In Phantasy Star Online (PSO) Episode I & II for the GameCube, every character is assigned one of ten unique Section IDs. This ID is more than just a cosmetic badge; it is the most critical mechanic determining your character's loot table. Your Section ID dictates which rare items drop, the frequency of certain monster encounters, and even the types of weapons you are most likely to find throughout Ragol.
How the Calculation Works
The Section ID is calculated using a mathematical formula based on the character's name. Every character in your name corresponds to a specific numerical value in the ASCII table. The game sums the values of all characters in your name and then applies a modulo operation (remainder) to determine the ID index.
Formula: Sum of Character ASCII Values % 10 = Section ID Index
Pro tip: If you are looking for specific gear, use this calculator to adjust your character name by adding spaces or symbols to land on the desired Section ID before starting your GameCube journey.
function calculateSectionID() {
var name = document.getElementById('charName').value;
var resultWrapper = document.getElementById('resultWrapper');
var idBadge = document.getElementById('idBadge');
var idDescription = document.getElementById('idDescription');
if (!name || name.trim() === "") {
alert("Please enter a character name.");
return;
}
var sum = 0;
for (var i = 0; i < name.length; i++) {
sum += name.charCodeAt(i);
}
var index = sum % 10;
var sectionID = "";
var bgColor = "";
var info = "";
switch (index) {
case 0:
sectionID = "Viridia";
bgColor = "#2ecc71";
info = "Specializes in Shots and Partisans. Great for Rangers.";
break;
case 1:
sectionID = "Greenill";
bgColor = "#27ae60";
info = "Focuses on Rifles and Daggers. Excellent for Rangers and Hunters.";
break;
case 2:
sectionID = "Skyly";
bgColor = "#2980b9";
info = "The King of Swords and Rifles. Highly sought after for Hunters.";
break;
case 3:
sectionID = "Bluefull";
bgColor = "#3498db";
info = "Finds Partisans and Rods. A niche ID often used by Forces.";
break;
case 4:
sectionID = "Purplenum";
bgColor = "#8e44ad";
info = "The best ID for Mechguns and Daggers. Essential for endgame RAmar/RAmarl.";
break;
case 5:
sectionID = "Pinkal";
bgColor = "#e91e63";
info = "The Mage ID. High drop rates for high-level Technique disks and Wands.";
break;
case 6:
sectionID = "Redria";
bgColor = "#c0392b";
info = "The Utility ID. Finds more Armor, Shields, and God/Battle units.";
break;
case 7:
sectionID = "Oran";
bgColor = "#d35400";
info = "Specializes in Daggers and Wands. Also drops rare Aura Field.";
break;
case 8:
sectionID = "Yellowboze";
bgColor = "#f39c12";
info = "The Balanced ID. Drops more Meseta and a wide variety of items.";
break;
case 9:
sectionID = "Whitill";
bgColor = "#7f8c8d";
info = "Great for Slicers and Mechguns. A versatile endgame choice.";
break;
default:
sectionID = "Unknown";
bgColor = "#333";
info = "";
}
idBadge.innerText = sectionID;
idBadge.style.backgroundColor = bgColor;
idDescription.innerText = info;
resultWrapper.style.display = "block";
}