Pilla, summoned by the player, unleashing a photon blast
A Photon Blast, commonly abbreviated PB, is a recurring element in the Phantasy Star series. They were introduced in Phantasy Star Online as special attacks that mags can perform when their Blast Gauge becomes fully charged.
Phantasy Star Online[]
In Phantasy Star Online, a mag can utilize up to 3 different photon blasts on its attack palette when it levels up to level 10, level 35 and level 50. The type of photon blast obtained by each specific level is determined by what the mag evolves into.
Of the 6 available photon blasts in the game, each one can be either powered up by members of the party when they donate PB strength or by performing a PB chain. Each member will be marked with a number that will determine when their PB will be unleashed on the enemy if they decide to chain. Everyone in the chain as well as those who donated will obtain the benefits of the blast.
| Image | Name | Attack description | Available to Mags... |
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Mylla and Youlla | Powers up initiator and donors with Shifta and Deband. Revives incapacitated members that donated PB. |
Ila, Kabanda, Kaitabha, Madhu, Naga, Namuci, Tapas, Vayu |
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Golla | Unleashes an attack on the enemy directly in front of the initiator. | Kumara, Naraka, Rudra, Sumba, Surya, Ushasu, Varaha, Yaksa |
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Pilla | Unleashes a barrage from the heavens on all enemies surrounding the initiator. | Ashvinau, Bhirava, Garuda, Kama, Marica, Marutah, Mitra, Sita |
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Estlla | Attacks all enemies in a line directly in front of the initiator. | Andhaka, Apsaras, Bana, Durga, Kalki, Nandin, Soma |
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Leilla | Restores HP and cures all status abnormalities on the initiator and those that have chained or donated PB. Revives incapacitated members that donated PB. |
Vritra |
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Farlla | Unleashes a ring of fire and attacks all enemies surrounding the initiator. | Ravana, Ribhava, Varuna |
Phantasy Star Zero[]
There are 4 photon blasts in Phantasy Star Zero. Every mag has the potential to develop a single photon blast when it evolves with the exception of the starter mag and final evolution mags that were evolved with rare item souls.
Each photon blast becomes more powerful if the player chains the blast with those of the other members of the party. Each person that participates in the chain will gain the benefits of the first photon blast that was summoned.
| Image | Name | Attack description | Available to Mags... |
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Flozir | 1 chain: Unlimited PP for both techniques and Photon Arts 2 chain: Charging time reduced by 50% 3 chain: Every attack is a critical hit 4 chain: Invulnerable and all status ailments cured Effect lasts between 20 and 40 seconds depending on chain |
Ingh, Aiolo, Niid, Chato (Colored Body), Larg, Sig (White Body) |
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Granir | Unleashes an attack directly in front of the PB initiator that can cause instant death on the target. Chance increases for each additional PB chain |
Yul, Peoth, Thohn, Ansul, Chato (Black Body), Tyrna |
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Midgul | Powers up allies that contribute to the chain with Shifta and Deband. Weakens enemies with Jellen and Zalure. Power increases for each additional PB chain |
Aio, Deegh, Maray, Feo, Hagal, Urado |
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Pacifal | Unleashes a powerful attack on all enemies surrounding the PB initiator. Attack has a chance of paralyzing enemies. Chance of paralysis and ailment duration increases depending on chain |
Yth, Othel, Teroo, Beork, Sig (Colored Body), Wyn |
Phantasy Star Online 2[]
Photon Blasts return as a special attack performed by mags. In this game, Blasts are similar in function to their Zero counterpart, in which mags can develop a single Photon Blast upon evolving at Levels 30, 50, and 100. However, Photon Blasts are not explicitly set in stone; by purchasing PB Devices with Excubes at the Excube Exchange Shop, you can change the Photon Blast that your mag knows. This is the only way to acquire the Illios Series Photon Blasts.
When activated, the player poses with a hand outstretched into the air while a ring of light expands around them. By holding the Blast hotkey, this pose may be maintained for up to 10 seconds, during which the player is invulnerable. If you summon your own Blast while another player is activating theirs, and the fields overlap, a Blast Chain will be initiated. A Blast Chain extends the duration of all Photon Blasts summoned by all players affected by the Chain. The duration extension depends on the number of players participating in the Chain. Only the leading player may initiate the Photon Blast in a Blast Chain.
Certain effects can improve Photon Blasts, such as the Summoner's PB Advance Skill.
There are nine Photon Blasts, divided into four major categories.
Helix[]
| Image | Name | Effect | Learned by... |
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Helix Proi | Charge up Photons, then ram a target, impaling it. Blast Chains increase the number of attacks performed. | Lyra, Delphinus |
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Helix Imera | Charge up Photons, then unleash a powerful electric blast that covers a widespread area. | Cygnus |
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Helix Nifta | Unleashes a storm of horn strikes, then tramples its target with mighty hooves. | Libra |
Ajax[]
| Image | Name | Effect | Learned by... |
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Ajax Proi | Assault enemies with a hailstorm of explosive bullets. | Fornax, Cepheus |
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Ajax Imera | Fires a massive laser from its head that rains from the sky and decimates a set area of effect. | Tucana |
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Ajax Nifta | Scatter wings that transform into bullets that seek and destroy enemies. | Calem |
Ketos[]
| Image | Name | Effect | Learned by... |
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Ketos Proi | Summon a field around the casting player that rapidly accelerates PP regeneration. | Lepus, Monoceros |
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Ketos Imera | Fire a massive laser at enemy targets, vaporizing them. | Carina |
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Ketos Nifta | Flies around independently, destroying enemies with lightning bolts it leaves behind. | Orion |
Julius[]
| Image | Name | Effect | Learned by... |
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Julius Proi | Warps to a desired target and assaults it with a flurry of arm-based strikes. | Antila, Crux, Leo |
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Julius Imera | Impales an enemy with its horn to decimate it. | Corvus |
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Julius Nifta | Generates a field with an extremely powerful vacuum effect. After a period of time, the field implodes, destroying enemies caught within. | Apus |
Illios[]
| Image | Name | Effect |
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Illios Proi | Summons Illios, a sword-wielding humanoid beast. When the player strikes a target, Illios attacks with powerful sword slashes. |
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Illios Imera | Summons Illios, a sword-wielding humanoid beast. When the player strikes a target, Illios fires sword beams at the enemy. |
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Illios Nifta | Summons Illios, a sword-wielding humanoid beast. When the player strikes a target, Illios deploys a powerful field at the enemy's position that deals damage over time. |