Elements: Soul of Fire

[feyone2]

Hi Jeremy, I'm stuck trying to beat Fiyara in Beghar ...I always lose out to the Hell Fire spell. Is there someway I can protect the team? I'm using Leonado Lvl 71, Jessica 68, Maximuss 67 & Ryiota 69.

[briony]

Feyone2 - you will need to find Halo to equip Leonado with it to protect the party - if I remember you will find it in the mirror maze - in this forum here will tell you how to find it - hope that helps

[feyone2]

Thanks Briony, I have it already so I'll do that. I was wondering if I should do that!

[soulcatapult]

Hi got through that area and now am in Heaven at the point with the word HELL on the ground - how do I get passed the flying balls of fire please- I think I am too slow for them

If you're having trouble with this part, I would first advise you to try either of the other paths; you're on the path of Agility, and there are also paths for Intelligence and Strength. Intelligence deals with puzzle-solving (though there is a tricky "puzzle" with flames chasing you in darkness, in which agility is also involved), while Strength just pits you against tons of battles. If you have a lot of patience or are very powerful, the Strength path might be the best option.

[briony]

Thank you

[nicholas]

I am in the mirror maze and got the halo and body half thingy. I go to a warp and the sign says go up and make a wish. but nothing happens. and then the large mirror I just see my reflection but that do anything either. Did I miss something I was supposed to do and do I really need to do those things. Thanks again for your help

[feyone2]

@ nicholas, you have to enter the room alone. You need to disengage your team mates then enter & a part of your story will play out.

[guppies143]

Hi Jeremy, I hope this is the last time I need to ask for help, but I can't seem to eliminate Asteroth after he gets the orbs and changes. Is there a special way when he shows a particular element? . I'm using Leonardo, Leah, Romo, and Ezra. The first three are maxed out at 99. Ezra is 96. Thank you,
Guppy

[soulcatapult]

Guppy:

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The most important things to have for the endgame battles are Stat Raisers, Element Barriers, Life Guards, and plenty of party-wide healing items such as Hyper Blends, Jubilee Grails, Neo Tonics if you've saved them, or even Radiant Soma if you can afford it; but buy lots of the first three items I mentioned before you worry about Radiant Soma (and since you're using Ezra, who can heal, healing items are less important in general, especially if he's inherited Sybil's skills). Most of these items can be bought in the Castle in the Sky. Pepp Pep, Rory's Brew, Regina's Wine, and Unicorn Horns are essential as well (however, the Wine is less important, especially taking into account Pepp Peps, which fully restore both HP and EF).

During the first battle with Astaroth, he places a limit on your stats, rendering Stat Raisers useless, but Element Barriers and Life Guards are still important. You will definitely want to use all three for the second battle, however. Remember the healing items as well. If you don't have all this, you can lose to Astaroth and choose to return to the previous area so you can go back to the Castle in the Sky and buy the items you need (but you'll have to redo all the battles up to Astaroth when you come back to the Elemental Shrine).

As for the second battle with Astaroth... he begins in "Omni" mode, and will use Spectral Beam right away. It's probably best to Guard the first turn, then pump up with Stat Raisers/Element Barriers/Life Guards on the next turn, using your fourth character to heal the massive damage Spectral Beam undoubtedly caused (ALSO don't forget to renew the effects of these items every few turns by using them again). In Omni mode, Astaroth ABSORBS all Elemental magic (though you'll probably want to focus more on physical attacks for this battle anyway, except perhaps in Ezra's case). Here are Astaroth's other resistances and weaknesses depending on his forms:

FIRE: Absorbs Fire/Light/Sun/Star/Spirit, weak to Undead/Reptile/Humanoid-harming weapons
EARTH: Absorbs Earth/Iron/Gold/Body/Space, weak to Beast/Machine-harming weapons
AIR: Absorbs Air/Thunder/Wood/Mind/Time, weak to Plant/Insect/Avian-harming weapons
WATER: Absorbs Water/Ice/Darkness/Moon/Heart, weak to Morph/Demon/Aquan-harming weapons

And now, for each enemy type's weaknesses:
MORPH: Knuckles/Claws
UNDEAD: Katars/Knives
PLANT: Axes/Fangs
REPTILE: Swords/Katana
AVIAN: Bows/Crossbows
AQUAN: Polearms
HUMANOID: Balls/Guns
BEAST: Flails/Whips
DEMON: Hammers/Staves/Rods/Maces
INSECT: Discs/Boomerangs/Pinwheels/Chakram
MACHINE: ??? (a select few weapons of no particular type)

Also, DON'T FORGET to read the descriptions of the weapons you're using. Even if you're using a certain sword, for instance, it may have the special quality of being effective on Demons, regardless of its weapon type.

If you want, I can give you recommendations for equipment. Let me know what weapons, accessories, etc. you're using for your characters, and I'll see if there isn't something better for you to find (if you haven't found it already). Also, has Ezra inherited Sybil's healing skills in your game? If not, you may want lots of healing items after all.

PS: If anyone is interested, I have been interviewed by Candace Broxton of Ten Minute Interviews. The interview can be found here: http://tenminuteinterviews.com/jeremy-zink/

[feyone2]

Hi Jeremy, I enjoyed reading your interview, very good. I hope you don't change the style of the characters too much as they are very appealing as they are and unlike others.

[soulcatapult]

Hi Jeremy, I enjoyed reading your interview, very good. I hope you don't change the style of the characters too much as they are very appealing as they are and unlike others.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.

[briony]

What an in depth interview - I enjoyed it very much - congratulations on a great game ( though frustrating at times)- keep up the good work+:

[soulcatapult]

What an in depth interview - I enjoyed it very much - congratulations on a great game ( though frustrating at times)- keep up the good work

Thank you!

[feyone2]

Hi Jeremy, I'm having trouble in Cugai castle. I went around the area where only Leonardo can go and did the jumping on rocks in the lava activating switches but it didn't seem to lead anywhere, so I'm not sure what to do now? Can you give a few clues please. I've only been playing intermittently lately as I've been busy so it's not flowing ATM.

[soulcatapult]

Feyone2:

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You need to hit the three switches to put out a flame blocking the way to Suzaku. I suggest you also pick up the Spider Web, as it's very useful.