Where to Find the Solstice Shrine Final Door in Sea of Stars

Learn how to find and open the final door in the Solstice Shrine quest in Sea of Stars. Includes boss fight strategy against the Elder Mist with Zale and Valere.

The final door for the Solstice Shrine quest in Sea of Stars is located in the Mountain Trail dungeon, near the top. You can find this door early in the game, but it will remain locked until you complete all five Solstice Shrines. Once all shrines are cleared, the door transforms into a portal.

Before entering the portal, it's recommended to prepare for a challenging boss fight against the Elder Mist. This battle is restricted to Zale and Valere. Ensure they have the best available equipment, such as the Eclipse Armor for one character and the next best for the other. Equip Zale with the Heliacal Earrings and Valere with the Moonstone Bracer. Stock up on food items that restore both HP and MP.

How to Beat the Second Elder Mist Boss

This rematch is tougher than the first because you only control Zale and Valere. The Elder Mist has new attacks and retains the sword mechanic from the previous encounter, requiring careful targeting to avoid triggering counter-attacks.

Elder Mist's Attacks

• Sword Active: Counter Slash: If you attack the main body while the sword is active, the Elder Mist will perform a sword swipe hitting both characters for about 60 damage.
• Fist Smash: The Elder Mist's standard attack, hitting a single party member for around 40 damage when blocked. Timing your block is crucial.
• Healing Mist: A single-target heal. If used on the main body, it heals about 150 HP; on the sword, it heals around 210 HP. This attack has three distinct Locks.
• Torblado: A special attack with five Locks. The Elder Mist summons a tornado that hits one character for over 100 damage. Breaking Locks can be difficult if the sword is active due to the Counter Slash.
• Thunder: A new three-Lock move where all Locks are the same. Lightning strikes both characters. Time your block after the second lightning bolt disappears, as it deals around 45-50 damage when unblocked.

Strategy for the Second Elder Mist Boss

This boss rematch is challenging due to having only Zale and Valere, preventing turn delays and making Lock-breaking difficult. The Counter Slash from the active sword deals significant damage (around 60 per character).

Focus on damaging the sword to remove it, even though it can be revived. A useful trick is to use splash damage attacks, targeting the sword as the primary target. Attacks like Zale's Sunball or Valere's Crescent Arc can damage both the boss and the sword simultaneously without triggering the Counter Slash, provided the blinking cursor is on the Elder Mist.

Prioritize survival. Save Combo Points for Mending Light. Learning the timing for blocks is essential, especially for powerful moves like Torblado. Be aware that the sword will be revived multiple times throughout the fight.