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BOSS: SHADOW
Symphonia

BOSS: SHADOW

Defeat Shadow in Symphonia's Temple of Darkness. Learn Shadow's weaknesses, drops like Dark Seal, and strategies to get T. Seal: Darkness.

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Defeat Shadow in Symphonia's Temple of Darkness. Learn Shadow's weaknesses, drops like Dark Seal, and strategies to get T. Seal: Darkness.

Location: Temple of Darkness

Boss Stats:

  • HP: 30,000
  • TP: 800
  • ATK: 1,520
  • DEF: 232
  • XP: 6,320
  • Gald: 4,500

Drops: Dark Seal

Steal: None

Elemental Info:

  • Absorbs: None
  • Weak: None
  • Resistant: Darkness
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Equip Lloyd's Saint Rapier if you still have it.
  2. 2
    Use Raine's Ray spell for significant damage.
  3. 3
    Utilize Unison Attacks when Shadow casts a spell to nullify it.
  4. 4
    If Sheena is in Over Limit mode, use her summons.
  5. 5
    Heal during Shadow's recovery periods after his attacks.
Tips
  • Shadow is slow and leaves himself open for healing after attacks.
  • Be quick with your inputs to succeed.

After exiting the Temple of Darkness, travel to Tethe'alla Base and then to Sylvarant. On the World Map, position yourself pointing Northeast (NE) and fly for about half a second. Look for a green dot on the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) representing grass, surrounded by brown indicating mountains. Approach this area and enter the Linkite Tree.

Linkite Tree (First Visit):

This area is very small. Simply approach it, examine it, and then leave.

Next, you need to find Nova's Caravan. It is located slightly East (E) of the entrance to Hakonesia Peak (the Palmacosta side entrance).

Nova's Caravan:

Enter Nova's Caravan. A cutscene will play. Once you regain control, talk to Nova's children. The first child will give you a 'Linkite Nut'. After speaking to all three children, another cutscene will trigger. Afterwards, talk to Nova and then depart.

You will need an Exsphere. You received one from Dirk when you went in search of Efreet. With all necessary items, return to the Linkite Tree.

Linkite Tree (Second Visit):

Examine the tree to trigger a cutscene. Aska appears and negates the pact, unless Luna is present. You must then travel to the Tower of Mana.

Tower of Mana:

  • Enemies: Specter, Grim Reaper, Living Doll, Living Sword, Aska/Luna (Boss)

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