Face the formidable bosses of the INTERMISSION DLC with confidence. This guide provides detailed strategies for defeating each challenging opponent, including the highly anticipated encounter with the "Pride and Joy" Prototype. Learn enemy attack patterns, weaknesses, and optimal party compositions.
INTERMISSION Bosses
The INTERMISSION DLC for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade introduces new challenges, including a series of boss battles that test your combat prowess. The most notable of these is the "Pride and Joy" Prototype, a powerful mech that serves as the DLC's climax.
Boss 1: Scarlet (and the "Pride and Joy" Prototype)
This multi-phase battle is the ultimate test of your skills in INTERMISSION.
- Phase 1: Scarlet's Mech Suit: Scarlet pilots a powerful mech. Focus on targeting its weak points, often its arms or head, when they are exposed. Use elemental attacks that exploit its weaknesses (often lightning). Dodge its sweeping attacks and missile barrages.
- Phase 2: "Pride and Joy" Prototype: After defeating Scarlet's initial mech, the "Pride and Joy" Prototype activates. This colossal mech has devastating attacks.
- Targeting Weak Points: The mech has several vulnerable areas that glow. Focus your attacks on these points.
- Elemental Weaknesses: Like Scarlet's mech, the "Pride and Joy" is often weak to lightning-based attacks.
- Dodging and Blocking: Learn the timing for its massive laser attacks and physical slams. Perfect dodges are crucial for survival.
- Staggering: Building the stagger gauge is key to dealing sificant damage. Use abilities that quickly build stagger.
General Strategies for INTERMISSION Bosses
- Materia Loadout: Ensure you have strong offensive Materia (Fire, Blizzard, Thunder), healing Materia (Cure), and support Materia (Magnify, ATB Boost). Consider "First Strike" for an immediate advantage.
- Character Synergy: Utilize the unique abilities of Yuffie and Sonon effectively. Yuffie's "Ninpo: Elemental Ninjutsu" can exploit elemental weaknesses, while Sonon's "Synergy" abilities can unleash powerful combined attacks.
- Stagger Management: Aggressively build the stagger gauge of bosses. Once staggered, unleash your most powerful ATB abilities and Limit Breaks.
- Defensive Play: Don't be overly aggressive. Learn enemy attack patterns and prioritize dodging and blocking to survive. Heal proactively.
- Resource Management: Conserve MP and HP items for critical moments.
Rewards
Defeating these bosses rewards players with unique items, Materia, and progression within the INTERMISSION story.