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

BOSS: RESOLUTE ASSASSIN/GUARDIAN-LIGHTNING (2)

Defeat the Resolute Assassin (4,500 HP) and Guardian-Lightning (5,500 HP) in Balacruf Mausoleum in Tales of Symphonia. Strategy inside.

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Defeat the Resolute Assassin (4,500 HP) and Guardian-Lightning (5,500 HP) in Balacruf Mausoleum in Tales of Symphonia. Strategy inside.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the battle, watch a scene where Raine names Colette's sickness Angel Toxicosis.
  2. 2
    Exit Balacruf Mausoleum for another scene, then camp. Colette's condition appears worse.
  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 scene will play, followed by another scene requiring the party to split.
  5. 5
    The party splits into two groups: Lloyd and Colette go inside, while Kratos, Genis, and Raine stay behind.
  6. 6
    Take control of Lloyd and Colette. Ascend the spiral stairs. The second enemy encountered, an eyeball floating avatar, drops the Memory Gem for this dungeon.
  7. 7
    Continue upwards and collect the 'Armet Helm' from a chest. Enter the door.
  8. 8
    In the next area, use your Sorcerer's Ring to burn the North curtain, revealing a light beam. Push the block West 2 times and North 2 times. Proceed through the West door.
  9. 9
    Unlock the memory seal to the North and examine the pedestal next to the blue portal.
  10. 10
    You will gain control of Raine and the remaining party members. Check the West bookshelves to obtain 'Boltzman's Book'.
  11. 11
    Go through the North door, burn the West curtain, push the block West 2 times and North 2 times, then go through the North door.
  12. 12
    In the following room, burn the West curtain, proceed North, and manipulate the mirrors:
    • Northmost mirror (form "A"): Push West 3 times and South 5 times.
  13. 13
    Northeastmost mirror (form "/"): Push North 10 times and West 4 times.
  14. 14
    Southeastmost mirror (form "/"): Push North 1 time.
  15. 15
    Southwestmost mirror (form "\"): Push North 8 times, East 4 times, North 6 times, and West 1 time.
  16. 16
    After adjusting the mirrors, proceed North to find chests containing 'Moon Robe', 'Lunar Guard', and 'EX Gem Lv2'.
  17. 17
    Save your game and proceed through the North door. Collect the 'Stinger Ring', then enter the East door, followed by the South door, and ascend the spiral stairs.
  18. 18
    Enter the door at the top of the spiral stairs. Go through the West door to find chests with 'EX Gem Lv2' and 'Iron Mail'.
  19. 19
    Cross the bridge of light to trigger a scene.
  20. 20
    You will regain control of Lloyd. Save your game and cross the bridges of light until you reach Raine and the others.
  21. 21
    Prepare for a boss battle and enter the warp portal. A scene will play 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
  • 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
Tips
  • Focus on defeating the Guardian-Lightning first, as it has higher HP and is more troublesome.
  • The strategy is similar to the previous battle at Ossa Trail.
  • Recommended party levels are Lloyd 19, Colette 19, Raine 19, Kratos 19, Genis 19.
  • Enemies encountered in the Tower of Mana include Specter, Grim Reaper, Living Doll, Living Sword, and Iubaris (B).
  • Items available for purchase or found in chests in the Tower of Mana include Armet Helm, Boltzman's Book, Moon Robe, Lunar Guard, EX Gem Lv2, Stinger Ring, and Iron Mail.

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