Defeat Iapyx (14,000 HP) and the Resolute Assassin/Guardian-Lightning duo in Tales of Symphonia. Balacruf Mausoleum boss strategies.
BOSS: IAPYX
Location: Balacruf Mausoleum
Stats: HP: 14,000, TP: 88, ATK: 690, DEF: 100, XP: 1324, Gald: 2000
Drops: Paralysis Charm, Spirit Bangle
Steal: None
Elemental Info: Weak to None, Strong against Wind and Lightning.
Strategy: Use a Magic Lens (an item that reveals enemy stats) on Iapyx. If you have learned Omega Tempest, it is highly effective. Utilize Unison Attacks whenever possible. Iapyx shares similarities with the Windmaster found in Asgard. To conserve items for the upcoming battle, assign Kratos primarily to healing duties.
BOSS: RESOLUTE ASSASSIN / GUARDIAN-LIGHTNING
Location: Balacruf Mausoleum
Resolute Assassin Stats: HP: 4,500, TP: 164, ATK: 500, DEF: 62, XP: 300, Gald: 450
Resolute Assassin Drops: Dark Bottle
Resolute Assassin Steal: None
Resolute Assassin Elemental Info: Weak to None, Strong against None.
Guardian-Lightning Stats: HP: 5,500, TP: 400, ATK: 471, DEF: 46, XP: 250, Gald: 250
Guardian-Lightning Drops: Fine Pellets, Magic Lens
Guardian-Lightning Steal: None
Guardian-Lightning Elemental Info: Weak to None, Strong against None.
Strategy: This fight mirrors the encounter at Ossa Trail. Prioritize defeating the Guardian-Lightning first, as it possesses higher HP and can be more troublesome. Apply the same tactics used in the previous battle to succeed.
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