Quote Originally Posted by mooglegirl608
hey i never got the point of manipulate... what does it do??

it's the same as the cntrl ability in ffv. basically, the character who uses this move will attempt to manipulate the targeted monster. It may not work until after a few tries but eventually you will be able to control the monster and force it to use an attack. The character controlling the beast will not be able to make an action while he is in control the monster. The monster is being controlled and therefor cannot attack you. You can use this to make the monster attack it's comrades or itself if you choose. You can still make the monster attack your party which means you can force them to use enemy skills on you that you want to learn.

this doesn't work on some harder enemies and bosses. If you attack the controlled creature with a physical attack, it will break the control you have on it and your character and the monster will both be able to attack again,


think that sums it up