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Mission 16: Surrogate Slayer
Final Fantasy XIII

Mission 16: Surrogate Slayer

Complete walkthrough for Mission 16: Surrogate Slayer in Final Fantasy XIII. Learn enemy weaknesses, strategies, and rewards to defeat the formidable Cie'th.

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Complete walkthrough for Mission 16: Surrogate Slayer in Final Fantasy XIII. Learn enemy weaknesses, strategies, and rewards to defeat the formidable Cie'th.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin the mission and prepare your party. Ensure you have a balanced setup for offense and defense.
  2. 2
    Engage the Surrogate Slayer. It is resistant to physical attacks but vulnerable to magic.
  3. 3
    The Surrogate Slayer has several powerful attacks, including area-of-effect spells and a devastating charge. Use Sentinel abilities to mitigate damage when necessary.
  4. 4
    Continuously shift Paradigms to exploit its elemental weaknesses. It is particularly weak to Fire and Lightning.
  5. 5
    Heal and buff your party as needed. Do not let your HP drop too low, as the Surrogate Slayer can quickly finish off weakened characters.
  6. 6
    Maintain pressure and adapt your strategy based on the boss's current state.
Tips
  • Equip accessories that boost elemental magic damage or resistance.
  • Consider using a party composition that includes a Ravager and a Medic to maximize damage output and survivability.
  • Save your Limit Breaks for when the Surrogate Slayer is staggered or near defeat.
  • 10,000 Gil
  • Taming Pistol (Weapon)
  • Mission Complete Bonus: 15%

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