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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

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Complete walkthrough for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on 4/23, including side quests like Isthmia Great Forest Monster and North Sutherland Highway Monster, and sub-events.

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Complete walkthrough for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on 4/23, including side quests like Isthmia Great Forest Monster and North Sutherland Highway Monster, and sub-events.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After regaining control of Rean, speak with Freddy to complete the Wild Recipe Side Quest and obtain his Character Note.
  2. 2
    Exit the building and speak with Mint or Tita to trigger a Sub-event.
  3. 3
    Go to Sandy to deliver the Strawberry Seeds and receive Spirit Droplet x5.
  4. 4
    Speak with Jessica to obtain her Character Note.
  5. 5
    Enter Car 6 and speak with Ashen Knight Valimar to trigger another Sub-event.
  6. 6
    Speak with Tita or Mint again to view another Sub-event.
  7. 7
    Head towards the exit of the camp. After a scene, you will gain the ability to use Sub Master Quartz, allowing a second party member to use a Master Quartz with reduced stats. Consider Regulus, Brigid, Sirius, and Kaleido for their benefits.
  8. 8
    Exit the camp and head for Saint-Arkh.
  9. 9
    Upon arrival in Saint-Arkh, a cutscene will play, and you will receive two new Side Quests: Isthmia Great Forest Monster and North Sutherland Highway Monster.

Side Quest: Isthmia Great Forest Monster

  1. Use Quick Travel to Isthmia Great Forest- Depths via the West Sutherland Highway.
  2. Fight regular enemies to increase CP and BP.
  3. Head north to encounter the Grime Drome monster.
  4. Use a Battle Scope on the Grime Drome to view its stats.
  5. Enemy: Grime Drome
    • HP: 19600
    • Weaknesses: E - 40, WA - 100, F - 140, WN - 100, TI - 160, SP - 160, MI - 160
    • Item Drop: Bluster
  6. During the battle, utilize Brave Orders like Zephyr Wing (for delay, reduced recovery, and increased Evasion), Blue Ochestra (for damage reduction and HP top-up), and Valiant Hearts.
  7. Use Laura’s Lion Rush Craft to lower the enemy's STR/DEF.
  8. Use S-Crafts to finish off the enemy when it is in Break status.
  9. If taking heavy damage, use Elliot’s Holy Song Craft to heal 30% HP.
  10. On Nightmare difficulty, utilize Fie’s Zephyr Wing Order for delay and Insight status.
  11. Elliot’s Blue Orchestra can reduce damage and heal, while Holy Song keeps HP up and status effects off.
  12. Use Laura’s Lion Rush and Radiant Spin to debuff the enemy.
  13. Use Fie’s Tri-Cyclone for its high Break strength.
  14. The boss is weak to Fire and higher elements. Protect against Confusion, as it is a deadly attack.
  15. Upon defeating the Grime Drome, you will be rewarded with Dark Hair - Fie and Bluster (STR+40, doubles duration of status effects).

Side Quest: North Sutherland Highway Monster

  1. Travel to North Sutherland Highway and proceed to North Sutherland Highway 2.
  2. Defeat the Danghorns blocking the path.
  3. Head through the gate.
  4. Explore North Sutherland Highway 2.
  5. Follow a path to the right to find a Chest containing Blue Hair - Elliot.
  6. Continue further along the right path to encounter Queen Kumanba.
  7. Enemies in North Sutherland Highway 2:
    • Attack Dog (HP: 3021)
    • Mothro (HP: 4735)
    • Rock Bison (HP: 8327)

Key Information:

  • Side Quests: Isthmia Great Forest (Bracer Guild, 4 AP), North Sutherland Highway Monster (Bracer Guild, 4 AP), Lost Wallet (Lord Quinn & Helena - Parm, 4 AP).
  • Sub Events: Landscape Photo #2 (North Sutherland Highway 2), Black Records 6 (North Sutherland Highway 2 - Chest).
  • New Character Notes: Major Lechter (Story Progression), Jessica (Speak at the EX Camp).
  • Items: Heartless Edgar - Chapter 3 (Book) (Simone - Parm Chapel).

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