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Crafts and S-Crafts: build the current technique plan

Separate character techniques from Arts and troubleshoot the known Steam demo unlock issue.

Full release · Official site September 17 / Steam listing September 16 · checked September 17 · Updated 2026-09-17

The short answer

[Confirmed systems] Crafts and S-Crafts are character techniques; Arts are unlocked through Quartz in the Tactical Orbment. Read the current skill menu for costs and conditions. On Steam, demo 1.00.2 repairs missing S-Crafts after Kurt, including on affected saves.

Before you start

  • At least one character skill menu
  • Current release or updated Steam demo
  • A save you can reload if a skill is missing

Know which system you are changing

SystemWhere it comes fromWhat to verify
CraftCharacter techniqueDisplayed range, cost, effect and unlock state.
S-CraftCharacter technique with a stronger resource commitmentCurrent condition, cost and whether the skill is present after its story unlock.
ArtQuartz and Tactical OrbmentSlot enhancement, Quartz requirements and current Arts list.
Brave RushQuick Battle systemTwo Brave Gauge point cost and useful paired target.
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Check the post-Kurt Steam fix

[Official Steam note] The published 1.00.2 fix addresses S-Craft acquisition after Kurt and applies the unlock to affected existing saves. Console parity is not inferred from this Steam-specific notice.

  1. Update the Steam demo to 1.00.2 or later.
  2. Load the affected save rather than beginning a replacement run.
  3. Open the character skill list and confirm the S-Crafts are present.
  4. If the issue persists, record the displayed version and report the exact save state.
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Spend techniques around the encounter

Reserve stronger techniques for a meaningful target, but do not hoard them so aggressively that the party loses control. Use the displayed turn order, range and effect to decide whether the next action should heal, reposition, apply an Art, use a Craft or commit an S-Craft.

No universal level, CP threshold, damage multiplier or best character pairing is published here without a current remake source.

  1. Read every unlocked skill after a chapter or patch.
  2. Test one technique in a safe encounter before committing it to a boss plan.
  3. Record what the current build actually costs and does.
  4. Link a failed technique interaction to the troubleshooting page.
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Research checked 2026-09-17. This is a source-based guide; Kingy has not independently play-tested these steps. Evidence and coverage.

Independent fan guide. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter © Nihon Falcom / GungHo. Official development imagery; source links accompany the images.