Decisive Battle

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“ If war is inevitable, we might as well strike first. I've already ordered the entire Crimson Blade to assume position. Listen, I want you to lead this battle. Go to the Docks, gather some fellow mercenaries, and head to the Perilous Ruins. „ ~ Aodhan on Decisive Battle Battle given by: Aodhan Related stories: After the Decisive Battle Bonus Mission Battle Points Gained Mission Requirement Gold Gained 15 Defeat Bryialne with a spear(P) 1,000 20 Finish the battle in a party 800 15 Finish Gnoll Chieftain with kicks(P) 1,300 15 Obtain Rage Helm(break off) 400 10 Obtain 2 Rare Ergs(P) 700 Oath of Honor Battle Points Gained Mission Requirement EXP Gained 25 Warrior's Challenge (solo mode) 2,000 30 Win with 2 or fewer players 2,100 35 Season of Macha (difficulty up) 2,500 20 Win within 13 min 1,600 Recipes Found Brynn   • Howling Staff Clodagh   • Scarlet Witch Skirt   • Scarlet Witch Hat   • Scarlet Witch Wristlet   • Scarlet Witch Knitted Cape   • Scarlet Witch Shoes Ferghus   • Sword of Salvation   • Skyfrost Twin Swords   • Dancing with the Wolf Kirstie   • Gnoll Leather Tunic Monsters Found Gnoll Chieftain Bryialne Gnoll Gnoll Ranger Veteran Gnoll Hemdrill White Spider Wisp

Decisive Battle Location Perilous Ruins Prerequisites Wind Through the Ruins (At least 100 BP) Leads to Revenge (At least 100 BP) Mission Defeat the Gnoll Chieftain (*P) (100 BP given) Time limit 60 minutes Battle limit No Limits Minimum level 8 Recommended 14 Mid boss(es) Bryialne or Mad Grizzlepaw or ...? End Boss(es) Gnoll Chieftain Evil Cores Max: 7 Min: 5 Ability Points (AP) Max: 50 Min: 5 Rewards 1,400 4,200 Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Path 1 Path 2 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

Tips and Tricks

To obtain the Crimson Rage Helm, players have to aim a spear right for Gnoll Chieftain's head and connect 2 times. If the hit is successful, the chieftain will reel back, clutching his head. When the helmet breaks off, he will no longer be wearing the helm, and an evil core with a ? label will come off. Players can also use objects or certain attacks (e.g. Firebolt, Windmill) to hit the Chieftain's helmet. Only one player in the party needs to do this in order for the entire party to receive it. Hits to the helm while the chief goes to his knees after being speared or struck with a heavy object will count towards taking the helm off. When the chief is on his last bar of health, he will occasionally sigh forward; when this happens, the helm can be knocked off easily.

For an easy win against the boss, at least one player should bring Chain Hooks to pin down the boss with while the others attack.

Trying to win with two or fewer players might seem intimidating after a player's first run, but a duo can easily win with one player chaining down the boss while the other attacks it. Once this player is out of chains, the second player should switch roles with them. This should get rid of at least 2 to 2.5 bars. With at least one half to 1 bar remaining, start attacking the boss when he gets tired (which is after he attacks) to finish him off.

The boss is encountered with many minions. One option is to run in circles around the area, pausing briefly to encourage the boss to take a swing at you and then running on. Since the boss has a large radius of damage, it will destroy its minions for you.

Notes

• There is an ore deposit in the northeast corner of Area 4.
• If "Warrior's Challenge" is selected as the Oath of Honor, then Area 1 is omitted, so the battle will only consist of one path from Area 2 followed by Area 3.
• Mid Boss: Bryialne only appears on Area 2 Path 3.
• Erg Pots:
  • Area 2 - Path 2: 2. One is in the first room, in the northeast corner. One is in the second room, on the east wall behind a breakable wall.
  • Area 2 - Path 3: 2. One is in the pit with the ladder at the end. One is in the room where Bryialne spawns, on top of a staircase on the south wall.
  • Area 2 - Path 4: 2. One is high on the wall across from the archer tower. One is on the left wall during the rolling pillars gauntlet.
  • Area 4: 2. One is just to the right of the entrance, on top of a high platform. One is on a high platform along the south wall.