Rock Slide

Summon falling boulders to crush every foe in the battlefield with earth's fury.

This technique is utilized by characters attuned to the earth element to unleash geological force upon adversaries. The spell fits into the gameplay loop where characters acquire magic to defeat enemies and navigate the world of Weyard, often relying on Djinn to determine what specific Psynergy they can perform.

Quick Facts

Type: Psynergy Spell
Targeting: All Enemies

Lore & Background

Magic, referred to as Psynergy, is integral to this world, allowing adepts to manipulate their environment. In the first two installments, characters use Psynergy to solve puzzles, such as pushing pillars or climbing cliffs, and to battle monsters. Spells like "Whirlwind" can damage enemies in battle and clear overgrown foliage outside of it, illustrating how elemental magic serves dual purposes for both survival and exploration. Rock Slide exists within this system as a method for adepts to engage the hostile creatures of Weyard.

Reader's Guide

Some spells are exclusive to combat while others work in both battle and overworld scenarios. For example, "Whirlwind" damages enemies and clears paths. Rock Slide is categorized as an Earth-elemental spell targeting all enemies. The text explains that Djinn determine what Psynergy a character can perform; they can be set to standby for stat enhancements or used to summon elemental monsters for one-time attacks. To progress through the game, players must acquire these spells to solve puzzles and defeat enemies, managing their resources as they traverse forests, rivers, and mountain ranges.

Did You Know?

The Golden Sun series was developed by Camelot Software Planning, the same team behind Shining Force III.
In the first two games, battles feature a pseudo-3D effect where characters and backgrounds rotate on screen.
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn takes place thirty years after the events of The Lost Age, following the descendants of the original heroes.
The world of Weyard is depicted as a flat plane where oceans spill off the edge into an endless abyss.
Sales figures for the first two games exceeded one million in both the United States and Japan.