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SUB-BOSS: FAKE (6)
Tales of Symphonia

SUB-BOSS: FAKE (6)

Defeat the Fake sub-boss in Tales of Symphonia located in Latheon Gorge. Learn its weaknesses and strategy to obtain the All-Divide.

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Defeat the Fake sub-boss in Tales of Symphonia located in Latheon Gorge. Learn its weaknesses and strategy to obtain the All-Divide.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Adjust the battle strategies for Zelos and Genis. For Zelos, deactivate all attacks except Eruption, Air Thrust, Grave, and Thunder Blade. For Genis, deactivate all spells except Tidal Wave, Explosion, Cyclone, and Ground Dasher.
  2. 2
    Upon entering the battle, set the party order to "All out" by pressing right on the D-pad.
  3. 3
    Position yourself in front of the Fake and use the Guard command, occasionally using Guardian.
  4. 4
    Allow Zelos and Genis to attack the Fake with magic from a distance.
  5. 5
    Have Raine focus on healing you and use Photon and Ray/Holy Lance when not healing.
Tips
  • The Fake is located in Latheon Gorge.
  • It has 7,800 HP and 350 TP.
  • It drops the All-Divide and can also be stolen.
  • The Fake has no elemental weaknesses or resistances.
  • If you are struggling, consider using the party order "All out" to have your allies focus on offense while you defend and heal.

BOSS: PLANTIX

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Form a party consisting of Lloyd, Genis, Raine, and Zelos.
  2. 2
    Adjust Genis' spells to only include Explosion and Raging Mist.
  3. 3
    Zelos' arte setup does not matter as he will be used for physical offense.
  4. 4
    Raine should prioritize healing throughout the battle.
  5. 5
    If possible, equip Zelos with the Flame Dagger to inflict additional damage.
  6. 6
    Utilize Lloyd's Sword Rain: Beta and Beast Sword Rain techs.
  7. 7
    Focus attacks on the Plantix, taking advantage of Genis' Explosion which deals over 3,500 damage per hit and Zelos' attacks with the Flame Dagger dealing near 500 damage per hit.
Tips
  • The Plantix is located in Latheon Gorge.
  • It has 36,000 HP, 250 TP, 1,300 ATK, and 310 DEF.
  • The Plantix is weak to Fire and strong against Earth.
  • Equipping Zelos with the Flame Dagger is recommended.
  • Genis' Explosion arte is highly effective, dealing significant damage.

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