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Learn how to defeat Rusalka in Bravely Default's Temple of Water. This guide covers its attacks, weaknesses, and the strategy needed to overcome this watery foe.

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Learn how to defeat Rusalka in Bravely Default's Temple of Water. This guide covers its attacks, weaknesses, and the strategy needed to overcome this watery foe.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll face the boss Rusalka in the Temple of Water. Its Level is 30 and it has 30,000 HP. It's weak to Lightning and Aquatic attacks.
  2. 2
    Rusalka's initial attacks aren't too threatening. It can use Aqua Regia, which reduces a character's physical defense by 25%. If you have a White Mage, casting Protect can help counter this.
  3. 3
    It also uses Bewitching Voice to inflict Charm on a party member. You can cure this with Esuna or a Remedy.
  4. 4
    The real danger begins when Rusalka uses Seep, disappearing underground to evade attacks for a full turn. When this happens, you absolutely must Default on your next turn.
  5. 5
    Following Seep, Rusalka will use Dark Flow, dealing significant water damage and spawning three imitation Rusalkas. These fakes have much lower HP but use similar moves.
  6. 6
    To identify the real Rusalka when fakes are present, you can use the Examine command. If Rusalka is alone, pressing Left on the circle pad will show its stats, making it easier to distinguish.
  7. 7
    Rusalka can use Seep and Dark Flow again, even with fakes around. You need to be quick to defeat the fakes and prepare for the genuine Rusalka's attacks.
  8. 8
    Each Dark Flow attack depletes your HP, and managing four Rusalkas (one real, three fake) can be challenging. Keeping your party's HP near maximum is crucial, especially before Rusalka uses Seep and Dark Flow.
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    This battle requires precision, so use your Curas and Hi-Potions liberally. For offense, lightning magic or sword magic is effective. When the fakes appear, use multi-target attacks like Thundara or Valkyrie's Crescent Moon to damage the real Rusalka among the decoys.
  10. 10
    After defeating Rusalka, you can proceed to awaken the Water Crystal. As Agnes, press the X button repeatedly to perform the rite.
  11. 11
    With the Water Crystal awakened, the seas will be cleansed. Exit the Temple of Water, and you'll be transported back to the Matriarch's. She'll thank you and offer advice for your next destination.
Tips
  • Don't hesitate to use healing items like Curas and Hi-Potions; this fight doesn't leave much room for error.
  • Lightning magic and sword magic are good offensive choices.
  • Prioritize multi-target abilities like Thundara or Crescent Moon when dealing with the fake Rusalkas to efficiently damage the real one.
  • Always Default when Rusalka uses Seep to prepare for the subsequent Dark Flow attack.
  • Awakening of the Water Crystal.
  • Cleansing of the seas.
  • Guidance from the Matriarch for your next destination.

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