Defeat all your enemies to win a battle. A victory will give you EXP (experience points), coins, and sometimes even items. If your entire party falls in battle, you will lose half of the coins in your possession and restart from your last save point.

ATC.	Attack the enemy.
Combat Special Ability	Use a special move. Special moves differ with each character.
SPL.	Use an ability or spell.
ITEM	Use items or change equipment.
AUTO	Launch a full, continuous attack using all party members. Press to cease the attack.
RUN	Retreat from battle. This command will not always work.
SWCH	Change your formation. Press to display this option.
DEF.	Stand still and defend, minimising enemy attacks. Press to display this option.

About Abnormal Statuses

Some enemies can inflict status ailments on characters. Common ailments are listed below.

Sleep	The character won’t be able to move until the battle ends. Use CureAl or Heal to wake up. Physical attacks will also wake them up.
Poison	The character will lose HP as he or she moves around outside battles. Use Antdt, CureAl, CurePsn or Heal to cure them.
Forgotten Abilities	The character won’t be able to use their special ability. Use CureAl or Heal to restore their memory.
Curse	Reduces a character’s condition to Ill. Use Vtmn, CureAl or Heal to remove the curse.
Rotting	If left alone, the character will turn into a zombie. TearDr, CureAl, CurePsn and Heal will cure them.
Zombie	Causes the character to attack your allies. After the battle, the character will be unable to fight anymore. TearDr, CureAl and Heal will cure them.
Inability to Fight	The character cannot do anything until he or she is cured. LifePl and Renew will cure them.