37 Essential Tips and Tricks for Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Nearly ten years have passed since the last installment of the Digimon franchise, and with each new release, there are both minor and major changes to the gameplay mechanics. This is particularly true for the latest title, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, where even seasoned players may need some guidance.

To help you embark on your journey through the Digital World, we have compiled a comprehensive list of both basic and advanced tips and tricks designed to boost your gameplay experience in DSTS.

Essential Tips and Tricks for Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Digimon Story Time Stranger Screenshot — Screenshot by Prima Games

Prioritize Side Quests: Always complete side quests that reward Anomaly Points, no matter how trivial they might seem. This approach will expedite your journey towards Agent Rank 3 or 5, which unlocks Champion and Ultimate Digivolutions sooner.
MAX Rank Cap Limitations: Keep in mind that you cannot achieve Agent Rank 7 during your initial playthrough, which means you’ll need to plan accordingly to access Mega+ and Hybrid Digivolutions later on.
Camera Angles Matter: Utilize camera angles strategically to maximize the effectiveness of DigiAttacks. The direction of your camera can influence who strikes first in encounters.
Utilize Consumables Wisely: Items like Multi-boost A or B are invaluable as they don’t consume a turn. They can be seen as free power-ups, giving you an edge in battles without any cost.
Understand Your Digimon’s Stats: Pay attention to STR for physical damage and INT for magic damage. This knowledge allows you to better tailor your attack strategies to each Digimon’s strengths.
Core Digimon Strategy: Select a few core Digimon for consistent training to increase their level cap while utilizing reserve slots to level up additional Digimon for later use.
Customize Aegiomon: Don’t hesitate to adjust Aegiomon’s Data Fragment for specific challenges, enhancing your combat effectiveness.
Take Risks in Battle: Don’t shy away from gamble plays. If you find yourself in a tricky situation, let one Digimon guard while others attack. This tactic can ensure at least one member can revive your team afterwards.
Experiment with Cross Art Skills: Alternate between Cross Art skills like Strike to combat bosses, especially when you need to break their charge attacks. Use Break when facing bosses that require targeting multiple enemies.
Equip Your Digimon: Always attach equipment to your Digimon for potential buffs, enhancing their combat abilities without depleting resources.
EXP in the Digifarm: Remember, Digimon placed in the Digifarm also gain experience from your battles, so use this feature to your advantage.
Explore Outer Dungeons: These areas are treasure troves for useful items like Medical Sprays and are repeatable to ensure you stock up.
Digi-Eggs Are Forever: You do not need to buy Digi-Eggs for every Digivolution. They function as permanent items, not consumables.
Engage with Your Digimon: Utilize the Digiline to converse with your Digimon to unlock valuable personality skills and Bond bonuses.
Save Your Currency: With consumables easily obtainable from Outer Dungeons, focus your funds on Card collecting and purchasing more advanced equipment instead.
Costume Changes for Side Quests: Some side quests simply require you to switch costumes, so keep a variety on hand.
Analyze Opponents: Studying your enemies’ attributes and weaknesses can provide you with a strategic advantage in combat.
Speed Up Auto-Battle: To accelerate the auto-battle speed, disable it momentarily and manipulate the right analog stick until you reach X5 speed.
Quick Animation Removal: The X5 speed feature eliminates attack animations, making battles much more efficient.
Incorporate Debuffs: Equip your Digimon with debuff skills for scenarios where other skills may not be effective against specific enemies.
Non-linear Digivolutions: Be aware that Digivolutions do not follow a strictly linear progression.
Maximize Scan Rates: Convert Digimon at a 200% scan rate instead of 100%-190%.This significantly enhances their stats and eases future Digivolutions.
Advanced Training Opportunities: Better training options in the Digifarm will become available as you progress, improving your training efficiency.
Cumulative Stats Importance: The light blue stat numbers on a Digimon’s screen represent cumulative stats that carry over based on bond levels, maximizing effectiveness when Digivolving at 100% bond.
Diverse Party Composition: Build a diverse party with various elemental attacks and types to handle a wider range of challenges.
Strength vs. Talent: A well-crafted Digimon with optimal stats can inflict more damage against enemies with resistance than a generic Digimon without specialty improvements.