PSO Section ID Calculator

Calculate your Phantasy Star Online character's Section ID based on name and class. Section IDs affect what items can drop in-game.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your character's name exactly as it appears in-game
Select your character's class from the dropdown menu
Review your inputs to ensure accuracy
Click Calculate to see your Section ID and what it means for your gameplay

Formula Used

Section ID = (Sum of character name ASCII values + Class modifier) mod 10

Where:

Sum of character name ASCII values = Total of all character codes in the name
Class modifier = Specific value assigned to each character class
mod 10 = Remainder when divided by 10 (result is 0-9)

Example Calculation

Real-World Scenario:

Creating a new HUmar character named "Sonic" and determining what Section ID they will have.

Given:

Character Name = "Sonic"
Character Class = HUmar (modifier = 0)

Calculation:

ASCII values: S(83) + o(111) + n(110) + i(105) + c(99) = 508

Total = 508 + 0 (class modifier) = 508

508 mod 10 = 8

Result: Section ID 8 = "Pinkal" (known for finding Mags and tech disks)

Why This Calculation Matters

Practical Applications

Planning character builds around specific rare items
Creating balanced teams with diverse Section IDs
Farming specific items more efficiently

Key Benefits

Save time by knowing your Section ID before creating a character
Optimize your gameplay strategy based on your ID
Understand why certain items drop more frequently for you

Common Mistakes & Tips

Character names in PSO are case-sensitive. Make sure to enter your name with the exact capitalization as it appears in-game, as this affects the ASCII value calculation and therefore your Section ID.

PSO allows certain special characters in names that have different ASCII values. Make sure to include any special characters or spaces exactly as they appear in your character name, as they contribute to the final Section ID calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, once a character is created, their Section ID is permanently tied to that character and cannot be changed. The only way to get a different Section ID is to create a new character with a different name or class.

No single Section ID is "best" overall, as each has different item drop strengths. For example, Redria is good for finding armor, Viridia for weapons, and Pinkal for tech disks. The "best" Section ID depends on what specific items you're trying to find.

This calculator is designed for PSO Blue Burst, which is the most commonly played version today. The Section ID calculation method is the same across most versions of PSO, but there may be slight variations in the item drop tables between different versions.

References & Disclaimer

Gaming Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational purposes related to the game Phantasy Star Online. The Section ID calculation is based on community research and may not reflect 100% accuracy with the game's internal mechanics. Use this information at your own discretion.

References

PSO World - Comprehensive database of PSO information including Section IDs
Cylent PSO - Original research on Section ID mechanics
Ephinea PSO - Private PSO server with detailed game mechanics documentation

Accuracy Notice

This calculator has been tested against known character names and their Section IDs, but may not account for all edge cases in character naming. The calculation method is based on community research and may differ slightly from the actual game implementation.

About the Author

Kumaravel Madhavan

Web developer and data researcher creating accurate, easy-to-use calculators across health, finance, education, and construction and more. Works with subject-matter experts to ensure formulas meet trusted standards like WHO, NIH, and ISO.

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