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Boss Guide
Use these strategies to give yourself the cutting edge
when going up against some of the most fearsome bosses in
videogame history:
>Dragon - Attribute: Native.
Suggested Levels: Normal - 5, Hard - 15, Very Hard - 40
Essential Gear: Anyone with ice magic or accurate ranged
weapons.
Strategy: This is the boss of the Forest area. It is
essential to target the head of the dragon during battle. In
Hard and Very Hard mode, you can only damage the dragon by
hitting the head. The dragon will be very difficult to kill
unless you can knock it to the ground and hit it with
repeated strong attacks. To knock it down, you need to deal
a large amount of damage to the head before he takes off.
The best way to do this is with ice spells, of which,
Gabarta is the best since it does not need to be aimed.
The dragon will go through two phases, one where he flies
and shoots fire and one where he dives and burrows
underground. To dodge the first phase, run to the side of
the dragon's view and away. To dodge the second phase, run
close to the wall (but don't hit the shadow) and you should
be fairly safe.
Sometimes you'll get hit regardless by the subterranean
rush, but hopefully, if you're the level stated above you
will not die. Use dimate immediately after being hit.
>De Rol Le - Attribute: A. Beast.
Suggested Levels: Normal - 10, Hard - 22, Very Hard - ???
Essential Gear: Lightning and powerful melee attacks.
Strategy: This is the boss of the Cave area. In his first
phase, attack him with lightning spells while he passes the
raft. He will launch spiky objects that will land on the
raft, destroy the one nearest to you. When he rears up, he
will fire a deadly linear purple beam attack that must be
avoided at all costs. If you survive being hit by it, dimate
immediately. Shoot him whenever possible, but keep the
attacks sparse to enable dodging.
When he lands on the boat, pound him in neck behind the mask
(not the mask itself) with melee attacks. If you hit the
weak spot, it will groan and blood will spurt out. Keep as
close to him as possible, or keep moving after shooting two
hard or 3 quick attacks to avoid the deadly tentacle slams.
He will attack the roof, dropping boulders, which you can
dodge by looking at the shadows on the ground.
