Catching is the heart of LumenTale: Memories of Trey — you build your team by capturing wild Animon out in Talea with your Holoken. There are two very different ways to do it, and picking the right one (and the right Bilia) makes the difference between a clean catch and a wasted encounter.

The two ways to catch an Animon

1. Bilia Mode — catch it in the field

With the Holoken you can aim and throw a Bilia straight at a wild Animon in the overworld, no battle required. Land the throw and a quick QTE (quick-time event) begins — succeed at it and the Animon is yours. The better you get at the QTE, the higher your catch rate climbs, so this method rewards practice. Take your time aiming before you toss.

2. Animon Mode — weaken it in battle first

Hitting a wild Animon in Animon Mode starts a battle where you have the advantage — especially if you lead with an Animon whose type is strong against it. In battle, the core rule is simple: the lower the target’s HP, the higher your catch chance. Whittle it down (without knocking it out) and then attempt the capture.

Use the right Bilia

Bilias come in different kinds, and choosing the one that best fits the Animon you’re after maximizes your odds. Matching your Bilia to the target is one of the easiest ways to stop losing catches you should have made.

Read the Animon’s behavior

Not every Animon reacts the same way when it spots you. Some stay calm and are easy to approach for a clean Bilia throw; others are aggressive and will chase you on sight, which can force a battle. Knowing a species’ temperament helps you decide whether to go for a field catch or set up an Animon Mode ambush.

Quick tips for a higher catch rate

• Weaken, don’t defeat. In battle, low HP boosts catch rate — but a knocked-out Animon can’t be caught.
• Bring a type advantage into Animon Mode so you control the fight and can safely chip HP down.
• Match your Bilia to the target for the best odds.
• Practice the QTE — field catches get more reliable the better your timing.
• Aim first. The Holoken lets you line up the throw before you commit.

Once you’ve caught something new, check its stats, type and Attribute on its page in the Animon Dex, and see how it grows in our evolution guide. New to the game? Start with the Beginner’s Guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the fastest way to catch Animon?

For calm, low-level Animon, a well-aimed Bilia throw in the field (Bilia Mode) is quickest. For tougher or aggressive ones, Animon Mode — weakening them in a battle you control — gives the most reliable catch.

Does lowering HP increase catch rate?

Yes. In battle, reducing an Animon’s HP substantially increases your catch chance. Just be careful not to defeat it.

Does the type of Bilia matter?

It does. Different Bilias suit different Animon, and choosing the most fitting one maximizes your chance of a successful catch.

Catching mechanics summarized from the game and community resources including the official Beehive Studios site and Game8. We’ll revise if a patch changes how catching works.

Every Animon in LumenTale: Memories of Trey has one of five Attributes — Felicis, Mestus, Furor, Horrens and Sereum. Types decide what your Animon is strong and weak against; Attributes are a separate layer that gives each Animon a powerful, manually-activated battle bonus. Learn to read and time them and your fights get a lot easier.

In the story, an Attribute represents the emotion an Animon stirs in the people who see it. In battle, it is a tactical trigger you fire on your own terms.

How Attributes work in battle

An Attribute bonus is not automatic. You choose when to activate it when you attack — look for the Attribute icon next to your skill list during battle, or check an Animon’s info screen out of battle to see which one it has. Because you decide the moment, the skill is in knowing when a trigger is worth it.

All 5 Animon Attributes and their effects

When to use each Attribute

Felicis — sustain

Free healing spread to your team every time you attack. Fantastic in long or 4v4 fights where chip healing keeps your party alive without spending a turn on recovery.

Mestus — high-risk burst

You pay HP to hit harder. Best when you can end a threat this turn — don’t trigger it if the extra damage won’t matter, because that HP is gone either way.

Furor — reliable damage

A clean skill-damage boost with no downside. The safe pick for pure aggression and the easiest Attribute to use well.

Horrens — resistance breaker

Its niche is huge: it can turn a resisted hit into a super-effective, potentially lethal blow by ignoring resistance. Save it for the moment it flips a kill.

Sereum — crits and tempo

More crits mean more damage and extra TP to power your next move. Strong on fast, offensive Animon that attack often.

How this fits with Types

Attributes and Types are independent systems. You still want a favorable type matchup (see our Type Chart & Weakness Guide), but a well-timed Attribute can win a fight you’d otherwise lose — Horrens punching through a resistance, or Felicis out-sustaining an opponent. Check any Animon’s Attribute on its page in the Animon Dex.

Frequently asked questions

How many Attributes are there in LumenTale?

Five: Felicis, Mestus, Furor, Horrens and Sereum. Each Animon has exactly one.

Do Attribute bonuses trigger automatically?

No. You activate them manually when you attack, using the Attribute icon by your skill list. That control is the whole point — timing matters.

Is one Attribute the best?

There isn’t a single best one; they suit different roles. Furor is the most consistently useful for raw damage, Felicis is the best for sustain, and Horrens is the biggest game-changer in the right moment.

Attribute details are based on the game’s mechanics as documented by community resources including Game8. If a game update changes any effect, we’ll update this guide.