BOSS: IUBARIS

Learn how to defeat the challenging Iubaris boss in Tales of Symphonia. Get tips on stats, weaknesses, and strategies for Raine, Lloyd, and Kratos.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Name: Iubaris
• Location: Tower of Mana
• HP: 16,800
• TP: 1500
• ATK: 860
• DEF: 80
• XP: 2650
• Gald: 2500
• Items dropped: Brass
• Steal: White Quartz
• Elemental Info: Weak to Shadow, Strong against Fire, Lightning, Light

Phases:

1. Iubaris has one main phase where he uses devastating shadow-based magic attacks.
2. After dealing 16,800 HP of damage, he will be defeated.

Strategy:

• Don't let Iubaris's powerful shadow magic scare you! He's quite manageable with the right approach.
• For Raine: It's highly recommended to deactivate all her techs except for First Aid, Recover, Nurse, Dispel, and Force Field. This is because her other techs consume a lot of TP, and you'll want her focused on essential healing and support.
• For Lloyd: Stick to your best techs like Sword Rain: Alpha and Tiger Rage.
• Party Support: With Kratos and Raine focusing on healing, you'll rarely need to use items. However, keep some Orange Gels handy just in case, especially for restoring TP if needed.
• HP Management: Always keep an eye on your party's HP, even with Raine and Kratos healing. Don't hesitate to use an item or a healing tech if someone's health drops dangerously low.
• Once you've dealt 16,800 damage, Iubaris will go down.

After the battle, there's a scene where Luna asks for Aska. Remiel then appears one last time to teach Colette the tech "Sacrifice." You'll need to return to the Tower of Mana's entrance manually. Before leaving the Tower, take some time to examine the bookshelves; they contain valuable information. As you exit, another scene will play out, leading to a campfire discussion where you learn Sheena isn't from this world. Once you regain control, exit the Tower of Mana and make your way to Thoda Geyser.

To get to Thoda Geyser, head to Thoda Docks and talk to the girl inside the house. She'll arrange for a washtub to take you there much faster. Once you arrive, go to the bottom of the stairs and take the Southwest exit. Use the save point to prepare yourself, as you'll need to get ready for another Boss Battle! When you're all set, use the warp portal located on the West side of the room.