Detailed walkthrough for Part 18 of Valkyria Chronicles 4, covering strategies for Chapter 18a and 18b (Normal and Hard modes), including boss fights and enemy placements.
Walkthrough
- 1Chapter 18a (3 Turn Target): This mission sees Claude heading south to dismantle harpoons. Kai is limited due to her condition, and Minerva and Ryan remain at the base. Consider deploying units from the APC strategically. Gertrude reaches Corporal rank upon completion.
- 2Chapter 18b Normal (5 Turn Target): The primary threat is the boss. Anti-armor grenadiers are effective for dismantling the boss's radiators, generally taking 2-3 command points. Aiming slightly inward is recommended. While a T4 ace lance lancer can one-shot a radiator, it requires significant command points for setup and support. Driving a crew in the APC for ranged attacks is often easier. Attack enemy grenadiers from outside their 550 range to avoid interception fire if they dodge. There are no other leaders or tanks besides the boss.
- 3Chapter 18b Hard Mode: The main complication is the boss emerging in the southeast on Turn 4. The APC will need to travel there, dealing with infantry. The boss can target Claude or snipers if they are not hidden or out of range. Enemy snipers also pose a greater threat. Grenadier dodge rates are doubled (from 2% to 4%).
Tips
- For Chapter 18b, aiming slightly inward on radiators is more effective than aiming outward.
- Using the APC to transport a crew for ranged attacks is generally more efficient than deploying lancers for radiator destruction due to command point costs and setup requirements.
- When attacking enemy grenadiers, stay outside their 550 range to prevent them from targeting you if they dodge your attack.
- In Hard Mode 18b, be mindful of the boss's southeast emergence on Turn 4 and ensure Claude and snipers are protected or out of range.
- Gertrude reaches Corporal rank after clearing Chapter 18a.
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