BOSS: Annihilator

Master the Annihilator boss fight in Eternal Strands! Learn its HP, recommended level, devastating attacks, and the best strategy to claim the final Soul Shard.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 4,958,710
• Recommended Level: 86
• Weaknesses: None explicitly mentioned, but Harmony Chains are highly effective.
• Resistances: Appears to be a green Ruined Body, so expect heavy-hitting, slow attacks.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Initial Assault Annihilator uses powerful physical attacks, Crop Top (dealing up to 13,000 damage), Scorcher (up to 11,000 damage), and Blood Sink (around 16,000 damage). The arena is mostly dark with small light pockets for Viola.
2. Phase 2: Desperation (Nearing Death) Annihilator begins using Reclaim every turn to heal for nearly 100,000 HP. This is when you need to focus all attacks and healing.

Strategy:

• Party Setup: The recommended party is Viola (Level 86, Titania's Bow, Peacock Dress, Cupid's Head, Recovery Gloves), Jazz (Level 86, Bezwell's Sword, Dragon Armor, Recovery Gloves, Athena's Shield), and Allegretto (Level 86, Sheol Sword, Achilles's Armor, Power Ring, Recovery Gloves).
• Item Management: Pack your Item Set with extra Spade Clovers and Floral Extracts. You'll need them more than Heal Arrow.
• Positioning: Keep Viola in the small lantern-lit pockets of the arena so she can use Heal Arrow effectively. If Annihilator targets her, have her move to another light source.
• Offensive Strategy: Surround Annihilator and continuously use Harmony Chains. A five-chain Harmony Chain provides enough Echoes to perform another one immediately, creating a powerful, sustained offense.
• Healing: If Viola can't keep up with the party's HP, use Spade Clovers. Don't neglect healing, even when focusing on offense.
• Dealing with Reclaim: When Annihilator starts using Reclaim frequently, bring Viola into the fray and have all three party members focus their attacks on him.
• Guard Up: Annihilator's physical attacks can hit for up to 10,000 damage, so guarding is crucial.
• Patience is Key: This is a long and challenging fight. Stay focused on your party's HP and the Moving Command.