Fatal Strikes

Learn how to use Fatal Strikes in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition to gain bonus EXP, LP, and item drops. Master enemy weaknesses and resistances!

Alright, let's talk about Fatal Strikes in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition! These are super cool special attacks that can instantly KO regular enemies and do a ton of damage to bosses. Plus, they're a fantastic way to boost your rewards after a fight, giving you more Grade, experience, LP (that's for learning weapon skills!), and even better item drop rates. Seriously, you'll want to get the hang of these!

Here's the lowdown: every enemy has these colored gauges – red, green, and blue – alongside their HP. Your Artes (those are your special moves) will have symbols matching these colors. When you use an Arte that matches an enemy's gauge color, you'll chip away at it. Once a gauge is depleted, a colored glyph will pop up over the enemy. If you hit the 'Fatal Strike' button then, BAM! You'll unleash a Fatal Strike.

The color of the Fatal Strike you land matters for bonuses. Want more items from a human enemy? Go for a green Fatal Strike. Need more experience? Aim for a blue one. The table below breaks it all down:

And it's not just about the bonuses! Some enemies are tougher to hit with certain Fatal Strikes. For example, bird enemies resist blue Fatal Strikes, making it harder to deplete their blue gauge. But hey, they're weak to red Fatal Strikes, so you'll have an easier time getting that red glyph to appear. Knowing these resistances and weaknesses can really speed up your fights and maximize your rewards. Check out the second table for the nitty-gritty:

Keep an eye on those colored gauges and try to chain Fatal Strikes together during combos – the more you chain, the bigger the bonus you'll get. Happy hunting!