Dual Set-Up System/Combinations

DSS Combinations are a powerful ability Nathan Graves can use in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon with the Dual Set-Up System. Each combination requires an Action Card and an Attribute Card. The following is a list of effects of all 100 possible combinations possible.

Mercury

These consist of imbuing the Hunter Whip with elemental power.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Mercury
Salamander	Name	Fire Whip
	Description	"Fire whip to attack enemies."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 5% and deals Fire damage. If a monster is very close to Nathan, it suffers roughly 50% more damage. 6 MP per use.
Serpent	Name	Ice Whip
	Description	"Ice whip. Frozen enemies can be used as platforms."
	Effect	This will decrease Nathan's STR by 29% and lessen the whip's range, but in return, his attack speed is noticeably increased. The whip deals Ice damage while this combo is in effect. Once a monster takes a hit that would otherwise kill it, it becomes frozen, and it can be stood upon as a platform if desired. Otherwise, Nathan simply needs to hit the monster one more time to kill it. This affliction is not permanent, however, and the monster will break after a few seconds. 2 MP per use.
Mandragora	Name	Whip of Thorns
	Description	"Whip of Thorns to attack enemies."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 10% and deals Plant damage. 6 MP per use.
Golem	Name	Earth Whip
	Description	"Earth whip to attack distant enemies."
	Effect	Increases the whip's range, but attacks slower. Deals Earth damage. 8 MP per use.
Cockatrice	Name	Stone Whip
	Description	"Stone Whip. Enemies turned to stone can be used as platforms."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 10% and deals Stone damage, but slightly slows his attack speed. Once a monster takes a hit that would otherwise kill it, it becomes petrified, and it can be stood upon as a platform if desired. Otherwise, Nathan simply needs to hit the monster one more time to kill it. Whatever the situation calls for, however, it must be done quickly; if Nathan is not quick enough, the monster will break free of its affliction. 6 MP per use.
Manticore	Name	Poison Whip
	Description	"Poison whip that will release a mist of poison."
	Effect	Decreases Nathan's STR by 11% and deals Poison damage. The whip is swung upward, and the ensuing clouds of poison deal minor damage for a few seconds. 6 MP per use.
Griffin	Name	Wind Whip
	Description	"Wind whip. Continuous attack will occur while attack is held."
	Effect	Decreases Nathan's STR by 13% and deals Wind damage. When the whip is held out, it strikes constantly instead of being spun around. 10 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Electric Whip
	Description	"Electric whip. Will electrocute while attack is held."
	Effect	When the whip is held out, it deals constant Electricity damage instead of being spun. The damage dealt from keeping the whip out weakens the longer it is held out, however. 10 MP per use. In addition, the Hunter's Whip is slightly faster and has a slightly longer reach.
Unicorn	Name	Holy Whip
	Description	"Holy whip. Health is replenished with each swing of the whip."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 22% and deals Holy damage. Restores 1% of Nathan's HP with every swing. 20 MP per use.
Black Dog	Name	Darkness Whip
	Description	"Darkness whip to attack and envelop enemies in darkness."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 41% and deals Darkness damage. Clouds of darkness will continue to deal damage a few seconds after being struck. Nathan's whip is somewhat slower (but not as slow as the Earth Whip). 40 MP per use.

Venus

Most of Venus's effects increase Nathan's base statistics.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Venus
Salamander	Name	STR Boost
	Description	"Inflicted damage increases by 25%."
	Effect	Increases STR by 12% (in order to reach 25% damage boost, since the STR is squared). 4 MP per second.
Serpent	Name	DEF Boost
	Description	"Defense increases by 25%."
	Effect	Increases DEF by 25%. 4 MP per second.
Mandragora	Name	LCK Boost
	Description	"Luck increases by 25%."
	Effect	Increases LCK by 25%. 4 MP per second.
Golem	Name	Exploration DEF Boost
	Description	"Defense increases as the % of the map uncovered increases."
	Effect	Increases DEF based on the amount of the map uncovered. 16 MP per second.
Cockatrice	Name	Walking EXP
	Description	"Gains experience points from walking."
	Effect	Gain 1 Experience point roughly every three steps walking. Not running. 2 MP per second.
Manticore	Name	Double Hearts
	Description	"Gains double the amount of hearts received."
	Effect	Doubles the amount of hearts recovered per pickup. Small hearts restore 2, large hearts restore 10. 2 MP per second.
Griffin	Name	INT Boost
	Description	"Intelligence increases by 25%."
	Effect	Increases INT by 25%. 4 MP per second.
Thunderbird	Name	Exploration STR Boost
	Description	"Damage increases as the % of the map uncovered increases."
	Effect	Increases STR based on the amount of the map uncovered. 16 MP per second.
Unicorn	Name	DEF Emphasis
	Description	"Defense X 2 while inflicted damage is 1/2."
	Effect	Doubles DEF, but reduce STR by 29%. 8 MP per second.
Black Dog	Name	STR Emphasis
	Description	"Inflicted damage X 2 while defense is 1/2."
	Effect	Increase STR by 41%, but halves DEF. 8 MP per second.

Jupiter

Jupiter Combinations tend to produce some kind of defensive power, most often a shield of the chosen element.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Jupiter
Salamander	Name	Fireball Circle
	Description	"2 fireballs circle you in defense."
	Effect	Two fireballs slowly orbit you in defense. 4 MP per second.
Serpent	Name	Ice Ball Circle
	Description	"4 ice balls circle you in defense. These can freeze enemies."
	Effect	Four balls of ice quickly circle you in defense. They can freeze enemies. 4 MP per second.
Mandragora	Name	Regeneration
	Description	"If stationary, health will gradually replenish."
	Effect	After a few seconds of standing still, Nathan will slowly regain lost health, roughly 1% every second. 16 MP per second.
Golem	Name	Invincibility Duration Boost
	Description	"If damages, the invincibility duration is X 4."
	Effect	When damaged, the duration of Nathan's invincibility frames will quadruple. 4 MP per second.
Cockatrice	Name	Stone Form
	Description	"Transform into stone and become invulnerable."
	Effect	Turns Nathan to living stone, making him immune to status effects but greatly reducing his mobility. Contrary to the description, however, Nathan does not receive reduced damage. 8 MP per second.
Manticore	Name	Poison Cloud
	Description	"A cloud of poison spreads to protect you."
	Effect	Nathan exudes clouds of poison mist in random directions, dealing minor damage to enemies caught in it. 4 MP per second.
Griffin	Name	Sonic Wave
	Description	"While dashing, a sonic wave appears to protect you."
	Effect	While dashing, Nathan gains a sonic barrier in front of him. 4 MP per second.
Thunderbird	Name	Defensive Knock Back
	Description	"You will be sent flying when damaged, but take 1/2 damage."
	Effect	Every attack sends Nathan flying, but all damage taken is reduced by half. As an overwhelming number of attacks in the game already send Nathan flying anyways, this combination is perhaps the easiest way to double his Defense. 4 MP per second.
Unicorn	Name	Circular Barrier
	Description	"A circular barrier will surround you."
	Effect	A circular shield surrounds Nathan and protects him from every side (albeit to a limited extent from below), dealing Holy damage to anything it comes in contact with. 8 MP per second.
Black Dog	Name	Black Hole Barrier
	Description	"A black hole barrier will surround you, but HP is drained."
	Effect	A black hole will protect Nathan from every side, dealing Darkness damage to anything it comes in contact with, but he takes 1% damage every second. Actually gives him the Poison status (it goes away as soon as the card combo is deactivated, but will simply return immediately upon returning to gameplay if cured with an Antidote). 8 MP per second.

Mars

All of the Mars effects change the Hunter Whip into a different element-infused weapon. Note that while any of the following card combinations are in effect, Nathan may not brandish his whip if the attack button is held down.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Mars
Salamander	Name	Fire Sword
	Description	"Attack with a fire sword."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 10% and deals Fire damage. The sword's attack can reach overhead. 8 MP per use.
Serpent	Name	Ice Sword
	Description	"Attack with an ice sword. Can freeze enemies."
	Effect	Decreases Nathan's STR by 29% and deals Ice damage. The sword's arc can attack overhead. Can freeze enemies. Very fast attack speed. 4 MP per use.
Mandragora	Name	Rose Sword
	Description	"Attack with a rose sword."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 12% and deals Plant damage. The attack itself flings petals, which deal 20% of the damage that the strike would have done, at the benefit of slightly increasing range. The sword's arc can attack overhead. 10 MP per use.
Golem	Name	Massive Hammer
	Description	"Attack with a massive hammer. Causes earthquakes."
	Effect	Swung overhead, it causes minor damage to any enemy on the ground where you strike. The hammerhead can deal direct damage equivalent to the whip during any part of the swing, though the distance required is extremely precise; hitting an enemy with the shaft of the hammer does nothing. Rather slow attack speed. 4 MP per use.
Cockatrice	Name	Tonfers
	Description	"Attack with tonfers. Can turn some enemies into stone."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 22% and deals Stone damage. Swung straight forward, with a hitbox similar to the whip but a slightly faster attack speed. Can petrify enemies. 12 MP per use.
Manticore	Name	Poison Claws
	Description	"Attack with poison claws."
	Effect	Decreases Nathan's STR by 11% and deals Poison damage. Strikes twice, but slightly lacking in terms of range. 8 MP per use (both strikes count as a single use).
Griffin	Name	Sword Draw
	Description	"Sword Draw. Holding attack longer will inflict more damage."
	Effect	Statwise, it increases Nathan's STR by 41%. However, the longer the button is held, the more damage it deals (and the further its range extends). After roughly three seconds, it is fully charged and deals roughly 2 times Nathan's whip damage. 16 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Martial Arts
	Description	"Martial Arts. Hold attack to perform combinations."
	Effect	Consists of two jabs, a punch from the other hand, then a kick. The two initial punches deal half Nathan's normal whip damage, the offhand punch deals normal, then the kick deals twice the normal whip damage. Extremely fast attack speed (though there is some cooldown between combos,) but lacking in range. 16 MP per use (each part of the combo counts as a separate use).
Unicorn	Name	Holy Sword
	Description	"Attack with a holy sword."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 73%, and deals Holy damage. An extremely long sword that strikes straight ahead with no arc and a very fast attack speed. The sword is positioned behind Nathan during the attack's start-up time, doing damage to enemies in the way just as if they were hit by the main attack. 32 MP per use.
Black Dog	Name	Gun
	Description	"Attack with a gun."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR by 100%. Nathan draws a pistol and fires straight ahead. The opening and ending delay are very significant, however. 32 MP per use.

Diana

Each of Diana combinations produces a projectile of the corresponding element when the whip is swung.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Diana
Salamander	Name	Fireball Whip
	Description	"A fireball is released with each attack."
	Effect	Each swing of the whip produces a fireball that travels at Nathan's dash speed. It has 400 base power and is not affected by any of Nathan's stats. 32 MP per use.
Serpent	Name	Ice Shard
	Description	"3 slivers of ice are released with each attack."
	Effect	Each swing of the whip produces three slivers of ice. It has short range, but can freeze enemies. The center one has 550 base power and the others 500. They are not affected by any of Nathan's stats. 64 MP per use.
Mandragora	Name	Petal Plume
	Description	"3 plumes of petals are released with each attack."
	Effect	Throws three roses with each swing of the whip. They travel in a cone shape. The center one has 660 base power and the others 600. They are not affected by any of Nathan's stats. 96 MP per use.
Golem	Name	Quake
	Description	"A quake is released with each attack."
	Effect	Every swing of the whip produces a ground-bound quake similar to the attack of the Earth Demon. 16 MP per use.
Cockatrice	Name	Rock Throw
	Description	"3 rocks are fired with each attack."
	Effect	Flings three stones with each swing of the whip. They travel in random arcs with each swing. They are half as strong as normal attack. 16 MP per use.
Manticore	Name	Poison Shower
	Description	"When the whip is swung upward, there is a poison shower."
	Effect	The whip is swung upwards, producing a ball of poison. It dissipates on contact with a surface or enemy, causing damage for a few seconds after. 16 MP per use.
Griffin	Name	Wind Wave
	Description	"A wind wave is unleashed with each attack."
	Effect	When the whip is swung, it throws a wave of energy that moves in a straight line, passing through everything in its way, and deals extreme damage. It has 700 base power and is not affected by any of Nathan's stats. 128 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Static Whip
	Description	"Electricity fills the air when the whip is spun."
	Effect	When the whip is spun, it deals more damage than a usual whip spin. The whip is charged with electricity. 12 MP per use (beginning to spin the whip is considered a use, but continuing to spin the whip does not drain further MP).
Unicorn	Name	Guided Shell
	Description	"A guided shell is released with each attack."
	Effect	Each swing of the whip produces a white orb that tracks an enemy. 48 MP per use.
Black Dog	Name	Darkness Shells
	Description	"8 shells of darkness are released with each attack."
	Effect	Each swing of the whip produces 8 balls of darkness in a circle around Nathan. They deal 2 times a normal whip swing's damage. 32 MP per use.

Apollo

Apollo combinations allow the use of a special attack by pressing ↓ ←(→) ↑ + [Attack].

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Apollo
Salamander	Name	Bomb
	Description	"A bomb is thrown. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Throws an arcing bomb that explodes on contact. 20 MP per use.
Serpent	Name	Ice Ball
	Description	"An ice ball is thrown that can freeze enemies. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Throws a ball of ice that explodes into shards upon contact with an enemy or surface. Can freeze. 20 MP per use.
Mandragora	Name	Rose Thrown
	Description	"A rose is thrown. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Throws a rose that arcs in the air. It releases petals as it flies that deal damage for a few seconds after use. 40 MP per use.
Golem	Name	Raise Stalagmite
	Description	"A stalagmite is raised to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Raises five spikes from the ground. Nathan is invincible for a moment while the attack is activating. 30 MP per use.
Cockatrice	Name	Comet
	Description	"A comet is dropped on the enemy. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Drops three comets from the sky. If they strike an enemy, they disperse into several pieces that deal reduced damage. Nathan is invincible for a moment while the attack is activating. 60 MP per use.
Manticore	Name	Poisonous Bomb
	Description	"A poisonous bomb is detonated. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Throws a poisonous bomb into the air. It dissipates when it strikes an enemy, dealing minor damage over several seconds. 10 MP per use.
Griffin	Name	Tornado
	Description	"A tornado is created. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Tosses out a minor whirlwind that flings blades of wind to the left and right. It lasts for a few seconds. 60 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Lightning Ball
	Description	"A lightning ball is thrown. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Throws a ball of static that binds itself to an enemy and causes damage constantly until it vanishes, which happens a few seconds later. 80 MP per use.
Unicorn	Name	Arrow of Light
	Description	"An arrow of light is hurled down. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Eight spears fall from the sky consecutively, starting from the left and moving across. Nathan is invincible for a moment while the attack is activating. 80 MP per use.
Black Dog	Name	Black Hole
	Description	"A black hole is created. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Produces a black hole that stays on anything it touches, causing damage over several seconds. 120 MP per use.

Neptune

All of Neptune's abilities involve taking a specific kind of elemental damage. It will restore health, but drain MP. For the description to appear in the DSS menu, you must be struck with the corresponding elemental damage. If you run out of MP, the spell's effect ends.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Neptune
Salamander	Name	Fire Healing
	Description	"Fire attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Fire attacks, such as the Skeleton Bomber's explosions, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. In general, attacks that make Nathan glow red and appear to be on fire while they knock him back have the Fire element. 3 MP per second.
Serpent	Name	Ice Healing
	Description	"Ice attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Ice attacks, such as the Ice Armor's javelins, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. In general, attacks that can freeze Nathan, or that make him take on an ice-blue coloration while being knocked back, have the Ice element. 3 MP per second.
Mandragora	Name	Plant Healing
	Description	"Plant attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Plant attacks, such as the tendrils of the Alraune, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. Plant attacks lack a clear visual cue to identify them. 3 MP per second.
Golem	Name	Earth Healing
	Description	"Earth attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Earth attacks, such as the touch of the Golem enemy, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. Earth attacks lack a clear visual cue to identify them. 3 MP per second.
Cockatrice	Name	Stone Healing
	Description	"Stone attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Stone attacks, such as the projectiles of the Evil Pillar, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. In general, attacks that can petrify Nathan, or in which Nathan takes on a stone-grey hue while being knocked back, have the Stone element. 3 MP per second.
Manticore	Name	Poison Healing
	Description	"Poison attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Poison attacks, such as the powder of the Giant Moth, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. In general, attacks that can poison Nathan, or that make Nathan take on a purple coloration while being knocked back, have the Poison element. 3 MP per second.
Griffin	Name	Wind Healing
	Description	"Wind attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Wind attacks, such as the blades of the Wind Demon, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. The Wind element lacks a clear visual cue to identify it. 3 MP per second.
Thunderbird	Name	Electric Healing
	Description	"Electric attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Electricity attacks, such as the bolts of the Lightning Skeleton, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. In general, attacks that make Nathan glow bright blue (as though electrified) as they knock him back have the Electric element. 3 MP per second.
Unicorn	Name	Holy Healing
	Description	"Light attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Holy attacks, like the beams of the White Armor, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. The Holy element lacks a clear visual cue to identify it. 3 MP per second.
Black Dog	Name	Darkness Healing
	Description	"Dark attacks heal character while reducing MP."
	Effect	Dark attacks, like the rings of the Nightmare, heal Nathan while reducing his MP. This particular element is very common. In general, attacks that can curse Nathan, or that make him take on a greenish hue while knocking him back, have the Darkness element (though, there are a few exceptions to this rule). 3 MP per second.

Saturn

All of these Saturn combinations summon a familiar who attacks in different manners. Some attack automatically, and some attack in tandem.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Saturn
Salamander	Name	Bat Familiar
	Description	"A bat familiar appears to attack in tandem."
	Effect	Summons a bat that shoots fireballs when the attack button is held. 4 MP per shot.
Serpent	Name	Ghost Familiar
	Description	"A ghost familiar appears. Will head toward enemies."
	Effect	Summons a ghost that follows enemies around. It causes minor damage very quickly, but requires MP per hit, causing very quick MP drain. 4 MP per attack.
Mandragora	Name	Owl Familiar
	Description	"An owl familiar appears to attack in tandem."
	Effect	Summons an owl that throws arcing projectiles while the attack button is held. 4 MP per shot.
Golem	Name	Hawk Familiar
	Description	"A hawk familiar appears to dive at nearby enemies."
	Effect	Summons a hawk that attacks independently of Nathan. It flies at enemies. 4 MP per attack.
Cockatrice	Name	Medusa Familiar
	Description	"A medusa familiar appears to attack in tandem."
	Effect	Summons a Medusa head that attacks while the attack button is held. 6 MP per shot.
Manticore	Name	Ghast Familiar
	Description	"A ghast familiar appears and will attack enemies."
	Effect	Summons a sentient cloud of gas. While it does not attack on its own, it will cause damage to anything that passes through it, excluding Nathan. 8 MP per attack.
Griffin	Name	Sprite Familiar
	Description	"A wind sprite familiar appears to attack in tandem."
	Effect	Summons a fairy that follows Nathan and shoots wind projectiles at enemies while the attack button is held. 8 MP per shot.
Thunderbird	Name	Crow Familiar
	Description	"A crow familiar appears and will electrocute enemies."
	Effect	Summons a crow that sparks with electricity. When it touches an enemy, the electricity sparks higher and causes damage. 16 MP per attack.
Unicorn	Name	Cherub Familiar
	Description	"A cherub familiar appears to attack in tandem."
	Effect	Summons a tiny angel that fires holy arrows at enemies while the attack button is held. 32 MP per shot.
Black Dog	Name	Imp Familiar
	Description	"An imp familiar that has power up attacks when attack is held."
	Effect	Summons an imp that charges its attack while the attack button is held. When it is released, the imp unleashes a huge blast of energy. By jumping before attacking, Nathan can cause it to charge without having to sit still. 4 MP per shot.

Uranus

Uranus combinations call the avatars of the elements themselves, usually causing damage to all enemies onscreen then disappearing. They are summoned by pressing ↓ ←(→) ↑ + [Attack]. Nathan is invincible during the summoning.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Uranus
Salamander	Name	Summon Salamander
	Description	"A Salamander will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Fire damage to all enemies onscreen. 160 MP per use.
Serpent	Name	Summon Serpent
	Description	"A Serpent will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Ice damage and freezing surrounding enemies. Varying damage. 120 MP per use.
Mandragora	Name	Summon Mandragora
	Description	"A Mandragora will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Plant damage to enemies nearby or within center of screen. 100 MP per use.
Golem	Name	Summon Golem
	Description	"A Golem will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Earth damage to all enemies onscreen. 100 MP per use.
Cockatrice	Name	Summon Cockatrice
	Description	"A Cockatrice will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Stone damage to all enemies onscreen and can petrify. Most damaging summon though it can vary. 200 MP per use.
Manticore	Name	Summon Manticore
	Description	"A Manticore will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Poison damage to all enemies onscreen. 60 MP per use.
Griffin	Name	Summon Griffin
	Description	"A Griffin will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Wind damage to all enemies onscreen. 100 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Summon Thunderbird
	Description	"A Thunderbird will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Causes Electricity damage to all enemies onscreen. Capable of damaging enemies offscreen. 200 MP per use.
Unicorn	Name	Summon Unicorn
	Description	"A Unicorn will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	The only non-damaging summon, the Unicorn restores 16% health. 100 MP per use.
Black Dog	Name	Summon Black Dog
	Description	"A Black Dog will be summoned to attack. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	Very minor Dark damage to all enemies onscreen. Restores a little bit of health each time an enemy is damaged. 100 MP per use.

Pluto

All of Pluto combinations effects are a melting pot of random abilities. There's no common theme here.

Dual Set-Up System Combination: Pluto
Salamander	Name	Item Crush
	Description	"Item Crush attack is unleashed. [↓ ←(→) ↑ + Attack]"
	Effect	By using the ↓ ←(→) ↑ + [Attack] combination, Nathan unleashes his current sub-weapon's Item Crush, a special attack. Each costs 4 MP and a number of hearts.
Serpent	Name	Doubled Sub-Weapon
	Description	"Sub-weapon number doubles when attacking."
	Effect	Each time a sub-weapon is used, the number thrown is doubled. 4 MP per second.
Mandragora	Name	Experience Boost
	Description	"Experience point gain increases by 20%."
	Effect	Increases Experience gain by 20%. 4 MP per second.
Golem	Name	Image Projection
	Description	"Projects an image of yourself."
	Effect	Puts a shadowy form of Nathan a few paces ahead of him. It attacks in tandem with Nathan. 8 MP per second.
Cockatrice	Name	Timed Defense
	Description	"Defense increases depending on the elapsed game time."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's DEF based on the total play time. +1 DEF for every 6 minutes. 6 MP per second.
Manticore	Name	MP Sub-Weapon
	Description	"Sub-weapons use mind power not hearts."
	Effect	Nathan's sub-weapons use up his MP instead of his hearts. This costs him 5 MP per heart that would have been used up normally.
Griffin	Name	Speed Boost
	Description	"Walking and dash speed are increased."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's walk and run speed, but not his jump distance. 4 MP per use.
Thunderbird	Name	Timed Attack
	Description	"Inflicted damage is increased depending on the elapsed time."
	Effect	Increases Nathan's STR based on the total play time. +1 STR for every 6 minutes. 4 MP per second.
Unicorn	Name	Invulnerability
	Description	"The body glows with light and cannot be hit with anything."
	Effect	Makes Nathan glow, making him completely invincible. He cannot hurt enemies, however. 20 MP per second.
Black Dog	Name	Skeleton Transformation
	Description	"Transforms into a skeleton."
	Effect	Transforms Nathan into a skeleton. Any damage he takes is instant death and his attack is only 45% of his original STR, but he has 12.5% chance of throwing a large bone that deals amazing damage (as strong as 3,000 STR). By equipping an accessory earned from a hidden enemy (the Skeleton Medalist), he can instead transform into a bear. 5 MP per second.

Trivia

• The STR bonus or penalty from the DSS system will not affect Nathan's sub-weapon damage.
• Due to its activation process, changing DSS before complete activation will allow Nathan to use the new combination without disabling its effect. Therefore, Nathan will be able to use all DSS combinations once he get one Action Card and one Attribute Card.
• Since DSS cannot be deactivated during summoning, changing the combination into the one with STR bonus such as "Mars + Black Dog" can be used to increase the power of the summon. Using this method will deactivate the DSS once the summoning is finished.