BOSS: GATEKEEPER/ANGEL SWORDIAN X2 (2)

Learn the best strategies to defeat the Gatekeeper and the two Angel Swordians in Tales of Symphonia. Get tips on weaknesses and effective combos to win this tough boss fight.

Alright, let's talk about the Gatekeeper and its buddies, the Angel Swordians. This fight can feel a bit overwhelming, but don't worry, we'll get through it together!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Gatekeeper
  • HP: 18,000
  • TP: 800
  • ATK: 1,180
  • DEF: 210
  • XP: 8,880
  • Gald: 8,970
  • Drops: Mystic Symbol
  • Steal: None
  • Weaknesses: None
  • Resistances: Light
• Angel Swordian (x2)
  • HP: 7,480
  • TP: 130
  • ATK: 1,040
  • DEF: 105
  • XP: 236
  • Gald: 335
  • Drops: None
  • Steal: None
  • Weaknesses: None
  • Resistances: None

Phases:

1. You'll face the Gatekeeper along with two Angel Swordians.

Strategy:

• Okay, here's the secret sauce: if you followed the guide and visited Iselia before this fight, and you've got the Kusanagi Blade equipped, this battle will be a walk in the park. Seriously, the Angel Swordians go down super fast, maybe in just two combos.
• Remember that combo chain we practiced? Aim for a 3-combo hit, followed by your Level 1 Tech, then a Level 2 Tech, and finish with a Level 3 Tech. If you've got Sonic Thrust as your Level 1, Fierce Demon Fang as Level 2, and Sword Rain: Beta as Level 3, you can dish out over 4,000 damage in one go!
• The Gatekeeper itself isn't too tough either. Its ATK power is pretty low, so it shouldn't pose much of a threat. Just keep up the pressure and you'll take it down.