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Barona Catacombs
Tales of Berseria

Barona Catacombs

Complete walkthrough for Tales of Berseria's Barona Catacombs. Find all treasures, trigger skits, and defeat the Pillbug boss with our detailed guide.

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Complete walkthrough for Tales of Berseria's Barona Catacombs. Find all treasures, trigger skits, and defeat the Pillbug boss with our detailed guide.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the initial cutscene, watch the skit A Fearsome Organization.
  2. 2
    Head south to the lever and backtrack to the previous split.
  3. 3
    Go down the stairs to collect Katz Spirits, then continue south to another split.
  4. 4
    Head east to a dead end for a Verbena.
  5. 5
    Backtrack and take the southern path to a new area, watching the skit Daemons in the Waterway.
  6. 6
    Head south to the center of the area and check the northwest corner of the large room for an Apple Gel.
  7. 7
    In the next area, head east and break the boulder to the north to reach a Life Bottle.
  8. 8
    Crawl through the tunnel on the eastern wall to find a hidden room.
  9. 9
    Boss: Pillbug (HP: 21581) - Crustacean, Fiend. Weakness: Wind. Resistance: Earth. The Pillbug uses non-elemental attacks that focus on Paralysis. Use Velvet's Shell Splitter, Gouging Spin, and Swallow Dance, focusing on its Wind weakness. Keep your Blast Gauge high. Drops: Elemental-Dispersing Glacite.
  10. 10
    Return through the tunnel and head back to the previous area.
  11. 11
    Head south to pull a lever, lowering the water.
  12. 12
    Continue south to a dead end with a Wind Ring.
  13. 13
    Backtrack to the main entrance in the north and head west down the stairs to trigger the skit Magilou's Fortune.
  14. 14
    Watch the skit Who is High Priest Gideon? after the event.
  15. 15
    Head up the western stairs to open a Katz Box.
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    Backtrack to the split and head south, then make your way west in the next room to reach a new area.
  17. 17
    Collect the Lavender from the dead end to the north.
  18. 18
    Head south and exit through the southeast exit to another dead end with a Calcite Fragment.
  19. 19
    Backtrack to the previous area and pull the lever straight ahead.
  20. 20
    Continue west and take the northern path to a dead end with another lever and a Life Bottle.
  21. 21
    Head to the southwest corner of the map, crawl through the tunnel, and climb the ladder to a new area.
  22. 22
    In the first room, check the northwest corner for a chest with 880 Gald.
  23. 23
    Follow the path to reach the villa.
Tips
  • The Pillbug's Super Spin attack is particularly dangerous, focusing on Paralysis.
  • Utilize Velvet's Wind-based artes like Shell Splitter, Gouging Spin, and Swallow Dance against the Pillbug.
  • Ensure your Blast Gauge is full to mitigate damage from status ailments.
  • Treasures: Verbena, Lavender, Apple Gel, Life Bottle (x2), Wind Ring, Calcite Fragment, 880 Gald, Katz Box.
  • Skit triggers: A Fearsome Organization, Daemons in the Waterway, Magilou's Fortune, Who is High Priest Gideon?.
  • Boss Drop: Elemental-Dispersing Glacite.

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