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3. WALKTHROUGH - CHAPTER 1 - THE GIRL AND THE FIREFLY [300]
Valiant Hearts: The Great War

3. WALKTHROUGH - CHAPTER 1 - THE GIRL AND THE FIREFLY [300]

Guide to Chapter 1 of Valiant Hearts: The Great War, covering Aurora's awakening, meeting Igniculus (Firefly), and the first battle.

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Guide to Chapter 1 of Valiant Hearts: The Great War, covering Aurora's awakening, meeting Igniculus (Firefly), and the first battle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by observing the introductory video and gaining control of Aurora in a magical land.
  2. 2
    Locate the ALTAR OF MAHTHILDIS.
  3. 3
    Familiarize yourself with Aurora's stats on the main screen (HIT POINT, MAGIC POINT, LEVEL 1) and via the MENU (STATS SHEET, SKILL screen). Note her starting abilities: DEFEND and SLASH.
  4. 4
    Explore the MENU options: OCULI, INVENTORY (empty), CONFESSIONS (empty), and MAP OF LEMURIA.
  5. 5
    Follow the in-game directions to explore the forest floor. Interact with objects like the signpost indicating the path to the OLD MONASTERY.
  6. 6
    Use a pushable block to clear a ledge and proceed.
  7. 7
    When encountering a wolf, turn back and take a branching path to the left.
  8. 8
    Hop into a tree and follow the path to the right until the game AUTOSAVES, indicating an event.
  9. 9
    Meet the blue flame, IGNICULUS (referred to as FIREFLY or FF), who offers assistance and reveals a new objective: Reach the Seer.
  10. 10
    Learn about FF's abilities: ILLUMINATE, HEAL, and SLOW enemies. He can move independently but stays on the same screen.
  11. 11
    Understand WISHES for replenishing HP and MP.
  12. 12
    Continue right. Before the first wish plant, fall into a pit and go left to find a CHEST containing a HEALING TONIC.
  13. 13
    Return to the path and proceed right to an orange tree with a large door.
  14. 14
    Interact with the door to receive dialogue and learn that FF's glow is needed to project symbols onto the door to open it.
  15. 15
    Inside the tree, interact with a statue to receive the SWORD OF MAHTHILDIS and initiate the first battle.
  16. 16
    In battle, note the TIMELINE and the ability to take actions (ACTING, DEFENDING, USING ITEMS) during your turn. Use FF to SLOW enemies or HEAL yourself using his POWER METER.
  17. 17
    Defeat the enemy using the slash attack (requires two hits).
  18. 18
    After the battle, you will receive 50 EXPERIENCE POINTS, bringing you close to leveling up.
Tips
  • Always check your character's stats and abilities in the menu to understand their potential.
  • Explore thoroughly to find hidden items like the HEALING TONIC, especially when your character is weak.
  • In battles with multiple enemies, focus on defeating them one at a time to reduce incoming damage.
  • Utilize your best offensive spells early in a fight to quickly reduce the number of opponents.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with FF's abilities during combat to support Aurora.
  • 50 EXPERIENCE POINTS (nearly enough to LEVEL UP).
  • SWORD OF MAHTHILDIS.
  • HEALING TONIC.

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