BOSS: GATEKEEPER/ANGEL SWORDIAN X2 (2)

Learn the best strategies to defeat the Gatekeeper and Angel Swordians in Tales of Symphonia. Get tips on weaknesses, HP, and recommended equipment.

Alright, let's talk about the Gatekeeper and its Angel Swordian buddies in the Tower of Salvation. This fight can be a bit of a surprise if you're not prepared, but don't worry, we'll get you through it!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Gatekeeper: HP: 18,000, TP: 800, ATK: 1,180, DEF: 210, XP: 8,880, Gald: 8,970. Drops: Mystic Symbol. Elemental: Strong against Light, Weak to None.
• Angel Swordian x2: HP: 7,480, TP: 130, ATK: 1,040, DEF: 105, XP: 236, Gald: 335. Drops: None. Elemental: Weak to None, Strong against None.

Phases:

1. First, you'll face the two Angel Swordians. They have pretty low HP, so you can usually take them down pretty quickly with a couple of combos.
2. Once the Angel Swordians are dealt with, the Gatekeeper will be your main target.

Strategy:

• The guide mentions that if you visited Iselia before this fight and have the Kusanagi Blade equipped, this battle becomes much easier. The Angel Swordians go down fast, so focus on using your combo chains. A good combo might be 3 basic attacks followed by a Level 1 Tech, then a Level 2 Tech, and finish with a Level 3 Tech. For example, Sonic Thrust (Lv1), Fierce Demon Fang (Lv2), and Sword Rain: Beta (Lv3) can deal over 4,000 damage in one go!
• The Gatekeeper itself isn't as tough as it looks. Its ATK power is surprisingly low, so it shouldn't pose too much of a challenge if you've been keeping up with your combos and techs. Just keep the pressure on, and you'll overcome it!