diff --git a/include/effects.h b/include/effects.h
index 8ecdce8fbe..dd08a0a952 100644
--- a/include/effects.h
+++ b/include/effects.h
@@ -4,144 +4,6 @@
 #include "types.h"
 #include "common_structs.h"
 
-enum EffectID {
-    EFFECT_00                       = 0x00,
-    EFFECT_BIG_SMOKE_PUFF           = 0x01,
-    EFFECT_02                       = 0x02, // unused
-    EFFECT_03                       = 0x03, // unused
-    EFFECT_04                       = 0x04, // unused
-    EFFECT_05                       = 0x05, // unused
-    EFFECT_LANDING_DUST             = 0x06,
-    EFFECT_WALKING_DUST             = 0x07,
-    EFFECT_FLOWER_SPLASH            = 0x08,
-    EFFECT_FLOWER_TRAIL             = 0x09,
-    EFFECT_CLOUD_PUFF               = 0x0A,
-    EFFECT_CLOUD_TRAIL              = 0x0B,
-    EFFECT_FOOTPRINT                = 0x0C,
-    EFFECT_FLOATING_FLOWER          = 0x0D,
-    EFFECT_SNOWFLAKE                = 0x0E,
-    EFFECT_STAR                     = 0x0F,
-    EFFECT_EMOTE                    = 0x10,
-    EFFECT_SPARKLES                 = 0x11,
-    EFFECT_SHAPE_SPELL              = 0x12,
-    EFFECT_GATHER_ENERGY_PINK       = 0x13,
-    EFFECT_DROP_LEAVES              = 0x14,
-    EFFECT_DUST                     = 0x15,
-    EFFECT_SHATTERING_STONES        = 0x16,
-    EFFECT_SMOKE_RING               = 0x17,
-    EFFECT_DAMAGE_STARS             = 0x18,
-    EFFECT_EXPLOSION                = 0x19,
-    EFFECT_LENS_FLARE               = 0x1A,
-    EFFECT_GOT_ITEM_OUTLINE         = 0x1B,
-    EFFECT_SPIKY_WHITE_AURA         = 0x1C,
-    EFFECT_SMOKE_IMPACT             = 0x1D,
-    EFFECT_DAMAGE_INDICATOR         = 0x1E,
-    EFFECT_PURPLE_RING              = 0x1F,
-    EFFECT_FLAME                    = 0x20,
-    EFFECT_STARS_BURST              = 0x21,
-    EFFECT_STARS_SHIMMER            = 0x22,
-    EFFECT_RISING_BUBBLE            = 0x23,
-    EFFECT_RING_BLAST               = 0x24,
-    EFFECT_SHOCKWAVE                = 0x25,
-    EFFECT_MUSIC_NOTE               = 0x26,
-    EFFECT_SMOKE_BURST              = 0x27,
-    EFFECT_SWEAT                    = 0x28,
-    EFFECT_SLEEP_BUBBLE             = 0x29,
-    EFFECT_2A                       = 0x2A, // unused
-    EFFECT_WINDY_LEAVES             = 0x2B,
-    EFFECT_FALLING_LEAVES           = 0x2C,
-    EFFECT_STARS_SPREAD             = 0x2D,
-    EFFECT_STEAM_BURST              = 0x2E,
-    EFFECT_STARS_ORBITING           = 0x2F,
-    EFFECT_BIG_SNOWFLAKES           = 0x30,
-    EFFECT_DEBUFF                   = 0x31,
-    EFFECT_GREEN_IMPACT             = 0x32,
-    EFFECT_RADIAL_SHIMMER           = 0x33,
-    EFFECT_ENDING_DECALS            = 0x34,
-    EFFECT_LIGHT_RAYS               = 0x35,
-    EFFECT_LIGHTNING                = 0x36,
-    EFFECT_FIRE_BREATH              = 0x37,
-    EFFECT_SHIMMER_BURST            = 0x38,
-    EFFECT_ENERGY_SHOCKWAVE         = 0x39,
-    EFFECT_SHIMMER_WAVE             = 0x3A,
-    EFFECT_AURA                     = 0x3B,
-    EFFECT_BULB_GLOW                = 0x3C,
-    EFFECT_3D                       = 0x3D,
-    EFFECT_BLAST                    = 0x3E,
-    EFFECT_FIRE_FLOWER              = 0x3F,
-    EFFECT_RECOVER                  = 0x40,
-    EFFECT_DISABLE_X                = 0x41,
-    EFFECT_BOMBETTE_BREAKING        = 0x42,
-    EFFECT_FIREWORK                 = 0x43,
-    EFFECT_CONFETTI                 = 0x44,
-    EFFECT_SNOWFALL                 = 0x45,
-    EFFECT_46                       = 0x46,
-    EFFECT_GATHER_MAGIC             = 0x47,
-    EFFECT_ATTACK_RESULT_TEXT       = 0x48,
-    EFFECT_SMALL_GOLD_SPARKLE       = 0x49,
-    EFFECT_FLASHING_BOX_SHOCKWAVE   = 0x4A,
-    EFFECT_BALLOON                  = 0x4B,
-    EFFECT_FLOATING_ROCK            = 0x4C,
-    EFFECT_CHOMP_DROP               = 0x4D,
-    EFFECT_QUIZMO_STAGE             = 0x4E,
-    EFFECT_RADIATING_ENERGY_ORB     = 0x4F,
-    EFFECT_QUIZMO_ANSWER            = 0x50, // unused
-    EFFECT_MOTION_BLUR_FLAME        = 0x51, // three orbs emanating from super block during upgrading animation
-    EFFECT_ENERGY_ORB_WAVE          = 0x52,
-    EFFECT_MERLIN_HOUSE_STARS       = 0x53,
-    EFFECT_QUIZMO_AUDIENCE          = 0x54, // unused
-    EFFECT_BUTTERFLIES              = 0x55,
-    EFFECT_STAT_CHANGE              = 0x56,
-    EFFECT_SNAKING_STATIC           = 0x57,
-    EFFECT_THUNDERBOLT_RING         = 0x58,
-    EFFECT_SQUIRT                   = 0x59,
-    EFFECT_WATER_BLOCK              = 0x5A,
-    EFFECT_WATERFALL                = 0x5B,
-    EFFECT_WATER_FOUNTAIN           = 0x5C,
-    EFFECT_UNDERWATER               = 0x5D,
-    EFFECT_LIGHTNING_BOLT           = 0x5E,
-    EFFECT_WATER_SPLASH             = 0x5F,
-    EFFECT_SNOWMAN_DOLL             = 0x60,
-    EFFECT_FRIGHT_JAR               = 0x61,
-    EFFECT_STOP_WATCH               = 0x62,
-    EFFECT_63                       = 0x63,
-    EFFECT_THROW_SPINY              = 0x64,
-    EFFECT_65                       = 0x65,
-    EFFECT_TUBBA_HEART_ATTACK       = 0x66,
-    EFFECT_WHIRLWIND                = 0x67,
-    EFFECT_RED_IMPACT               = 0x68,
-    EFFECT_FLOATING_CLOUD_PUFF      = 0x69,
-    EFFECT_6A                       = 0x6A, // unused
-    EFFECT_ENERGY_IN_OUT            = 0x6B,
-    EFFECT_TATTLE_WINDOW            = 0x6C,
-    EFFECT_SHINY_FLARE              = 0x6D,
-    EFFECT_HUFF_PUFF_BREATH         = 0x6E,
-    EFFECT_COLD_BREATH              = 0x6F,
-    EFFECT_EMBERS                   = 0x70,
-    EFFECT_HIEROGLYPHS              = 0x71,
-    EFFECT_MISC_PARTICLES           = 0x72,
-    EFFECT_STATIC_STATUS            = 0x73,
-    EFFECT_MOVING_CLOUD             = 0x74,
-    EFFECT_75                       = 0x75,
-    EFFECT_76                       = 0x76, // unused
-    EFFECT_FIREWORK_ROCKET          = 0x77,
-    EFFECT_PEACH_STAR_BEAM          = 0x78,
-    EFFECT_CHAPTER_CHANGE           = 0x79,
-    EFFECT_ICE_SHARD                = 0x7A,
-    EFFECT_SPIRIT_CARD              = 0x7B,
-    EFFECT_LIL_OINK                 = 0x7C,
-    EFFECT_SOMETHING_ROTATING       = 0x7D,
-    EFFECT_BREAKING_JUNK            = 0x7E,
-    EFFECT_PARTNER_BUFF             = 0x7F,
-    EFFECT_QUIZMO_ASSISTANT         = 0x80,
-    EFFECT_ICE_PILLAR               = 0x81,
-    EFFECT_SUN                      = 0x82,
-    EFFECT_STAR_SPIRITS_ENERGY      = 0x83,
-    EFFECT_PINK_SPARKLES            = 0x84,
-    EFFECT_STAR_OUTLINE             = 0x85,
-    EFFECT_86                       = 0x86,
-};
-
 typedef struct BigSmokePuffFXData {
     /* 0x00 */ s16 unk_00;
     /* 0x02 */ s16 unk_02;
@@ -2817,266 +2679,8 @@ EffectInstance* create_effect_instance(EffectBlueprint* effectBp);
 void remove_effect(EffectInstance*);
 s32 load_effect(s32 effectIndex);
 
-void fx_big_dust_puff(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_big_smoke_puff(f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_landing_dust(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_walking_dust(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_flower_splash(f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_flower_trail(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_cloud_puff(f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_cloud_trail(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_footprint(f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_floating_flower(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_snowflake(f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_star(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_emote(s32, Npc*, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32*);
-void fx_sparkles(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_shape_spell(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_gather_energy_pink(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_drop_leaves(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_dust(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_shattering_stones(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_smoke_ring(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_damage_stars(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_explosion(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_lens_flare(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_got_item_outline(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_spiky_white_aura(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_smoke_impact(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_damage_indicator(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_purple_ring(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_flame(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_stars_burst(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_stars_shimmer(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_rising_bubble(u32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_ring_blast(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_shockwave(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_music_note(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_smoke_burst(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_sweat(s32, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 radius, f32 pitch, s32 duration);
-void fx_sleep_bubble(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_2A(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_windy_leaves(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_falling_leaves(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_stars_spread(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-void fx_steam_burst(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void fx_stars_orbiting(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-void fx_big_snowflakes(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_debuff(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void fx_green_impact(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_radial_shimmer(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_ending_decals(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_light_rays(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32*);
-EffectInstance* fx_lightning(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_fire_breath(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_shimmer_burst(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_energy_shockwave(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_shimmer_wave(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-void fx_aura(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* fx_bulb_glow(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void fx_3D(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32*);
-EffectInstance* fx_blast(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_fire_flower(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_recover(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_disable_x(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_bombette_breaking(s32, s32, s32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_firework(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_confetti(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_snowfall(s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_46(s32, PlayerStatus*, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_gather_magic(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_attack_result_text(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_small_gold_sparkle(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_flashing_box_shockwave(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_balloon(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_floating_rock(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_chomp_drop(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_quizmo_stage(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_radiating_energy_orb(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_quizmo_answer(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_motion_blur_flame(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_energy_orb_wave(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_merlin_house_stars(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_quizmo_audience(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_butterflies(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_stat_change(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_snaking_static(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_thunderbolt_ring(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_squirt(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_water_block(s32, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 scale /* maybe */, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_waterfall(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_water_fountain(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_underwater(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_lightning_bolt(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_water_splash(s32, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 scale /* maybe */, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_snowman_doll(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_fright_jar(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_stop_watch(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_63(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_throw_spiny(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_65(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_tubba_heart_attack(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_whirlwind(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_red_impact(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_floating_cloud_puff(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_6A(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_energy_in_out(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_tattle_window(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_shiny_flare(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_huff_puff_breath(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_cold_breath(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_embers(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_hieroglyphs(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_misc_particles(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_static_status(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32); //returns ptr to struct unk_802BE310* in watt.c
-EffectInstance* fx_moving_cloud(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_75(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_76(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_firework_rocket(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_peach_star_beam(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_chapter_change(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_ice_shard(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_spirit_card(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_lil_oink(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_something_rotating(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_breaking_junk(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_partner_buff(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_quizmo_assistant(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_ice_pillar(s32, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_sun(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32 time);
-EffectInstance* fx_star_spirits_energy(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_pink_sparkles(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fx_star_outline(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fx_86(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-
 void fx_sun_undeclared(s32, s32, s32, s32, s32, s32);
 
-void big_smoke_puff_main(f32 x, f32 y, f32 z);
-void landing_dust_main(s32 type, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32);
-void walking_dust_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void flower_splash_main(f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void flower_trail_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void cloud_puff_main(f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void cloud_trail_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void footprint_main(f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void floating_flower_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void snowflake_main(f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* star_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void emote_main(s32, Npc*, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-void sparkles_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* shape_spell_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void gather_energy_pink_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void drop_leaves_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* dust_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void shattering_stones_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void smoke_ring_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void damage_stars_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void explosion_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void lens_flare_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void got_item_outline_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void spiky_white_aura_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void smoke_impact_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32);
-void damage_indicator_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* purple_ring_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void flame_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void stars_burst_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void stars_shimmer_main(s32, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-void rising_bubble_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-void ring_blast_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void shockwave_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void music_note_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void smoke_burst_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void sweat_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void sleep_bubble_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void windy_leaves_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void falling_leaves_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-void stars_spread_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-void steam_burst_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void stars_orbiting_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-void big_snowflakes_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* debuff_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* green_impact_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* radial_shimmer_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void ending_decals_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void light_rays_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-EffectInstance* lightning_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* fire_breath_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* shimmer_burst_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-void energy_shockwave_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* shimmer_wave_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-void aura_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void bulb_glow_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**);
-void effect_3D_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**);
-void blast_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fire_flower_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* recover_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* disable_x_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* bombette_breaking_main(s32, s32, s32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* firework_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* confetti_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* snowfall_main(s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* effect_46_main(s32, PlayerStatus*, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* gather_magic_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* attack_result_text_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* small_gold_sparkle_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* flashing_box_shockwave_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* balloon_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* floating_rock_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* chomp_drop_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* quizmo_stage_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* radiating_energy_orb_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* quizmo_answer_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* motion_blur_flame_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* energy_orb_wave_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* merlin_house_stars_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* quizmo_audience_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* butterflies_main(s32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* stat_change_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* snaking_static_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* thunderbolt_ring_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* squirt_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* water_block_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* waterfall_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* water_fountain_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* underwater_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* lightning_bolt_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* water_splash_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* snowman_doll_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* fright_jar_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* stop_watch_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* effect_63_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* throw_spiny_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* effect_65_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* tubba_heart_attack_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* whirlwind_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* red_impact_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* floating_cloud_puff_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* energy_in_out_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* tattle_window_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* shiny_flare_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* huff_puff_breath_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* cold_breath_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* embers_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* hieroglyphs_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* misc_particles_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* static_status_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32);
-EffectInstance* moving_cloud_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* effect_75_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* firework_rocket_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* peach_star_beam_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* chapter_change_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* ice_shard_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* spirit_card_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* lil_oink_main(void);
-EffectInstance* something_rotating_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* breaking_junk_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* partner_buff_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* quizmo_assistant_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* ice_pillar_main(s32 arg0, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 arg4, s32 arg5);
-EffectInstance* sun_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* star_spirits_energy_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* pink_sparkles_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32);
-EffectInstance* star_outline_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
-EffectInstance* effect_86_main(s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32);
+#include "effects/effect_defs.h"
 
 #endif
diff --git a/src/182B30.c b/src/182B30.c
index 89beb0c508..88366dc586 100644
--- a/src/182B30.c
+++ b/src/182B30.c
@@ -3781,7 +3781,7 @@ void func_8025D640(ActorPart* part, s32 decorationIndex) {
 
     switch (decor->state[decorationIndex]) {
         case 0:
-            decor->effect[decorationIndex] = fx_65(1, part->currentPos.x, part->currentPos.y, part->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
+            decor->effect[decorationIndex] = fx_effect_65(1, part->currentPos.x, part->currentPos.y, part->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
             decor->state[decorationIndex] = 1;
             break;
         case 1:
@@ -3803,7 +3803,7 @@ void func_8025D71C(ActorPart* part, s32 decorationIndex) {
 
     switch (decor->state[decorationIndex]) {
         case 0:
-            decor->effect[decorationIndex] = fx_65(2, part->currentPos.x, part->currentPos.y, part->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
+            decor->effect[decorationIndex] = fx_effect_65(2, part->currentPos.x, part->currentPos.y, part->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
             decor->unk_8C6[decorationIndex].unk00 = 1;
             decor->state[decorationIndex] = 1;
             break;
diff --git a/src/23680.c b/src/23680.c
index e0e425d8d1..6f4e81969f 100644
--- a/src/23680.c
+++ b/src/23680.c
@@ -573,7 +573,7 @@ void basic_ai_wander(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolum
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     s32 stillWithinTerritory = FALSE;
     f32 x, y, z;
-    s32 sp34;
+    EffectInstance* sp34;
     f32 yaw;
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0) {
@@ -673,7 +673,7 @@ void basic_ai_loiter(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolum
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 x, y, z;
     f32 yaw;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0) {
         if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 0)) {
@@ -784,7 +784,7 @@ void basic_ai_chase_init(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* npcAISettings, EnemyDete
 void basic_ai_chase(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 sp28;
+    EffectInstance* sp28;
     f32 x, y, z;
 
     if (!basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 1)) {
diff --git a/src/audio/private.h b/src/audio/private.h
index dffb845d4c..0d86a864d5 100644
--- a/src/audio/private.h
+++ b/src/audio/private.h
@@ -62,7 +62,6 @@ void au_load_INIT(AuGlobals* arg0, s32 romAddr, ALHeap* heap);
 AuResult au_fetch_SBN_file(u32 fileIdx, AuFileFormat format, SBNFileEntry* arg2);
 void au_load_PER(AuGlobals* globals, s32 romAddr);
 void au_load_PRG(AuGlobals* arg0, s32 romAddr);
-// INCLUDE_ASM(s32, "audio/2e230_len_2190", snd_load_BGM);
 InstrumentGroup* au_get_BK_instruments(s32 bankGroup, u32 bankIndex);
 SoundBank* au_load_BK_to_bank(s32 bkFileOffset, SoundBank* bank, s32 bankIndex, s32 bankGroup);
 void au_swizzle_BK_instruments(s32 bkFileOffset, SoundBank* bank, InstrumentGroup instruments, u32 instrumentCount, u8 arg4);
diff --git a/src/battle/area/trd_part_2/actor/common_koopa_bros.inc.c b/src/battle/area/trd_part_2/actor/common_koopa_bros.inc.c
index 21ee558a78..6ce1733696 100644
--- a/src/battle/area/trd_part_2/actor/common_koopa_bros.inc.c
+++ b/src/battle/area/trd_part_2/actor/common_koopa_bros.inc.c
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(SpawnSpinEffect)) {
     N(DummyPlayerStatus).position.y = posY - 10.0f;
     N(DummyPlayerStatus).position.z = posZ;
 
-    fx_46(6, &N(DummyPlayerStatus), 1.0f, duration);
+    fx_effect_46(6, &N(DummyPlayerStatus), 1.0f, duration);
     return ApiStatus_DONE2;
 }
 
diff --git a/src/battle/common/actor/groove_guy.inc.c b/src/battle/common/actor/groove_guy.inc.c
index ec8a4e9beb..5e2c7748cb 100644
--- a/src/battle/common/actor/groove_guy.inc.c
+++ b/src/battle/common/actor/groove_guy.inc.c
@@ -615,7 +615,7 @@ s32 func_8021878C_512D5C(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
     D_802310D0.position.x = x;
     D_802310D0.position.y = y;
     D_802310D0.position.z = z;
-    fx_46(6, &D_802310D0, temp_f20, temp_v0);
+    fx_effect_46(6, &D_802310D0, temp_f20, temp_v0);
 
     return ApiStatus_DONE2;
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/partner/parakarry.c b/src/battle/partner/parakarry.c
index 1e89f93675..7c70470650 100644
--- a/src/battle/partner/parakarry.c
+++ b/src/battle/partner/parakarry.c
@@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(FlyAround)) {
             script->functionTemp[1] = 0;
             script->functionTemp[2] = 0;
             script->functionTemp[3] = 0;
-            airRaidEffect = fx_65(0, state->currentPos.x, state->currentPos.y, state->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
+            airRaidEffect = fx_effect_65(0, state->currentPos.x, state->currentPos.y, state->currentPos.z, 1.0f, 0);
             script->functionTemp[0] = 1;
             break;
         case 1:
diff --git a/ver/pal/effect_shims.yaml b/src/effect_shims.yaml
similarity index 100%
rename from ver/pal/effect_shims.yaml
rename to src/effect_shims.yaml
diff --git a/src/effects.c b/src/effects.c
index 6a51d9f5c4..3e0c105cc4 100644
--- a/src/effects.c
+++ b/src/effects.c
@@ -16,157 +16,14 @@ extern Addr D_801A6000;
     gfx_name##_ROM_END \
 }
 
-EffectTableEntry gEffectTable[] = {
-    /* 0x00 */ {},
-    /* 0x01 */ FX_ENTRY(big_smoke_puff, effect_gfx_big_smoke_puff),
-    /* 0x02 */ {},
-    /* 0x03 */ {},
-    /* 0x04 */ {},
-    /* 0x05 */ {},
-    /* 0x06 */ FX_ENTRY(landing_dust, effect_gfx_landing_dust),
-    /* 0x07 */ FX_ENTRY(walking_dust, effect_gfx_landing_dust),
-    /* 0x08 */ FX_ENTRY(flower_splash, effect_gfx_flower_splash_trail),
-    /* 0x09 */ FX_ENTRY(flower_trail, effect_gfx_flower_splash_trail),
-    /* 0x0A */ FX_ENTRY(cloud_puff, effect_gfx_cloud_puff_trail),
-    /* 0x0B */ FX_ENTRY(cloud_trail, effect_gfx_cloud_puff_trail),
-    /* 0x0C */ FX_ENTRY(footprint, effect_gfx_footprint),
-    /* 0x0D */ FX_ENTRY(floating_flower, effect_gfx_floating_flower),
-    /* 0x0E */ FX_ENTRY(snowflake, effect_gfx_snowflake),
-    /* 0x0F */ FX_ENTRY(star, effect_gfx_star),
-    /* 0x10 */ FX_ENTRY(emote, effect_gfx_emote),
-    /* 0x11 */ FX_ENTRY(sparkles, effect_gfx_sparkles),
-    /* 0x12 */ FX_ENTRY(shape_spell, effect_gfx_shape_spell),
-    /* 0x13 */ FX_ENTRY(gather_energy_pink, effect_gfx_gather_energy_pink),
-    /* 0x14 */ FX_ENTRY(drop_leaves, effect_gfx_drop_leaves),
-    /* 0x15 */ FX_ENTRY(dust, effect_gfx_dust),
-    /* 0x16 */ FX_ENTRY(shattering_stones, effect_gfx_shattering_stones),
-    /* 0x17 */ FX_ENTRY(smoke_ring, effect_gfx_landing_dust),
-    /* 0x18 */ FX_ENTRY(damage_stars, effect_gfx_damage_stars),
-    /* 0x19 */ FX_ENTRY(explosion, effect_gfx_explosion),
-    /* 0x1A */ FX_ENTRY(lens_flare, effect_gfx_lens_flare),
-    /* 0x1B */ FX_ENTRY(got_item_outline, effect_gfx_got_item_outline),
-    /* 0x1C */ FX_ENTRY(spiky_white_aura, effect_gfx_spiky_white_aura),
-    /* 0x1D */ FX_ENTRY(smoke_impact, effect_gfx_landing_dust),
-    /* 0x1E */ FX_ENTRY(damage_indicator, effect_gfx_damage_indicator),
-    /* 0x1F */ FX_ENTRY(purple_ring, effect_gfx_purple_ring),
-    /* 0x20 */ FX_ENTRY(flame, effect_gfx_flame),
-    /* 0x21 */ FX_ENTRY(stars_burst, effect_gfx_damage_stars),
-    /* 0x22 */ FX_ENTRY(stars_shimmer, effect_gfx_sparkles),
-    /* 0x23 */ FX_ENTRY(rising_bubble, effect_gfx_rising_bubble),
-    /* 0x24 */ FX_ENTRY(ring_blast, effect_gfx_ring_blast),
-    /* 0x25 */ FX_ENTRY(shockwave, effect_gfx_shockwave),
-    /* 0x26 */ FX_ENTRY(music_note, effect_gfx_music_note),
-    /* 0x27 */ FX_ENTRY(smoke_burst, effect_gfx_landing_dust),
-    /* 0x28 */ FX_ENTRY(sweat, effect_gfx_sweat),
-    /* 0x29 */ FX_ENTRY(sleep_bubble, effect_gfx_sleep_bubble),
-    /* 0x2A */ {},
-    /* 0x2B */ FX_ENTRY(windy_leaves, effect_gfx_drop_leaves),
-    /* 0x2C */ FX_ENTRY(falling_leaves, effect_gfx_falling_leaves),
-    /* 0x2D */ FX_ENTRY(stars_spread, effect_gfx_stars_spread),
-    /* 0x2E */ FX_ENTRY(steam_burst, effect_gfx_steam_burst),
-    /* 0x2F */ FX_ENTRY(stars_orbiting, effect_gfx_stars_orbiting),
-    /* 0x30 */ FX_ENTRY(big_snowflakes, effect_gfx_big_snowflakes),
-    /* 0x31 */ FX_ENTRY(debuff, effect_gfx_debuff),
-    /* 0x32 */ FX_ENTRY(green_impact, effect_gfx_green_impact),
-    /* 0x33 */ FX_ENTRY(radial_shimmer, effect_gfx_radial_shimmer),
-    /* 0x34 */ FX_ENTRY(ending_decals, effect_gfx_ending_decals),
-    /* 0x35 */ FX_ENTRY(light_rays, effect_gfx_light_rays),
-    /* 0x36 */ FX_ENTRY(lightning, effect_gfx_lightning),
-    /* 0x37 */ FX_ENTRY(fire_breath, effect_gfx_fire_breath),
-    /* 0x38 */ FX_ENTRY(shimmer_burst, effect_gfx_sparkles),
-    /* 0x39 */ FX_ENTRY(energy_shockwave, effect_gfx_energy_shockwave),
-    /* 0x3A */ FX_ENTRY(shimmer_wave, effect_gfx_sparkles),
-    /* 0x3B */ FX_ENTRY(aura, effect_gfx_aura),
-    /* 0x3C */ FX_ENTRY(bulb_glow, effect_gfx_bulb_glow),
-    /* 0x3D */ FX_ENTRY(effect_3D, effect_gfx_effect_3D),
-    /* 0x3E */ FX_ENTRY(blast, effect_gfx_blast),
-    /* 0x3F */ FX_ENTRY(fire_flower, effect_gfx_fire_flower),
-    /* 0x40 */ FX_ENTRY(recover, effect_gfx_recover),
-    /* 0x41 */ FX_ENTRY(disable_x, effect_gfx_disable_x),
-    /* 0x42 */ FX_ENTRY(bombette_breaking, effect_gfx_blast),
-    /* 0x43 */ FX_ENTRY(firework, effect_gfx_firework),
-    /* 0x44 */ FX_ENTRY(confetti, effect_gfx_confetti),
-    /* 0x45 */ FX_ENTRY(snowfall, effect_gfx_snowfall),
-    /* 0x46 */ FX_ENTRY(effect_46, effect_gfx_effect_46),
-    /* 0x47 */ FX_ENTRY(gather_magic, effect_gfx_gather_magic),
-    /* 0x48 */ FX_ENTRY(attack_result_text, effect_gfx_attack_result_text),
-    /* 0x49 */ FX_ENTRY(small_gold_sparkle, effect_gfx_small_gold_sparkle),
-    /* 0x4A */ FX_ENTRY(flashing_box_shockwave, effect_gfx_flashing_box_shockwave),
-    /* 0x4B */ FX_ENTRY(balloon, effect_gfx_balloon),
-    /* 0x4C */ FX_ENTRY(floating_rock, effect_gfx_floating_rock),
-    /* 0x4D */ FX_ENTRY(chomp_drop, effect_gfx_chomp_drop),
-    /* 0x4E */ FX_ENTRY(quizmo_stage, effect_gfx_quizmo_stage),
-    /* 0x4F */ FX_ENTRY(radiating_energy_orb, effect_gfx_radiating_energy_orb),
-    /* 0x50 */ FX_ENTRY(quizmo_answer, effect_gfx_quizmo_answer),
-    /* 0x51 */ FX_ENTRY(motion_blur_flame, effect_gfx_motion_blur_flame),
-    /* 0x52 */ FX_ENTRY(energy_orb_wave, effect_gfx_energy_orb_wave),
-    /* 0x53 */ FX_ENTRY(merlin_house_stars, effect_gfx_merlin_house_stars),
-    /* 0x54 */ FX_ENTRY(quizmo_audience, effect_gfx_quizmo_audience),
-    /* 0x55 */ FX_ENTRY(butterflies, effect_gfx_butterflies),
-    /* 0x56 */ FX_ENTRY(stat_change, effect_gfx_stat_change),
-    /* 0x57 */ FX_ENTRY(snaking_static, effect_gfx_snaking_static),
-    /* 0x58 */ FX_ENTRY(thunderbolt_ring, effect_gfx_thunderbolt_ring),
-    /* 0x59 */ FX_ENTRY(squirt, effect_gfx_squirt),
-    /* 0x5A */ FX_ENTRY(water_block, effect_gfx_water_block),
-    /* 0x5B */ FX_ENTRY(waterfall, effect_gfx_waterfall),
-    /* 0x5C */ FX_ENTRY(water_fountain, effect_gfx_water_fountain),
-    /* 0x5D */ FX_ENTRY(underwater, effect_gfx_underwater),
-    /* 0x5E */ FX_ENTRY(lightning_bolt, effect_gfx_lightning_bolt),
-    /* 0x5F */ FX_ENTRY(water_splash, effect_gfx_water_splash),
-    /* 0x60 */ FX_ENTRY(snowman_doll, effect_gfx_snowman_doll),
-    /* 0x61 */ FX_ENTRY(fright_jar, effect_gfx_fright_jar),
-    /* 0x62 */ FX_ENTRY(stop_watch, effect_gfx_stop_watch),
-    /* 0x63 */ FX_ENTRY(effect_63, effect_gfx_effect_63),
-    /* 0x64 */ FX_ENTRY(throw_spiny, effect_gfx_throw_spiny),
-    /* 0x65 */ FX_ENTRY(effect_65, effect_gfx_effect_65),
-    /* 0x66 */ FX_ENTRY(tubba_heart_attack, effect_gfx_tubba_heart_attack),
-    /* 0x67 */ FX_ENTRY(whirlwind, effect_gfx_whirlwind),
-    /* 0x68 */ FX_ENTRY(red_impact, effect_gfx_shockwave),
-    /* 0x69 */ FX_ENTRY(floating_cloud_puff, effect_gfx_floating_cloud_puff),
-    /* 0x6A */ {},
-    /* 0x6B */ FX_ENTRY(energy_in_out, effect_gfx_energy_in_out),
-    /* 0x6C */ FX_ENTRY(tattle_window, effect_gfx_tattle_window),
-    /* 0x6D */ FX_ENTRY(shiny_flare, effect_gfx_shiny_flare),
-    /* 0x6E */ FX_ENTRY(huff_puff_breath, effect_gfx_huff_puff_breath),
-    /* 0x6F */ FX_ENTRY(cold_breath, effect_gfx_cold_breath),
-    /* 0x70 */ FX_ENTRY(embers, effect_gfx_embers),
-    /* 0x71 */ FX_ENTRY(hieroglyphs, effect_gfx_hieroglyphs),
-    /* 0x72 */ FX_ENTRY(misc_particles, effect_gfx_misc_particles),
-    /* 0x73 */ FX_ENTRY(static_status, effect_gfx_static_status),
-    /* 0x74 */ FX_ENTRY(moving_cloud, effect_gfx_moving_cloud),
-    /* 0x75 */ FX_ENTRY(effect_75, effect_gfx_effect_75),
-    /* 0x76 */ {},
-    /* 0x77 */ FX_ENTRY(firework_rocket, effect_gfx_firework_rocket),
-    /* 0x78 */ FX_ENTRY(peach_star_beam, effect_gfx_peach_star_beam),
-    /* 0x79 */ FX_ENTRY(chapter_change, effect_gfx_chapter_change),
-    /* 0x7A */ FX_ENTRY(ice_shard, effect_gfx_ice_shard),
-    /* 0x7B */ FX_ENTRY(spirit_card, effect_gfx_spirit_card),
-    /* 0x7C */ FX_ENTRY(lil_oink, effect_gfx_lil_oink),
-    /* 0x7D */ FX_ENTRY(something_rotating, effect_gfx_spirit_card),
-    /* 0x7E */ FX_ENTRY(breaking_junk, effect_gfx_breaking_junk),
-    /* 0x7F */ FX_ENTRY(partner_buff, effect_gfx_partner_buff),
-    /* 0x80 */ FX_ENTRY(quizmo_assistant, effect_gfx_quizmo_assistant),
-    /* 0x81 */ FX_ENTRY(ice_pillar, effect_gfx_ice_pillar),
-    /* 0x82 */ FX_ENTRY(sun, effect_gfx_sun),
-    /* 0x83 */ FX_ENTRY(star_spirits_energy, effect_gfx_star_spirits_energy),
-    /* 0x84 */ FX_ENTRY(pink_sparkles, effect_gfx_sparkles),
-    /* 0x85 */ FX_ENTRY(star_outline, effect_gfx_star_outline),
-    /* 0x86 */ FX_ENTRY(effect_86, effect_gfx_effect_86),
-};
+#include "effects/effect_table.c"
 
-s32 D_8007FEB8[] = {
-    0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
-    0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
-    0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000008, 0x00000005, 0x00000003, 0x00000004,
-    0x0000000D, 0x0000003C, 0x00000000, 0x00000200, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,
-    0x00000003, 0x00000000,
-};
+s32 D_8007FEB8[] = { 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 8, 5, 3, 4, 13, 60, 0, 512, 0, 0, 3, 0 };
 
 /// Used for unbound function points in effect structs.
 void stub_effect_delegate(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
-
 void set_effect_pos_offset(EffectInstance* effect, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z) {
     s32* data = effect->data.any;
 
diff --git a/src/effects.yaml b/src/effects.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..131d657b26
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/effects.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,325 @@
+- {}
+- name: big_smoke_puff
+  args: f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- {}
+- {}
+- {}
+- {}
+- name: landing_dust
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: walking_dust
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: landing_dust
+  void: True
+- name: flower_splash
+  args: f32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: flower_splash_trail
+  void: True
+- name: flower_trail
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: flower_splash_trail
+  void: True
+- name: cloud_puff
+  args: f32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: cloud_puff_trail
+  void: True
+- name: cloud_trail
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: cloud_puff_trail
+  void: True
+- name: footprint
+  args: f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: floating_flower
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: snowflake
+  args: f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: star
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: emote
+  args: s32, Npc*, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: sparkles
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: shape_spell
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: gather_energy_pink
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: drop_leaves
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: dust
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: shattering_stones
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: smoke_ring
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: landing_dust
+  void: True
+- name: damage_stars
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: explosion
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: lens_flare
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: got_item_outline
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: spiky_white_aura
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: smoke_impact
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32
+  gfx: landing_dust
+  void: True
+- name: damage_indicator
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: purple_ring
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: flame
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: stars_burst
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  gfx: damage_stars
+  void: True
+- name: stars_shimmer
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+  gfx: sparkles
+  void: True
+- name: rising_bubble
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: ring_blast
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: shockwave
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: music_note
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: smoke_burst
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  gfx: landing_dust
+  void: True
+- name: sweat
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: sleep_bubble
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- {}
+- name: windy_leaves
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: drop_leaves
+  void: True
+- name: falling_leaves
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: stars_spread
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: steam_burst
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: stars_orbiting
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: big_snowflakes
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+  void: True
+- name: debuff
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: green_impact
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: radial_shimmer
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: ending_decals
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: light_rays
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: lightning
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: fire_breath
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, s32
+- name: shimmer_burst
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  gfx: sparkles
+- name: energy_shockwave
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: shimmer_wave
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+  gfx: sparkles
+- name: aura
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: bulb_glow
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: effect_3D
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, EffectInstance**
+  void: True
+- name: blast
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  void: True
+- name: fire_flower
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: recover
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: disable_x
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: bombette_breaking
+  args: s32, s32, s32, f32, s32, s32
+  gfx: blast
+- name: firework
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: confetti
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: snowfall
+  args: s32, s32
+- name: effect_46
+  args: s32, PlayerStatus*, f32, s32
+- name: gather_magic
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: attack_result_text
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: small_gold_sparkle
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: flashing_box_shockwave
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: balloon
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: floating_rock
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: chomp_drop
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, f32, s32, f32, s32
+- name: quizmo_stage
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: radiating_energy_orb
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: quizmo_answer
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: motion_blur_flame
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: energy_orb_wave
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: merlin_house_stars
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: quizmo_audience
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: butterflies
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: stat_change
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: snaking_static
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: thunderbolt_ring
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: squirt
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: water_block
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: waterfall
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: water_fountain
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: underwater
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: lightning_bolt
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: water_splash
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: snowman_doll
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: fright_jar
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: stop_watch
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: effect_63
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+- name: throw_spiny
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: effect_65
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: tubba_heart_attack
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: whirlwind
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: red_impact
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  gfx: shockwave
+- name: floating_cloud_puff
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- {}
+- name: energy_in_out
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: tattle_window
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: shiny_flare
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: huff_puff_breath
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: cold_breath
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: embers
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32, f32, f32
+- name: hieroglyphs
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: misc_particles
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+- name: static_status
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32, s32
+- name: moving_cloud
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+- name: effect_75
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- {}
+- name: firework_rocket
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: peach_star_beam
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: chapter_change
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: ice_shard
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: spirit_card
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: lil_oink
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: something_rotating
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+  gfx: spirit_card
+- name: breaking_junk
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: partner_buff
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: quizmo_assistant
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: ice_pillar
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: sun
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: star_spirits_energy
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: pink_sparkles
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, f32
+  gfx: sparkles
+- name: star_outline
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
+- name: effect_86
+  args: s32, f32, f32, f32, f32, s32
diff --git a/src/effects/blast.c b/src/effects/blast.c
index 52b96bbdec..e7a0ac71b1 100644
--- a/src/effects/blast.c
+++ b/src/effects/blast.c
@@ -130,6 +130,3 @@ void blast_appendGfx(void *effect) {
     gSPDisplayList(gMainGfxPos++, dlist);
     gSPPopMatrix(gMainGfxPos++, G_MTX_MODELVIEW);
 }
-// #else
-// INCLUDE_ASM(s32, "effects/blast", blast_appendGfx);
-// #endif
diff --git a/src/effects/chomp_drop.c b/src/effects/chomp_drop.c
index 7ccbe0dec3..ac235af4b1 100644
--- a/src/effects/chomp_drop.c
+++ b/src/effects/chomp_drop.c
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ EffectInstance* chomp_drop_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4
 void chomp_drop_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_DUST(dust_main);
+
 void chomp_drop_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     ChompDropFXData* data = effect->data.chompDrop;
     s32 unk40;
diff --git a/src/effects/energy_shockwave.c b/src/effects/energy_shockwave.c
index 9dba91c7f3..d45430fcd4 100644
--- a/src/effects/energy_shockwave.c
+++ b/src/effects/energy_shockwave.c
@@ -59,6 +59,8 @@ void energy_shockwave_main(
 void energy_shockwave_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_SHIMMER_WAVE(shimmer_wave_main);
+
 void energy_shockwave_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     EnergyShockwaveFXData* data = effect->data.energyShockwave;
     s32 unk_28;
diff --git a/src/effects/explosion.c b/src/effects/explosion.c
index 5c2d11fe28..dc869796a4 100644
--- a/src/effects/explosion.c
+++ b/src/effects/explosion.c
@@ -93,6 +93,10 @@ void explosion_main(s32 type, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z) {
 void explosion_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+
+EFFECT_DEF_SMOKE_RING(smoke_ring_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_CONFETTI(confetti_main);
+
 void explosion_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     ExplosionFXData* part = effect->data.explosion;
     s32 unk_00;
diff --git a/src/effects/fire_flower.c b/src/effects/fire_flower.c
index 57a2ea668e..303ebad828 100644
--- a/src/effects/fire_flower.c
+++ b/src/effects/fire_flower.c
@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ EffectInstance* fire_flower_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, s32 arg
 void fire_flower_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_STARS_SPREAD(stars_spread_main);
+
 void fire_flower_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     FireFlowerFXData* part = effect->data.fireFlower;
     s32 unk_04;
diff --git a/src/effects/floating_rock.c b/src/effects/floating_rock.c
index dba55221e4..1cdec17c6a 100644
--- a/src/effects/floating_rock.c
+++ b/src/effects/floating_rock.c
@@ -62,6 +62,8 @@ EffectInstance* floating_rock_main(s32 type, f32 posX, f32 posY, f32 posZ, f32 f
 void floating_rock_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_DUST(dust_main);
+
 void floating_rock_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     FloatingRockFXData* data = effect->data.floatingRock;
     s32 time;
diff --git a/src/effects/footprint.c b/src/effects/footprint.c
index 380a18f6ce..af5ab7de39 100644
--- a/src/effects/footprint.c
+++ b/src/effects/footprint.c
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ void func_E0018000(FootprintFXData* part) {
     guMtxF2L(sp18, &part->mtx);
 }
 
-void footprint_main(f32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4, f32 arg5, f32 arg6, f32 arg7) {
+void footprint_main(f32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4) {
     EffectBlueprint bp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
     FootprintFXData* part;
diff --git a/src/effects/ice_pillar.c b/src/effects/ice_pillar.c
index 42b1d9158c..d3b76a6a84 100644
--- a/src/effects/ice_pillar.c
+++ b/src/effects/ice_pillar.c
@@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ extern Gfx D_09001208_40B3C8[];
 Gfx* D_E011E7F0[] = { D_090011A8_40B368, D_090011C8_40B388, D_090011E8_40B3A8, D_09001208_40B3C8 };
 Gfx* D_E011E800[] = { D_09001000_40B1C0 };
 
+EFFECT_DEF_MISC_PARTICLES(misc_particles_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_ICE_SHARD(ice_shard_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_COLD_BREATH(cold_breath_main);
+
 EffectInstance* ice_pillar_main(s32 arg0, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 scale, s32 arg5) {
     EffectBlueprint effectBp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
diff --git a/src/effects/lightning.c b/src/effects/lightning.c
index 2dbb180837..fa4ba017af 100644
--- a/src/effects/lightning.c
+++ b/src/effects/lightning.c
@@ -25,6 +25,11 @@ void lightning_update(EffectInstance* effect);
 void lightning_render(EffectInstance* effect);
 void lightning_appendGfx(void* effect);
 
+EFFECT_DEF_GATHER_MAGIC(gather_magic_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_BULB_GLOW(bulb_glow_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_SNAKING_STATIC(snaking_static_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_FLASHING_BOX_SHOCKWAVE(flashing_box_shockwave_main);
+
 EffectInstance* lightning_main(
     s32 arg0,
     f32 arg1,
diff --git a/src/effects/lil_oink.c b/src/effects/lil_oink.c
index ec98b923c1..b385003de0 100644
--- a/src/effects/lil_oink.c
+++ b/src/effects/lil_oink.c
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Gfx* D_E0114718[] = {
 
 s8 lil_oink_AnimateGfxSelect[] = { 1, 2, 1, 0 };
 
-EffectInstance* lil_oink_main(void) {
+EffectInstance* lil_oink_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4, s32 arg5) {
     EffectBlueprint bp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
     LilOinkFXData* data;
diff --git a/src/effects/red_impact.c b/src/effects/red_impact.c
index 8006a2731a..3f466cf726 100644
--- a/src/effects/red_impact.c
+++ b/src/effects/red_impact.c
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ void red_impact_update(EffectInstance* effect);
 void red_impact_render(EffectInstance* effect);
 void red_impact_appendGfx(void* effect);
 
-EffectInstance* red_impact_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4) {
+EffectInstance* red_impact_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4, s32 arg5) {
     EffectBlueprint bp;
     EffectBlueprint* bpPtr = &bp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
diff --git a/src/effects/shiny_flare.c b/src/effects/shiny_flare.c
index e0e9a58111..b1a1dd1476 100644
--- a/src/effects/shiny_flare.c
+++ b/src/effects/shiny_flare.c
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ void shiny_flare_update(EffectInstance* effect);
 void shiny_flare_render(EffectInstance* effect);
 void shiny_flare_appendGfx(void* effect);
 
-EffectInstance* shiny_flare_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4) {
+EffectInstance* shiny_flare_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4, s32 arg5) {
     EffectBlueprint effectBp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
     ShinyFlareFXData* data;
diff --git a/src/effects/small_gold_sparkle.c b/src/effects/small_gold_sparkle.c
index 590b73373e..cd7b9d7265 100644
--- a/src/effects/small_gold_sparkle.c
+++ b/src/effects/small_gold_sparkle.c
@@ -56,12 +56,12 @@ EffectInstance* small_gold_sparkle_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3,
 
     part++;
     for (i = 1; i < numParts; i++, part++) {
-            part->unk_08 = sPartParams[1 + (i - 1) * 5];
-            part->unk_0C = sPartParams[2 + (i - 1) * 5];
-            part->unk_10 = sPartParams[3 + (i - 1) * 5];
-            part->unk_04 = -1;
-            part->unk_20 = sPartParams[0 + (i - 1) * 5];
-            part->unk_1C = (arg4 * sPartParams[4 + (i - 1) * 5]) * 0.01;
+        part->unk_08 = sPartParams[1 + (i - 1) * 5];
+        part->unk_0C = sPartParams[2 + (i - 1) * 5];
+        part->unk_10 = sPartParams[3 + (i - 1) * 5];
+        part->unk_04 = -1;
+        part->unk_20 = sPartParams[0 + (i - 1) * 5];
+        part->unk_1C = (arg4 * sPartParams[4 + (i - 1) * 5]) * 0.01;
     }
     return effect;
 }
diff --git a/src/effects/snowflake.c b/src/effects/snowflake.c
index 18a355e140..8bd75a62d5 100644
--- a/src/effects/snowflake.c
+++ b/src/effects/snowflake.c
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ void snowflake_update(EffectInstance* effect);
 void snowflake_render(EffectInstance* effect);
 void snowflake_appendGfx(void* effect);
 
-void snowflake_main(f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, s32 arg3, s32 arg4) {
+void snowflake_main(f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, s32 arg3) {
     EffectBlueprint bp;
     EffectInstance* effect;
     SnowflakeFXData* part;
diff --git a/src/effects/snowman_doll.c b/src/effects/snowman_doll.c
index f49c56dff1..52e6f1405a 100644
--- a/src/effects/snowman_doll.c
+++ b/src/effects/snowman_doll.c
@@ -120,6 +120,9 @@ EffectInstance* snowman_doll_main(
 void snowman_doll_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_COLD_BREATH(cold_breath_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_MISC_PARTICLES(misc_particles_main);
+
 void snowman_doll_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     SnowmanDollFXData* data = effect->data.snowmanDoll;
     s32 unk_14;
diff --git a/src/effects/spirit_card.c b/src/effects/spirit_card.c
index 0742eda094..7e8c64e654 100644
--- a/src/effects/spirit_card.c
+++ b/src/effects/spirit_card.c
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ void spirit_card_update(EffectInstance* effect);
 void spirit_card_render(EffectInstance* effect);
 void spirit_card_appendGfx(void* effect);
 
+EFFECT_DEF_RING_BLAST(ring_blast_main);
+EFFECT_DEF_MISC_PARTICLES(misc_particles_main);
+
 EffectInstance* spirit_card_main(
     s32 arg0,
     f32 arg1,
diff --git a/src/effects/star.c b/src/effects/star.c
index 24c0dcd9fb..fd8ea881e0 100644
--- a/src/effects/star.c
+++ b/src/effects/star.c
@@ -116,6 +116,8 @@ EffectInstance* star_main(s32 arg0, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, f32 arg3, f32 arg4, f32
 void star_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_LANDING_DUST(landing_dust_main);
+
 void star_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     PlayerStatus* playerStatus = &gPlayerStatus;
     StarFXData* data = effect->data.star;
diff --git a/src/effects/tubba_heart_attack.c b/src/effects/tubba_heart_attack.c
index b2e71f990c..f2ea275cb2 100644
--- a/src/effects/tubba_heart_attack.c
+++ b/src/effects/tubba_heart_attack.c
@@ -105,6 +105,8 @@ EffectInstance* tubba_heart_attack_main(
 void tubba_heart_attack_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_FLOATING_CLOUD_PUFF(floating_cloud_puff_main);
+
 void tubba_heart_attack_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     TubbaHeartAttackFXData* data = effect->data.tubbaHeartAttack;
     EffectInstance* puffEffect;
diff --git a/src/effects/water_block.c b/src/effects/water_block.c
index b71e90bbf2..6e177e4475 100644
--- a/src/effects/water_block.c
+++ b/src/effects/water_block.c
@@ -115,6 +115,8 @@ EffectInstance* water_block_main(s32 arg0, f32 x, f32 y, f32 z, f32 arg4, s32 ar
 void water_block_init(EffectInstance* effect) {
 }
 
+EFFECT_DEF_WATER_SPLASH(water_splash_main);
+
 void water_block_update(EffectInstance* effect) {
     WaterBlockFXData *data;
     f32 temp_f20;
diff --git a/src/encounter_api.c b/src/encounter_api.c
index c2035e53d0..147662ceb8 100644
--- a/src/encounter_api.c
+++ b/src/encounter_api.c
@@ -851,7 +851,7 @@ ApiStatus OnPlayerFled(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
     enemy->aiFlags |= ENEMY_AI_FLAG_SUSPEND;
 
     if (!skipReaction) {
-        s32 unk;
+        EffectInstance* unk;
 
         if (!(enemy->aiFlags & ENEMY_AI_FLAG_10)) {
             npc->currentAnim = *enemy->animList;
diff --git a/src/evt/fx_api.c b/src/evt/fx_api.c
index b0aced6d29..1046ad3f31 100644
--- a/src/evt/fx_api.c
+++ b/src/evt/fx_api.c
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ ApiStatus ShowEmote(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
     f32 radius = evt_get_float_variable(script, *args++);
 
     Npc* npc;
-    s32 emoteHandle;
+    EffectInstance* emoteHandle;
     f32 x, y, z, r;
 
     switch (emoterType) {
@@ -322,7 +322,10 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
     f32 fVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6;
     f32 fVar7, fVar8, fVar9, fVar10, fVar11;
 
-    s32 sp30, sp34, sp38, sp3C;
+    EffectInstance* sp30;
+    EffectInstance* sp34;
+    EffectInstance* sp38;
+    EffectInstance* sp3C;
 
     s32 a2, a6, a7, a8, a9;
 
@@ -407,8 +410,8 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_star(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8);
             break;
         case EFFECT_EMOTE:
-            fx_emote(iVar1, (Npc*)a2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, iVar8, &sp30);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a8, sp30);
+            fx_emote(iVar1, (Npc*) a2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, iVar8, &sp30);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a8, (s32) sp30);
             break;
         case EFFECT_SPARKLES:
             fx_sparkles(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5);
@@ -441,8 +444,8 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_lens_flare(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, iVar5);
             break;
         case EFFECT_GOT_ITEM_OUTLINE:
-            fx_got_item_outline(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, (EffectInstance**) &sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            fx_got_item_outline(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_SPIKY_WHITE_AURA:
             fx_spiky_white_aura(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, iVar5);
@@ -451,8 +454,8 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_smoke_impact(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6, fVar7, iVar8);
             break;
         case EFFECT_DAMAGE_INDICATOR:
-            fx_damage_indicator(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, iVar7, (EffectInstance**) &sp30);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a8, sp30);
+            fx_damage_indicator(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, iVar7, &sp30);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a8, (s32) sp30);
             break;
         case EFFECT_PURPLE_RING:
             fx_purple_ring(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8);
@@ -482,15 +485,15 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_sweat(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, iVar7);
             break;
         case EFFECT_SLEEP_BUBBLE:
-            fx_sleep_bubble(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, (EffectInstance**)&sp38);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a7, sp38);
+            fx_sleep_bubble(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, &sp38);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a7, (s32) sp38);
             break;
         case EFFECT_WINDY_LEAVES:
             fx_windy_leaves(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4);
             break;
         case EFFECT_FLAME:
-            fx_flame(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, (EffectInstance**)&sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            fx_flame(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_FALLING_LEAVES:
             fx_falling_leaves(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4);
@@ -502,8 +505,8 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_steam_burst(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_STARS_ORBITING:
-            fx_stars_orbiting(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6, (EffectInstance**)&sp38);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a7, sp38);
+            fx_stars_orbiting(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6, &sp38);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a7, (s32) sp38);
             break;
         case EFFECT_BIG_SNOWFLAKES:
             fx_big_snowflakes(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4);
@@ -518,12 +521,12 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_radial_shimmer(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_ENDING_DECALS:
-            fx_ending_decals(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, (EffectInstance**)&sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            fx_ending_decals(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_LIGHT_RAYS:
             fx_light_rays(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_LIGHTNING:
             effectRet = fx_lightning(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6);
@@ -541,16 +544,16 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             fx_shimmer_wave(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, iVar7, iVar8);
             break;
         case EFFECT_AURA:
-            fx_aura(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, (EffectInstance**)&sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            fx_aura(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_BULB_GLOW:
-            fx_bulb_glow(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, (EffectInstance**)&sp34);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a6, sp34);
+            fx_bulb_glow(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, &sp34);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a6, (s32) sp34);
             break;
         case EFFECT_3D:
-            fx_3D(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, iVar8, &sp3C);
-            evt_set_variable(script, a9, sp3C);
+            fx_effect_3D(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, iVar8, &sp3C);
+            evt_set_variable(script, a9, (s32) sp3C);
             break;
         case EFFECT_BLAST:
             fx_blast(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
@@ -562,7 +565,7 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             effectRet = fx_recover(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, iVar5);
             break;
         case EFFECT_DISABLE_X:
-            effectRet = (EffectInstance*)fx_disable_x(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, iVar5);
+            effectRet = fx_disable_x(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, iVar5);
             break;
         case EFFECT_BOMBETTE_BREAKING:
             effectRet = fx_bombette_breaking(iVar1, iVar2, iVar3, fVar4, iVar5, iVar6);
@@ -577,7 +580,7 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             effectRet = fx_snowfall(iVar1, iVar2);
             break;
         case EFFECT_46:
-            effectRet = fx_46(iVar1, (PlayerStatus*)a2, fVar3, iVar4);
+            effectRet = fx_effect_46(iVar1, (PlayerStatus*) a2, fVar3, iVar4);
             break;
         case EFFECT_GATHER_MAGIC:
             effectRet = fx_gather_magic(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
@@ -655,13 +658,13 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             effectRet = fx_stop_watch(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_63:
-            effectRet = fx_63(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8, iVar9, iVar10);
+            effectRet = fx_effect_63(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8, iVar9, iVar10);
             break;
         case EFFECT_THROW_SPINY:
             effectRet = fx_throw_spiny(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8, iVar9);
             break;
         case EFFECT_65:
-            effectRet = fx_65(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
+            effectRet = fx_effect_65(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_TUBBA_HEART_ATTACK:
             effectRet = fx_tubba_heart_attack(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
@@ -706,7 +709,7 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             effectRet = fx_moving_cloud(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8, fVar9);
             break;
         case EFFECT_75:
-            effectRet = fx_75(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
+            effectRet = fx_effect_75(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_FIREWORK_ROCKET:
             effectRet = fx_firework_rocket(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, fVar6, fVar7, fVar8, iVar9);
@@ -757,14 +760,14 @@ ApiStatus PlayEffect(Evt* script, s32 isInitialCall) {
             effectRet = fx_star_outline(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         case EFFECT_86:
-            effectRet = fx_86(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
+            effectRet = fx_effect_86(iVar1, fVar2, fVar3, fVar4, fVar5, iVar6);
             break;
         default:
             PANIC();
     }
 
     if (effectRet != NULL) {
-        evt_set_variable(script, LVarF, (s32)effectRet);
+        evt_set_variable(script, LVarF, (s32) effectRet);
     }
 
     return ApiStatus_DONE2;
diff --git a/src/os/vimgr.c b/src/os/vimgr.c
index 23a2005a70..c2b62aa24b 100644
--- a/src/os/vimgr.c
+++ b/src/os/vimgr.c
@@ -111,7 +111,3 @@ static void viMgrMain(void *arg) {
         }
     }
 }
-
-// INCLUDE_ASM(void, "os/vimgr", osCreateViManager, OSPri pri);
-
-// INCLUDE_ASM(s32, "os/vimgr", viMgrMain);
diff --git a/src/pause/pause_tabs.c b/src/pause/pause_tabs.c
index 8778c8f256..38901d2f02 100644
--- a/src/pause/pause_tabs.c
+++ b/src/pause/pause_tabs.c
@@ -309,9 +309,6 @@ void pause_tabs_draw_map(MenuPanel* menu, s32 baseX, s32 baseY, s32 width, s32 h
     }
 }
 
-// #if VERSION_PAL
-// INCLUDE_ASM(void, "pause/pause_tabs", pause_tabs_init);
-// #else
 void pause_tabs_init(MenuPanel* tab) {
     s32 i;
 
@@ -335,7 +332,6 @@ void pause_tabs_init(MenuPanel* tab) {
     tab->initialized = TRUE;
     gPauseTabsPreviousTab = 5;
 }
-//#endif
 
 void pause_tabs_handle_input(MenuPanel* tab) {
     Window* pauseWindows;
diff --git a/src/world/action/spin.c b/src/world/action/spin.c
index fa4d87ab37..d223d47a54 100644
--- a/src/world/action/spin.c
+++ b/src/world/action/spin.c
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ void action_update_spin(void) {
             playerStatus->spinRate = -playerSpinState->spinRate;
         }
         if (spinFlags != 0) {
-            playerStatus->specialDecorationEffect = fx_46(effectType, playerStatus, 1.0f, 1000);
+            playerStatus->specialDecorationEffect = fx_effect_46(effectType, playerStatus, 1.0f, 1000);
         }
 
         phys_clear_spin_history();
diff --git a/src/world/area_mgm/mgm_02/mgm_02_2_npc.c b/src/world/area_mgm/mgm_02/mgm_02_2_npc.c
index 218dc1c10b..793de94889 100644
--- a/src/world/area_mgm/mgm_02/mgm_02_2_npc.c
+++ b/src/world/area_mgm/mgm_02/mgm_02_2_npc.c
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(RunMinigame)) {
     Enemy* enemy;
 
     Npc* npc;
-    s32 writeback;
+    EffectInstance* writeback;
 
     Model* model;
     Matrix4f mtx;
@@ -911,7 +911,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(CleanupGame)) {
     SmashGameData* data = enemy->varTablePtr[SMASH_DATA_VAR_IDX];
     Npc* npc;
     u32 screenX, screenY,screenZ;
-    s32 writeback;
+    EffectInstance* writeback;
     s32 i;
 
     if (enemy->varTable[3] == 4) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/atomic/WhaleGeyser.inc.c b/src/world/common/atomic/WhaleGeyser.inc.c
index 3b7bfade9b..4a7ce92b4c 100644
--- a/src/world/common/atomic/WhaleGeyser.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/atomic/WhaleGeyser.inc.c
@@ -11,10 +11,10 @@ ApiStatus N(CreateWhaleGeyser)(Evt* script, s32 isInitialStatus) {
     f32 var6 = evt_get_float_variable(script, *args++);
     f32 var7 = evt_get_float_variable(script, *args++);
     s32 var8 = evt_get_variable(script, *args++);
-    s32 outVal;
+    EffectInstance* outVal;
 
-    fx_3D(var1, var2, var3, var4, var5, var6, var7, var8, &outVal);
-    script->varTable[0] = outVal;
+    fx_effect_3D(var1, var2, var3, var4, var5, var6, var7, var8, &outVal);
+    script->varTablePtr[0] = outVal;
     return ApiStatus_DONE2;
 }
 
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/AvoidPlayerAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/AvoidPlayerAI.inc.c
index 86d97139bd..999be36816 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/AvoidPlayerAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/AvoidPlayerAI.inc.c
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ void N(AvoidPlayerAI_ChaseInit)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* npcAISettings, En
 void N(AvoidPlayerAI_Chase)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* npcAISettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (!basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, npcAISettings->chaseRadius, npcAISettings->chaseOffsetDist, 1)) {
         fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/CleftAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/CleftAI.inc.c
index 9e4bc3efc1..2869258450 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/CleftAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/CleftAI.inc.c
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ void N(CleftAI_HidingInit)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetec
 void N(CleftAI_Hiding)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* volume) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (script->functionTemp[1] <= 0) {
         script->functionTemp[1] = aiSettings->playerSearchInterval;
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ void N(CleftAI_FindPlayerInit)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyD
 void N(CleftAI_FindPlayer)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* volume) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 var;
+    EffectInstance* var;
 
     if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(volume, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 0)) {
         npc->yaw = atan2(npc->pos.x, npc->pos.z, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.x, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.z);
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ClubbaNappingAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ClubbaNappingAI.inc.c
index f67441c228..2202472c27 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ClubbaNappingAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ClubbaNappingAI.inc.c
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ void N(ClubbaNappingAI_Sleep)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDe
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     PlayerData* playerData = get_player_data();
     s32 shouldWakeUp = FALSE;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
     f32 posX, posZ;
 
     if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, 80.0f, 0.0f, 0)) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingAI.inc.c
index 91152ecc78..17ef9c66a8 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingAI.inc.c
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ void N(FlyingAI_Wander)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
                 if (gPlayerStatusPtr->position.y < (npc->pos.y + npc->collisionHeight) + 10.0 &&
                     basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->alertRadius, aiSettings->alertOffsetDist, 0) != 0)
                 {
-                    s32 emoteTemp;
+                    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
                     fx_emote(EMOTE_EXCLAMATION, npc, 0, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 0xC, &emoteTemp);
                     npc->moveToPos.y = npc->pos.y;
                     ai_enemy_play_sound(npc, SOUND_2F4, SOUND_PARAM_MORE_QUIET);
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@ void N(FlyingAI_Loiter)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
     f32 posX, posY, posZ, posW;
     f32 hoverHeight = (f32)enemy->varTable[3] / 100.0;
     f32 temp_f26 = hoverHeight + (f32)((f32)enemy->varTable[7] / 100.0);
-    s32 var;
+    EffectInstance* var;
 
     if (npc->duration > 0) {
         npc->duration--;
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingMagikoopaAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingMagikoopaAI.inc.c
index 2ae635282e..86d6905163 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingMagikoopaAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingMagikoopaAI.inc.c
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ void N(FlyingMagikoopaAI_11)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDet
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 basePosY = (f32)enemy->varTable[1] / 100.0;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->pos.y = basePosY + sin_deg(enemy->varTable[0]) * 6.0;
     enemy->varTable[0] = clamp_angle(enemy->varTable[0] + 10);
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ void N(FlyingMagikoopaAI_21)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDet
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 posX, posY, posZ;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration == 0) {
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ void N(FlyingMagikoopaAI_23)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDet
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     s32 temp_s1;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration <= 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingNoAttackAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingNoAttackAI.inc.c
index 79e147c347..00426b97a2 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingNoAttackAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/FlyingNoAttackAI.inc.c
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ void N(FlyingNoAttackAI_13)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDete
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 x, y, z, w;
-    s32 var;
+    EffectInstance* var;
     s32 flag;
     f32 temp_f6;
 
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/GuardAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/GuardAI.inc.c
index dfb6809539..e5b6943cb4 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/GuardAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/GuardAI.inc.c
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ void N(GuardAI_IdleInit)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
 void N(GuardAI_Idle)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0 && basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 0)) {
         fx_emote(EMOTE_EXCLAMATION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ void N(GuardAI_ChaseInit)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectV
 void N(GuardAI_Chase)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* arg2) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (!basic_ai_check_player_dist(arg2, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 1)) {
         fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ void N(GuardAI_ReturnHomeInit)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDe
 void N(GuardAI_ReturnHome)(Evt* script, GuardAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0) {
         if (script->functionTemp[1] <= 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/HoppingAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/HoppingAI.inc.c
index 46edd44037..4347e07bb5 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/HoppingAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/HoppingAI.inc.c
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ void N(HoppingAI_Hop)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolu
             do {
                 script->functionTemp[1] = aiSettings->playerSearchInterval;
                 if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->alertRadius, aiSettings->alertOffsetDist, 0) != 0) {
-                    s32 emoteTemp;
+                    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
                     fx_emote(EMOTE_EXCLAMATION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
                     ai_enemy_play_sound(npc, SOUND_2F4, SOUND_PARAM_MORE_QUIET);
                     npc->yaw = atan2(npc->pos.x, npc->pos.z, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.x, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.z);
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ void N(HoppingAI_Loiter)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectV
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0 && basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 0) != 0) {
-        s32 emoteTemp;
+        EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
         fx_emote(EMOTE_EXCLAMATION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
         ai_enemy_play_sound(npc, SOUND_2F4, SOUND_PARAM_MORE_QUIET);
         npc->yaw = atan2(npc->pos.x, npc->pos.z, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.x, gPlayerStatusPtr->position.z);
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ void N(HoppingAI_Chase)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 posX, posY, posZ;
     f32 groundY, hitDepth;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (npc->moveSpeed > 0.0) {
         posX = npc->pos.x;
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/KoopaPatrolAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/KoopaPatrolAI.inc.c
index 51be133b33..d91285c1ee 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/KoopaPatrolAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/KoopaPatrolAI.inc.c
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(KoopaPatrolAI_Main)) {
         }
 
         if (enemy->aiFlags & ENEMY_AI_FLAG_SUSPEND) {
-            s32 emoteTemp;
+            EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
             script->functionTemp[0] = 99;
             script->functionTemp[1] = 0;
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/LakituAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/LakituAI.inc.c
index 66b2e8ccc2..96190a066d 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/LakituAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/LakituAI.inc.c
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ void N(LakituAI_Wander)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 x, y, z, w;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
     f32 temp_f20;
     f32 temp_f22;
     f32 temp_f24;
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ void N(LakituAI_Loiter)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVo
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 posX, posY, posZ, hitDepth;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
     f32 var1 = enemy->varTable[3];
     f32 var2;
     f32 temp_f20;
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MagikoopaAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MagikoopaAI.inc.c
index c29bcef9e0..821e4b2f30 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MagikoopaAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MagikoopaAI.inc.c
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ void N(MagikoopaAI_21)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVol
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 posX, posY, posZ;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration == 0) {
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ void N(MagikoopaAI_23)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVol
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     s32 projectileEnemy;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration <= 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MeleeHitbox.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MeleeHitbox.inc.c
index 6784db1b51..b742edfdc0 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MeleeHitbox.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MeleeHitbox.inc.c
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ void N(MeleeHitbox_31)(Evt* script) {
 void N(MeleeHitbox_32)(Evt* script) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration <= 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MontyMoleAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MontyMoleAI.inc.c
index 01edac65d3..c1edde0b4e 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MontyMoleAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/MontyMoleAI.inc.c
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ static void N(MontyMoleAI_Surface)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, En
 static void N(MontyMoleAI_DrawRock)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteOut;
+    EffectInstance* emoteOut;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if ((npc->duration) <= 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/PiranhaPlantAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/PiranhaPlantAI.inc.c
index 47b7da4cb3..6868541c95 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/PiranhaPlantAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/PiranhaPlantAI.inc.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ void N(PiranhaPlantAI_00)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetect
 void N(PiranhaPlantAI_01)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 temp;
+    EffectInstance* temp;
 
     if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->alertRadius, aiSettings->alertOffsetDist, 0)) {
         ai_enemy_play_sound(npc, SOUND_BURROW_DIG, 0);
@@ -237,7 +237,7 @@ void N(PiranhaPlantAI_11)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetect
 void N(PiranhaPlantAI_12)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 temp;
+    EffectInstance* temp;
 
     npc->duration++;
     if (npc->duration == enemy->varTable[13]) {
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ void N(PiranhaPlantAI_13)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetect
 void N(PiranhaPlantAI_LosePlayer)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 retVal;
+    EffectInstance* retVal;
 
     npc->duration--;
     if (npc->duration == 0) {
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ProjectileHitbox.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ProjectileHitbox.inc.c
index 9ef28ebb6b..5f48dfc550 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ProjectileHitbox.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/ProjectileHitbox.inc.c
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ void N(UnkNpcAIFunc48)(Evt* script, f32 arg1, f32 arg2, EnemyDetectVolume* terri
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
 
     if (basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, arg1, arg2, 1) == 0) {
-        s32 sp28;
+        EffectInstance* sp28;
 
         fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &sp28);
         npc->currentAnim = enemy->animList[ENEMY_ANIM_INDEX_IDLE];
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ void N(ProjectileHitbox_30)(Evt* script) {
     if (npc->duration <= 0) {
         npcID = N(ProjectileHitbox_GetUsableProjectileID)(script);
         if (npcID < 0) {
-            s32 emoteTemp;
+            EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
             fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
             npc->currentAnim = enemy->animList[ENEMY_ANIM_INDEX_IDLE];
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SentinelAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SentinelAI.inc.c
index c3ad225215..78aeea8acf 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SentinelAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SentinelAI.inc.c
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ void N(SentinelAI_LosePlayer)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDe
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 posX, posY, posZ, posW;
     f32 idleHeight = (f32)enemy->varTable[3] / 100.0;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     npc->pos.y += 2.5;
     posX = npc->pos.x;
@@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ void N(SentinelAI_ReturnHome)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDe
     f32 temp_f24 = idleHeight + (f32)((f32)enemy->varTable[7] / 100.0);
     f32 undulateAmplitude = (f32)enemy->varTable[1] / 100.0;
     f32 undulateAmount = sin_deg(enemy->varTable[2]);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (npc_raycast_down_sides(npc->collisionChannel, &posX, &posY, &posZ, &hitDepth)) {
         npc->pos.y = posY + idleHeight + (undulateAmount * undulateAmplitude);
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SpinyAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SpinyAI.inc.c
index c14f45d138..831c37bdc4 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SpinyAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/SpinyAI.inc.c
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(SpinyAI_Main)) {
             npc->jumpScale = 1.0f;
             script->AI_TEMP_STATE = 102;
         } else {
-            s32 emoteTemp;
+            EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
             fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 0x28, &emoteTemp);
             npc->currentAnim = enemy->animList[ENEMY_ANIM_INDEX_IDLE];
             script->functionTemp[1] = 0;
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/States_PatrolAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/States_PatrolAI.inc.c
index 49721bb5c9..a18f001a5d 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/States_PatrolAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/States_PatrolAI.inc.c
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ void N(PatrolAI_Move)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolu
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
     f32 x, z;
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0) {
         if (script->functionTemp[1] <= 0) {
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ void N(PatrolAI_LoiterInit)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDete
 void N(PatrolAI_Loiter)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if ((aiSettings->playerSearchInterval >= 0) && basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 0)) {
         fx_emote(EMOTE_EXCLAMATION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 0xF, &emoteTemp);
@@ -211,7 +211,7 @@ void N(PatrolAI_ChaseInit)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetec
 ApiStatus N(PatrolAI_Chase)(Evt* script, MobileAISettings* aiSettings, EnemyDetectVolume* territory) {
     Enemy* enemy = script->owner1.enemy;
     Npc* npc = get_npc_unsafe(enemy->npcID);
-    s32 emoteTemp;
+    EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
     if (!basic_ai_check_player_dist(territory, enemy, aiSettings->chaseRadius, aiSettings->chaseOffsetDist, 1)) {
         fx_emote(EMOTE_QUESTION, npc, 0.0f, npc->collisionHeight, 1.0f, 2.0f, -20.0f, 15, &emoteTemp);
diff --git a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/TackleAI.inc.c b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/TackleAI.inc.c
index f658630107..7e5829ff39 100644
--- a/src/world/common/enemy/ai/TackleAI.inc.c
+++ b/src/world/common/enemy/ai/TackleAI.inc.c
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ API_CALLABLE(N(TackleAI_Main)) {
         }
 
         if (enemy->aiFlags & ENEMY_AI_FLAG_SUSPEND) {
-            s32 emoteTemp;
+            EffectInstance* emoteTemp;
 
             script->AI_TEMP_STATE = 99;
             script->functionTemp[1] = 0;
diff --git a/tools/build/configure.py b/tools/build/configure.py
index 55b99e8b1e..be2901709e 100755
--- a/tools/build/configure.py
+++ b/tools/build/configure.py
@@ -309,6 +309,10 @@ def write_ninja_rules(
 
     ninja.rule("shape", command=f"$python {BUILD_TOOLS}/mapfs/shape.py $in $out")
 
+    ninja.rule(
+        "effect_data", command=f"$python {BUILD_TOOLS}/effects.py $in_yaml $out_dir"
+    )
+
     with Path("tools/permuter_settings.toml").open("w") as f:
         f.write(
             f"compiler_command = \"{cc} {CPPFLAGS.replace('$version', 'pal')} {cflags} -DPERMUTER -fforce-addr\"\n"
@@ -544,6 +548,23 @@ class Configure:
                     implicit_outputs=implicit_outputs,
                 )
 
+        # Effect data includes
+        effect_yaml = ROOT / "src/effects.yaml"
+        effect_data_outdir = ROOT / "assets" / version / "effects"
+        effect_macros_path = effect_data_outdir / "effect_macros.h"
+        effect_defs_path = effect_data_outdir / "effect_defs.h"
+        effect_table_path = effect_data_outdir / "effect_table.c"
+
+        build(
+            [effect_macros_path, effect_defs_path, effect_table_path],
+            [effect_yaml],
+            "effect_data",
+            variables={
+                "in_yaml": str(effect_yaml),
+                "out_dir": str(effect_data_outdir),
+            },
+        )
+
         # Build objects
         for entry in self.linker_entries:
             seg = entry.segment
diff --git a/tools/build/effects.py b/tools/build/effects.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..9d8b48b308
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tools/build/effects.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+import argparse
+from pathlib import Path
+import sys
+
+sys.path.append(str(Path(__file__).parent.parent))
+sys.path.append(str(Path(__file__).parent.parent / "splat"))
+
+from splat_ext.pm_effect_loads import effects_from_yaml
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Builds effect table, function declarations, macros, and enum"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument("in_yaml")
+    parser.add_argument("out_dir", type=Path)
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+
+    effect_enum_text = "enum EffectID {\n"
+    effect_table_text = "EffectTableEntry gEffectTable[] = {\n"
+    fx_decls_text = '#include "effects/effect_macros.h"\n\n'
+    main_decls_text = '#include "effects/effect_macros.h"\n\n'
+    macro_defs = ""
+
+    effects = effects_from_yaml(args.in_yaml)
+
+    for i, effect in enumerate(effects):
+        enum_name = effect.name.upper()
+        if not enum_name.startswith("EFFECT_"):
+            enum_name = "EFFECT_" + enum_name
+
+        effect_enum_text += f"    {enum_name} = 0x{i:02X},\n"
+        if not effect.empty:
+            effect_table_text += (
+                f"    FX_ENTRY({effect.name}, effect_gfx_{effect.gfx}),\n"
+            )
+            fx_decls_text += effect.get_macro_call("fx_" + effect.name) + ";\n"
+            main_decls_text += effect.get_macro_call(effect.name + "_main") + ";\n"
+            macro_defs += effect.get_macro_def() + "\n"
+        else:
+            effect_table_text += "    {},\n"
+
+    args.out_dir.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+
+    with open(args.out_dir / "effect_macros.h", "w") as f:
+        f.write(macro_defs)
+
+    with open(args.out_dir / "effect_table.c", "w") as f:
+        f.write(main_decls_text + "\n" + effect_table_text + "};\n")
+
+    with open(args.out_dir / "effect_defs.h", "w") as f:
+        f.write(effect_enum_text + "};\n\n" + fx_decls_text)
diff --git a/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_loads.py b/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_loads.py
index 7d0eb20a99..a2ff70eca5 100644
--- a/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_loads.py
+++ b/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_loads.py
@@ -1,11 +1,50 @@
+from dataclasses import dataclass
+from pathlib import Path
 from typing import List
 from segtypes.n64.segment import N64Segment
 from util import options
 import yaml as yaml_loader
 
 
+@dataclass
+class Effect:
+    name: str
+    args: str
+    gfx: str
+    empty: bool
+    returns_void: bool
+
+    def get_macro_def(self) -> str:
+        ret_type = "void" if self.returns_void else "EffectInstance*"
+
+        return f"#define EFFECT_DEF_{self.name.upper()}(func_name) {ret_type} func_name({self.args})"
+
+    def get_macro_call(self, func_name: str) -> str:
+        return f"EFFECT_DEF_{self.name.upper()}({func_name})"
+
+
+def effects_from_yaml(yaml_path: Path) -> List[Effect]:
+    with open(yaml_path) as f:
+        effects_yaml = yaml_loader.load(f.read(), Loader=yaml_loader.SafeLoader)
+
+    effects: List[Effect] = []
+    for effect_yaml in effects_yaml:
+        name = str(effect_yaml.get("name", f"{len(effects):02X}"))
+        effects.append(
+            Effect(
+                name=name,
+                args=effect_yaml.get("args", ""),
+                gfx=effect_yaml.get("gfx", name),
+                empty="name" not in effect_yaml,
+                returns_void=effect_yaml.get("void", False),
+            )
+        )
+
+    return effects
+
+
 class N64SegPm_effect_loads(N64Segment):
-    effects: List[str] = []
+    effects: List[Effect] = []
 
     @staticmethod
     def get_effect_asm(index, name):
@@ -18,7 +57,7 @@ class N64SegPm_effect_loads(N64Segment):
 
 .section .text, "ax"
 
-glabel {name}
+glabel fx_{name}
 /* 00 27BDFFD0 */  addiu     $sp, $sp, -0x30
 /* 04 AFA40010 */  sw        $a0, 0x10($sp)
 /* 08 AFA50014 */  sw        $a1, 0x14($sp)
@@ -45,9 +84,6 @@ glabel {name}
 /* 5C 00000000 */   nop
 """
 
-    def effect_path(self, effect):
-        return options.opts.build_path / "asm" / "effects" / f"{effect}.s"
-
     def __init__(
         self,
         rom_start,
@@ -68,16 +104,19 @@ glabel {name}
             yaml=yaml,
         )
 
-        with open(options.opts.asm_path / ".." / "effects.yaml") as f:
-            self.effects = yaml_loader.load(f.read(), Loader=yaml_loader.SafeLoader)
+        self.effects = effects_from_yaml(options.opts.src_path / "effects.yaml")
+
+    def effect_s_path(self, effect_name: str):
+        return options.opts.build_path / "asm" / "effects" / f"{effect_name}.s"
 
     def split(self, rom_bytes):
         for i, effect in enumerate(self.effects):
-            effect_asm = N64SegPm_effect_loads.get_effect_asm(i, effect)
+            # .s file for effect
+            effect_asm = N64SegPm_effect_loads.get_effect_asm(i, effect.name)
 
-            self.effect_path("").parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+            self.effect_s_path("").parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
 
-            with open(self.effect_path(effect), "w") as f:
+            with open(self.effect_s_path(effect.name), "w") as f:
                 f.write(effect_asm)
 
     def get_linker_entries(self):
@@ -88,7 +127,10 @@ glabel {name}
         for effect in self.effects:
             ret.append(
                 LinkerEntry(
-                    self, [self.effect_path(effect)], self.effect_path(effect), ".text"
+                    self,
+                    [self.effect_s_path(effect.name)],
+                    self.effect_s_path(effect.name),
+                    ".text",
                 )
             )
 
diff --git a/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_shims.py b/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_shims.py
index 90b2b140b4..4caaaba14d 100644
--- a/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_shims.py
+++ b/tools/splat_ext/pm_effect_shims.py
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ glabel {name}
             yaml=yaml,
         )
 
-        with open(options.opts.asm_path / ".." / "effect_shims.yaml") as f:
+        with open(options.opts.src_path / "effect_shims.yaml") as f:
             self.shims = yaml_loader.load(f.read(), Loader=yaml_loader.SafeLoader)
 
     def split(self, rom_bytes):
diff --git a/ver/ique/effects.yaml b/ver/ique/effects.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 6894949acd..0000000000
--- a/ver/ique/effects.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,135 +0,0 @@
-- fx_big_dust_puff
-- fx_big_smoke_puff
-- fx_02
-- fx_03
-- fx_04
-- fx_05
-- fx_landing_dust
-- fx_walking_dust
-- fx_flower_splash
-- fx_flower_trail
-- fx_cloud_puff
-- fx_cloud_trail
-- fx_footprint
-- fx_floating_flower
-- fx_snowflake
-- fx_star
-- fx_emote
-- fx_sparkles
-- fx_shape_spell
-- fx_gather_energy_pink
-- fx_drop_leaves
-- fx_dust
-- fx_shattering_stones
-- fx_smoke_ring
-- fx_damage_stars
-- fx_explosion
-- fx_lens_flare
-- fx_got_item_outline
-- fx_spiky_white_aura
-- fx_smoke_impact
-- fx_damage_indicator
-- fx_purple_ring
-- fx_flame
-- fx_stars_burst
-- fx_stars_shimmer
-- fx_rising_bubble
-- fx_ring_blast
-- fx_shockwave
-- fx_music_note
-- fx_smoke_burst
-- fx_sweat
-- fx_sleep_bubble
-- fx_2A
-- fx_windy_leaves
-- fx_falling_leaves
-- fx_stars_spread
-- fx_steam_burst
-- fx_stars_orbiting
-- fx_big_snowflakes
-- fx_debuff
-- fx_green_impact
-- fx_radial_shimmer
-- fx_ending_decals
-- fx_light_rays
-- fx_lightning
-- fx_fire_breath
-- fx_shimmer_burst
-- fx_energy_shockwave
-- fx_shimmer_wave
-- fx_aura
-- fx_bulb_glow
-- fx_3D
-- fx_blast
-- fx_fire_flower
-- fx_recover
-- fx_disable_x
-- fx_bombette_breaking
-- fx_firework
-- fx_confetti
-- fx_snowfall
-- fx_46
-- fx_gather_magic
-- fx_attack_result_text
-- fx_small_gold_sparkle
-- fx_flashing_box_shockwave
-- fx_balloon
-- fx_floating_rock
-- fx_chomp_drop
-- fx_quizmo_stage
-- fx_radiating_energy_orb
-- fx_quizmo_answer
-- fx_motion_blur_flame
-- fx_energy_orb_wave
-- fx_merlin_house_stars
-- fx_quizmo_audience
-- fx_butterflies
-- fx_stat_change
-- fx_snaking_static
-- fx_thunderbolt_ring
-- fx_squirt
-- fx_water_block
-- fx_waterfall
-- fx_water_fountain
-- fx_underwater
-- fx_lightning_bolt
-- fx_water_splash
-- fx_snowman_doll
-- fx_fright_jar
-- fx_stop_watch
-- fx_63
-- fx_throw_spiny
-- fx_65
-- fx_tubba_heart_attack
-- fx_whirlwind
-- fx_red_impact
-- fx_floating_cloud_puff
-- fx_6A
-- fx_energy_in_out
-- fx_tattle_window
-- fx_shiny_flare
-- fx_huff_puff_breath
-- fx_cold_breath
-- fx_embers
-- fx_hieroglyphs
-- fx_misc_particles
-- fx_static_status
-- fx_moving_cloud
-- fx_75
-- fx_76
-- fx_firework_rocket
-- fx_peach_star_beam
-- fx_chapter_change
-- fx_ice_shard
-- fx_spirit_card
-- fx_lil_oink
-- fx_something_rotating
-- fx_breaking_junk
-- fx_partner_buff
-- fx_quizmo_assistant
-- fx_ice_pillar
-- fx_sun
-- fx_star_spirits_energy
-- fx_pink_sparkles
-- fx_star_outline
-- fx_86
diff --git a/ver/jp/effects.yaml b/ver/jp/effects.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 6894949acd..0000000000
--- a/ver/jp/effects.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,135 +0,0 @@
-- fx_big_dust_puff
-- fx_big_smoke_puff
-- fx_02
-- fx_03
-- fx_04
-- fx_05
-- fx_landing_dust
-- fx_walking_dust
-- fx_flower_splash
-- fx_flower_trail
-- fx_cloud_puff
-- fx_cloud_trail
-- fx_footprint
-- fx_floating_flower
-- fx_snowflake
-- fx_star
-- fx_emote
-- fx_sparkles
-- fx_shape_spell
-- fx_gather_energy_pink
-- fx_drop_leaves
-- fx_dust
-- fx_shattering_stones
-- fx_smoke_ring
-- fx_damage_stars
-- fx_explosion
-- fx_lens_flare
-- fx_got_item_outline
-- fx_spiky_white_aura
-- fx_smoke_impact
-- fx_damage_indicator
-- fx_purple_ring
-- fx_flame
-- fx_stars_burst
-- fx_stars_shimmer
-- fx_rising_bubble
-- fx_ring_blast
-- fx_shockwave
-- fx_music_note
-- fx_smoke_burst
-- fx_sweat
-- fx_sleep_bubble
-- fx_2A
-- fx_windy_leaves
-- fx_falling_leaves
-- fx_stars_spread
-- fx_steam_burst
-- fx_stars_orbiting
-- fx_big_snowflakes
-- fx_debuff
-- fx_green_impact
-- fx_radial_shimmer
-- fx_ending_decals
-- fx_light_rays
-- fx_lightning
-- fx_fire_breath
-- fx_shimmer_burst
-- fx_energy_shockwave
-- fx_shimmer_wave
-- fx_aura
-- fx_bulb_glow
-- fx_3D
-- fx_blast
-- fx_fire_flower
-- fx_recover
-- fx_disable_x
-- fx_bombette_breaking
-- fx_firework
-- fx_confetti
-- fx_snowfall
-- fx_46
-- fx_gather_magic
-- fx_attack_result_text
-- fx_small_gold_sparkle
-- fx_flashing_box_shockwave
-- fx_balloon
-- fx_floating_rock
-- fx_chomp_drop
-- fx_quizmo_stage
-- fx_radiating_energy_orb
-- fx_quizmo_answer
-- fx_motion_blur_flame
-- fx_energy_orb_wave
-- fx_merlin_house_stars
-- fx_quizmo_audience
-- fx_butterflies
-- fx_stat_change
-- fx_snaking_static
-- fx_thunderbolt_ring
-- fx_squirt
-- fx_water_block
-- fx_waterfall
-- fx_water_fountain
-- fx_underwater
-- fx_lightning_bolt
-- fx_water_splash
-- fx_snowman_doll
-- fx_fright_jar
-- fx_stop_watch
-- fx_63
-- fx_throw_spiny
-- fx_65
-- fx_tubba_heart_attack
-- fx_whirlwind
-- fx_red_impact
-- fx_floating_cloud_puff
-- fx_6A
-- fx_energy_in_out
-- fx_tattle_window
-- fx_shiny_flare
-- fx_huff_puff_breath
-- fx_cold_breath
-- fx_embers
-- fx_hieroglyphs
-- fx_misc_particles
-- fx_static_status
-- fx_moving_cloud
-- fx_75
-- fx_76
-- fx_firework_rocket
-- fx_peach_star_beam
-- fx_chapter_change
-- fx_ice_shard
-- fx_spirit_card
-- fx_lil_oink
-- fx_something_rotating
-- fx_breaking_junk
-- fx_partner_buff
-- fx_quizmo_assistant
-- fx_ice_pillar
-- fx_sun
-- fx_star_spirits_energy
-- fx_pink_sparkles
-- fx_star_outline
-- fx_86
diff --git a/ver/pal/undefined_syms.txt b/ver/pal/undefined_syms.txt
index 8378ca81f5..1511307974 100644
--- a/ver/pal/undefined_syms.txt
+++ b/ver/pal/undefined_syms.txt
@@ -1269,11 +1269,11 @@ fx_ending_decals = 0x802DE040;
 fx_lightning = 0x802DE100;
 fx_fire_breath = 0x802DE160;
 fx_bulb_glow = 0x802DE340;
-fx_3D = 0x802DE3A0;
+fx_effect_3D = 0x802DE3A0;
 fx_fire_flower = 0x802DE460;
 fx_recover = 0x802DE4C0;
 fx_snowfall = 0x802DE6A0;
-fx_46 = 0x802DE700;
+fx_effect_46 = 0x802DE700;
 fx_floating_rock = 0x802DE940;
 fx_quizmo_stage = 0x802DEA00;
 fx_quizmo_answer = 0x802DEAC0;
@@ -1290,7 +1290,7 @@ fx_underwater = 0x802DEFA0;
 fx_lightning_bolt = 0x802DF000;
 fx_water_splash = 0x802DF060;
 fx_throw_spiny = 0x802DF240;
-fx_65 = 0x802DF2A0;
+fx_effect_65 = 0x802DF2A0;
 fx_floating_cloud_puff = 0x802DF420;
 fx_energy_in_out = 0x802DF4E0;
 fx_tattle_window = 0x802DF540;
diff --git a/ver/us/effect_shims.yaml b/ver/us/effect_shims.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index d9748eb05f..0000000000
--- a/ver/us/effect_shims.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,40 +0,0 @@
-- shim_guRotateF
-- shim_guTranslateF
-- shim_guTranslate
-- shim_guScaleF
-- shim_guMtxCatF
-- shim_guMtxF2L
-- shim_guMtxL2F
-- shim_queue_render_task
-- shim_create_effect_instance
-- shim_remove_effect
-- shim_general_heap_malloc
-- shim_mem_clear
-- shim_NULL
-- shim_rand_int
-- shim_clamp_angle
-- shim_sin_deg
-- shim_cos_deg
-- shim_atan2
-- shim_npc_raycast_down_sides
-- shim_load_effect
-- shim_sqrtf
-- shim_mdl_draw_hidden_panel_surface
-- shim_is_point_visible
-- shim_guPerspectiveF
-- shim_guMtxIdentF
-- shim_transform_point
-- shim_guLookAtHiliteF
-- shim_set_screen_overlay_params_back
-- shim_set_screen_overlay_center
-- shim_set_screen_overlay_center_worldpos
-- shim_mdl_get_next_texture_address
-- shim_guPositionF
-- shim_guOrthoF
-- shim_guFrustumF
-- shim_draw_prev_frame_buffer_at_screen_pos
-- shim_draw_box
-- shim_draw_msg
-- shim_get_msg_width
-- shim_get_background_color_blend
-- shim_sfx_play_sound_at_position
diff --git a/ver/us/effects.yaml b/ver/us/effects.yaml
deleted file mode 100644
index 6894949acd..0000000000
--- a/ver/us/effects.yaml
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,135 +0,0 @@
-- fx_big_dust_puff
-- fx_big_smoke_puff
-- fx_02
-- fx_03
-- fx_04
-- fx_05
-- fx_landing_dust
-- fx_walking_dust
-- fx_flower_splash
-- fx_flower_trail
-- fx_cloud_puff
-- fx_cloud_trail
-- fx_footprint
-- fx_floating_flower
-- fx_snowflake
-- fx_star
-- fx_emote
-- fx_sparkles
-- fx_shape_spell
-- fx_gather_energy_pink
-- fx_drop_leaves
-- fx_dust
-- fx_shattering_stones
-- fx_smoke_ring
-- fx_damage_stars
-- fx_explosion
-- fx_lens_flare
-- fx_got_item_outline
-- fx_spiky_white_aura
-- fx_smoke_impact
-- fx_damage_indicator
-- fx_purple_ring
-- fx_flame
-- fx_stars_burst
-- fx_stars_shimmer
-- fx_rising_bubble
-- fx_ring_blast
-- fx_shockwave
-- fx_music_note
-- fx_smoke_burst
-- fx_sweat
-- fx_sleep_bubble
-- fx_2A
-- fx_windy_leaves
-- fx_falling_leaves
-- fx_stars_spread
-- fx_steam_burst
-- fx_stars_orbiting
-- fx_big_snowflakes
-- fx_debuff
-- fx_green_impact
-- fx_radial_shimmer
-- fx_ending_decals
-- fx_light_rays
-- fx_lightning
-- fx_fire_breath
-- fx_shimmer_burst
-- fx_energy_shockwave
-- fx_shimmer_wave
-- fx_aura
-- fx_bulb_glow
-- fx_3D
-- fx_blast
-- fx_fire_flower
-- fx_recover
-- fx_disable_x
-- fx_bombette_breaking
-- fx_firework
-- fx_confetti
-- fx_snowfall
-- fx_46
-- fx_gather_magic
-- fx_attack_result_text
-- fx_small_gold_sparkle
-- fx_flashing_box_shockwave
-- fx_balloon
-- fx_floating_rock
-- fx_chomp_drop
-- fx_quizmo_stage
-- fx_radiating_energy_orb
-- fx_quizmo_answer
-- fx_motion_blur_flame
-- fx_energy_orb_wave
-- fx_merlin_house_stars
-- fx_quizmo_audience
-- fx_butterflies
-- fx_stat_change
-- fx_snaking_static
-- fx_thunderbolt_ring
-- fx_squirt
-- fx_water_block
-- fx_waterfall
-- fx_water_fountain
-- fx_underwater
-- fx_lightning_bolt
-- fx_water_splash
-- fx_snowman_doll
-- fx_fright_jar
-- fx_stop_watch
-- fx_63
-- fx_throw_spiny
-- fx_65
-- fx_tubba_heart_attack
-- fx_whirlwind
-- fx_red_impact
-- fx_floating_cloud_puff
-- fx_6A
-- fx_energy_in_out
-- fx_tattle_window
-- fx_shiny_flare
-- fx_huff_puff_breath
-- fx_cold_breath
-- fx_embers
-- fx_hieroglyphs
-- fx_misc_particles
-- fx_static_status
-- fx_moving_cloud
-- fx_75
-- fx_76
-- fx_firework_rocket
-- fx_peach_star_beam
-- fx_chapter_change
-- fx_ice_shard
-- fx_spirit_card
-- fx_lil_oink
-- fx_something_rotating
-- fx_breaking_junk
-- fx_partner_buff
-- fx_quizmo_assistant
-- fx_ice_pillar
-- fx_sun
-- fx_star_spirits_energy
-- fx_pink_sparkles
-- fx_star_outline
-- fx_86
diff --git a/ver/us/symbol_addrs.txt b/ver/us/symbol_addrs.txt
index e4919e1d94..0072f05fb4 100644
--- a/ver/us/symbol_addrs.txt
+++ b/ver/us/symbol_addrs.txt
@@ -1146,7 +1146,7 @@ osFlashSectorErase = 0x8006F424; // type:func rom:0x4A824
 osFlashWriteBuffer = 0x8006F550; // type:func rom:0x4A950
 osFlashWriteArray = 0x8006F61C; // type:func rom:0x4AA1C
 osFlashReadArray = 0x8006F75C; // type:func rom:0x4AB5C
-fx_big_dust_puff = 0x8006F890; // type:func rom:0x4AC90
+fx_00 = 0x8006F890; // type:func rom:0x4AC90
 fx_big_smoke_puff = 0x8006F8F0; // type:func rom:0x4ACF0
 fx_02 = 0x8006F950; // type:func rom:0x4AD50
 fx_03 = 0x8006F9B0; // type:func rom:0x4ADB0
@@ -1207,7 +1207,7 @@ fx_energy_shockwave = 0x80070DF0; // type:func rom:0x4C1F0
 fx_shimmer_wave = 0x80070E50; // type:func rom:0x4C250
 fx_aura = 0x80070EB0; // type:func rom:0x4C2B0
 fx_bulb_glow = 0x80070F10; // type:func rom:0x4C310
-fx_3D = 0x80070F70; // type:func rom:0x4C370
+fx_effect_3D = 0x80070F70; // type:func rom:0x4C370
 fx_blast = 0x80070FD0; // type:func rom:0x4C3D0
 fx_fire_flower = 0x80071030; // type:func rom:0x4C430
 fx_recover = 0x80071090; // type:func rom:0x4C490
@@ -1216,7 +1216,7 @@ fx_bombette_breaking = 0x80071150; // type:func rom:0x4C550
 fx_firework = 0x800711B0; // type:func rom:0x4C5B0
 fx_confetti = 0x80071210; // type:func rom:0x4C610
 fx_snowfall = 0x80071270; // type:func rom:0x4C670
-fx_46 = 0x800712D0; // type:func rom:0x4C6D0
+fx_effect_46 = 0x800712D0; // type:func rom:0x4C6D0
 fx_gather_magic = 0x80071330; // type:func rom:0x4C730
 fx_attack_result_text = 0x80071390; // type:func rom:0x4C790
 fx_small_gold_sparkle = 0x800713F0; // type:func rom:0x4C7F0
@@ -1245,9 +1245,9 @@ fx_water_splash = 0x80071C30; // type:func rom:0x4D030
 fx_snowman_doll = 0x80071C90; // type:func rom:0x4D090
 fx_fright_jar = 0x80071CF0; // type:func rom:0x4D0F0
 fx_stop_watch = 0x80071D50; // type:func rom:0x4D150
-fx_63 = 0x80071DB0; // type:func rom:0x4D1B0
+fx_effect_63 = 0x80071DB0; // type:func rom:0x4D1B0
 fx_throw_spiny = 0x80071E10; // type:func rom:0x4D210
-fx_65 = 0x80071E70; // type:func rom:0x4D270
+fx_effect_65 = 0x80071E70; // type:func rom:0x4D270
 fx_tubba_heart_attack = 0x80071ED0; // type:func rom:0x4D2D0
 fx_whirlwind = 0x80071F30; // type:func rom:0x4D330
 fx_red_impact = 0x80071F90; // type:func rom:0x4D390