OPTIONAL BOSS: KUCHINAWA

Learn how to defeat the optional boss Kuchinawa in Tales of Symphonia. Get tips on strategy, weaknesses, and rewards to conquer this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Name: Kuchinawa
• Location: Mizuho
• HP: 10,000
• TP: 60
• ATK: 800
• DEF: 125
• XP: 4,800
• Gald: 2,860
• Items dropped: Asura
• Steal: None
• Elemental Info.: Weak: None, Strong: None, All Attacks: None

Phases:

1. Kuchinawa has one main phase. His attacks are telegraphed, giving you an opening.

Strategy:

• When the fight starts, immediately run towards Kuchinawa. As you get close, jump to bait his attack. This jump should allow you to land behind him.
• Once behind him, unleash a combo: start with a 3-hit combo, then use Lv1 Power Seal (B), Lv2 Life Seal (v+B), and finally Lv3 Demon Seal (<- -> +B).
• This combo will deal over 2,200 damage each time. You'll only need to repeat this sequence about 4-5 times to defeat him.
• Pro-Tip: Equip Sheena with a Moonstone and a Black Onyx. These accessories will make the battle significantly easier by boosting her resistances or stats.
• After the battle, Kuchinawa will return Sheena's Corrine's Bell. Make sure he doesn't defeat himself (though this is unlikely if you're following the strategy). Successfully winning this fight means you've dominated this sidequest!