Side Quest: Researcher, Cont'd (Q-24)
Teleport to "Vence City of Water -> Central Vence - City Hall". Enter the far west residence to activate the quest.
Your objective is to collect 3 materials.
- (Q-24) Mechteria Casing: Walk toward the fountain.
- Turn around, hop on the gondola at pier (a), then paddle to pier (b).
Missing Robot #9
Next to the pier (b) on your left is the missing robot.
Reward:
- (I-01) Machine Key x2
Visiting Owen
- Teleport to "Frontier Town of En -> Old District - Owen's Shop" then walking to the shop door to trigger a scene.
- Teleport to "Vibra Royal Capital -> Cheryl's Bedchamber" then examine Cheryl's dresser.
Teleport to "Southern Forest -> Kina's Old House" then move east to "Southern Forest - Gorge" (A), next "Southern Forest - Mecha Infestation" (B).
- Follow the path, a small scene will occur, this only happens when you activated the quest "Researcher, Cont'd (Q-24)".
- (Q-24) Mechteria Nucleus
- (I-02) Chaos Clay: South path, at the dead-end.
- (I-04) Seeker Rod: North path, at the dead-end.
Exit to the next section (C).
- (I-04) Chaos Clay: South corner of the map, you'll have to walk around crossing 2 bridges.
- (I-05) Secret of Healing (Kina's and Prickle's Growth Map): Right path near the giant tree.
- Then talk to all Ribbidons so that the boss Ribbidon Rex will appear, but you'll have to face its minions first.
Save your game and prepare for a boss fight.
- Recommended Party: Leo, Ez, Kina, Tan. Tan is here because we want to set up for him to finish the boss in phase 2.
- Unlock Mystery Potion, Rudy Strike, Rudy Strike+, Jetstream, and Jetstream+ for Tan. Then equip Ruby XL for him.
- Note: Kina cannot be swapped during the battle, so unlock "Heal All" and "Barrier All" skills would be great for her.
This boss has a pretty interest pattern attacks. It also has 2 phases. First phase, it'll ask you questions and give 2 choices and its moves will be whatever option you chose.
Note:
- Only physical attacks can hurt him, so either use normal attack or skill like "Samidare +2", "Arrow Rain +2".
- All debuffs do not work on him.
Steal:
- (I-06) SP Capsule
Phase 1:
- Swap Leo with Tan.
- Either have Kina throws "Energy Drink" or Ez casts "Attack Up All" on him.
- During Tan's turns, use "Mystery Potion" then "Desperation".
- Then swap Leo back.
List of all questions he'll ask and his moves (may not be in this order), so use it as a reference:
There is a small scene at the top of the tower. Teleport to "Frontier Town of En -> New District - Square" then make your way to the Sacred Sand Tower in the north.What is the best weapon against a formidable foe, ribbit?
- BURNING passion. (1st turn: Flare on an ally, 2nd turn: Fire on all allies)
- Being as cool as ICE. (1st turn: Blizzard on an ally, 2nd turn: Ice on all allies)
Ribbit! What is the primary rule of combat?
- Offense is the best defense. (1st turn: Attack Up on himself, Guard Down on all allies, 2nd turn: Headbutt on all allies)
- Defense is the best offense. (1st turn: Guard Up on himself, Attack Down on all allies, 2nd turn: Slab Combo on an ally)
Which do you prefer: an acorn or a rock?
- An acorn. (1st turn: Regen All on allies, 2nd turn: do nothing)
- A rock. (1st turn: Summon spinning rock that can block your attacks, 2nd turn: Earth on all allies)
Which should follow an attack?
- Slumber (1st turn and 2nd turn: cast Sleep and deal damage to an ally)
- Silence (1st turn and 2nd turn: cast Seal and deal damage to an ally)
Which should be feared more: divine judgement or earthly rage, ribbit?
- Divine judgement (1st turn: Plasma to an ally, 2nd turn: Lightning on all allies)
- Earthly rage (1st turn: Gaia to an ally, 2nd turn: Earth on all allies)
I tired of this, ribbit. Shall we take a break?
- Yes (1st turn: heal himself and your allies, 2nd turn: do nothing)
- No (1st turn: Flare on an ally, 2nd turn: Earth on all allies)
What is a proper cure for a curse, ribbit?
- A talisman. (1st turn & 2nd turn: Gag Order (damage + Seal))
- A good slap. (1st turn & 2nd turn: Slap Combo on an ally)
Which do you treasure: you strength alone, or your bond with others?
- My strength alone. (1st turn: Attack Up, Guard Up on himself, 2nd turn cast Lightning on all allies)
- My bond with others. (1st turn: Summon 3 Ribbidons)
Which pair do you desire least, ribbit?
- Mist and Curse (1st turn: Haze (Blind) on all allies, Curse Transformation (damage & curse) on one ally).
- Poison and Seal (1st turn: Miasma (damage & Poison) on an ally, 2nd turn: Gag Order (damage & Seal) on an ally)
Ribbit... I'm getting sleepy. How about a breather?
- Yes (1st turn & 2nd turn: Great Slumber (damage + Sleep) on an ally then Heal the ally)
- No (1st turn: heal himself, 2nd turn: do nothing)
A dangerous smoke spreads. What is it, ribbit?
- A haze that blinds enemies. (1st turn: Haze (Blind) on all allies, 2nd turn: Headbutt on all allies)
- A miasma that slowly drains life. (1st turn: Miasma (Poison) on all allies, 2nd turn: Headbutt on all allies)
Tell me, ribbit -- which would hurt you most in its absence?
- Strong offense. (1st turn: Attack Down on all allies, 2nd turn: Blizzard on all allies)
- Solid defense. (1st turn: Guard Down on all allies, 2nd turn: Earth on all alies)
Once he asked all the questions, he'll repeat them again.
Phase 2:
In phase 2, he restored his HP to 15,000 and then summon 3 Ribbidons and Rock Spin-Spin to protect himself. After that, he'll repeat the following attacks:
- Dreadnought: Powerful AOE damage to allies.
- Headbutt: AOE damage to allies.
- Slap Combo: Multiple damages to an ally.
- (Doing nothing)
Strategy:
Swap Tan in and use his "Jetstream" tension to finish the boss. It should deal over 15000HP.
Revisiting Owen
- Teleport to "Frontier Town of En -> Old District - Owen's Shop".
- Enter the shop, then approach Owen.
Rewards:
- Kina's Divine Artifact Divine Disk:
- Holy Attack 2
- Tension Skill-boosting skills passive skills unlocked.
Note: please check your inventory if you are low on Ez's "Quick All" crafting materials, you should restock the items before continue.
Sacred Sand Tower (Optional)
There is a small scene at the top of the tower. Teleport to "Frontier Town of En -> New District - Square" then make your way to the Sacred Sand Tower in the north.
