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Expert Rank
Fantasy Life

Expert Rank

Complete the Expert Rank challenges in Fantasy Life's Mercenary class. Learn strategies for defeating Cactos, Killer Bears, and Desert Tyrants, and earn valuable stars.

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Complete the Expert Rank challenges in Fantasy Life's Mercenary class. Learn strategies for defeating Cactos, Killer Bears, and Desert Tyrants, and earn valuable stars.

Challenges:

  1. Heavy Metal: Defeat 10 monsters with Heavy Swing (hold A, release after second chime). Reward: 150 Stars.
  2. Shocktastic!: Defeat 10 monsters with Super Shockwave (hold X, release after second chime). Reward: 150 Stars.
  3. Bladestorm: Defeat 10 monsters with Tornado Shot (press A after pausing during your 4th swing). Reward: 150 Stars.
  4. A Spiky Situation: Defeat 1 Cacto in Cacto Cove as a Mercenary. Reward: 150 Stars.
  5. A Prickly Pest: Defeat 5 Cactos in Cacto Cove as a Mercenary. Reward: 200 Stars.
  6. Thorn in my Side: Defeat 10 Cactos in Cacto Cove as a Mercenary. Reward: 250 Stars.
  7. A Tale of Two Thorns: Defeat 1 Flowering Cacto in Cacto Cove as a Mercenary. Reward: 250 Stars.
  8. A Course Encounter: Defeat 1 Angry Cacto in Drysand Desert as a Mercenary. Reward: 150 Stars.
  9. The Pacifier: Defeat 5 Angry Cactos in Drysand Desert as a Mercenary. Reward: 200 Stars.
  10. Cacto King: Defeat 10 Angry Cactos in Drysand Desert as a Mercenary. Reward: 250 Stars.
  11. Grin and Bear It: Defeat 1 Killer Bear in Deep Elderwood, then cash in the bounty as a Mercenary. Reward: 600 Stars.
  12. Shadows in the Sand: Defeat 1 Desert Tyrant by the Ancient Ruins, then cash in the bounty as a Mercenary. Reward: 700 Stars.
Tips
  • Cacto Cove is located off the beaten path; speak to the ferryman at the south end of Al Maajik Outskirts to reach it.
  • Melusine, a Mercenary colleague, can be found in Cacto Cove.
  • Flowering Cactos (pink) appear rarely. To increase their spawn rate, repeatedly enter and exit the nearby Cave of Shadows.
  • To perform Tornado Shot, press the A button towards the end of the Cross-Cut animation. A successful execution results in a tornado moving away from you.
  • The Killer Bear is a relatively easy fight. The Desert Tyrant is more challenging. It is recommended to bring Odin and one other ally.
  • The Desert Tyrant fights similarly to the Silverfang. Staying close can help avoid its bite and fire breath.
  • Be wary of the Desert Tyrant's tail swipe, which can knock you back before a fire breath attack. Try running towards the tyrant instead of away from the fire.
  • The Desert Tyrant fight takes place in a small area near a zone entrance, which can be used to trap the boss in a corner.

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