Battle Hints
Put strongest character first (most lp, shield pref. w/ slash evasion etc.) mainly the 
guy (or gal) w/ most lp.

Keep main character in the back. once he/she/it is dead, the game is over!

Attacks don't have to happen in order! use recovery spells or any other turn first, 
save the one's you want to comb. This let's the enemy use up its turs, making 
combos easier to pull off.

Don't waste weapon endurance on weak enemies. Just melee 'em death.
Get in the habit of saving before every mission.

Upgrade weapons etc. at blacksmith using mostly materials the item is made of. 
don't let ED get to high or item will lose abilities. 

Unlock magic locks 
An alternate way to unlock chests, magic and non-magic is to use the fortune teller 
skill on a chest and aim for a Dynamite reel. When you land on it, the chest will be 
unlocked.