Part 14

Part 14 of the Ark 2 walkthrough covers the battle against Gallarno, introduces new jobs, and guides you through the Salba Desert and Lost Forest areas.

The battle against Gallarno requires strategic use of cover and character abilities. Utilize planters, chairs, and walls for protection. When enemies approach, activate Strike Power and Retaliation on all party members. Power Loss is effective against the Slasher's hook, and Wind Slash deals mediocre damage. Prioritize eliminating Hobgoblins, especially if they use the 'Destruction' skill which inflicts Magic Down status. Alternatively, defeating Ginie will end the battle.

Enemies:

• Lv 22 Gallarno — Skills: Power Shoot, Easy Shoot
• Lv 20 Hobgoblin [4] — Skills: Destruction

Shu and Shante join the battle at party average level. Use Speed Up and Strike Power for an advantage. Gallarno is not a significant threat, and his stealable item, Tem's Grass, is not particularly valuable. Shante, at Lv21, knows 'Resurrection' and can heal like Lieza, making this fight manageable. The battle concludes once Gallarno is defeated.

After the battle, Shu reveals the White House is located in the Salba Desert of West Aldia. Save your game, collect the Slasher's bounty, and equip Shu with the Scale Legs weapon if you acquired it from Menan's corpse.

New Jobs Available:

• 3 AM Piano at the Bar [JB10] - Indigos
• Monsters in Vacant House [JB11] - Prodias
• Protect House from Burglary [JB12] - Prodias
• Robber's Revenge [JB13] - Prodias
• Wanted Monster: Tianus [WMTN] - Vacant House

The Tianus monster is a target for the superb Meow Sword steal, which can significantly increase defense. It is recommended to pursue this monster despite its level-45 designation.

Return to Yagos Isle to retrieve Diekbeck from Vilmer's Lab. Diekbeck starts with poor stats but can be improved by equipping Power Units, which also teach it skills. Vilmer provides [POWER UNIT 00], [POWER UNIT 01], [POWER UNIT 02], [POWER UNIT 03], and [POWER UNIT 04] after you speak with Diekbeck. These units enhance the robot's skills, but opposing elements cannot be equipped simultaneously.

To continue the storyline, use the Hein to travel to West Aldia.

07) SALBA DESERT

This is a short, three-screen area. Be aware of the following enemies:

• Lv 24 J-Guard — Skills: Jump High, Thunder Storm
• Lv 23 Robber — Skills: Charge, Swing
• Lv 23 Maneater — Skills: Throw Seed, Acid Breath
• Lv 22 Roc — Skills: Ground Shield, Earthquake

Screen 1: Lv22 Roc [3], Lv23 Maneater [2]

Screen 2: Lv22 Roc [2], Lv23 Robber [3], Lv24 J-Guard. This screen features a pincer attack. Going SOUTH from this screen leads to a secret treasure chest containing the [Viper Fang].

Screen 3: Lv22 Roc [2], Lv23 Maneater [2], Lv23 Robber

Position your party strategically in the first battle due to the crowded environment. Remember that Rocs are flying enemies and can land on elevated terrain inaccessible to humans. The second battle's pincer attack is manageable if your party is adequately leveled. The third battle requires little specific strategy.

The exit leads to the Lost Forest.

08) LOST FOREST

Items: Crush Boots, Strengthen Fruit

Upon entering, it's advisable to stay in the small shack near the exit. This location offers free healing, saving, and access to a small unmanned shopbox [SH05] with stock comparable to Yudo Village.