The Defense-Type Array

Deciphering an Array consisted of three basic steps known as Tri-S: scan, sort, and solve.

Scanning is when one has to review the whole calculation. After which, one must sort all formulas according to their conditions. When all the formulas are sorted, it will be easy to solve how the Array works.

However, an Array Specialist had their ways of performing the Tri-S. For example, they could use their magic sense to scan the calculation or use a magic item.

Sorting formulas could also be done using magic sense. However, only those with a high-level magic sense could do this. Another way to sort formulas was to re-write them manually or record them on a magic item.

Finally, a mage had to utilize all of his Array knowledge to solve the Array correctly. It would require a lot of time.

However, once a mage succeeded in deciphering an Array, he could shorten the process in which he arrived at an answer and create his own 'technique.'