Rita's Mystic Artes

Learn how to unlock Rita's powerful Mystic Artes, Ancient Catastrophe and Indignation, in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition. Master the conditions and unleash devastating magic!

Hey there! So you want to unleash some serious magical destruction with Rita, huh? She's got two super powerful Mystic Artes, Ancient Catastrophe and Indignation, that can really turn the tide of battle. They're not exactly handed to you, though – you've gotta meet some specific conditions to unlock and use them. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it!

Ancient Catastrophe

This one's a bit more straightforward to get going. You'll need to make sure you have these things set up:

• First off, you absolutely must have the 'Special' skill equipped. This is a common requirement for a lot of powerful stuff, so keep it in mind.
• Next, you need to be in Over Limit Level 3 or higher. This means you've been hitting enemies and taking some hits, building up that Over Limit gauge.
• Finally, while you're in Over Limit Lv. 3+, you need to use an Arcane, Altered, Burst, or an Intermediate/Advanced Magic Arte. The key here is to hold down the 'Attack' button while you're casting it.

Just meet those conditions, and boom – Ancient Catastrophe should unleash!

Indignation

Alright, this one's a bit more involved, and honestly, pretty epic when you pull it off. It involves a special encounter and a bit of a grind. Here’s the breakdown:

1. Grind Thunder Blade: You need to have used Rita's 'Thunder Blade' Arte a whopping 200 times. Yeah, you read that right. So, get ready to spam that spell!
2. Equip 'Special': Just like with Ancient Catastrophe, you'll need the 'Special' skill equipped.
3. The Mysterious Two Hundred Man Melee: This is where things get specific. You need to enter The Mysterious Two Hundred Man Melee challenge. Make sure you're controlling Rita for this.
4. Fight Until the Time Traveler Appears: Keep fighting your way through the melee until a special enemy called the Time Traveler shows up.
5. Weaken the Time Traveler: Once the Time Traveler is on the scene, you need to get their HP down to below 50%. Don't defeat them outright!
6. Unleash the Magic: Now, enter Over Limit Level 4. This is the highest level, so you'll need a good Over Limit gauge built up. While in Over Limit Lv. 4, use 'Thunder Blade' again.

If you've hit all those marks, 'Thunder Blade' will automatically transform into the devastating 'Indignation' and instantly defeat the Time Traveler. Pretty cool, right? Once you've done this, 'Indignation' is unlocked for good and will even carry over if you start a New Game +.

Using Indignation

Now that you've unlocked it, here's how you actually use Indignation in battle:

• You still need the 'Special' skill equipped.
• You must be in Over Limit Level 4.
• This time, when you use an Advanced Magic Arte, you need to hold down BOTH the 'Attack' button AND the 'Artes' button.

It takes a bit of setup, but seeing Indignation wipe out a tough enemy is totally worth it. Good luck!