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Part 53
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time

Part 53

Navigate Sphere 211 in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. Learn boss strategies for Norton Redux and find item locations like the Puzzling Scroll.

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Navigate Sphere 211 in Star Ocean: Till the End of Time. Learn boss strategies for Norton Redux and find item locations like the Puzzling Scroll.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use the elevator on the fifth floor to access Sphere 211.
  2. 2
    Navigate through eight unique floor layouts, each with a different path to the elevator.
  3. 3
    Layout 6: In the second cross-shaped area, go northwest to find the elevator. The yellow icon on the elevator is usually poorly aligned.
  4. 4
    Layout 7: Go north in the second area to find the elevator. This layout can be identified by the absence of enemies in the second area.
  5. 5
    If an item is not in the direct path to the elevator, refer to the directional indicators in brackets for its location. Jewels and Synthesis Materials are excluded from these lists.
  6. 6
    Defeat the boss Norton Redux on Floor 101.
Tips
  • The money earned in Sphere 211 is not substantial; seek other areas for better Fol gains.
  • If you frequently run from battles, use the loose line formation to keep characters spread out.
  • Bosses can be challenging without the No Guard (skill) ability. A defensive Homing (skill) setup can be effective if a direct assault fails.
  • To obtain the Recover 77 777 HP BT (Bonus Target), pay close attention to the figures in the miscellaneous section.
  • Peppita's second post-game weapon is obtained late on floor 192 and comes with undesirable factors. It is recommended to customize a pair of Lunatic Shoes with the following factors, using a cheap weapon as a carrier:
    • Ring of Mental Power (2400 Fol): 6% MP regen
  • Blue Talisman (5900 Fol): 30% chance to negate HP damage
  • Red Talisman (5900 Fol): 30% chance to negate MP damage
  • Imposing Scroll (25 000 Fol): ATP +1000
  • (dupe) Imposing Scroll (25 000 Fol): ATP +1000
  • Boots of Prowess (86 000 Fol): ATP & DFP +30%
  • Boots of Prowess (86 000 Fol): ATP & DFP +30%
  • Ring of Haste (20%) (90 000 Fol): Movement rate +20% -> +30%
  • When combined with a Tri-Emblem and a BoP (Boots of Prowess), this customization can give Peppita an ATP of 9150 at Lv255 (7700 without the BoP). Her DFP will be around 1000, which is significantly lower than other characters. Convert Damage (skill) can help mitigate this.
  • For the PS4 version, you can create save files to re-fight Sphere bosses. Use a second memory card to quickly access the first one, as more save files increase loading times.
  • You can fight Gabriel again by leaving and returning to the dungeon.

    • Floor 101 Details:

    • Item: Strength+ Berries # (SW)
    • Boss: Norton Redux
    • Enemies: Voracious Eater, Stirge, Horned Tortoise, Mini-Fly SX, Obsidian Brute.
    • [AddScene040] plays upon reaching the elevator room.
    • Norton Redux Stats: 500 000 HP, 100 000 MP, 2000 ATP, 150 000 xp, 150 000 Fol, Spirit of Lilith.
    • Norton Redux uses Shooting Spree (U), which deals heavy damage in a large area.
    • BT: Defeat Norton using Metal Pipe only. For this BT, Fayt must be the only living character and equipped with the Metal Pipe (Sophia's Fragile Metal Pipe will not work). Customize the Metal Pipe to increase ATP (e.g., with Imposing Scroll, Ori, BoA). Recommended customizations include 3x ATP +1000, ATP +30%, and Earth element. Save the game after obtaining BTs, as you will want at least 4 free slots for BoPs (Boots of Prowess) later. If Fayt is underleveled, train him to Lv100 by fighting Horned Tortoises.

    Item Locations:

    • Floor 102: Gold Chalice ¤
    • Floor 103: Intellect+ Berries # (S)
    • Floor 105: Earth Faerie # (NW)
    • Floor 106: Valiant Mail #, Magi+ Berries # (SW)
    • Floor 107: Health+ Berries # (SW)
    • Floor 108: Puzzling Scroll ¤t (Southern Cross - Sophia)
    • Floor 109: Trading Card EX17 ¤
    • Floor 110: Dexterity+ Berries #
    • Floor 111: Dragon Leather # (NW), Defense+ Berries # (SW)
    • Floor 114: Star Guard # (SW), Strength+ Berries # (NW), Huge Folio ¤t (Ethereal Blast - Fayt)

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