Mission 8: Arezu's Predicament - Walkthrough
Mission 8, "Arezu's Predicament," is a critical turning point in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, requiring you to confront a distressed Noble Pokémon and its Warden. This mission tests your combat prowess and your ability to calm a rampaging creature. Successfully navigating Arezu's personal struggles and the Noble Pokémon's fury is essential for advancing the main storyline.
In "Arezu's Predicament," you'll journey to the Cobalt Coastlands to aid Warden Arezu. A Noble Pokémon has become agitated, and it's up to you to pacify it. This mission involves a challenging boss battle and requires careful preparation to ensure both your success and the well-being of the Pokémon involved.
Mission Objectives:
- Head to the Cobalt Coastlands.
- Find Warden Arezu.
- Pacify the agitated Noble Pokémon.
Walkthrough:
1. Journey to the Cobalt Coastlands:
After receiving the mission briefing, make your way to the Cobalt Coastlands. You'll likely need to use your Basculegion to traverse the waters. Head towards the area indicated on your map, which will lead you to Warden Arezu.
2. Meeting Arezu:
Upon reaching the desated location, you'll find Arezu in distress. She explains that a Noble Pokémon has become unusually aggressive and is causing trouble. She will ask for your assistance in calming it down.
3. Preparing for the Noble Pokémon Battle:
Before you can confront the Noble Pokémon, it's highly recommended to prepare your team. The Noble Pokémon in this mission is a powerful **Hisuian Arcanine**. Ensure you have Pokémon with strong Water-type and Rock-type moves, as these will be super-effective. Consider bringing Pokémon like Hisuian Samurott, Gyarados, or Golem.
4. The Battle Against Hisuian Arcanine:
The battle against Hisuian Arcanine is a multi-stage encounter. Initially, you'll need to weaken it through traditional Pokémon battles. Focus on exploiting its weaknesses and using your strongest attacks.
- Phase 1: Standard Battle: Engage Hisuian Arcanine in a direct Pokémon battle. Use your best moves and try to inflict as much damage as possible.
- Phase 2: Pacification: After dealing significant damage, the battle will shift. Hisuian Arcanine will become enraged, and you'll need to use items to calm it down. This involves dodging its attacks and throwing special balms (like Soothing Balm) at it when it's vulnerable.
- Phase 3: Final Push: Once you've successfully pacified it with balms, you'll need to engage it in battle again to fully calm it down. This final phase is often easier as the Pokémon is weakened.
Tips for the Battle:
- Type Matchups: Prioritize Water and Rock-type moves. Avoid Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel-type moves, as they are weak against Fire and Rock.
- Dodging: Hisuian Arcanine has powerful area-of-effect attacks. Learn its attack patterns and dodge effectively to avoid taking heavy damage.
- Balm Accuracy: When throwing balms, aim carefully. Missing too many can make the pacification phase much harder.
- Heal Up: Don't hesitate to use Potions and other healing items to keep your Pokémon healthy throughout the fight.
5. Aftermath:
Once Hisuian Arcanine is pacified, Arezu will express her gratitude. This event is crucial for her character development and for understanding the challenges faced by the Wardens. You will then receive your rewards and be able to continue your main quest.