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BOSS: IAPYX
Tales of Symphonia

BOSS: IAPYX

Defeat Iapyx in Tales of Symphonia's Balacruf Mausoleum. Learn strategy, drops, and elemental weaknesses. Includes 14,000 HP.

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Defeat Iapyx in Tales of Symphonia's Balacruf Mausoleum. Learn strategy, drops, and elemental weaknesses. Includes 14,000 HP.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use a Magic Lens to identify Iapyx's stats and weaknesses.
  2. 2
    If you have learned Omega Tempest, use it as it is very effective.
  3. 3
    Utilize Unison Attacks frequently throughout the battle.
  4. 4
    Iapyx shares similarities with the Windmaster boss found in Asgard.
  5. 5
    Conserve items as much as possible, as another boss battle immediately follows this one.
  6. 6
    Assign Kratos primarily to healing duties to minimize item usage.
  7. 7
    After defeating Iapyx, watch the ensuing cutscene (a non-interactive story sequence).
  8. 8
    Once you regain control, return to the entrance of the Balacruf Mausoleum.
  9. 9
    Sheena will stop you, initiating another boss battle.
Tips
  • Iapyx has 14,000 HP, 88 TP, 690 ATK, and 100 DEF.
  • Iapyx is weak to Wind and Lightning elemental attacks.
  • Iapyx is strong against Wind and Lightning, meaning it resists these elements.
  • Iapyx drops a Paralysis Charm and a Spirit Bangle.
  • You cannot steal from Iapyx.
  • Iapyx yields 1324 XP and 2000 Gald upon defeat.

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