Navigate Levels 7 and 8 in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time, facing bosses like Gabriel Celesta and acquiring unique items like the Divine Avenger.
Walkthrough
- 1Level 7: This level offers good Experience (Exp) and Fol (in-game currency). Avoid fighting the Render Tyrants as they are extremely powerful.
- 2Level 7 Items: Locations include D4 (162,000 Fol, Smithery Materials), C4 (Magical Berries), B4 (Magical Berries), B3 (Trading Card EX14), D1 (Mystic Chain), C1 (Divine Avenger - Unique), and A2 (Bulky Folio - Unique, Temporary). The Bulky Folio is used to create the Divine Blade for Fayt.
- 3Level 7 Enemies: Key enemies include Tongue Beast (100,000 HP), Giant Fly (150,000 HP), Magnetic Beast (81,500 HP), Dragon Viper (528,000 HP), and Render Tyrant (500,000 HP).
- 4Level 7 (A1) Items: You can find Magical Berries and Synthesis Materials.
- 5Level 7 Boss: Sootie: This boss has 468,000 HP, 47,800 MP, and 1360 ATP. A scene plays upon encountering Sootie.
- 6Divine Avenger Customization: For Fayt's second post-game weapon, the Divine Avenger, it is suggested to customize it with specific factors. With a Tri-Emblem and a BoP (Blue Talisman), it can reach an ATP of 7800 at Lv255. Might Tablets can increase ATP to the maximum if you have at least 7143 ATP, and their effect lasts for the rest of the battle. When replacing the BoP for status protection, ATP may drop to 6000-6500, which is still sufficient for most enemies.
- 7Level 8 Items: Collectible items include Robe of Deception, Reflecting Plate, Synthesis Materials, Perfect Berries, Fire Faerie (Artifact), and Star Guard (1/1 Scale Bunny - non-conditional).
- 8Level 8 Bosses: Prepare to face Tri-Chimera, 3x Guardian Haunts, Vile Chimera, 3x Shadow Savants, and n x Gabriel Celesta.
- 9Emergency Exit: The Emergency Exit transports you back to Level 6.
- 10Boss Strategy: Defeat three bosses, starting with Tri-Chimera and Vile Chimera, then backtrack to save. It takes 4 minutes to return from the inn. Completing the map just before fighting Gabriel Celesta is not recommended.
- 11Vile Chimera: This boss has 662,000 HP, 35,000 MP, and 40,000 XP. Its tail attack is unblockable.
- 12Tri-Chimera: This boss has 682,000 HP, 38,500 MP, and 40,000 XP. It frequently uses Explosion, up to 13 times before its HP drops below 90%.
- 133x Guardian Haunts: Each has 95,000 HP, 3720 MP, 25,350 XP, and 21,000 Fol. Only one provides boss benefits.
- 143x Shadow Savants: Each has 100,000 HP, 4000 MP, and 27,000 XP.
- 15Gabriel Celesta: This boss has 1,000,000 HP, 200,000 MP, 1400 ATP, 220 DFP, 200,000 XP, 156,000 Fol, and drops the Spirit of Lilith. A scene plays when you try to leave the main hall.
- 16Gabriel Celesta Attacks: Normal attacks have a 0.8x multiplier with 3 hits at medium range. The upward normal attack has a 2.0x multiplier with 2 hits in a medium area. The anti-back upward normal attack has a 1.5x multiplier with 2 hits. Lightning Feather deals 2.0x HP damage, 0.1x MP damage, has 10 hits, and a large area centered on the target, capable of quickly defeating characters unless blocked. True Judgment is often used after Lightning Feather, but the boss may warp to the bottom of the battlefield regardless of character positions. Dragons have a 2.0x HP multiplier, 0.1x MP multiplier, around 8 hits maximum, and a very large area. Standing in the lower right corner can avoid this attack, with a smaller safe zone on the left. The boss is vulnerable at the beginning and end of the Dragons move. All of Gabriel Celesta's attacks have a chance to inflict Paralysis.
- 17Gabriel Celesta Phases: Phase 1 involves only normal attacks. Phase 2 (below 70% HP) adds Lightning Feather and True Judgment. Phase 3 (below 50% HP) adds Dragons.
- 18Gabriel Celesta Strategy: Gabriel Celesta is extremely difficult if unprepared. Using an RD weapon is a viable option to simplify the fight. For a direct confrontation, use a strategy similar to fighting Luther: one fighter provokes while another blocks. After blocking, both fighters can go on the offensive, but this is risky. Bringing a support character close to the action to block Lightning Feather is possible, but healing may require items as spells can only be safely cast during Dragons. Using No Guard is highly recommended for a significant advantage. Convert Damage can be used in Phase 1.
Tips
- The Divine Avenger is Fayt's second post-game weapon and is obtained late.
- Consider customizing the Divine Avenger with factors like the Tri-Emblem and BoP for high ATP.
- Might Tablets are useful for reaching maximum ATP during battles.
- Be mindful of item slots when replacing the BoP for status protection.
- The Emergency Exit on Level 8 leads back to Level 6.
- It is advisable to defeat three bosses on Level 8 before backtracking to save.
- Gabriel Celesta is a very challenging boss, especially if unprepared.
- Using the No Guard skill is crucial for the Gabriel Celesta fight.
- Healing during the Gabriel Celesta fight may require items instead of spells during certain attack patterns.
- Level 7: Divine Avenger (Unique), Bulky Folio (Unique, Temporary).
- Level 8: Spirit of Lilith (dropped by Gabriel Celesta).
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