Location: Cheagle Woods / Fonic Mausoleum (multiple encounters)
Weakness: Light, Fire (later encounters)
Resistances: Dark
Recommended Level: 8-10 (first encounter), 20-22 (second encounter)
Strategy: Arietta is a Fonic Artes user who fights alongside her pet Fonic Beasts (usually a Gryphon and a Liger). In your first encounter in Cheagle Woods, she's relatively straightforward. Focus on taking out her Fonic Beasts first, as they can be annoying distractions and deal significant damage. Luke and Guy should engage the beasts, while Tear focuses on healing and using Holy Lance on Arietta if possible. Arietta primarily uses Dark Fonic Artes like Bloody Howl and Negative Gate. Keep your party spread out to avoid AoE damage. Guarding against her spells is crucial. In later encounters, she becomes more powerful and gains access to more potent Fonic Artes. Her Gryphon will also be stronger. Continue to prioritize her beasts, then focus on Arietta. If you have Jade, his elemental Fonic Artes can be very effective against her beasts. For Arietta herself, Light-elemental attacks from Tear are your best bet. Keep your HP high, as her spells can hit hard. Use Orange Gels to keep Tear's TP up for healing.
