BOSS: GNOME (2)

Learn how to defeat Gnome (2) in Tales of Symphonia's Temple of Earth. Discover its stats, weaknesses, and effective strategies.

Location: Temple of Earth

Stats:

• HP: 28,000
• TP: 682
• ATK: 1,100
• DEF: 255
• XP: 5,890
• Gald: 4,280

Elemental Info:

• Absorbs: None
• Weak to: None
• Strong against: Earth

Items Dropped: Holy Symbol

Steal: None

Strategy:

1. Utilize Unison Attacks as soon as the Unison Attack bar (part of the Heads-Up Display, or HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)) fills.
2. Combo Gnome (2) easily due to its large size.
3. Warning: Be prepared for its powerful spells.
4. When Gnome (2) casts Ground Dasher, try running and jumping to evade it.
5. Be aware of Stalagmite and Body Slam attacks.
6. If hit by Body Slam, recover by pressing the X Button (controller input) in mid-air.
7. Gnome (2) functions similarly to other summon spirits, like Efreet.