Handbook/Planar Travel
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There are 10 handbook entries that focus on Exploration:
| Attributes and Choices |
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 You have three customizable attributes: Strength (STR), Intelligence (INT), and Charisma (CHA); Different attributes will alter your personality and behavior; Many dialogue options will only be unlocked when you satisfy the Attribute requirements. |
| Battle Team |
 You can easily edit your Team composition before battles, and save multiple different Team compositions.  On PC, you can use the right mouse button to quickly deploy or equip Anima, Kardia, and Relics. |
| Bonding Anima |
 The connection you establish with Nexus Anima that allows you to summon and use them is known as a Bond; In most cases, you can Bond an Anima after defeating it in battle. While out adventuring, a special mark will appear over Anima you have not yet Bonded. |
| Committee for a Joyful Iia |
Main article: Committee for a Joyful Iia  Get to know the towns residents and complete their Happiness Events to increase your reputation. |
| Day and Night |
 You can switch between day and night after sitting down on certain benches. Some Anima will only appear at night. |
| Gameplay Tutorial |
 Increase your Apex Forum rating by challenging members of the Apex Forum. Once your rating reaches Lv. 4 (Seeded Contestant), you will receive an invitation to enter the Championship Qualifiers.  Explore the town, Bond more Anima, repair Aspect Fractures, and help restore peace.  Help out the residents of Iia, completing their Happiness Events, and making the town full of joy once more.  Progress the story, complete Quests, engage in Nexus Battles, and explore the world to earn Experience and increase your player level. |
| Nexus Strands |
Main article: Nexus Strands  Wearing Nexus Strands can improve the combat capabilities of Anima. Each kind of Nexus Strand has a unique effect, try using different Nexus Strand combinations in battle!  Can be bought at Echo Pawnshop, or through the Apex Club after leveling up. |
| Petrilog |
Main article: Petrilog  These Nexus Anima belonging to Stasis are found throughout town. Collect Petrilogs in different poses to earn special rewards. |
| Powerful Anima |
 During your adventures, you may encounter extremely rare powerful Anima, whom you may Bond after defeating them. |
| Research Topics |
Main article: Research Task  You can view the Research Topics for Anima in the Anidex. You will unlock the corresponding Anima Avatar after completing each task. |