Kronos's Sickle

Obtain and wield Kronos's Sickle in Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness. This guide details acquisition steps for Fidel's powerful mid-to-late game weapon.

This section details the acquisition and optimal use of Kronos's Sickle, a powerful weapon for Fidel. This weapon is crucial for progressing through the mid-to-late game, especially when facing tougher enemies and bosses.

Acquisition Steps

To obtain Kronos's Sickle, you'll need to complete a specific series of events and side quests. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Initiate the "Lost Relic" Quest:
   • Travel to the town of Myiddok.
   • Locate the NPC Elder Theron near the central fountain. He will offer you the "Lost Relic" quest, asking you to investigate strange energy readings in the Resulian Plains.
2. Explore the Resulian Plains:
   • Head to the designated area in the western part of the Resulian Plains, marked on your map after accepting the quest.
   • You'll encounter several groups of Dire Wolves and Stone Golems. Defeat them to clear the path.
   • Look for a small, overgrown ruin. Interact with the glowing pedestal inside to find the Ancient Tablet Fragment.
3. Return to Myiddok and Decipher:
   • Bring the Ancient Tablet Fragment back to Elder Theron in Myiddok.
   • He will inform you that the fragment requires a specialist to decipher. He'll direct you to the research facility in Central Resulia.
4. Visit the Central Resulia Research Facility:
   • Travel to Central Resulia. The research facility is located on the eastern side of the city, identifiable by its large, domed roof.
   • Speak with Dr. Aris Thorne, the lead researcher. He will decipher the tablet, revealing clues about the location of Kronos's Sickle.
   • The tablet points to a hidden chamber within the Ruins of the Divine Dragon.
5. Navigate the Ruins of the Divine Dragon:
   • Access the Ruins of the Divine Dragon. If you haven't been here before, it's located north of Central Resulia.
   • Proceed through the ruins until you reach the "Chamber of Whispers" (marked on your map after speaking with Dr. Thorne). This chamber is typically found on the third floor, past the area with the Shadow Specters.
   • Inside the Chamber of Whispers, you'll face a mini-boss: the Guardian Construct Alpha.
6. Defeat Guardian Construct Alpha:
   • The Guardian Construct Alpha is a formidable opponent. It is weak to Lightning attacks.
   • Strategy: Focus on breaking its guard with repeated light attacks from Fidel, then unleash powerful Lightning-based Battle Skills like Thunder Slash or Lightning Blade. Miki's Thunder Flare can also be highly effective. Watch out for its "Energy Burst" attack, which has a wide AoE; dodge or block accordingly.
   • Upon its defeat, a hidden compartment will open, revealing a treasure chest.
7. Claim Kronos's Sickle:
   • Open the treasure chest to receive Kronos's Sickle.

Kronos's Sickle Stats and Abilities

Kronos's Sickle is a two-handed greatsword for Fidel, boasting impressive offensive capabilities.

• Attack: +1250
• Intelligence: +50
• Critical Rate: +10%
• Special Effect: "Temporal Rend" - Occasionally inflicts Slow on enemies with successful attacks. This effect is invaluable for controlling the battlefield, especially against fast-moving bosses.

Recommended Usage and Strategy

Kronos's Sickle significantly enhances Fidel's damage output and utility. Here's how to best integrate it into your combat strategy:

• Fidel as Main DPS: With Kronos's Sickle, Fidel becomes an even more potent damage dealer. Prioritize Battle Skills that maximize his attack, such as Aerial Raid, Mirror Blade, and Shotgun Blast.
• Synergy with Slow: The "Temporal Rend" effect is excellent for setting up combos. When an enemy is slowed, they are easier to hit with longer-cast Battle Skills or to chain together multiple attacks without interruption.
• Party Composition:
  • Pair Fidel with characters who can exploit slowed enemies, such as Miki for powerful offensive spells or Victor for high-damage single-target attacks.
  • Anne's ability to break enemy guards complements Fidel's increased damage, allowing for more frequent critical hits and burst damage.
• Enhancement: Consider using Item Creation to enhance Kronos's Sickle further. Adding factors like "ATK +X%" or "Critical Damage +Y%" can push its power even higher. Prioritize materials that boost attack or critical stats.
• Against Bosses: The Slow effect is particularly useful against bosses with predictable but fast attack patterns. It gives you more time to react, dodge, and counter-attack, making challenging encounters more manageable.

By following this guide, you'll not only acquire Kronos's Sickle but also understand how to wield its power effectively to dominate your foes across Faykreed.