Part 142

Master the Chel & Twi'Tone and Boutrous the Boistrous boss fights in Chained Together. Learn their weaknesses, attack patterns, and strategies to overcome these challenging encounters and claim your rewards.

Alright, let's dive into Part 142 of our Chained Together adventure! We've got two tough bosses lined up: Chel & Twi'Tone, and Boutrous the Boistrous. Don't sweat it, I'll walk you through exactly what you need to do.

BOSS 36: CHEL & TWI'TONE

This fight is pretty unique! You'll notice Chel has a shadow companion named Twi'Tone. This shadow is actually the main focus of the fight, as Chel herself doesn't take much damage. Think of Twi'Tone as the real target here. Chel is Human, weak to Dark and strong to Light, while Twi'Tone is Undead, strong to Dark and weak to Light. Interesting, right? But what really matters is the fight's mechanic.

Chel will immediately use 'Act Twice' and then attack. The core of this battle is about status ailments and targeting Twi'Tone. You need to deal enough damage to Twi'Tone to trigger its 'Absorb' move, which lets it steal Chel's HP and gain a new health bar. You'll have to do this three times.

Expect moves like 'Death Masks/Shadow Masks,' which hits your whole party for about 30-50 damage. More annoying are 'Dart Shot,' which inflicts a random status ailment, and 'Pandemic Shadow,' which can extend existing ailments and inflict new ones. These status effects can make the fight really tricky.

Strategy:

• Focus on Twi'Tone: Your primary target is the shadow. Don't waste resources on Chel.
• Status Ailment Management: Bring someone who can clear all status ailments, like with 'Herbal Brew.' This will be a lifesaver.
• Buffs and Debuffs: Apply your usual buffs and debuffs to make the fight smoother.
• Repeat the Process: Keep attacking Twi'Tone, let it absorb Chel's HP three times, and then focus on Chel once the shadow is down.

Once Twi'Tone is defeated, you'll need to attack Chel directly until she runs away. It's a bit anticlimactic, but you'll still get a [_GRIMOIRE SHARD_]!

BOSS 37: BOUTROUS THE BOISTROUS

Okay, get ready for Boutrous! Some say he's the hardest boss, but let's see if we can prove them wrong. The main gimmick here is a specific attack you absolutely must guard against, or you risk getting wiped out. Pay close attention to this part!

Boutrous is a Human, strong to Light and weak to Dark. He also has a dragon, but you can't target the dragon directly. His attacks change depending on whether he's mounted.

When Boutrous is NOT mounted:

• Normal Attack: Hits one party member randomly four times for 60-90 damage each. This can add up quickly!
• 'Bad Rhymes': Hits everyone for 90-100 damage. Not exactly Shakespeare, is he?

When Boutrous MOUNTS the dragon:

• 'Epic Poem': This is the big one. It can hit your party for over 500 damage, potentially wiping you out instantly.

Strategy:

• Survive 'Epic Poem': This is critical. The best way to counter it is by blinding Boutrous. Using Sienna's abilities can completely negate this attack.
• Guard and Heal: If you can't blind him, make sure your buffs are up and be ready to defend and heal when he mounts up.
• Exploit Weakness: Remember, Boutrous is weak to Dark. Use your strongest Dark attacks when you have an opening.
• Dragon Mechanics: While you can't target the dragon, Boutrous's attacks change when he's riding it. Be prepared for the shift in combat.

This fight is all about managing that 'Epic Poem' attack. Stay sharp, keep your defenses up, and you'll get through it!