Method 2: Letting the enemy actually get a turn Requirements

Unlock EX-9 in Phantom Blade Zero and prepare for the 'New Challenger!' stage. Learn the requirements and Baal's stats for Method 2.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle Method 2 for that tough fight, huh? This one's all about letting the enemy have a bit of a go before you really lay into them. It sounds counterintuitive, but trust me, with the right setup, it works like a charm. Here’s what you’ll need to get this strategy rolling:

First off, you'll want to have levels 1 through 6 from the previous section already sorted. Even if they weren't enough for a quick win before, they're still crucial for this approach.

Next, you absolutely need Healing Birth and Healing Steps, and make sure they're at HIGH levels. This is your bread and butter for staying alive when Baal decides to throw down.

For your weapon, you'll want to fuse it with several Trees. The goal here is to pump up your HP so that those high-level Healing Birth and Healing Steps spells give you back a significant chunk of health. We're talking about making your healing spells really count.

You'll also want to fuse your weapon with a bunch of Weeds, Misc Weeds, and Trolly's. This is all about boosting your speed. Why? So the enemy doesn't get a bunch of turns in a row and overwhelm you. We need to be able to react and heal!

The final piece of the puzzle for this method, and honestly for any tough fight, is knowing your enemy. You'll need to check the stats for the enemy you're facing. For this specific stage, you'll find the info you need in the section below.

Unlocking Extra Map 9: Castle of Baal

Ready to find the stage for this fight? Head to the southeast part of the world map. Keep your eyes peeled for a cluster of clouds. Just move your pointer around until you find it – it's labeled as EXTRA MAP 9, the CASTLE OF BAAL, with the code .

After you've met those requirements, you'll get a voiced cutscene.

Stage: EX-9 New Challenger!

This is it – the main event! You'll be facing off against LV 4000 SuprOL (Baal). And yep, it's a one-time deal.

My Baal Stats:

• HP = 1,061,065
• ATK = 384,096
• DEF = 310,476
• INT = 396,098
• RES = 323,280
• SPD = 120,090

Items/Objects Found:

• SpiriTree x16
• Stone x2
• Blossom x2
• Misc Weed x2
• Skull x2

Item/Object Details:

• Title Ranks: 6
• Levels: 3599

Protection:

• None

Baal's Behavior:

Here's the lowdown on how Baal acts:

• Baal won't make a move on his first turn. Use this to your advantage!
• He'll always target the closest character to him, no matter their level.
• He's also smart enough to go after two characters who are standing close together, even if there's a single character closer.

So, if you're planning to use a decoy character, make sure they're either the absolute closest to Baal, or you have another character nearby to draw Baal's attention to both of them. This can be key to managing aggro.

Damage Comparison:

Just to give you an idea of what you're up against, my Marona has 217,642 HP and 256,023 RES. Baal's 'Super Nova' attack hit her for 273K damage, which was enough to take her out. Keep that in mind when you're setting up your defenses!