Conquer the Apprentice Rank Paladin challenges in Fantasy Life! Learn strategies for defeating monsters like Beetle Ballers, Grass Serpents, and Iron Golems, plus tips for gathering Rainbow Apples.
Alright, let's talk about getting through the Apprentice Rank as a Paladin in Fantasy Life. This part of the game throws a lot more challenges at you than before, but don't worry, they're mostly manageable. You'll be doing a lot of traveling, so get ready to see different parts of Reveria!
First off, you'll need to know where to go. Mt. Snowpeak is up to the northeast of the East Grassy Plains, the Elderwood is to the north, and the West Grassy Plains are to the northwest. The Waterfall Cave on Mt. Snowpeak is found by heading east from the Crowned Champion's house. Most of these areas are available right away, but you won't be able to access the West Grassy Plains until you've completed Part 1: Starting with a BANG!.
Your fellow adventurers will start handing out challenges too, so keep an eye out for those. One of the first big ones is similar to a previous challenge: you'll need to defeat 10 monsters using your new Lightning Strike attack. Remember, to use it, hold down the X button (without a shield equipped) and release it after you hear the chime.
As for finding monsters, just explore thoroughly! These new areas are pretty big, but they tend to have more straightforward paths, making it harder to miss anything. When you're up against tougher foes like the Fanged Ape or the Iron Golem, make sure you're using your shield effectively. It'll save you a lot of trouble and potential hospital bills. Be patient, watch their attack patterns, and strike when they're open.
Here’s a breakdown of the challenges you'll face:
| Challenge | Description | Stars |
| Shockingly Effective! | Defeat 10 monsters with your Lightning Strike (hold X without a shield, then release after the chime) | 50 |
| Play Ball! | Defeat 1 Beetle Baller in the West Grassy Plains as a Paladin | 50 |
| Big-Time Ballers | Defeat 5 Beetle Ballers in the West Grassy Plains as a Paladin | 80 |
| Slither Thither | Defeat 1 Grass Serpent in the West Grassy Plains as a Paladin | 50 |
| Plain Ol’ Snakes | Defeat 5 Grass Serpents in the West Grassy Plains as a Paladin | 80 |
| Mountain Climbing | Defeat 1 Rock Serpent on Mt. Snowpeak as a Paladin | 50 |
| Snake Bash | Defeat 5 Rock Serpents on Mt. Snowpeak as a Paladin | 80 |
| Curb that Craving | Defeat 1 Feely Caterpillo in Mt. Snowpeak’s Waterfall Cave as a Paladin | 50 |
| Exterminator | Defeat 5 Feely Caterpillos in Mt. Snowpeak’s Waterfall Cave as a Paladin | 80 |
| No Monkeying Around | Defeat 1 Applejack Ape in the Elderwood as a Paladin | 100 |
| An Apple a Day | Defeat 5 Applejack Apes in the Elderwood as a Paladin | 150 |
| Fang On! | Defeat 1 Fanged Ape on Mt. Snowpeak, then cash in the bounty as a Paladin | 150 |
| Going, Going, Golem | Defeat 1 Iron Golem in the Waterfall Cave, then cash in the bounty as a Paladin | 200 |
| Deliciously Colourful | Gather 3 Rainbow Apples from tree at Farley’s Plantation | 100 |
For the Rainbow Apples, you'll find them at Farley's Plantation, which is north of the West Grassy Plains entrance if you're coming from the East Grassy Plains. Getting these apples is a bit of a gamble; sometimes you'll get the ones you need, and other times you'll just find Castele Apples. It's all down to luck!
Overall, the challenges here are more numerous but not overly difficult. Just keep exploring, use your skills wisely, and you'll rank up in no time!
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