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BOSS: RESOLUTE ASSASSIN/GUARDIAN-LIGHTNING (2)
Symphonia

BOSS: RESOLUTE ASSASSIN/GUARDIAN-LIGHTNING (2)

Defeat the Resolute Assassin (4,500 HP) and Guardian-Lightning (5,500 HP) in Symphonia's Balacruf Mausoleum. Strategy and drops detailed.

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Defeat the Resolute Assassin (4,500 HP) and Guardian-Lightning (5,500 HP) in Symphonia's Balacruf Mausoleum. Strategy and drops detailed.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the battle, watch a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) where Raine names Colette's sickness Angel Toxicosis.
  2. 2
    Exit Balacruf Mausoleum for another cutscene and camping. Colette's condition worsens.
  3. 3
    Head back to the Tower of Mana, located directly North of Luin. Rest and restock items in Luin if needed.
  4. 4
    Upon entering the Tower of Mana, a cutscene plays, followed by another inside. The party splits: Lloyd and Colette go inside, while Kratos, Genis, and Raine stay behind.
  5. 5
    Take control of Lloyd and Colette. Run up the spiral stairs. The second enemy encountered (an eyeball floating avatar) drops the Memory Gem for this dungeon.
  6. 6
    Continue upwards and collect the 'Armet Helm' from a chest.
  7. 7
    Enter the next area. Use your Sorcerer's Ring to burn the North curtain, revealing a light beam.
  8. 8
    Push the block West 2 times and North 2 times.
  9. 9
    Go through the West door. Unlock the memory seal to the North and examine the pedestal next to the blue portal.
  10. 10
    You will now control Raine and the others. Check the West bookshelves to obtain 'Boltzman's Book'.
  11. 11
    Go through the North door and burn the West curtain.
  12. 12
    Push the block West 2 times and North 2 times. Enter the North door.
  13. 13
    In the next room, burn the West curtain. Proceed North and manipulate the mirrors:
    • N most mirror (form "A"): Push West 3 times and South 5 times.
  14. 14
    NE most mirror (form "/"): Push North 10 times and West 4 times.
  15. 15
    SE most mirror (form "/"): Push North 1 time.
  16. 16
    SW most mirror (form "\"): Push North 8 times, East 4 times, North 6 times, and West 1 time.
  17. 17
    Proceed North to collect 'Moon Robe', 'Lunar Guard', and 'EX Gem Lv2' from chests.
  18. 18
    Save your game and proceed through the North door.
  19. 19
    Collect the 'Stinger Ring'. Enter the East door, then South, and ascend the spiral stairs, fighting your way up (using Sheena or Kratos as your player character is recommended).
  20. 20
    Enter the next door. Go through the West door to collect 'EX Gem Lv2' and 'Iron Mail' from chests.
  21. 21
    Cross the bridge of light to trigger a cutscene.
  22. 22
    You regain control of Lloyd. Save your game and cross the bridges of light until you reach Raine and the others.
  23. 23
    Prepare for a Boss Battle and enter the warp portal. A cutscene plays at the top, followed by the Boss Battle.

Boss Details:

  • Resolute Assassin
    • Location: Balacruf Mausoleum
    • HP: 4,500
    • TP: 164
    • ATK: 500
    • DEF: 62
    • XP: 300
    • Gald: 450
    • Items dropped: Dark Bottle
    • Steal: None
    • Elemental Info: None (Absorbs, Weak, Strong)
  • Guardian-Lightning
    • Location: Balacruf Mausoleum
    • HP: 5,500
    • TP: 400
    • ATK: 471
    • DEF: 46
    • XP: 250
    • Gald: 250
    • Items dropped: Fine Pellets, Magic Lens
    • Steal: None
    • Elemental Info: None (Absorbs, Weak, Strong)
Tips
  • Focus on defeating the Guardian-Lightning first as it has more HP and is more troublesome.
  • The strategy is similar to the previous battle at Ossa Trail.
  • Recommended player levels: Lloyd 19, Colette 19, Raine 19, Kratos 19, Genis 19.
  • Enemies in the Tower of Mana include Specter, Grim Reaper, Living Doll, Living Sword, and Iubaris (B).
  • Available equipment/items in the Tower of Mana include Armet Helm, Moon Robe, EX Gem Lv2, Iron Mail, Boltzman's Book, Lunar Guard, Stinger Ring.

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