Defeat the Windmaster boss in Tales of Symphonia with this guide. Learn its weaknesses, drops like Map of Balacruf, and strategy.
Walkthrough
- 1Engage the Windmaster in Asgard. Its HP is 10,000, TP is 220, ATK is 580, DEF is 85. It drops the Map of Balacruf and Talisman, and cannot be stolen from. It has no elemental weaknesses or resistances, but is strong against Wind.
- 2Execute a 3-combo attack, followed by Tiger Blade, then Sword Rain: Alpha.
- 3Just before Sword Rain: Alpha's uppercut, initiate an Unison Attack: Kratos uses Fierce Demon Fang, Raine uses Photon, Lloyd uses Sword Rain: Alpha, and Colette uses Angel Feathers. This combo should deal approximately 5000 damage and over 55 hits.
- 4Continue attacking, healing and blocking as needed, and repeating the 3-combo + Lv1 Tech + Lv2 Tech sequence for near 800 damage per turn.
- 5After the battle, a scene will play. Regain control and head to Aisha's house for another scene, after which you will receive the 'Map of Balacruf'.
- 6Exit Asgard and proceed to Balacruf Mausoleum, located SE from the House of Salvation.
- 7Upon entering Balacruf Mausoleum, a scene will trigger. Take the W path to find a chest containing '1800 Gald'.
- 8Go up the central path and speak to the priest before the stairs to receive the 'Tower Key'.
- 9Ascend the stairs for another scene.
- 10Move W, being cautious of traps. Locate a switch on the floor. Go N up the stairs and defeat the worm-like enemy to obtain the Memory Gem.
- 11On top, move W, push the block South twice, turn on the torch, and read the wall inscription.
- 12Return down, push the block onto the switch to stop the wind.
- 13Return to the entrance fork and go E. Unlock the Memory Seal. Obtain 'Beast Fang' from the coffin South of the Save Circle. Light the torch on the East side.
- 14Read the SE stone plate: "The Summon Spirit and the wind that serves it are to be found beyond the carving of the holy seal."
- 15Return to where you moved the block and read the two W stone plates.
- 16W stone plate 1: "The Balacruf are people of the wind. They are born with the wind, live with the Summon Spirit, and become as wind when they die."
- 17W stone plate 2: "The world is a giant. Its ruby left hand is the throne of gods. Its emerald right hand is the power of gods. Its pearl white left leg is the calm earth. Its topaz right leg is the rich earth. And its lapis lazuli body is the blue wind princess."
- 18Move E, go down the stairs, and return to the initial fork. Go up the NW path, past traps, and ascend the stairs.
- 19At the corner, read the NW stone plate: "That which the blue wind princess protects. Heads from the throne of gods and across the rich earth. Stands upon the calm earth, and gazes up at the power of gods."
- 20Continue, light both torches on the N wall, then descend stairs to reveal a door. Proceed E and read the N stone plate.
- 21N stone plate: "The great King of Balacruf, Cleo III, died and was reborn as the King of the Wind. The King travels the heavens with the Summon Spirit, in past, present and future."
- 22Move S, push the block East, then South once to stop the wind.
- 23Go North from the switch to find coffins containing 'Iron Guard' and 'Blue Ribbon'.
- 24Travel South, light the torch, obtain 'Beast Hide' from the coffin, and read the E tablet.
Tips
- The Windmaster battle is significantly easier if you are at the recommended levels before entering Asgard.
- Pay close attention to the traps within Balacruf Mausoleum.
- The Memory Gem is held by a worm-like enemy among the stairs in the NW section.
- Pushing blocks onto switches is key to stopping the wind in certain areas of Balacruf Mausoleum.
- The stone plates contain riddles that guide you through Balacruf Mausoleum.
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