Elements define an Arcana Beast's innate power and affect battle effectiveness through Boost and Setback mechanics.
In battle, depending on the match-up between the Element of an attack and the Element of the defending Arcana Beast, the attack may be made with Setback or Boost.
If the attacking Element is strong against the defender's Element, the attack roll gains Boost.
If the attacking Element is weak against the defender's Element, the attack roll suffers Setback.
When using Special Attacks, compare the Attack Element to the defender's Innate Element.
Every Element is strong against exactly two Elements and weak against exactly two. There is no neutral Element — each Arcana Beast is bound to one of the fifteen.
Flame
Strong Against
Weak Against
Fire, heat, explosions, passion
Tide
Strong Against
Weak Against
Water, ice, mist, adaptation
Nature
Strong Against
Weak Against
Plants, poison, regeneration, beasts
Stone
Strong Against
Weak Against
Earth, metal, crystal, defense
Volt
Strong Against
Weak Against
Electricity, speed, technology
Air
Strong Against
Weak Against
Wind, storms, flight, sound
Frost
Strong Against
Weak Against
Ice, cold, slowing, preservation
Light
Strong Against
Weak Against
Radiance, healing, order, hope
Shadow
Strong Against
Weak Against
Darkness, stealth, fear, curses
Spirit
Strong Against
Weak Against
Souls, ghosts, dreams, supernatural
Mind
Strong Against
Weak Against
Psychic power, illusion, knowledge
Beast
Strong Against
Weak Against
Physical instinct, claws, primal power
Metal
Strong Against
Weak Against
Machinery, armor, weapons, construction
Arcane
Strong Against
Weak Against
Raw magic, cosmic energy, mutation
Void
Strong Against
Weak Against
Corruption, entropy, antimatter, glitches