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West Laban Tunnel
Tales of Berseria

West Laban Tunnel

Walkthrough for Tales of Berseria's West Laban Tunnel. Find treasures, trigger skits, and defeat the Pirate Malak boss. Learn about Zestiria connections and collectibles.

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Walkthrough for Tales of Berseria's West Laban Tunnel. Find treasures, trigger skits, and defeat the Pirate Malak boss. Learn about Zestiria connections and collectibles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene and the skit Taking the Boy, speak with Rokurou and Dyle near the helm, Magilou at the stern, and then Number Two for a scene.
  2. 2
    Engage in a boss fight against Pirate Malak.
  3. 3
    After the cutscene, speak with pirate Benwick and Magilou for the skit Shared Interests.
  4. 4
    Talk to Dyle about the Van Aifread pirates.
  5. 5
    Purchase any needed supplies from the pirates.
  6. 6
    Climb the vines to collect the Earth Ring.
  7. 7
    Enter the tunnels and head north at the split. The eastern area contains Katz Spirits.
  8. 8
    Proceed to the objective marker for a scene and the skit Planning the Assault.
  9. 9
    Head north to the next area. Check the northern dead end for a chest containing Amber Paper.
  10. 10
    Head east toward the wall of vines. After receiving the Kindling, examine the vines twice to burn them and exit to the northwest.
  11. 11
    Collect the Rosemary near the gap.
  12. 12
    Return to the previous area and exit to the northeast.
  13. 13
    Follow the path until a scene triggers, followed by the skit The Way Malakhim Used to Be.
  14. 14
    Head northeast to a dead end containing a Life Bottle.
  15. 15
    Backtrack and exit to the northwest to find a Katz Box.
  16. 16
    Follow the path toward the exclamation point to speak with the White Turtlez for the skit White Turtlez Appears. Purchase supplies if needed.
  17. 17
    Enter the next area for the skits White Turtlez Vs Velvet and What's in a Name?.
  18. 18
    Exit to the east and search the room for a chest with 640 Gald.
  19. 19
    Backtrack to the previous area and follow the path north to a split. Burn the vines to the north to collect the Mercury Satchel.
  20. 20
    Make your way toward the exit for the skit The Reaper's Coin.
  21. 21
    Continue to Burnack Plateau.

Boss: Pirate Malak

  • HP: 11247
  • Weakness: None
  • Resistance: Water
  • Drops: Daredevil's Ventite, Pirate's Eyepatch

Strategy: This three-on-one fight is manageable. The malak's attacks are not overly strong, and Number Two can heal minor damage. Maintain damage output, block to recover Soul Gauge (SG), and the fight will conclude when the enemy reaches half health.

Tips
  • Dire Foes can appear after consecutive battles with high grade. They are very difficult and should be avoided until you have at least 4 party members.
  • The gap near the Rosemary collectible cannot be crossed until much later in the game.
  • Note the Zestiria Connections regarding Malakhim and Eizen's draconic influences.

Treasures:

  • Earth Ring
  • Life Bottle
  • Amber Paper
  • 640 Gald
  • Rosemary
  • Mercury Satchel

Skits:

  • Taking the Boy
  • Shared Interests
  • Planning the Assault
  • The Way Malakhim Used to Be
  • White Turtlez Appears
  • White Turtlez Vs Velvet
  • What's in a Name?
  • The Reaper's Coin

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