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Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Shaikos Ruins

A comprehensive walkthrough for Shaikos Ruins in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, detailing item locations, puzzles, and the boss fight against Goliath.

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A comprehensive walkthrough for Shaikos Ruins in Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, detailing item locations, puzzles, and the boss fight against Goliath.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the start, run south, then right to find a chest with a Magic Lens.
  2. 2
    Head north, check behind a wall to the left for a hidden chest with an Orange Gel.
  3. 3
    Go north to stairs, find a chest with 800 Gald behind a pillar.
  4. 4
    Return to the central path, turn left for a chest with a Life Bottle.
  5. 5
    Continue on the main road; a scene will occur. Head up stairs to find a chest with a Half Guard.
  6. 6
    Descend into the hole for another scene.
  7. 7
    Go south across a bridge, open a chest for an Amber Cloak.
  8. 8
    Go down the left stairs, open a chest with Leather Boots. A scene will follow.
  9. 9
    Continue south, inspect an object for a scene and obtain the Sorcerer's Ring. Shoot it when prompted.
  10. 10
    Go to the platform north for a scene and a battle introducing Surprise and Advantage Encounters.
  11. 11
    Head north to claim an Apple Gel and follow the path.
  12. 12
    Go to the far north, hit a blastia to your left with the Sorcerer's Ring.
  13. 13
    Backtrack, go left to open a chest with an Ohka. Hit the blastia again.
  14. 14
    Proceed down the new path, open a chest with a Chain.
  15. 15
    Go south and shoot the blastia. Open another chest holding a Long Sword. Exit north.
  16. 16
    Head left to open a hidden chest with a Great Axe.
  17. 17
    Proceed right to find a save point that recovers HP/TP.
  18. 18
    Follow the path, find and hit a blastia under the first pillar.
  19. 19
    Follow the path until another blastia, hit it. Kill the appearing golems to create a bridge.
  20. 20
    Cross the bridge and open a chest for a Stiletto.
  21. 21
    At the northwest end, open a chest for an Orange Gel and hit a nearby blastia.
  22. 22
    Go to the northeast part of the room and hit that blastia to create a new path.
  23. 23
    Recover and save at the save point. Approach the boss at the north end.

Boss: Goliath

  • Stats / Weaknesses:
    • EASY: HP 13440, TP 224, P.ATK 190, P.DEF 163, M.ATK 62, M.DEF 53, AGL 72
    • NORMAL: HP 19200, TP 320, P.ATK 272, P.DEF 234, M.ATK 90, M.DEF 76, AGL 103
    • HARD: HP 48000, TP 320, P.ATK 326, P.DEF 234, M.ATK 108, M.DEF 76, AGL 103
    • UNKNOWN: HP 96000, TP 320, P.ATK 952, P.DEF 585, M.ATK 270, M.DEF 190, AGL 103
    • Weaknesses: N/A
    • Resistances: N/A
  • Secret Mission: Knock down Goliath by attacking its Achilles' Heel while it charges its X-Buster.
  • Strategy: Goliath hits hard both physically and magically. Its magic defense is significantly lower than its physical defense. Distract Goliath up close while Rita casts spells from a distance. Use Orange Gels to keep Estelle and Rita's TP high for casting.
  • Drops: Bearskin, Antibiotics
  • Secret Mission Drops: Poison Ward
  • Steal: N/A
  • Experience: 600
  • Gald: 500

Backtracking and Aspio:

  1. After defeating Goliath, backtrack all the way out of Shaikos Ruins. Heal and save at the save point.
  2. As you leave, a scene and another fight will occur.
  3. Return to Aspio. A scene will play, and you will receive a Passport.
  4. Go to Rita's hut for a scene.
  5. Exit the city; another scene will occur.

Side Quest Initiation:

  • Aspio Side Quest (3) - Brionac: Part 1: Inside Rita's hut, check the junk for a scene. This initiates a long and missable side quest for a party member's ultimate weapon. It's recommended to do this immediately.

Head back to Halure.

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