Bravely Default 2 - Guide to Understanding the B & D Card Game

As in any JRPG self-respecting also in Bravely Default 2 the player will have the opportunity to get in touch with many activity and secondary dynamics, designed to design the branded game world Square Enix. This kind of narrative-environmental characterization is typical of his kind of belonging, offering the player not only to broaden his personal experience, but also to expand and deepen what is in front of him. In this chapter for Nintendo Switch you can, among other things, interact with a minigame extremely classic, in which you will be able to play carte with specific NPCs, the so-called "B & D". The choice of cards obviously implies a whole series of rules to learn and a sectorial lexicon not only for those who simply love collecting, but also for those who can't wait to get involved.

Before leaving you to guide, we remind you that in the following text you could read some major or minor spoilers related to Bravely Default 2, regarding various playful sections and different details on the story created by Claytechworks. We therefore advise you to proceed with caution before completing the game's campaign in its entirety.

With this guide we introduce you to the game and the various details of the B&D, so as to prepare you for what your personal approach to it will be, whether you want to deepen the various challenges it has to offer, or whether you are simply curious about what they have built for the purpose of the game.

What is B&D?

B & D is the abbreviation for "Bind and Divide", and it is an optional minigame of cards within Bravely Default 2, a minigame that, in its development, will require you to also play specific side missions. It has a scoreboard with gods territories to conquer. Each player has his own territories and six cards. The goal, at the end of the game, is to have as many territories as possible.

How is it unlocked?

In first chapter of the game, following the defeat of Anihal you will need to head to Savalon's Gaming hall to speak with Shirley. This will unlock the minigame.

Choose the rules for each game on Bravely Default 2

Before starting a card game you have the option to change two rules related to the clash that is about to occur. Selecting the (+) you will enter the menu dedicated to rules of the Bravely Default 2 minigame. Remember that the rules can only be changed after having requested the cards from the opponent.

Change the Deck and start the fight 

You can select up to three decks before the game starts. Obviously it is advisable to select the deck both in relation to rules choices, both in relation toopponent that you are facing. The fight will begin after the selection of the deck. The first round is established by throwing one currency.

Request the opponent's cards

La victory of the match will lead to obtaining some points, spendable for require the opponent's cards. In the event that you do not have enough points to spend on some card, in Bravely Default 2 you can always ask for the revenge and earn more. The number of points obtained varies according to both the "rank" and the rules applied.

What are these rules?

As written above, once you have obtained the cards of an opponent you can change the rules of the game before a fight.

No keepsies: selecting this rule will not lose a random card at the end of the match, but will earn fewer points.

Kill & Death: in the fifth round of the match, if the opponent has 0 squares you can win one of his territories. This rule increases the number of points earned at the end.

Goal Line: To win the game you must first gain 15 territories. This rule increases the number of points earned at the end of the match.

The card effects in Bravely Default 2

Based on the cards selected during the construction of the various decks, multiple cards can be built strategy of game. These will reveal themselves through some effects specifically related to some cards. Each effect will enhance its strategy, on a territorio of the game board, to the detriment of the opponent.

Effects that strengthen the territory: these occur when a shield is summoned that defends from "flacking" and poisoning.

Effects that poison the territory: they strike and draw the various boxes with poisons and special care.

Learn Bravely Default 2 card terminologies

"Family" (Family): identifies the typology of monster of the card itself, classifying it (demon, aquatic, beast, insect, plant, spirit, and undead)

“Base Square” (Base Square): refers to the green square present on the card.

Occupied Square: refers to the dark green square present on the card.

“Streghtened Square”: refers to the purple square on the card, and only appears when you use or one character card or a job paper to strengthen the monster card in question.

Unoccupied Territiory: identifies a territorio and DON'T it is controlled by no one, in the course of the game.

“Monster Card”: indicates monster cards basic, used to conquer and exploit the various territories in the match.

“Job Card”: this is a card with a job within it that can have a temporary or protracted effect on the situation.

“Character Card”: a card dedicated to one specific character, with the possibility of directly and perpetually impacting the entire game in progress.

“Medal” (Medal): indicates a permanent effect when a character card is active. The latter can be ignored or contained by playing another character card.

"Neutralize": free a controlled territory making it unharmed.

"Flanck": controllare an opposing territory by wrapping it with its own.

Build your deck well

Building a good deck, in Bravely Default 2, means prepare their cards based on rules that the opponent has selected. The advice is to use a character card that you stay Invisible, but with an effect permanent on the board, choosing the other 5 as monsters with squares occupied. In addition, you could also take one with you Job card that strengthens and helps others.

Play a game with cards that have a permanent effect

Some character cards of B & D are distinguished by having a permanent effect on the game board, though DON'T appearing on it. This effect can be read in the medal that appears in the upper right corner. You can only use it in each game un effect, therefore we recommend wait for before your opponent uses his, and then cancels it with yours.

Neutralize Bravely Default 2's most powerful cards

The so-called job cards are those characterized by powerful effects. It is recommended to neutralize first of all those when they appear on the boards of Bravely Default 2.

Absorb opposing territories

Not too dissimilar to what happens in games like Othello o Reversi, even here you can to catch the opponent's territories through their own, wrapping them, alongside them. Observing the board carefully, it is always advisable to bring and isolate the territories will take place in the center of the board and then conquer them quietly.

Focus your attention on the external territories and corners

A very clever way to conquer your opponent's territories is to immediately move your cards outwards and towards the corners of the game board.

Where to find opponents in the world of Bravely Default 2?

Ad Halcyonia there are 3, in Savalon 6 and Wiswald 1.