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The Counter-attack
Bravely Second

The Counter-attack

Learn how to counter the formidable duo of Minette and Bismarck in Bravely Second. This guide details their weaknesses, attacks, and effective strategies for victory.

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Learn how to counter the formidable duo of Minette and Bismarck in Bravely Second. This guide details their weaknesses, attacks, and effective strategies for victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving at Sagitta Village, head to the Residential Area and speak with Sirius. Ensure your party is prepared for battle.
  2. 2
    The Skyhold appears; press A to fire the SP Cannon and stop it.
  3. 3
    Before boarding the Skyhold, you must defeat the bosses Minette and Bismarck.
  4. 4
    After defeating Minette and Bismarck, take the Rubadub and fly east towards Gathelatio.
  5. 5
    Just before Gathelatio, board the Skyhold, which is caught in Professor Norzen’s trap.
  6. 6
    Navigate the Skyhold: The path anti-clockwise from the entrance is now accessible. Follow it towards the Inner Keep.
  7. 7
    On Floor 1F, in the south-east corner, go right and follow the path north under the overpass. Open the hidden chest for a Yggdrasil Staff.
  8. 8
    Go up the steps by the entrance, turn left, and open the chest for a Death Axe.
  9. 9
    Proceed up the north-east steps to reach Floor 3F.
  10. 10
    Go up the steps ahead and pull the lever to move the platform lift north, bridging the gap on the left.
  11. 11
    Head west back to the entrance of the Throne Room.
  12. 12
    Check in with the Adventurer before entering the Throne Room.
  13. 13
    Prepare for the boss battle against Janne and Nikolai inside the Throne Room.

Boss: Minette and Bismarck

  • Minette: Level 53, 50000 HP, Weakness: Water. Can use Stardust (light magic) and Catnap (sleep).
  • Bismarck: Level 53, 60000 HP, Weakness: Fire, Beast. Can use Dual Attack, Chomp (1 HP), and Call of the Wild (Dread).

Strategy for Minette and Bismarck:

  • Equip Clothespins to ward off sleep from Minette's Catnap.
  • Use Lustrous Shield or Light Mirror Blast to negate/reflect Minette's Stardust.
  • Prioritize defeating Bismarck first as he is the deadlier of the pair.
  • Buff party's physical defence or use Pirate's Defang to lower Bismarck's physical attack.
  • Ninjas can use Utsusemi for evasion; Swordmasters can use Nothing Ventured to tank hits.
  • Exploit elemental/family weaknesses: Hawkeye's Warhead (fire/water), Doujiri-Yasutsuna (humanoid), Flametongue (fire), Bastet Claw (beast), Dagger (beast).

Boss: Janne and Nikolai

  • Nikolai: Level 54, 45000 HP, Weakness: Nothing. Casts Lightning Lightning and Heal (restores 30% HP). Uses Sacrifice when HP is critical, inflicting light magic.
  • Janne: Level 54, 50000 HP, Weakness: Nothing. Uses Blazing Wolf, Wolf Fang, Goring Aurochs. Can Brave for two attacks. Counters physical attacks in Aurochs Stance with Stampede. Uses Soaring Falcon and Falcon Claw when HP is low.

Strategy for Janne and Nikolai:

  • Focus on defeating Nikolai first due to his healing ability.
  • Concentrate attacks on Nikolai when he casts Lightning Lightning.
  • Use Raikiri katana or Elemental Barrier Blast to counter Nikolai's Lightning Lightning.
  • Cast Magic Mirror Blast on Nikolai's party or use Exorcist's Undo HP to negate his Heal.
  • Lustrous Shield and Elemental Barrier Blast will negate damage from Nikolai's Sacrifice.
  • Boost party's defence against Janne's powerful hits.
  • Avoid physical attacks when Janne is in Aurochs Stance.
  • Brace for impact when Janne uses Falcon Claw in Falcon Stance.

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