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Brain Lord (Super Famicom)

Controls, magic and fairies

Specific controls for using charged magic, shields and save points while keeping the main character's upgrades separate from fairy training.

Scope: Japanese Super Famicom version (released January 29, 1994) / Content checked: October 2, 2026

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Default controls

Input	Function	When to check
Directional buttons	Walk and push	Also check where rocks and iron balls will stop after moving.
B	Attack, talk and use the selected item	Examine NPCs and chests.
Hold B, then release	Charge and cast magic	Taking a hit while charging means you must charge again.
A	Jump and cancel menus	Look at your landing point before crossing a hole.
Y	Block with your shield	Use this with a shield equipped.
L/R	Switch the selected spell	Select Stop or Ice in advance.
START	Open the menu	Check equipment, items and Jades.
CONFIG	Change button assignments	If you change the settings, follow the assignments shown on screen.

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The main character does not need level grinding

Increase maximum HP with Hearts, POWER with Power Sources and GUARD with Guard Sources. The main character does not level up simply by defeating a certain number of enemies.
Summon a fairy, defeat enemies and let it collect Fairy Orbs. Experience goes to the fairy that picks up the orb, so keep the one you want to train summoned.
You can summon up to two fairies at once, and their maximum level is 19. Combine their roles and watch for different fairies that share the same type of Jade.

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13 spells: where to obtain them and when to use them

Spell	Where to obtain it	What to know first
Magic Shot	Tower of Light, 2F	Your first ranged attack. Hit the chest containing the Crossroads Key twice.
Magic Missile	Tower of Light, 3F	A projectile that heads toward nearby enemies. Do not leave it behind during early exploration.
Magic Shield	Arcs magic shop	A support spell separate from your shield. Select it on the spell-switching screen.
Impulse	Arcs magic shop	Learn it by buying its medallion. An option for attacking on the ground.
Bound	Arcs magic shop	Learn it by buying its medallion. Check it when adding more projectile spells.
Slow	Arcs magic shop	Slows enemy movement. A support option for limiting movement in the final fight.
Flame Ring	Toronto magic shop	Learn it by buying its medallion. An option for close combat.
Fireball	Toronto magic shop	Learn it by buying its medallion. An option for ranged attacks.
Lightning	Toronto magic shop	Learn it by buying its medallion. A projectile-spell option.
Ghost	Toronto magic shop	Use the light of its projectile to locate walls in Platinum's darkness.
Stop	Ice Castle: Rein and Barness	Stop the enemy in the Phantom fight before striking with your weapon.
Ice	Ferris in Toronto after the Ice Castle	Creates a temporary floor over lava to give you a route across.
Feather	Barness on Platinum's 4F	Creates a temporary floor in midair to cross holes on the lower floors.

Obtain medallions to learn more spells. Do not calculate their use as consuming a numerical MP value.
Spell durations, damage and effectiveness against bosses will be added after checking sources whose values agree.

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Nine Jade types and 13 fairies

Jade	Function	Where to obtain it	Fairy name
Crimson Jade	Supports you with fire projectiles	The hut north of Arcs, among other locations	Ifri / Gala
Foundation Jade	Supplements GUARD	Hidden room in the Tower of Light	Golem
Rage Jade	Attacks enemies by ramming them	Merchants in Arcs and Toronto	Wark / Griffin
Light Jade	Illuminates the Ancient Ruins' darkness	Ancient Ruins, 1F	Parzun
Water Jade	Supports you with water projectiles	Merchants in Arcs and Toronto	Domul / Pris
Life Jade	Heals you while you stand still	Trade the Silver Tablet at Toronto's library	Anon
Thunder Jade	Shocks enemies that approach	Merchants in Arcs and Toronto	Piruru / Jima
Power Jade	Supplements POWER	Merchant in Arcs	Sera
Dead Jade	Revives you at the cost of fairy levels	Merchant in Arcs	Curse

Crimson, Rage, Water and Thunder each have two differently named fairies. The number of Jade types is therefore separate from the total number of fairies.
Stand still somewhere safe when you want the life fairy to heal you. The dead fairy revives you by losing levels; it is not an unlimited revival medicine.

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Saving, healing and returning

You can save at an inn without staying overnight. Save before exploring, and stay as well if you need healing.
Save when you reach a dungeon statue. Add more destinations selectable with Warp Gates to shorten trips for healing and supplies.
Try speaking to Barness when you meet him. In some scenes he can heal you even if you do not buy anything.
Return and Warp Gates cannot be used in Platinum's dark section. Do not head deep inside before finding a statue on the assumption that your return items will always work.

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