Rune Factory 4 - Questions, Answers and Info Thread

[olivia222]

Anyone please I need help on Rune Prana. I'm level 127 using a spiked hammer (atk +1254, m.atk +13), magic plant shield (def +69, m.def +56), shield ring, feather boots (def +140, m.def +30), and lamellar vest (def +254, m.def +140). I take way too much damage from those annoying fire mages so I don't have time to attack. I can't use magic quick enough either. Is there any fire proof armor or do I just need to level up more? I have a fireproof hood but that does nothing for me. What level were you at when you beat Rune Prana?

You might want to take a spear along with a good attack. When I had trouble with them, I would go train in the field dungeon since Sharance Maze took more time to beat. The chests in the field dungeon I had gave me a Five Staff, so I used it against the Fire Mages and Rune Prana 2. It was really useful during those parts. When I beat Rune Prana, I was at level 199 and now I'm at level 300. I'm basically just waiting for some time to pass by so that I can get my golden vegetables to get to level 10 and gather more materials for my third room expansion on my first file.

Also for fire resistance if you craft an elemental shield, a ruby brooch, and the 4 seasons headdress thing you should be pretty covered for fire! I know when I did it and I walked through the rooms that are heated it actually healed me.. It may not work the same with being attacked tho but it will definitely cut fire attacks down by a bunch.

Ok thanks so much that helps a lot I will try it.

[runefactor]

Haha why does the 3 arc suck ??

Rune Prana is way too long, with too many bosses, you have to grind a lot to beat it, there's barely any story and character interaction in it and the story it does have is quite weak and badly presented. And the friggin end is sooooo anti climatic and clearly made in a hurry.

[Darkfaerie101]

Haha why does the 3 arc suck ??

Let's see:

Spoiler:

* Really long dungeon with many returning bosses and lots of grinding
* Disappointing ending
* Any likeability for the guardians and Lest/Frey is thrown straight out the window in favor of fan pandering (let's face it; they most likely just threw it in because Venti lacked non-story screentime)
* The "heroes" get rewarded for their "heroic" actions (note the quotes)
* The pretty good story of the previous two arcs is ruined by lackluster characterization

I could write a big long rant about how bad the story of this arc is, but maybe another time. I'm too lazy right now.

[ShiniSnowDemon]

Haha why does the 3 arc suck ??

Let's see:

Spoiler:

* Really long dungeon with many returning bosses and lots of grinding
* Disappointing ending
* Any likeability for the guardians and Lest/Frey is thrown straight out the window in favor of fan pandering (let's face it; they most likely just threw it in because Venti lacked non-story screentime)
* The "heroes" get rewarded for their "heroic" actions (note the quotes)
* The pretty good story of the previous two arcs is ruined by lackluster characterization

I could write a big long rant about how bad the story of this arc is, but maybe another time. I'm too lazy right now.

I only understood the first two points... then again I never had an issue with the 3rd plot >_< then again I`m fine with a somewhat vague story, as long as I have a mission I`m good, and I wanted to get all the best items to craft with

[olivia222]

Does your child do anything besides adding another person to town? For instance, any town events or cutscenes, or special dialogue? When I was pregnant, every person in town commented on my pregnancy but they don't ever say anything about her now that she's born

[runefactor]

Does your child do anything besides adding another person to town? For instance, any town events or cutscenes, or special dialogue? When I was pregnant, every person in town commented on my pregnancy but they don't ever say anything about her now that she's born

Yeah, there are some really cute events with the kid. ^^ What would you mean by special dialogue? They say different things on your birthday and their birthday, I think they mention the festivals...

[Azellia]

Does your child do anything besides adding another person to town? For instance, any town events or cutscenes, or special dialogue? When I was pregnant, every person in town commented on my pregnancy but they don't ever say anything about her now that she's born

Once you have a child, there are 5 town events you can see that involves them. Special dialogue wise ... well, they have a 100 FP convo like everyone else in town, if you want to see it, along with a reaction in 'Smile Practice' (If you haven't seen it already) and the personality changing medicine event. They should also have a special dialogue before/after you go to fight Leon in the first arc, much like your spouse, if you've married and had them by then. Not sure about anything else, though.

And townspeople will (rarely, but sometimes) talk about your child. I had Bado mention how my daughter was 'very lively and hotheaded, like her father' after I married Doug. Dylas once asked if he could teach my child how to fish. Several others will mention how cute they are and things like that, as well.

[Rice]

When you have a child, do their relatives recognize them as being related?(Ex. If you marry Forte, does Kiel recognize your kid as his niece/nephew? Also, if you marry Margaret, will Porco see your kid as his grandchild?)

[Guest]

Does it matter what level the monsters is to get experience points to rise, like if I am 120 I keep fighting level 50 monsters will it rise the same if I battled 90 level monster

[Rice]

Does it matter what level the monsters is to get experience points to rise, like if I am 120 I keep fighting level 50 monsters will it rise the same if I battled 90 level monster

No, I'm pretty sure if you fight a higher level you'll gain more exp, not gain the same amount.
Think about it in terms of fighting a monster from Yokmir Forest compared to Obsidian Mansion. Obsidian Mansion would help you level up faster because it has stronger monsters which means more exp.

I hope that helps!

[Atsuko Roberts]

Does it matter what level the monsters is to get experience points to rise, like if I am 120 I keep fighting level 50 monsters will it rise the same if I battled 90 level monster

I think fighting higher level monsters might raise your exp. a bit. I usually equip the star pendant to gain more exp when I go to other places.

I'm also wondering if the baths will be free if I activate the Nationalize Baths order and transfer over. I just completed all of Eliza's quests except for 'From Eliza...' so I was wondering about that.

[Rice]

I'm also wondering if the baths will be free if I activate the Nationalize Baths order and transfer over. I just completed all of Eliza's quests except for 'From Eliza...' so I was wondering about that.

I read on game faqs that you receive free AND unlimited baths(so you can level up your bathing level), plus 80 tourists.
Source: Nationalized Baths

[ivanity]

When you have a child, do their relatives recognize them as being related?(Ex. If you marry Forte, does Kiel recognize your kid as his niece/nephew? Also, if you marry Margaret, will Porco see your kid as his grandchild?)

From what I've read, no they don't. I saw this on a tumblr blog of someone who was answering a ton of questions on rf4, I would get you the URL but I am on my phone :p someone asked her this exact question and she said no but I haven't had a child yet so I can't say for sure... But this is better than no answer so

[Atsuko Roberts]

I'm also wondering if the baths will be free if I activate the Nationalize Baths order and transfer over. I just completed all of Eliza's quests except for 'From Eliza...' so I was wondering about that.

I read on game faqs that you receive free AND unlimited baths(so you can level up your bathing level), plus 80 tourists.
Source: Nationalized Baths

I was also wondering about it since I wanted to transfer my data over to another file, so I don't really know if the order for nationalizing baths will carry over onto another file if I decide to do that.

[Kavindra]

Okay so I'm looking for some help regarding monsters. I'm trying to get ones that'll give me things in return, like the Wooly's and Buffamo's. Which other ones will give me items like that?

Thanks in advance~