Objectives:
- Journey to the Imperial Capital, Oriflamme.
- Infiltrate the Imperial Stronghold.
- Confront the Dominant of Garuda.
Strategy:
This mission involves a significant amount of combat against Imperial Soldiers and War Hounds. Utilize your Eikon abilities effectively. 'Phoenix Shift' is excellent for closing gaps, and 'Rising Flame' can launch enemies for aerial combos. When infiltrating the stronghold, look for alternate paths or vents to bypass some enemy encounters. The confrontation with Benedikta, the Dominant of Garuda, is a multi-phase boss fight. In her human form, she's fast and uses wind-based attacks. Dodge frequently and look for openings after her combos. When she transforms into Garuda, the fight becomes more dynamic. Stay mobile, use Phoenix Shift to avoid her large AoE attacks, and focus on staggering her. Her 'Deadly Embrace' attack can be parried or dodged for a counter-opportunity.
Rewards:
- Garuda Eikon Abilities
- Experience Points
- Gil