BOSS: EFREET

Learn how to beat the Efreet boss in Tales of Symphonia! Get tips on its weaknesses, HP, and the best strategies to use with Genis and Raine.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Name: Efreet
• Location: Triet Ruins
• HP: 18,000
• TP: 850
• ATK: 500
• DEF: 35
• XP: 2430
• Gald: 945
• Items dropped: Attack Symbol
• Steal: None
• Elemental Info: Fire (Strong), Weak: None

Phases:

1. Efreet has high physical strength, similar to Undine.
2. When Efreet enters Overlimit mode, it unleashes a devastating, short-ranged attack called "Flames of Destruction."

Strategy:

• Have Genis continuously cast ice-based spells like Icicle or Freeze Lancer. Freeze Lancer is particularly effective at dealing significant damage.
• Keep Raine focused on using Nurse to heal the party throughout the fight.
• If you get hit by Efreet's Burst fall, immediately recover your balance by pressing the X button.
• When Efreet enters Overlimit mode and uses "Flames of Destruction," be prepared to react. Since it's short-ranged, staying a bit further back can help.
• Watch for the "Eruption" notification on screen. As soon as it appears, unleash a Unison Attack to nullify the incoming eruption. This is crucial to avoid massive damage.
• This fight can be challenging, and you might even get defeated a few times, but keep at it! Persevere, and you'll eventually conquer Efreet.