Command codes are special items in Fate/Grand Order that provide various effects and bonuses when attached to cards in your servant’s deck. Knowing how to effectively utilize command codes can give you an edge in battles. This guide will teach you how to find command codes and explain the best practices for using them strategically.
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Finding Command Codes
There are a few ways to obtain command codes in FGO:
- Event rewards – Many events will have command codes as point rewards or in the event shop. These are often themed around the event and provide effects related to the event bonus servants.
- Mana prism shop – The mana prism shop in Chaldea Gate rotates through various command codes that you can purchase with mana prisms.
- Da Vinci’s Workshop – This shop contains random command codes that refresh daily. You can refresh the selection using rare prisms.
- Login bonuses – Occasionally command codes will be given out as login bonuses, especially during anniversaries.
When you obtain a command code, it will go into your inventory. You can view all your available command codes in the Enhancement menu.
How to Apply Command Codes
To apply a command code:
- Go to the Enhancement menu and choose Command Codes.
- Select a servant’s card. You can apply codes to normal cards or noble phantasms.
- Choose an empty command code slot on that card.
- Select the desired code from your inventory to apply it.
You can apply up to 5 command codes per card, 1 in each slot. Codes can be overwritten by applying a new one in the same slot.
Command Code Effects and Strategies
Command codes have various effects. Some common examples:
- Increase card effectiveness (Buster/Arts/Quick up)
- Increase NP gain or star gen
- Boost card performance against certain enemy traits
- Apply buffs/debuffs on card use
- Increase critical damage
When applying codes, consider:
- Servant’s role and card deck
- What cards you use most often
- Synergizing codes to enhance that card’s functionality
For example:
- Put Buster Up on a Berserker’s Buster cards
- Add Arts Up and NP Gain Up on an Arts NP servant’s Arts cards
- Improve star gen and critical damage on a critical-based servant’s Quick cards
Plan command code allocation around your servant’s playstyle and what you want them to accomplish in battle. Codes that boost their main function or shore up weaknesses are ideal.
Tips and Tricks
- Focus on boosting Noble Phantasm cards for servant’s you rely on for big NP damage. This efficiently improves their NP performance each time you use it.
- Codes that increase card effectiveness against certain enemy traits can help counter classes your servant is weak to or exploit traits they are strong against.
- Timed effects that apply buffs/debuffs on card use stack with the servant’s own skills. This allows you to amplify their capabilities.
- Pay attention to code descriptions – some have unique niche effects that provide unusual bonuses.
- Reallocate codes anytime to try new combinations and builds. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
