*Note: Names are case-sensitive and affect the final ID.
function calculateSectionID() {
var name = document.getElementById("charName").value;
var resultArea = document.getElementById("pso-result-area");
var idNameDisplay = document.getElementById("idName");
var idDescDisplay = document.getElementById("idDescription");
var dropFocusDisplay = document.getElementById("dropFocus");
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 idIndex = sum % 10;
var idData = [
{ name: "Viridia", color: "#32cd32", desc: "Commonly finds Shots and Partisans. Known for finding high-end Ranger gear in Ultimate mode.", focus: "Primary Drops: Shots, Partisans, Armor" },
{ name: "Greennill", color: "#90ee90", desc: "A great ID for Rangers, frequently finding Rifles and Daggers.", focus: "Primary Drops: Rifles, Daggers, Guard" },
{ name: "Skyly", color: "#0000ff", desc: "Highly coveted for Hunters. Finds the best Swords and Rifles in the game.", focus: "Primary Drops: Swords, Rifles, Armor" },
{ name: "Bluefull", color: "#add8e6", desc: "Often finds Rods and Partisans. Generally considered one of the more difficult IDs for rare hunting.", focus: "Primary Drops: Rods, Partisans, Shields" },
{ name: "Purplenum", color: "#800080", desc: "The holy grail for Mechgun lovers. Great for high-level Rangers and finding Psychoguns.", focus: "Primary Drops: Mechguns, Daggers, Armor" },
{ name: "Pinkal", color: "#ffc0cb", desc: "The ultimate Force ID. Finds high-level Technique Disks and Wands frequently.", focus: "Primary Drops: Wands, Technique Disks, Robes" },
{ name: "Redria", color: "#ff0000", desc: "Balanced ID with a focus on Slicers and excellent defensive gear like high-end Shields.", focus: "Primary Drops: Slicers, Armor, Units" },
{ name: "Oran", color: "#ffa500", desc: "Finds Daggers and Swords. Also has a strange tendency to find various S-Beat arms.", focus: "Primary Drops: Daggers, Swords, Wands" },
{ name: "Yellowboze", color: "#ffff00", desc: "The balanced ID. Finds everything relatively equally and drops the most Meseta.", focus: "Primary Drops: All Weapons (Balanced), Meseta" },
{ name: "Whitill", color: "#ffffff", desc: "Excellent all-around ID. Known for finding Slicers and high-end Mechguns.", focus: "Primary Drops: Slicers, Mechguns, Armor" }
];
var selectedID = idData[idIndex];
resultArea.style.display = "block";
idNameDisplay.innerText = selectedID.name;
idNameDisplay.style.color = selectedID.color;
idDescDisplay.innerText = selectedID.desc;
dropFocusDisplay.innerHTML = "" + selectedID.focus + "";
}
How the PSO Section ID Logic Works
In Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II for the Nintendo GameCube, your character's Section ID is the single most important factor in determining which rare items will drop from enemies and crates. Unlike modern RPGs where loot is randomized for everyone, PSO ties loot tables to specific IDs assigned at character creation.
The Mathematical Formula
The calculation is based on the ASCII values of each character in your name. Each letter, number, and symbol has a corresponding numerical value (e.g., 'A' is 65, 'a' is 97). The game sums these values and applies a modulo 10 operation:
Sum of ASCII codes for name characters % 10 = Section ID Index
Choosing the Best ID for Your Class
When using this calculator, consider which weapon types your class specializes in:
Hunters (HU): Look for Skyly (Swords) or Redria (Defensive gear and Slicers).
Rangers (RA): Aim for Purplenum (Mechguns) or Greennill (Rifles).
Forces (FO):Pinkal is the primary choice for Technique Disks and Wands, though Yellowboze is great for general utility.
General Farming:Whitill and Redria are widely considered the most versatile IDs for end-game hunting.
Calculation Examples
Name
ASCII Sum
Section ID
ASH
225
Pinkal (5)
Kireek
604
Purplenum (4)
HUmar
482
Skyly (2)
Pro Tip: Since names are case-sensitive, changing "Goku" to "goku" will result in a completely different Section ID. Use this calculator to find the perfect capitalization to match your desired drop table!