Gnome is the Earth Spirit and a significant boss in the Cave of Spirits. He is a powerful magic user, specializing in earth-elemental spells and physical attacks. He can summon smaller earth creatures to assist him.
Strategy:
- Party Setup: Cress (damage), Mint (healing), Arche (magic damage).
- Weakness: Gnome is weak to Wind and Water elemental attacks. Arche's 'Ice Needle' or 'Lightning' spells can be effective.
- Cress: Engage Gnome directly with your strongest physical Artes. Be prepared to guard against his physical attacks.
- Mint: Keep the party healed. Gnome's spells can hit multiple targets, so 'Nurse' might be useful if you have it.
- Arche: Focus on casting 'Ice Needle' or 'Lightning' spells. If you have any Wind-elemental items, use them.
- Tactics: Gnome's summoned creatures can be annoying. Cress should try to clear them quickly while Arche focuses on Gnome. Interrupt Gnome's spellcasting if possible by hitting him with Cress. Watch out for his powerful 'Earthquake' spell.
Reward: Gnome joins your party as a summon, Experience, Gald.