BOSS: LUNA/ASKA (2)

Learn the best strategies to defeat the challenging Luna and Aska boss fight in Tales of Symphonia Remastered. Get tips on their weaknesses and attack patterns.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Luna
  • Location: Tower of Mana
  • HP: 18,000
  • TP: 720
  • ATK: 1,120
  • DEF: 292
  • XP: 3,250
  • Gald: 4,800
  • Items dropped: Moonstone
  • Steal: None
  • Elemental Info.: AA: None, Weak: None, Strong: Light
• Aska
  • Location: Tower of Mana
  • HP: 19,650
  • TP: 600
  • ATK: 1,120
  • DEF: 245
  • XP: 3,480
  • Gald: 2,800
  • Items dropped: Rare Pellets
  • Steal: None
  • Elemental Info.: AA: Light, Weak: None, Strong: Water, Wind, Fire, Earth, Lightning, Ice, Light

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Aska

   Aska is the primary target here. He has two main attacks: a standard physical attack that's easy to dodge, and Sunshine Nova, where he flies up and shoots a light projectile. This one can hurt if you're too close.

2. Phase 2: Luna

   Once Aska is down, Luna becomes the main threat. She also has a physical attack, but it's weaker. Her more dangerous move is Ray, a powerful magical attack. She also uses Photon. While she's busy with Zelos and Sheena, you should have some breathing room.

Strategy:

• If you haven't saved recently, now's the time to do it! This can be a tough fight.
• Consider using Sheena's T. Seal: Darkness if you have it, as it seems to be effective against Aska.
• Focus your attacks on Aska first. He's a bit tougher than Luna, but his moves are predictable.
• Dodge his physical attacks and try to get away when he starts charging Sunshine Nova.
• Don't worry too much about Luna in the first phase; Zelos and Sheena will keep her occupied.
• Once Aska is defeated, switch your attention to Luna. She has more attacks, but they're generally weaker.
• Try to interrupt Luna's magic casting by dealing a lot of damage quickly. This is key to taking her down efficiently.
• Keep an eye on your HP and use items or healing artes as needed.
• With consistent attacks and good dodging, you'll be able to defeat both of them.