Bravely Default walkthrough: Learn how to defeat the two-headed beast Orthros in the Temple of Wind, awaken the crystal, and prepare for your next journey.
Walkthrough
- 1Boss Fight: Orthros
- Level: 18
- 2HP: 5000 (Both Heads)
- 3Weaknesses: Fire (Blue Head), Water (Red Head), Beast (Both Heads)
- 4Immunities: Water (Blue Head), Fire (Red Head)
- 5When both heads glow, they can use Blazzard, dealing massive damage.
- 6When a head stops glowing, it cannot use Blazzard or its group attack for a turn or two, significantly reducing its damage output.
- 7After defeating one head, the remaining head will attack three times per turn for two turns, then become immobile. Focus attacks during its immobile turns and heal as needed.
- 8Awaken the Wind Crystal: After the boss fight, Agnes will begin the rite. Repeatedly press the X button in front of the crystal to channel energy and awaken it.
- 9Tying Up Loose Ends: With the Wind Crystal awakened, King Khamer VIII will give a speech opposing Agnes. Agnes will confront him.
- 10Exit the city and head towards Florem, the location of the Water Crystal.
- 11Your airship is compromised and cannot fly, preventing a visit to Sage Yulyana.
- 12The party decides to travel through the Miasma Woods to reach Florem. Head north-east of Ancheim to enter the woods.
Tips
- Exploit the elemental weaknesses of each head. Use Fire attacks on the blue head and Water attacks on the red head.
- When a head stops glowing, it's a good opportunity to attack or heal.
- Be prepared for the remaining head's increased attack frequency after one head is defeated.
- Conserve resources if possible, as the journey through Miasma Woods lies ahead.
- Awakened Wind Crystal
- Access to Florem and the Miasma Woods
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