Ba'al iii; Apparati

Learn how to take down the Neo Ba'al Apparati in Bravely Second! This guide covers its stats, weaknesses, and a strategy to overcome its tough defenses and high HP.

Alright, let's talk about Neo Ba'al Apparati. If you've already dealt with Neo Turtle Dove or Neo Redshirt, you'll have a pretty good idea of what's coming, but this guy hits way harder and has way tougher defenses. Don't worry, though, we've got a plan!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Level: 1~99
• HP: Up to 1,000,000
• Weakness: Wind

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Setup

   Your main goal here is to survive and set up your buffs. Your tank needs to be incredibly durable. Aim for over 9999 HP – you can get this with accessories like the Life Ring and abilities like Catmancer's HP 20% Up, especially if your characters are Level 99. Tiz and Magnolia can even hit this naturally with the Guardian job.

2. Phase 2: Tanking and Damage

   Equip your tank with abilities like Freelancer's Physical Defence 20% Up and Knight's Dual Shields, plus Astrologian's Prescience. They should also have their gear optimized for Physical Defense. Have your tank use Catmancer's Purrfect Stance at the start of the fight. This stance, combined with their insane defense, should let them shrug off most of Apparati's hits. If Apparati uses Pole Shift, just reapply Purrfect Stance.

3. Phase 3: Mage Support and Survival

   Your mages should have Astrologian's Limit Breaker and healing spells. Before your mages start dishing out damage, have one of them cast Re-raise on your tank. This is crucial because after you've attacked, Apparati will use Action-Reaction, dealing 9999 damage. Since your tank took minimal damage earlier, they'll have enough HP to survive this hit thanks to Re-raise.

4. Phase 4: Repeat and Win

   After surviving Action-Reaction, heal your tank if needed and repeat the process. You won't be able to defeat Neo Apparati in a single turn like some other bosses, so this consistent approach is key. Remember to use attacks that pierce Physical Defense, like Hawkeye's Harpoon, Catmancer's Sonic Boom, Monk's Pressure Point, or Templar's Desperation. If you're using Black Mage, make sure to equip Pierce Magic Defence.

Strategy:

• Team Composition: Stick with the same tank-and-three-mages setup you likely used for the regular Apparati.
• Key Ability Swap: You'll probably need to drop Chainspell from your mages to make room for Pierce Magic Defence. It's a tough trade-off, but necessary for Neo Apparati.
• Tank Survivability: Over 9999 HP is essential. Use accessories like the Life Ring and abilities like HP 20% Up. Guardian job can help naturally reach this HP threshold.
• Defense Setup: For your tank, prioritize Physical Defense with abilities like Physical Defence 20% Up, Dual Shields, and Prescience.
• Healing and Buffs: Have at least one mage ready with healing spells and another casting Re-raise on the tank before attacking.
• Damage Output: Focus on attacks that bypass Physical Defense. If you're using magic, ensure you have Pierce Magic Defence equipped.
• Action-Reaction Counter: The Re-raise buff on your tank is your primary defense against Apparati's devastating 9999 damage attack.