The Life Armor can be found in the fishing spot northwest of Gate, directly next to the cave. Talk to the person at the table and ask him to pass the time while it is day. Rest for freeĮarly in the game in the pub in the second town, you can rest for free. The StarBringer Sword StarrSD can be found by standing on a blue "chance" square in the Thieves' Tomb and fighting repeatedly. Note: If you try to have the priest give you more than 100 coins he will take them as a donation. After this happens, deposit the coins, return and repeat as needed. If you have less than 100 coins he will give you 10 coins until you reach 100 coins.
Some of the best equipment in the game can only be equipped by Scias.
Many of the weapons he can equip also possess the +1 hit attribute, and generally, more so than the rest of the party, it is his weaponry that determines just how effective his physical attacks are. Arguably his most interesting skill is his Shining Blade, which inflicts critical damage with a 100% probability. He has an affinity to water, so he naturally possesses all three levels of ice spells and has a good assortment of healing magic, functioning as a second doctor for the team should the need arise. He has a slightly greater balance of physical attack power, magic, and agility like Ryu, but arguably greater in agility, evasion, and countering. Scias does have a rather unnerving grin when he is emphasizing a point he's making, showing off some considerably impressive fangs, especially when one notes he almost never smiles. He does have a change of heart and becomes a genuine friend to Ryu and the others due to Nina's influence, learning that money and rewards aren't everything because of her. He is difficult to read, but likely his mercenary lifestyle necessitates never showing emotion. He also tends to be a bit literal about his work, as he was first employed to "keep an eye" on Ryu and the others, and did exactly that, by following them around everywhere but never tries stops them at any point, effectively "keeping an eye" on them. Regardless of what he is paid to do, he does it to the best of his considerable abilities.
It has been implied that he has been in the mercenary business a long time though, and he remains professional about his work. Not much is known about Scias's past and not much development goes into his character either. Scias is also known to use a fighting style called "Bushi Dog". Most swords he equips allows him to attack twice, due to his quickdraw technique. He's also rumored to be a man who loves his drinks. He's a man of few words, and when he does talk he has a constant stutter. Role in Breath of Fire IV and Personality Ī lanky mercenary and swordsman from the dog-like Grassrunner Clan who lives for money.
1 Role in Breath of Fire IV and Personality.