BOSS: YUAN/BOTTA

Learn the best strategies to defeat Yuan and Botta in Tales of Symphonia. Get tips on their weaknesses, resistances, and attack patterns to overcome this tough boss fight.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Yuan
  • Location: Tethe'alla Base
  • HP: 16,000
  • TP: 652
  • ATK: 900
  • DEF: 215
  • XP: 4,890
  • Gald: 3,150
  • Drops: EX Gem Lv4
  • Steal: None
  • Weak: None
  • Strong: Lightning
• Botta
  • Location: Tethe'alla Base
  • HP: 12,000
  • TP: 580
  • ATK: 780
  • DEF: 205
  • XP: 1,680
  • Gald: 2,800
  • Drops: None
  • Steal: None
  • Weak: None
  • Strong: Earth

Phases:

1. Fight Botta first.
2. Fight Yuan second.

Strategy:

• This battle is definitely a challenge, so be prepared! Your first priority should be taking down Botta. While he has some nasty Earth spells, they rarely hit you directly, so don't worry too much about them. Just keep up the offense and block when you need to.
• Once Botta is defeated, turn your attention to Yuan. Be extremely careful of his Indignation spell – it has the potential to instantly KO a party member! If you see the spell's name appear at the top of the screen, do whatever it takes to get out of the target circle immediately.
• Both bosses hit hard with their high Attack Power, but don't panic. As long as Raine is keeping up with her Nurse spell, or even better, Healing Circle, your party should be able to survive. Keep those healing spells ready!

After this tough fight, you'll get to watch a scene and finally take control of the Rheairds. Here are the controls you'll need to master:

• Control Stick: Tilt left or right to steer, tilt up or down to control altitude.
• A Button: Press to move forward.
• B Button: Use this to board and disembark the Rheairds when on the ground.
• C-stick: Tilt up or down to move forward or backward, tilt left or right to strafe.
• L and R Buttons: These are for rotating the camera.

Once you've got the hang of the Rheairds, open your main menu and go to the Synopsis. Check the "Sinful Chosen" title – it'll show you your next destination on the map with a white cross. Your next stop is The Nest of Flying Dragons. Make sure to rest at an Inn and save your game near your destination before heading in.