Microcontroller

"Programmable to suit your needs."

―In-game description, Epic Battle Fantasy 4

The Microcontroller is a crafting item in Epic Battle Fantasy 3 and 4. It is a small black electronic chip with four silver connectors on either side and the inscription "PIC" on top. It is used for forging mostly modern and high-tech equipment, often on their first and second upgrades.

In EBF3, Microcontrollers can be bought in The Town for 50 gold. 36 of them will be needed to upgrade everything.

In EBF4, Microcontrollers are available at Greenwood Village, Whitefall Town, and Goldenbrick Resort for 60 gold. The player requires 58 in order to upgrade everything.

Drop Rate

Microcontrollers are dropped by various mechanical or electronic foes.

Epic Battle Fantasy 3

• Drill Bot - 80%
• Gunslinger - 80%
• Swordslinger - 80%

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

• Gunslinger - 100%
• Swordslinger - 100%
• The Glitch - 100%
• Ancient Eye - 80%
• Copper Fish - 80%
• Gold Fish - 70%
• Steel Fish - 70%

Forging

Epic Battle Fantasy 3

• Razorback - 3 on Level 2
• Super Snipe - 2 on Level 2, 10 on Level 3
• Shadow Blaster - 2 on Level 2, 2 on Level 5
• Thunder Core - 3 on Level 3
• Chainsaw Gun - 2 on Level 5
• Steel Shark - 2 on Level 5
• Pilot Goggles - 2 on Level 2
• Soldier Helmet - 1 on Level 2
• Army Jacket - 2 on Level 2
• Camo Skirt - 2 on Level 2, 3 on Level 5

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

• G*bson EB0 - 5 on Level 2, 2 on Level 3
• Sub Zero - 1 on Level 2, 1 on Level 3
• Super Snipe - 2 on Level 2, 2 on Level 3, 10 on Level 4
• Ultra Zapper - 5 on Level 2
• Exterminator - 5 on Level 2
• Space Helmet - 3 on Level 2
• Army Helmet - 5 on Level 2
• Gas Mask - 5 on Level 2
• Space Suit - 6 on Level 2
• Army Jacket - 6 on Level 2