Bare Handed attacks are weaker than sword attacks, but have a powerful secret technique that is more powerful than any other in the game. They are learned in much the same way as sword techniques, but are divided loosely among punch, kick, slide, and throw attacks. Using a punch attack will make learning another punch attack more likely, etc. Gun attacks can become very powerful, and are relatively easy to master. They are learned the same way as spells, which will be explained below.
Mystics increase in power by absorbing enemies.
Each Mystic has a Mystic Sword, Mystic Gloves, and Mystic Boots. If a Mystic finishes off an enemy with one of these, they will absorb it. As long an an enemy is absorbed, it will give the Mystic a statistic boost depending on the power of the particular enemy absorbed. As well, depending on which Mystic item was used to absorb the enemy, the Mystic will gain an ability. Monsters increase their statistics and abilities by absorbing enemies into their own body.