A complete walkthrough for the Florem Asterisks sub-scenario in Bravely Default, detailing strategies to defeat Artemia, Mephilia, Einheria, and DeRosa.
Walkthrough
- 1Boss: Artemia Venus
- Level: 48, HP: 80,000, Weak to: Fire
- 2Focus on eliminating Legion bodyguards first with group-hitting abilities like Thundaga or Firestorm.
- 3Once Artemia is isolated, use powerful fire-based attacks. Be wary of her Defaulting to build BP; use attacks that pierce Default like Qigong Wave or Targeting.
- 4Artemia uses Targeting and Multi-Burst. She will Brave and use two Multi-Bursts at low HP.
- 5Use defensive abilities like Ninja's Utsusemi or Performer's Got Your Back to survive.
- 6After defeating Artemia, travel to Florem Gardens to find the next boss.
- 7Boss: Mephilia Venus
- Level: 48, HP: 60,000, Weak to: Nothing
- 8Mitigate Earth damage from Girtablulu (summoned every three turns) with Abate Earth or Earth Charm.
- 9Spiritmaster's Adaptation or Dark Knight's Absorb Magic can absorb Girtablulu's damage.
- 10Mephilia also summons Legion soldiers; use group-hitting attacks like Thundaga to defeat them.
- 11After defeating Mephilia, head to Witherwood for the next Venus sister.
- 12Boss: Einheria Venus
- Level: 48, HP: 80,000, Weak to: Nothing
- 13Einheria uses Crescent Moon and Jump. Counter Crescent Moon with Nothing Ventured or evade with Utsusemi.
- 14At low HP, she uses Spirit Barrier, making attacks damage MP instead of HP. Use White Mage's Dispel to remove it, or out-damage her MP.
- 15After defeating Einheria, go to Florem city and enter the underground lab to find DeRosa.
- 16Boss: Fiore DeRosa
- Level: 48, HP: 80,000, Weak to: Nothing
- 17Equip the healer with Raikiri, Iceflame Shield, and Lamia's Tiara. Other characters should equip Abate Fire, Abate Water, and Rebuff Lockets or equivalent gear.
- 18DeRosa uses Revenge to gain BP with attacks, followed by Cura, Thundara, and a normal attack. At low HP, he uses a second Thundara.
- 19Adaptation can recover HP from Thundara.
- 20At 0 BP, DeRosa may use Captivating Cologne (Charm) or Fear (Dread). Use Esunaga to cure Dread.
- 21After defeating DeRosa, Edea will reflect on her father's involvement. Check Red Reports in D's Journal.
Tips
- Utilize party-hitting abilities like Thundaga, Deux Ex, and Firestorm against groups of enemies.
- Consider going extremely negative on BP for a single character to quickly clear adds.
- Attacks that pierce Default are useful against bosses that build BP by Defaulting.
- Defensive abilities like Utsusemi and Got Your Back are crucial for survival against heavy damage.
- Abilities that absorb or mitigate elemental damage are highly recommended for specific bosses.
- White Mage's Dispel is effective against Spirit Barrier, and Esunaga cures status ailments like Dread.
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