" when you areready.

PartyChoose the character you will use inthe battle, and set each character'stactics.

Start BattleStarts the battle.

MaintenancePerform maintenance on your party'sLBX using grease.

WithdrawThis will return you to story mode.This option is not available forcertain battles.

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♦ If you withdraw from a battle,your Maintenance Gage willdecrease. The Maintenance Gagewill decrease by a large amountwhen you withdraw from battleswith Unlimited Regulations.

BattlescapeChoose the Battle Box that willbecome the Battlescape. This is notavailable for certain battles.

CustomizeModify your LBX parts and weapons.Customize appears as an option onthe Battle menu after the regulationsare shown.

22 Battle Screen

You control an LBX and battleagainst your opponents. Team sizesvary, and battles can be fought informats such as 1-on-1, 1-on-3, or3-on-3.

Shows the opponent your targetscope is currently locked on to.

Decreases when you launch anattack or dash. When it is empty,your LBX will decrease in strengthand will not be able to dash. TheTension Gage will restore naturallyafter a certain period of time.

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Increases when your attacks hit anopponent, and decreases when youuse a Special Attack Routine.

Touch it to switch from Weapon A toWeapon B.

Touch them to display item orSpecial Attack Routine (p. 26)options.

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23 Battle Gameplay

There are various types of LBXbattle regulations. Regulations willbe shown before the battle; checkand confirm them, and then start thebattle.

RegulationsRegulations are the rules set foreach battle. You cannot useweapons or items that violate theregulations.

♦ The Stun status effect (p. 16) canonly be used when theregulations are set to Unlimited.

When you win a battle, you will gainexperience and the MaintenanceGage will only decrease slightly. Youmay also gain items, depending onthe battle.

BreakdownWhen you receive damage and yourLP hits zero, your LBX will breakdown. Depending on theregulations, your Maintenance Gagemay empty and you will not gain anyexperience from the battle.

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Level UpExperience is calculated bycharacter level, weapon level, andAC. As experience accumulates,each section will level up, your LBXabilities will increase, and you willlearn Special Attack Routines.

When You Lose a BattleIf you lose a battle, you can eitherRetry or Give Up. If you touch "GiveUp" on certain battles, it will beGame Over, so be careful!

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24 Movement Types

Press to dash. You widash in the direction yoslide ; you can alsdash in the air

Press to jumpDepending on the LBX the weapons equippedyou can double-jump bpressing whiljumping.

Slide and press tsidestep. Depending owhich weapons you havequipped, you may nobe able to sidestepPerform a back roll by pressing while sliding down.

Move around using .

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25 Attack/Defense Types

Use your weapon tattack by pressing

Launch an aerial strikwhen jumping bpressing . Howeveryou will be left opewhen you land, so bcareful.

Depending on whicweapon you havequipped, you calaunch a charge attacby pressing and holdin, or by sliding and pressing simultaneously.

Attack button controls will bedifferent depending on the weapon.For more information, please seepages 28-36.

Launch a combo attack by pressing repeatedly. The number of comboattacks you can perform depends onthe weapon you have equipped.

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Guard against aopponent's attack bpressing . While yoare guarding, you wildecrease the damaginflicted but you cannot dash orjump.

While guarding, press to tackle. If the tacklsucceeds, you can breayour opponent's stance.

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26 Routines

If you have set a Special AttackRoutine, you can trigger it using thefollowing steps.

1. Press When the ChancGage has filled up ta certain levelpress or touc"Special AttacRoutines".

2. Move within RangeWhen you movtowards an opponeand Special AttacRoutines can be usethe option wilbecome available on the TouchScreen.

3. Press the CorrespondingButton Shown On-Screen

Your SpeciaAttack Routine wibe triggered wheyou press thcorrespondinbutton or use the Touch Screen.

When you set a Special AttackRoutine or an Item Routine beforethe battle starts, you will be able touse it in certain situations.

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♦ After you use a Special AttackRoutine, you cannot use it againunt on the TouchScreen is full.

If you have set items to bring intobattle, you can use them with thefollowing instructions.

1. Press Press , or touc"Item Routines"

2. Press the CorrespondingButton Shown On-Screen

You can use the iteyou want by pressinthe correspondinbutton or by using thTouch Screen

♦ You can set certain items to beused by different characters.

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27 Other Controls

You can switch which opponent tolock your target scope on to bypressing . You can release thelock by pressing , and lock on toanother opponent by pressing again.

Switch the LBX You ControlSelect a partmember's LBX, anpress or touc"Switch character" othe Touch Screen tcontrol that LBX.

When you pre ,or touch "Tactics" on the TouchScreen, the battle will pause andyou can do the following.

You can switch froWeapon A to Weapon by pressing , or btouching the weapon name on theTouch Screen.

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28 Sword Weapons

Sword weapons have a balance ofstrength, speed and range. If youequip a sword to one hand and ashield to the other, your LBX willhave a balanced attack and defense.

Hold down untilcharged; then letgo

Charge Attack

Up + Dash Attack

Left/Right + Slide Attack

While in the air,press Aerial Strike

While guarding,press Guard Tackle

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29 Polearm Weapons

These weapons have the longestrange (excluding guns), andspecialise in direct attacks. They arenot so fast when making smallmovements, but a shield can beequipped with them.


Charge Attack

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30 Spike Weapons

Spike weapons have anoverwhelming attack speed and canbe used to rapidly attack opponents.Although spike weapons have asmall attack range, opponentattacks can be countered with quickmovements. However, you cannotequip shields with spike weapons.


Charge Attack

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31 Club Weapons

Club weapons have a short attackrange, and their attack speed isslow, but they have the highestpower of all weapons. However, ashield cannot be equipped as clubweapons have to be used with bothhands.

♦ Double-jump cannot beperformed.


Charge Attack

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32 1-Handed Guns


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Fight by switching between closerange attacks and shooting attackswith . Close range attack controlsare the same for weapon arms as forspike weapons.


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34 2-Handed Guns


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35 Dual-Wielding Swords

When two of the same sword areequipped, they become dual-wielding swords. When you usedual-wielding swords, your attackpower will be weak, but quickmovements and quick attacks arethe charm!

♦ They cannot become dual-wielding swords unless the samesword is equipped in each hand.

♦ You can perform a continuousslash when you press after acharge attack.


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36 Dual-Wielding Guns

When two of the same 1-handedgun are equipped, they becomedual-wielding guns. When you usedual-wielding guns, your attackpower will increase but your guardcan easily be broken down, so becareful!

♦ They cannot become dual-wielding guns unless the same1-handed gun (handgun orshotgun) is equipped in eachhand.


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37 Starting Communication

Local Play is possible with thissoftware. You can trade LBX Cards,participate inthree-player Co-op Wireless Play,and play in Multiplayer Battles of upto six players.

Getting StartedSelect "Wireless" frothe MeTaMo menuthe following optionwill then be displayeon-screen. Select onof the following:

You Will Need:● One Nintendo 3DS system per

player (up to six)● One copy of the software

Little Battlers eXperience™ perplayer (up to six)

● Wireless Battle (p. 38)Battle against other players.

● Ranking Battle (p. 39)Co-operate with other players andaim for first place in the rankings.

● Card Gifts (p. 40)Give other players LBX Cards aspresents.

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● Point Shop (p. 41)Use your Battle Points to buy LBXparts and weapons.

38 Wireless Battles

First you will need to select "Make anew room" or "Join a room."

♦ You will not be able to customizeyour LBX after you go into theroom. Make sure you rememberto prepare before the battle.

Select "Wireless Battle" from theWireless menu, then follow thesteps below to start battles.

Make a New RoomThe player that selected "Make anew room" will be the host. Choosea room that is empty, and create theroom. The host can set theregulations and the Battle Box.

When you join throom, thMultiplayer Battlemenu for WirelesBattles will bdisplayed.

Join a RoomPlayers that select "Join a room" willbe the guests. Choose the roomthat has a host.

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ReadyWhen you select this option, OK willbe displayed over your LBX on theupper screen. Once everyone isready, the battle will start when thehost presses .

TeamChoose which team to play in (A-F).

BattlescapeThe host can choose the Battle Boxthat will be the Battlescape.

ExitThis will take you back to theroom-selection screen.

AllyYou can choose to allow charactersin your party to join the battle, oryou can leave them out.

♦ Only the second or thirdcharacter from your party canjoin.

RulesThe host can set the regulations andrestrict the usage of items.

39 Ranking Battles

♦ You will not be able to customizeyour LBX after joining the room.Make sure you remember toprepare before the battle.

You can play Ranking Battles aloneor with up to two other players.

Preparing as HostThe player who became the hostshould prepare the following andwait for guests to join.

● Invite Nearby PlayerYou become the host and cansend requests to other players.Set various settings and wait forguests to join.

Select "Ranking Battle" from theWireless menu, then choose how tojoin.

♦ Items used in Ranking Battles willreturn to their former state after abattle ends.

● Join Nearby PlayerYou become the guest and jointhe room the host created.

● Take the Challenge AloneYou play a Ranking Battle byyourself without usingcommunication.

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♦ Only the second character inyour party will be called whenyou select "Ally" in theRanking Battle menu.

1. Choose the RoomYou can choose fromRoom 1 - Room 10.

2. Choose Type of BattleYou can choose which RankingBattle to join. More battle typeswill be available the more RankingBattles you clear.

3. Choose Rank and OpponentOnly G Rank is available to startwith. The more Ranking Battlesyou win, the more ranks you canchoose to play against.

4. Wait for GuestsWait for guests to join in theRanking Battle screen. Onceeveryone joins, you can start thebattle.

40 Card Gifts

Gift LBX Cards you have obtained inthe game as presents to otherplayers.

Touch "Card Gifts" on the Wirelessmenu, then select either "Make anew room" or "Join a room". Next,choose a room, and when you andthe other player join the same room,choose the LBX Card you want togive as a present. In the same way,when the other player chooses oneof your LBX Cards, they will receivethat card.

♦ When you receive an LBX Card,be sure to save with the MeTaMomenu.

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41 Point Shop

You can buy LBX parts and weaponsby using Battle Points earned fromwireless battles.

After selecting "Point Shop" in theWireless menu, touch either"Weapon" or "LBX Parts" dependingon what you want to buy. The PointShop will function in the same wayas normal shopping except that youcannot sell anything.

♦ The product lineup will increasewhen you meet various conditionsin the game.

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42 Starting StreetPass

♦ The other player will also need tohave StreetPass activated ontheir Nintendo 3DS system.

If you pass by other systems onwhich StreetPass has beenregistered for this software, LBXparts will automatically be sent andreceived.

Activating StreetPassSelect "StreetPass" from theMeTaMo menu; then choose theparts you want to share in ShareParts (p. 43). In the options, touch"Yes" and then return to theprevious screen. You will then beable to activate StreetPass.

Deactivating StreetPassTo deactivate StreetPass, openSystem Settings, select "DataManagement" and then select"StreetPass Management". Tap theicon for Little Battlers eXperience,and select "Deactivate StreetPass"using the Touch Screen.

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43 Navarro's StreetPass Shop

♦ The more you use StreetPass,more bonuses will be added ontoyour Navarro Points.

Buy Parts

When you touch "StreetPass" onthe MeTaMo menu, the Navarro'sStreetPass Shop menu will bedisplayed.

When your LBparts are sent viStreetPass, thewill appear iother playersNavarro's StreetPass Shops. You willreceive Navarro Points in return. Useyour Navarro Points to buy otherplayers' LBX parts that you havereceived via StreetPass in yourNavarro's StreetPass Shop.

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Share Parts

♦ Some LBX parts cannot be sharedvia StreetPass.

♦ You can change the list of LBXparts to share, as long as anychanges are made beforeconnecting with other players viaStreetPass.

♦ You can activate StreetPassindividually for each of the three

You can buy LBparts with NavarrPointsThe products in youNavarro's StreetPasShop will change the more you useStreetPass with other players. LBXparts will update each time you useStreetPass with another player; ifthere is a player that has an LBXpart you want to keep, lock it bypressing (you can lock up to tenLBX parts).

You can set up tfive LBX parts tshare. LBX partwill disappeawhen shared viStreetPass; you will receive NavarroPoints based on the value of theLBX parts you shared.When you have set the LBX partsyou want to share, press to goback. You will be asked if you wishto confirm the LBX parts to beshared. When you touch "Yes",StreetPass will be activated.

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44 Downloads

♦ For information about connectingyour Nintendo 3DS system to theInternet, refer to the OperationsManual.

DownloadsTouch "Downloads" on the MainMenu, and connect to the Internet.Follow the on-screen instructions todownload Capsule Toys, LBX Cards,and quests.Downloaded products can be usedand played within the game.

Connect to the Internet to downloadCapsule Toys, LBX Cards, andquests.

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45 Support Information

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