Part 9

Guide to Part 9 of Ark 2, covering Mother Claire's services, tips for equipment and combat, and walkthroughs for Prodias Guildhall and Aldia Skyport boss encounters.

Mother Claire:

Mother Claire's Cave is north of Forles Skyport, accessible after the Chimera Research Lab events (when Lieza gets the Nol Crystal). The cave requires powerful monsters to traverse. Mother Claire offers the following services:

• Class Change: Upgrade monsters to better classes if they meet the level requirement and you have enough Nol.
• Add Ability: Teach human and Guardian allies new magic if they are high enough level. Only two abilities can be set per character. Odon cannot learn abilities.
• Sell Monster: Sell unwanted monsters for a small amount of Nol. This is best for freeing up party space rather than earning money.

Mother Claire will assist the ally team in the final dungeon if found beforehand.

Walkthrough:

Prodias Apartment:

Elc wakes up after a flashback. His default equipment is Spear, Gauze Wrap, and Herb. Exchange the Herb for the Revival Dust in his inventory for an ATK +3 boost. Exit south. Talk to Lynx to accept a job and leave; there's nothing else in the apartment.

Prodias Guildhall:

Check the six wanted posters for special monsters that yield rewards if defeated and learned about from the guild. Save your game at the book near the blue-haired dispatcher. Lynx has already collected the 2000G bounty. Talk to Lynx at the door and indicate you are ready to go.

Aldia Skyport:

After some infiltration, a small boss fight occurs.

Elc's spear provides an advantage in range. Attack from two spaces away to make the boss flee.

Before pursuing, talk to the female ex-hostage to get a Gale Bandana (10/10 DEF, 4/4 AGL) with maxed stats. Equip it to replace the Gauze Wrap for DEF & AGL boosts. In the airship, see a scene with a girl and her monster in the first room, then proceed to the upperdeck for a final battle.