OPTIONAL BOSS: SWORD DANCER #1 (2)

Learn how to defeat the optional Sword Dancer #1 boss on Ossa Trail in Tales of Symphonia. Includes stats, weaknesses, and a detailed strategy for this challenging fight.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Name: Sword Dancer #1
• Location: Ossa Trail
• HP: 8,888
• TP: 38
• ATK: 600
• DEF: 75
• XP: 150
• Gald: 2000
• Items dropped: ???
• Steal: ???
• Elemental Info: Weak to Light, Strong against None, AA None

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Sword Dancer is a difficult boss that can defeat party members in one hit.

Strategy:

• This fight is challenging; ensure Kratos and Raine are constantly healing.
• Colette should primarily use Angel Feathers for damage and provide Orange Gels and Life Bottles to the party.
• As Lloyd, focus on a basic 3-hit combo followed by Sword Rain and then Fierce Demon Fang or Double Demon Fang.
• If Sword Dancer #1 begins blocking normal attacks, cease combos as they will deal minimal damage (2 per hit of Sword Rain). Instead, guard to minimize incoming damage, which is around 350 if blocked.
• If a party member falls, have Colette immediately use a Life Bottle.
• Continuously have Colette use Orange Gels and Life Bottles to maintain party resources.
• If you successfully land the 3-attack + 2-tech combo, it's an opportune moment to use a Union Attack. Colette should use Angel Feathers during this attack to maximize its power.
• The fight typically lasts around 5 minutes.

Note on Sword Dancer #2: Sword Dancer #2 can be fought after defeating Sword Dancer #1. It is located in Gaoracchia Forest, one area before the save point at the end, at a fork where you should move SW. A Black Skull will indicate its presence.