Find all items and sealed stones in the Forest of Spirits in Valkyrie Profile 2: Silmeria. Includes Arectaris boss fight strategy.
- 1From Dipan Castle, exit to the Royal Underground Path, then to the Lost Forest, and finally to the World Map. The Forest of Spirits will appear on the lower right of the World Map.
- 2In the Forest of Spirits, find an Elixir to the left of a Spring.
- 3Proceed west, then south to another area. Defeat the enemy to the right to reveal a rock altar. Place this altar at the left pole at the left end to access a treasure chest containing the Sacred Bow Elven Bow.
- 4Jump to the right from the altar's location to find the Sealed Stone Hunting Spirit's Protection.
- 5Return to the previous area and go west.
- 6In the Protection-Less Room (the secret path does not appear on the minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap))), go south from the white flowers.
- 7Head east. To the right is a Fairy's Sacred Herb. The treasure chest high in the air is inaccessible at this time.
- 8Take the path leading upwards, near a large enemy, to enter another Protection-Less Room.
- 9Go west. To the left is the Flawless Talisman.
- 10Proceed upwards. Use enemies to reach the Sealed Stone Chaotic Needle's Protection.
- 11Continue to the right to find the Spell Potion and Prime Elixir. The left treasure chest contains a trap.
- 12Go up to another area. Use enemies to reach Double Search and Fairy's Sacred Herb. Both treasure chests contain traps.
- 13Continue east. In the upper right area, you will find the Sealed Stone Eight Legged Horse's Protection and the Elven Boots. To reach them, place the crystal on the leftmost pole, then go up.
- 14To the left is a Spring, and near the right is a save point. This area is 100% for the map.
- 15Continue to the right for the boss fight against Arectaris.
Boss: Arectaris
Race: Giant, Plant
Level: 47
HP: 25000
EXP: 420000
OTH: 54600
ATK: 489
MAG: 440
HIT: 80
AVD: 15
RDM: 100
RST: 50
Weight: 125
Absorb Attribute: None
Gender: Male
Basic Evasion: 5
Basic Guard: 5
Counter Rate: 0
Attribute Resist: 50 Thunder
Abnormal Resist: Silence/Weaken/Death/Poison/Petrify/Transfer/Paraly/Freeze/Stun(100), Confuse(80)
Re-Fightable: No
- Equip Weak Check.
- Bring the Sealed Stone Life Spirit's Protection.
- Equip weapons that enable Soul Crash or 3 Attacks. Weapons like Dragon Slayer Modified, Bahamut Tear, Splitting Sword Farewell, and Valkyrie Favor are recommended.
- Skills like Toughness and First Aid are useful.
- Equip accessories like the Heal Ring or Metabolizer. Combining Life Spirit's Protection, First Aid, and Metabolizer/Heal Ring can make you nearly invincible.
- If aiming for Break Mode, break enough parts from side enemies before fighting the boss.
- Break the Fire, Thunder, Earth, and Ice Jewels around the field.
- When Arectaris uses a wide-range attack, dash away to get out of range instead of trying to circle around it.
- Arectaris does not move, so staying at a distance is generally safe.
- If you have Valkyrie Favor and Bahamut Tear, you can inflict decent damage.
- If using Rufus with Rating Zone, his Normal Attack is very effective against Arectaris.
- Be prepared for Angel Dust, which inflicts Weaken and causes HP loss based on your level, and also revives Jewels.
- When Arectaris is low on HP, it can use Nibelung Valesti.
Reward: If Dylan and Lezard are both at least Level 45 when they leave the party, you will receive the Immortal King's Sword (ATK 260, 2 Attacks, SC Enabled), Oppresseder's Sword (ATK 850, 2 Attacks, SC Enabled), Philosopher's Stone Shard (MAG 100, chance to transfer the target out of the battlefield), and Homunculus' Seed (All elemental resist +20%). You will also receive Ambrosia and Mage's Knowledge.
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