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Your starter Jini and first battle in Roco Kingdom

2 min readFrom the game's Student Handbook

Before you get your first Jini, it's best not to battle with any Jinies.

1Select Starting Companion

Step 1

If You're Ready for a Battle...

Before you get your first Jini, it's best not to battle with any Jinies.

Your First Jini Companion
Step 2

Your First Jini Companion

As a new student at the Magic Academy, you can only pick one starter Jini. The three Jinies each have their own unique traits—go with your gut!

Step 3

Want All Three Jinies?

Don't worry! The Jinies you don't pick may show up again later in your adventure.

2Defeat Your Opponent

Ready—Go!
Step 1

Ready—Go!

The list on the left shows the skills you can use right now. Press a skill icon to use it against your opponent.

About Energy
Step 2

About Energy

Many skills cost energy to cast. The number in the top-left corner of a skill icon shows the energy cost.

When You’re out of Energy...
Step 3

When You’re out of Energy...

During battle, you can skip a turn to rest and restore energy. Some special skills also grant energy. Keep in mind that energy does not recover automatically after battle, so be strategic!

3Deploy Jini

Deploy Different Jinies
Step 1

Deploy Different Jinies

Press a Jini's portrait on the left of the main menu to select the Jini to deploy.

Want to Switch Jinies During Battle...
Step 2

Want to Switch Jinies During Battle...

Press the button on the bottom right in battle to switch your current Jini. Switching Jinies costs a turn!

4Good to know

Starter Jini
Starter Jini

Meevy, Sparka, and Cerulla. You can only pick one for your journey, but don't worry about missing out! To find the other two, simply visit other Rocos' worlds and try your luck near their Owlstone Nests.

Rocaria Starter Jinies

Professor Walker has prepared three starter Jinies for me in the Rocaria region: Valcub, Conicorn, and Natrickle.

Starter Alpha Jini

The Magic Academy doesn't just hand out these starter Jinies. They also give students a way to challenge their powerful Alpha forms.

5Loading screen tips

About Jini DuelsJini Duels were once a formal ritual among mages. Today, Jini Duels have become a popular pastime across the kingdom.
About Jini DuelsJini Duels were once a core ritual among mages. Now, they've become a common pastime for many Rocos.