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'''Legend of Mana''' released on the [[Playstation]], is the 4th game in the [[Seiken Densetsu series]].  This was only the 3rd game released in the US (Seiken Densetsu 3 was not released stateside).

 

'''Legend of Mana''' is an RPG released by Square in June of 2000 for the [[:Category:Playstation games|Sony Playstation]].  It is the fourth game in the [[:Category:Seiken Densetsu series]], though only the third title to make it to the US (Seiken Densetsu 3 was not released stateside).

==Game Introduction==

==Game Introduction==

Unlike other games in the Seiken series, Legend of Mana was not a straight forward game.  The game has a few missions available from the start, and upon completing them you can receive Artifacts (AFs) that can create new lands, thus allowing you to complete new missions.  However while completing some missions allow you to access new missions, they can also prevent you from completing others.

Unlike other games in the Seiken series, Legend of Mana was not a straightforward game.  The game has a few missions available from the start, and upon completing them you can receive Artifacts (AFs) that can create new lands, thus allowing you to complete new missions.  However while completing some missions allow you to access new missions, they can also prevent you from completing others.

Legend of Mana has 3 major storylines, of which one must be completed (at minimum) to be able to complete the game.  While it's easy to get to the end of the game, getting there FAST requires a lot of strategy and planning.

Legend of Mana has 3 major storylines, of which one must be completed (at minimum) to be able to complete the game.  While it's easy to get to the end of the game, getting there FAST requires a lot of strategy and planning.

While these are part of the storyline itself, other missions are required to fulfill other requirements.  These include:

While these are part of the storyline itself, other missions are required to fulfill other requirements.  These include:

*Niccolo's Business Unusual & The Lost Princess

*Niccolo's Business Unusual & The Lost Princess

(These two missions are needed to do Monster Corral)

(Either of these missions unlocks Monster Corral--they are both also fairly quick and net 2 AF's to drop)

*Monster Corral

*Monster Corral

(An alternate selection listing could include The Infernal Doll, Professor Bomb's Lab, and Golem-Go-Make'm, however this is MUCH longer)

(An alternate selection listing could include The Infernal Doll, Professor Bomb's Lab, and Golem-Go-Make'm, however this is MUCH longer)

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is [http://speeddemosarchive.com/LegendOfMana.html#SSDragon 1 hour 58 minutes 11 seconds] by [[Nicholas Hoppe | Nicholas 'Sir VG' Hoppe]].

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is Quatropus [http://www.speedrun.com/run/8yvnxq8m]

===Faerie Storyline===

===Faerie Storyline===

This storyline features a lot of missions needed to clear the way for the secondary missions of the lands which happen to be part of the storyline.  It also features a glitch in the final mission of the storyline which a runner must be careful to avoid, as it offers no benefit (unfortunately).

This storyline features a lot of missions needed to clear the way for the secondary missions of the lands which happen to be part of the storyline.  

Missions in the storyline include:

Missions in the storyline include:

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is [http://speeddemosarchive.com/LegendOfMana.html#SSFaerie 2 hours 20 minutes 9 seconds] by [[Nicholas Hoppe | Nicholas 'Sir VG' Hoppe]].

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is Tiberius_Imperator's run here : [http://www.speedrun.com/run/7z0k6wjm]

===Jumi Storyline===

===Jumi Storyline===

Undoubtable the longest storyline of the three, both in number of missions as well as mission time (Teardrop Crystal, the last mission takes nearly 30 minutes!)  However it is considered a fan favorite due to the characters, including Sandra and Pearl.

Undoubtedly the longest storyline of the three, both in number of missions as well as mission time.

Missions in the storyline include:

Missions in the storyline include:

*Teardrop Crystal

*Teardrop Crystal

One of the disappointments of this storyline is that one boss, Jewel Beast, is repeated SEVEN times (The Looking-Glass Tower, The Lucky Clover, Cosmo, Flourite, and 3 in Teardrop Crystal). To make up for the last 3, there is one ultra powerful weapon that can be acquired, SwordOfFate. This can be received by choosing to take Pearl to the Bejeweled City and talking to Elazul immediately after.

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is Tiberius Imperator's run here: [http://www.speedrun.com/run/6yj7x83y].

Presently the fastest time on this storyline is [http://speeddemosarchive.com/LegendOfMana.html#SSJumi 2 hours 49 minutes 9 seconds] by [[Nicholas Hoppe | Nicholas 'Sir VG' Hoppe]].

AllEvent notes from SilentSigil : [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fvpg8nprTtmQ1FqlABo7STn423btCCQ7v-fhMb69FVo/edit] (6:51:45 last hit EMU)

===Full Game===

=== External Links ===

It is presently possible to do all 68 missions without failing a single one and doing it in one run through the game. Though no run has be submitted at this time, the present announced record time is [http://speeddemosarchive.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=consoles_newer;action=display;num=1125041959;start=45#45 9 hours 59 minutes 10 seconds] by [[Nicholas Hoppe | Nicholas 'Sir VG' Hoppe]].

 

Speedrun.com [http://www.speedrun.com/lom]

 

Discord [https://discord.gg/0o4nZ3GbHVB2bER0]

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