SHADOW HEARTS: FROM THE NEW WORLD Walkthrough/FAQ ------ Author: Danyal Vierheller (siara79) Email: siara79@gmail.com Date: 04/02/06 Version: 2.5 I. Introduction II. Version Info III. Story IV. Character List V. Walkthrough ----------------- I. Introduction ----------------- Shadow Hearts has been one of my favorite series for years. I started with its prequel, Koudelka (PS1), then picked up the first SH from a bargain bin. Not many people had heard of it, then, and I was excited to have FOUND a copy. I started it up.. and the rest is history. If you haven't played the first two (and Koudelka, though that one is more connected to the first game) I suggest you do so. While you can play this game without playing the others there are some wonderful in-jokes and references you'll miss without it. Anyway... here's the legal stuff. This FAQ is copyright 2006 Danyal Vierheller (siara79). If you feel the need to post this on a website, it shouldn’t be a problem as long as you notify me and give proper credit. If you don’t do that, I’ll be severely annoyed. If you have any questions you can contact me at siara79@gmail.com. All characters and situations are copyright 2006 Aruze Group. ------------------ II. Version Info ------------------ 3/12/06 - 1.0 Introduction, version info & story. Partial character list added. Walkthrough up to Chicago completed. 4/1/06 - 2.0 Chicago through Las Vegas completed. 4/2/06 - 2.5 Walkthrough up through Chichen Itza completed. ----------- III. Story ----------- Ten years ago, someone released the Malice into the world. This Malice spread quickly over the earth, inciting wars, hatred, and giving birth to monsters. Now, in Depression-Era New York, a strange little man brings an even stranger case to a young private detective. What he doesn't know is that this case will take him further than he has ever been before.. and maybe provide some answers along the way. ----------------- III. Characters ----------------- Johnny Garland (16) - He runs a private detective agency in New York. He lost his family and part of his memory in an accident. Shania (21) - A member of the Garvoy tribe, she can fuse with spirits to take on their abilities. She is currently working as a bounty hunter and seems to be seeking revenge for something.. Natan (35) - A Garvoy warrior who helps and protects Shania on her travels. Frank Goldfinger (Unknown) - An American who claims to have learned the art of the ninja in a Brazilian village. He tries to fight for justice and as such eventually crosses paths with Johnny & co. Mao (Unknown) - A giant, talking cat. She is Frank's "Master" and is skilled in the Drunken Fist fighting style. Hildegarde Valentine (Unknown) - A stylish vampire who can change between a strong-willed, attention seeking, slim vampire to an innocent, chubby, child- like figure, then to a pink bat. Sister to Keith Valentine (Shadow Hearts) and Joachim Valentine (Shadow Hearts: Covenant). Ricardo Gonzales (unknown) - A mariachi formerly working in Capone's Chicago casino. He was in love with Capone's sister Edna. ----------------- IV. Walkthrough ----------------- ========================= Garland Detective Agency ========================= After the opening cutscenes are finished, inspect the vase by the window for a Talisman of Luck. Walk down the stairs to exit the building. ================ Upper West Side ================ Inspect the car in front of the building to collect a Mana Leaf, then speak to Cheeky Joshua, the boy standing by the corner of the building. He suggests going to Times Square. Exit the Upper West Side from either side of the screen and Times Square will appear on the map. ============== Times Square ============== Check behind the sign on the right, across from the man in white, to collect a Thera Leaf. Continue walking north around the corner for a cutscene in which a familiar character shows up for the first time.. Gerard Magimel (or, as the game's Library lists him, Gerard Mazymell) and his boyfriend Buigen roar up on their motorcycle, nearly running Johnny down. Gerard will give Johnny a Point Card, which enables him to earn points toward a discount at his shop. Buigen will hand over a Cancer Stellar Chart. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Tent 200 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Check in front of the building labeled Gepetto & Cornelia for a chest containing a tent. Talk to everyone until you find Strolling Hassel (usually walking down the left side of the Gepetto & Cornelia building). He will tell you to check the run-down theater in Chelsea. Exit the area and Chelsea will appear on the map. ========= Chelsea ========= Walk north to the end of the street and talk to the man in white standing there. His name is Reporter McCoy, and he will tell you that the theater behind him is a hangout for thugs. Save and enter the theater. ============== Erick Theater ============== ENEMIES: Fat Thug Thug BOSS: Deep One Follow the hall around to the right. Check the bottom of the screen across from the door to find a Mana Leaf, then go north through the doorway. Walk to the left for your first Tutorial Battle with a Fat Thug & a Thug. After the battle walk upstairs and to the left to find Cowardly Nancy. She asks you to find her brother. Walk back to the right for Tutorial Battle #2. Pick up the Cure Stellar on the floor after the battle, and turn down the hall immediately to the right of the stairway. Enter the door on the right to access part of the 2F Audience Seats. A Thug is guarding a chest to the right; defeat him and collect the Leather Belt from the chest after the battle. Return to the 2F Aisle and back out to the long hallway. Continue to the right and enter the big door in the middle. A Thug inside is guarding another chest. This time the prize inside is an Aqua Edge Stellar. Exit back to the aisleway and continue to the right once more. There is a thug at the bottom of the short stairway at the end. Once he is defeated, inspect the area where he was to gain a Seal of Luck. Return to the stairwell you passed earlier and go upstairs. Follow the 3F Aisle to the far right side to find a chest in the rubble containing a Thera Leaf. Backtrack just slightly and go down the hallway then through the door into the 3F Audience Seats. Check the lower right corner of the screen when you enter for a Pure Leaf, then walk down to the front row of seats to find Nancy's brother, Actually-Scared Tom. He will tell you a mean man chased him away from the fire escape, then you will be attacked by more Thugs. Once you've defeated them, return to the second floor and reunite Tom with Nancy. Tom will tell you how to open the door to the fire escape. Return to the 3F Aisle and walk to the right until you reach the big door in the middle. Enter the door and pick up the tent from the chest on the left, then exit the room. Go back to the left and down the long hallway with the save point. You'll have to fight off one more batch of Thugs. You can go through the righthand door to reach 3F Audience Seats & chat with Scowling Vibarro. Whether you do or not, save and exit through the door next to the save point to reach the fire escape. Climb the fire escape for a short cutscene and the Boss. +++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: Deep One +++++++++++++++++++++++ Attribute: Water Weak vs: Fire You'll fight this battle as the Thunderbird. There isn't much to it; just keep pummeling the Deep One with your attack of choice. Watch the Thunderbird's Sanity Points as they deplete fairly quickly. Watch Thunderbird's hit points as well and heal if you get low; you can also attempt Mind Assault to replenish MP but I recommend just worrying about HP and SP for this battle. Once Deep one is defeated, the party returns to the Garland Detective Agency. ========================= Garland Detective Agency ========================= Before leaving the main office, check behind the bottom couch for a chest containing a Thera Leaf. Go inside the glass-enclosed office for a chest with a Mana Leaf, and check in front of the guitar on the second floor for a Pure Leaf. You can also use the bed to rest and replenish your HP/MP. Leave the agency. ================ Upper West Side ================ Upon exiting the agency, you will immediately be approached by Worn-Out Giraffe. He will give you your first Lottery Ticket and introduce himself as Lottery Member #12. Try to win the lottery to get a Gale Rod Stellar. After your first encounter with him, he will be on the right side by the corner for you to try again. Lottery #12 Red - Gale Rod Stellar Yellow - Leather Cap Blue - Daphne Fruit Green - Pure Leaf Miss - Tissues ================== Arkham University ================== Upon arriving at the university, a strange man in a suit asks for directions to Professor Gilbert's lab. When you tell him you're not a student he runs off by himself. Search the base of the monument to get a Talisman of Luck. Head to the right to encounter Foley the PE Teacher. He will give you a Pedometer, a handy little device that keeps count of your steps in dangerous areas. You can collect rewards depending on how many steps you've taken. Return to the hub and go north. Don't miss the chest between the pillars on the left. It contains a Pure Leaf. Enter the door to go into the University. The door on the left leads to the Library. Check the various bookshelves for Johnny's observations on the difficulty of the subjects, then inspect the shelf in the rear of the right alcove. You should find a Cure Stellar. Exit the Library and enter the room on the right, the Chemistry Lab. Investigate the far right cabinet at the top of the screen to get another Thera Leaf, then exit and head upstairs. The classroom on the right is empty at the moment. Check behind the professor's desk for a Soul Benediction, then try the classroom on the left. Pick up the Tent from the chest in the back of the room. Walk to the front of the classroom and search the lower left corner of the screen for a Seal of Life. Talk to Curious Harris. He is the student in the yellow vest, aisle seat, front row. He tells you that Professor Gilbert's lab is the sealed room outside of the school. Exit the university and take the left path. There is a half-hidden chest between the light post in the lower left corner of the screeen and the wall. It contains a Mirage Stellar. The door is locked, so you'll have to find another way inside. Enter the University again and return to the empty classroom on the second floor. This time there should be a man there, Knowledgable Jefferson. Talk to him and he will tell you to get a lantern from the Chemistry Lab and go through the underground passage on the field. Stop by the Chem Lab and pick up the lantern from the professor's desk, then head back toward the right. Gerard & Buigen will show up again and explain a new feature: Stellar Chart Realigning. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Leather Cap 320 Leather Belt 320 Shell Bracelet 2770 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Return to the field where you met Foley and continue to the right until you reach a door. Enter to reach the underground passages. ================================ Arkham University - Underground ================================ ENEMIES: Gagu Sigfried BOSS: Ignorak Follow the hall around until you reach the large, locked door. You will have to fight at least once; a battle against some Gagus. There may be other random battles as well. Once you reach the locked door, continue through the door to the left. You will have two short cutscenes then a battle with several Gagus. Once you have defeated them, go south. Use the lever to unlock the door and you will be attacked yet again. Go through the door, collect the Mana Leaf from the chest, then walk south. Walk right and pull the lever to open that door, then return to the far left. Pull the lever to open the cage and fight the Gagus. One they're gone, check the inside of the cage for a chest with a Shell Bracelet inside. This will prove very useful for an upcoming boss fight. Return to the junction and go north this time. Walk to the right and pull the lever to unblock the path back to the sealed room, then head back to the left. Pull that lever to open that cage and fight that batch of Gagus. Collect the Bright Rage stellar from the chest inside the case and equip it immediately. Save and continue through the door. After a short cutscene, you will face a Mini-Boss of sorts, three Gagus. Defeat them to learn that the man in the blue suit is Frank, a self-proclaimed Brazilian Ninja, and he decides to tag along. (For anyone that has played Shadow Hearts: Covenant, Frank is a Joachim-type, even down to how he gets his weapons.) Before you leave the area, go back into the room and retrieve the Soul Benediction from the chest on the right. Return to the sealed door and Frank will use his Mystical Ninja Arts to unlock it. Go through the door and up the stairs. Inspect the barrels at the top to get a Dark Edge Stellar. Follow the hall and go up the stairs again to reach Gilbert's 'office'. A Leather Cap is in the chest under the desk. Make sure your Heal and Bright Rage Stellars are equipped and equip at least one person with a Shell Bracelet. Go through the door and into the lab. After a cutscene, it's time for another boss battle.. ++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: Ignorak ++++++++++++++++++++++ HP: 500 MP: 125 Attribute: Dark Weak Vs.: Light This boss has several nasty attacks. The worst one is the fact that he can poison a character. He also has the ability to use the Evil Eye spell and cause the parameter effect Special Defense Down 30%. He also likes to Stock up and use Double attacks frequently. Bright Rage is a very good attack to use. Also, I recommend that Frank (or whoever you may have moved this to) cast Holy Edge on anyone who will be doing mostly physical attacks. Hammer him with the light spells/Holy Edge attacks. Shania's Thunderbird form is useful for draining his magic points. Heal anyone that gets poisoned, either with the Heal spell or a Soul Benediction, and of course watch the SP. If you keep up the Light attacks, he will go down in no time. After the battle, the party returns to the Upper West Side. ========================= Garland Detective Agency ========================= Nothing really to do here unless you want to rest again, so just leave. ================ Upper West Side ================ As soon as you step out on the street, Cheeky Joshua will run up to you, start talking about ghosts, and give you a Ring Fragment. Walk to the left and you should see a glowing spot beside the dumpster. Approach it to make your acquaintance with the Ring Spirit. You will then be able to customize your ring. The Ring Spirit will give you an Attack Boost for your Ring Fragment and ask you to bring any others to him. Exit to the map. ============= Grand Canyon ============= Walk to the bushes directly across from the start point and search them for a Sp-Defend Down 1 ring effect. Follow the path down along the cliff to reach Shania's village. Enter the teepee on the left and check between the pots on the left side of the tent by the door. You should find a Silver Bracelet there. Exit the teepee. Collect the Phoenix Tail from the chest by the save point, then enter the tent on the right and speak to Lord Nvwoti. He will explain about UMAs and the Gada pot. He'll tell you that Bigfoot is your first UMA, and he can be found in the valley. He will also give you the key items: Honey Grapefruit Hare Morpho Scales Maiden's Hair Gold Ore Fly Paper Enter the large teepee on the left. This is Chief Zonda's teepee. Collect the Poison 1 ring effect from the chest then speak to the Chief. He and Shania speak for a bit then he gives the party the Raise Up & Barrier Stellars as well as the Eagle Statue. Leveling up the Eagle Statue will allow you to level up Shania's Thunderbird fusion. Exit the teepee and look for a Hit Area Expand hidden between the shop and the teepee on the right. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Clip Point 580 Wish Knife 870 Little Claw 620 Crazy Horse 930 Peacemaker 640 Schofield II 960 Cactus Saber 1020 Cotton Shirt 560 Cotton Blouse 600 Leather Cap 320 Leather Belt 320 Shell Bracelet 2770 Silver Bracelet 3180 Pocket Watch 5200 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Don't bother to buy the Cactus Saber - simply walk towards the exit of the valley and you should see a big green cactus on the left. Inspect it and Frank will pick it up, automatically acquiring the Cactus Saber. Just remember to equip it before moving on. ================= Valley of Trials ================= ENEMIES: Tonakh Maii Argen Tabisu BOSS: Tatan'ka UMA BATTLE: UMA #1 - Sasquatch As you enter the valley, you will see a pair of guardian pillars. As you approach, one of them will tell you to go look for a mural that the ancestors have left, and to come speak to him when you have found it. Go left and run along the wall until you see the mural (a question mark will pop up when you're in front of it). Inspect it. It should look like this: Sun hare deer deer hunter frog hare Walk past the mural and collect the Talisman of Luck from the chest on the cliff. Return to the pillar. He will ask you a question. If you make a mistake he will warp you back to the beginning of the valley. (The questions change so just answer them based on the mural.) Just past the first set of pillars is a chest with a Pure Leaf. Then there is a second set of pillars with a second set of murals. This time you have seven murals to inspect. 1) One sheep - on the left wall 2) Two humans - on the left wall, toward the back, before going to the next screen 3) One sheep - right wall 4) One human - right wall, adjacent to the sheep 5) One person - left wall 6) Two sheep 7) Three humans Look for a chest with a Pocket Watch near the sixth mural. Return to the pillars and answer his question, then continue on the path. There is a final set of pillars. After they send you out to find the last set of murals, go to the right and inspect the bushes to find Bigfoot prints. You will have the option to set a trap, I recommend saving first THEN setting the trap. Since Lord Nvwoti claims that Bigfoot likes sweets, the best thing to use would be Honey. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UMA FIGHT: Sasquatch ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HP: 330 MP: 146 Attribute: Fire Weak vs: Water Bigfoot, or the Sasquatch, is INCREDIBLY strong. Not only does he utilize the fearsome Red Nova attack (which, while not horrible in terms of fire damage, can wipe out quite a bit of your Stock Gauge) but his brute strength can take a party member down easily if you are not careful. If you have Aqua Edge on anyone, now is the time to use it! Cast it on as many people as possible, and pummel away. Use Shania's Fusion to give her some added strength. Heal frequently and do as much damage to his stock gauge as you can. When you defeat him, you earn the Swan Statue. Charging that statue will reduce MP cost for the Thunderbird Fusion's special skills. Head right from where you fight Bigfoot to collect a Red Nova Stellar from a chest. Go back to the main path and go north. The first mural is on the right wall. It should look like this: Fish Bird Fish Cattle Bird Walk past the mural to the cliff's edge and search for a Third Key, then circle back to the left and go south. The second mural is on the right wall down there. It should look like this: Fish Fish Hare Cattle There is a Soul Benediction in the chest just past the second mural. Return to the pillars, answer the question, and heal and save before moving on. The next battle is a doozy, and it's fought by Shania alone. +++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: Tatan'ka +++++++++++++++++++++++ Attribute: None No Specific Weaknesses This battle can be difficult if you don't remember one simple thing. Do NOT let the boss's stock get to 1. If you do he can hit you repeatedly with Double Attacks and take you out in two or three turns. (I know, I had it happen to me.) I wouldn't recommend even bothering with Fusion. Unless you've been leveling like mad, the Thunderbird isn't going to have any attacks that can really hurt Tatan'ka. Just keep hitting it with the Hard Hit command; you may not be able to do a lot of damage as quickly as with other attacks but you'll keep his stock from ever reaching a point where he can do serious damage. Watch Shania's health. Ideally, she should be able to take 3 hits maximum before reaching a dangerous level; I tended to heal every time her HP dropped to 40 or below. Defeat him to gain him as a fusion form, as well as get a Strike Expand 1 and a Wolf's Statue. A short cutscene will inform you of your next destination - Chicago, to find Frank's master. Before you go to Chicago, return to the village briefly and visit with Nvwoti to receive an upgrade to Natan's Gun-Fu - a new attack called Rapid Shot. ======== Chicago ======== ENEMIES: Petty Mafioso Mafia Hoodlum When you arrive in Chicago, there are several directions you can go. I recommend walking south first as the shop is that way - you can restock your items and purchase new armor. Follow the road south then west to see the shop. The guys are standing right next to a bar named Prospect of Whitby. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Clip Point 580 Wish Knife 870 Little Claw 620 Crazy Horse 930 Peacemaker 640 Schofield II 960 Tree Feller 680 Cactus Saber 1020 Cotton Shirt 560 Cotton Blouse 600 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Leather Cap 320 Studded Cap 600 Leather Belt 320 Studded Belt 600 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Pocket Watch 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 In a chest directly across from the shop, you'll find a Hit Area Expand, then check behind the lamp directly across from the pub to collect a Seal of Vitality. Enter the pub and take a right to enter the actual bar area. Head to the lower left corner of the screen there to find a P-Defend Down 1, then talk to the patrons if you like to get more information about the gang wars. The door at the end of the hall says "Staff Only" and the big guy in front of it enforces that rule. Exit the pub and follow the road north this time. You'll be stopped by a man named Masatoshi. He claims to be a famous photographer and he is also the first stop on JOhnny's Snap Card sidequest. He offers to trade with you. *********************** Collector: Masatoshi *********************** First Trade (1) - Reward: Rock Bump & Gale Rod Stellars Cards Required: No. 007 x 3 First Trade (2) - Reward: Cure Stellar Cards Required: No. 008 x 1 No. 008 x 1 Request from Masatoshi (1) - Reward: Snap 021 Cards Required: No. 013 x 1 Request from Masatoshi (2) - Reward: Cards Required: No. 026 x 1 No. 027 x 1 High Level (1) - Reward: Cards Required: No. 054 x 3 No. 058 x 3 No. 064 x 3 High Level (2) - Reward: Cards Required: No. 060 x 2 No. 061 x 2 No. 062 x 2 No. 063 x 2 Masatoshi's Final Request - Reward: Cards Required: No. 075 x 1 Just past Masatoshi, inspect the corner of the building to find a mostly- hidden chest containing a Ring Fragment. Continue in to the Casino. The only thing you can do here right now is collect the Studded Belt from under the middle table in the lounge area. Both stairways and Al Capone's office are blocked by his thugs, so just exit. Go south again and save at the save point, then walk to the west (the only way you haven't gone yet.) The party will be attacked by Petty Mafioso x 3 and Petty Hoodlum x 3. Be prepared to heal against Tight Ring and Fast Ring. Try to keep their combos and double attacks to a minimum to defeat them. After the battle is over, finish searching the area before returning to the Casino. To the south there is a Lottery Ticket in a chest by the car. On the north side of the screen there is a chest with a Phoenix Tail. And finally, climb the short stairs and enter the room to gain entrance to the back room of the pub. Check the barrels beside the door for another Lottery Ticket then you can either exit out the way you came or go out the other door and through the pub. Before moving on, speak to the man south of the save point, Mack the Know-It-All. He will reveal himself as Lottery Member #11. LOTTERY #11 Red - Pisces Stellar Chart Yellow - Hit Area Expand Blue - Daphne Fruit Green- Thera Seed Miss - Tissues Once you're done with the lottery, return to the Casino. Take the right-hand staircase and speak to Big Brother Borricello to gain entrance to the VIP rooms - and, finally, Frank's Master! After the cutscene, return to the VIP room and collect the Rage Stellar from the chest and speak to Mao. She will tell you to go find the others. Natan is on the corner across from the Save Point and Frank is in the back room of the Prospect of Whitby pub. Speak to them both and go back to talk to Mao. That will trigger another cutscene, and then it's time to leave Chicago for now and go to Alcatraz! ========== ALCATRAZ ========== ENEMIES: Prison Guard Chon Chon Womp Byarki BOSS: Ronwei Follow the sewer corridor until you get to the end. At the lower right hand corner of the screen a Seal 1 ring effect waits for you. Continue through the doors until you reach solitary confinement. A Prison Guard x 7 will attack when you are seen. Check the first cell to get a Talisman of Luck, then keep following the corridor to the end. That should take you into Capone's cell. After the cutscene and escape, re-enter the cell for a handy save point. Check in the lower left corner of the screen above the plant for a Holy Edge Stellar. Exit and head to the left and through the door to be attacked by a monster. When you enter the cell block, there are several items you can pick up. On the right side: Climb the stairs and walk around to the left until you reach the end, then search the area for a Soul Benediction. On the left side: In the lower level, far-left side, last cell, you can pick up a Lottery Ticket. On the upper level, walk to the right until you reach the end (this is directly across from where you picked up the Soul Benediction on the other side). Search that spot to find a Bhodi Bracelet. You can also check around the underside of the stairs on the left side for a Lottery Ticket. Try to exit through the barred gate at the top of the screen and it won't open for you. Start walking back the way you came and right before you exit the guy in the cell positioned diagonally from the door will stop you. His name is Smith the Swindler, and he says he can help you bypass the metal detector. The price for this act of generosity is: you'll need to get him a spoon from the prison kitchen. Go through the south door to reach the kitchen. The spoon is sparkling to the right as you enter. You can also find an Sp-Down 1 beside the stove and a pair of Spikes inside the kiosk in the center of the room. Return to Smith's cell and he'll give you the Insulated Sheet. With that, you can pass through the previously locked gate. In the next cell block, check the bottom row of cells on the far right for the shop. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Clip Point 580 Wish Knife 870 Little Claw 620 Crazy Horse 930 Peacemaker 640 Schofield II 960 Tree Feller 680 Cactus Saber 1020 Cotton Shirt 560 Cotton Blouse 600 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Leather Cap 320 Studded Cap 600 Leather Belt 320 Studded Belt 600 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Pocket Watch 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Walk to the upper right corner, diagonal from the shop, to access a chest containing a Hail Dust Stellar. Check under the right stairwell for a Thera Leaf, then go through the north door again. Head around to the right first. Pass the control room and collect the Dark Edge and the Tent. Enter the office and pick up the Pure Leaf from the alcove to the right (at the bottom of the screen). Then check the breakers on the wall to see that they're inoperative. Return to Smith the Swindler's cell and speak to him, and he agrees to tell you what he knows about the breakers. Then he gives you a message for a man named Murdoch, who is on the second floor. Speak to Murdoch and he tells you that the first row's amperages are 1-2-3-4-5-6. Then he asks you to relay the message to Peck, who is on the second floor in the right cell block. Peck tells you the amperages for the second row are 6-5-4-3-2-1, and asks you to deliver one final message to Baracus, the nasty guy in solitary confinement. Head back through the prison like you were returning to the sewer and speak to the guy in the cell closest to the door. He will stare you down, but talk to him until he gives you the last set of amperages - 1-2-3-4-5-6. Return to the control room and flip the switches in this order. Row 1, 15 amps: X X X - - - - - - Row 2, 7 amps: X X - - - - - - Row 3, 10 amps: X X - - - - - - Go out through the north door again, then heal and save before exiting to the courtyard. +++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: RONWEI +++++++++++++++++++++ HP: 700 MP: 256 Attribute: Fire Weak vs: Water This boss uses Red Nova, which can quickly deplete your stock, and a powerful fire attack called Flame Mine. If you have Aqua Edge on any of your party, cast it on everyone who might be doing physical attacks. Use Hard Hits to keep his stock down - he's fairly easy if you don't allow him to hit you with double attacks. Use any water-based spells you have (i.e. Hail Dust) as well. When you defeat him, you get a P-Attack Down 1, a Strike Expand 1, and a Talisman of Mercy. The party will automatically return to Chicago. ======== CHICAGO ======== After Capone is done talking, search the shelves to the left of Capone's desk. You should find a Gale Stellar. There isn't anything more to do here, so leave Chicago. ==================== PURRAMOUNT PICTURES ==================== Talk to Director Meowcus to obtain the Cat Touch skill for Mao. ======== ROSWELL ======== Arriving in Roswell, you'll see a curious sight - what appears to be a rocket is sticking out of the hotel in the middle of town. Go inside the hotel and inspect the ship to use the Vending Machine - your shop for this area. VENDING MACHINE - Continental Zero F Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Wish Knife 870 Gurkha Khukuri 1300 Crazy Horse 930 Sitting Bull 1400 Schofield II 960 Alligator 45 1440 Cactus Saber 1020 Bus Stop Saber 1530 Autumn Showers 990 Bubble Froth 1490 Cotton Shirt 560 Cotton Blouse 600 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Leather Cap 320 Studded Cap 600 Leather Belt 320 Studded Belt 600 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Pocket Watch 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Check under the table on the right for a Tent. When you exit the hotel, look in front of the Route sign to pick up a Lottery Ticket, then inspect the bus stop (the white thing by the route sign) to collect the Bus Stop Saber for Frank. If you go to the right, you'll find a locked gate - the guards won't let you through. So go back to the left - surely SOMEONE knows how to get past them. Walk around the left side of the hotel and check beside the building for an Evil Eye Stellar in a chest. Talk to the woman standing by the blue pickup, Jubilant Jessie. She's Lottery Member #10! Lottery #10 Red - Blood Loss (ring effect) Yellow - Hit Area Expand Blue - Daphne Fruit Green - Mana Seed Miss - Tissues Talk to Dubious Neuro, the man by the flag pole, and he tells you that a truck makes regular deliveries to the base. Return to the base and the truck will be idling outside. If you're ready, climb on the truck and enter the base! ==================================== ROSWELL RESEARCH BASE (aka AREA 51) ==================================== ENEMIES: Sirius Betelgeuse Acteon BOSS: Procyon Climb up the ramp and run to the right. Your view will be obstructed by the truck, but when you can't run any further, check the area for a chest with a Raise Up Stellar. Exit through the door and keep going north. You'll reach Research Room 1. Upon entering, Arrogant Researcher Morrison will assume you're the new kids and give you Key Card No. 1. Inspect the machines on the upper right of the room for a Thera Seed. Exit through the left door and continue left until you see a door in the north wall. Enter to collect Roger Bacon and Hilda Valentine. There is a Red Nova in the chest to the left of their cage. When you're ready, exit through the north door. If you go to the right, the corridor dead-ends, but you'll find a Daphne Fruit. Enter Research Room 2 through the doors by the Daphne Fruit. There is a Hit Area Expand in the lower right corner of the room. Talk to Nebra, the Surprised Researcher and Norris the Calm Researcher in front of the computer on the upper left side of the room to receive Key Card 2. Before leaving the room speak to Zett the Assured Researcher and he will mention the word "Gray". Once you have the level 2 Key Card, you can backtrack through the corridor to the left. Unlock the doors to enter the Culture ROom. You'll meet Britney, a female ninja in pink. She'll give Frank a Secret Message. Check the alien in the tube in the middle for a Seal of Wisdom, then head north through the door to Research Room 3. There is a Surge Stellar in a chest in the lower left corner of the screen. Talk to Seiback the Fleeing Researcher to discover that he has dropped Key Card No. 3. Before returning to the Culture Room, speak to Musset, the Space Researcher and he will mention the word "Men". Return to the Culture Room. Upon entering, Key Card No. 3 should be glittering to the right of the door. Once you have the third keycard, backthrack through Roger & Hilda's cell and take the corridor to the left. Inspect the blue, red and yellow barrels on the right side of the warehouse (top of screen) and Frank will pick up the Atomic Bomb. Britney will take it and Frank will get a new Ninja Art, Seismic Wave. There is a tent in the chest by the researcher, then speak to Zurich, the Clueless Researcher, for a mention of the word "Little". Return to Research Room 3 and exit out the right side. Take the north junction and enter the left door. This leads to the shop and the Control Room. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Mana Leaf 100 Pure Leaf 230 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Wish Knife 870 Gurkha Khukuri 1300 Crazy Horse 930 Sitting Bull 1400 Schofield II 960 Alligator 45 1440 Cactus Saber 1020 Bus Stop Saber 1530 Autumn Showers 990 Bubble Froth 1490 Cotton Shirt 560 Cotton Blouse 600 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Leather Cap 320 Studded Cap 600 Leather Belt 320 Studded Belt 600 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Pocket Watch 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Go out the door by the shop and onto the catwalk. Walk to the right for a chest with a Ring Fragment, then return to the main room. Climb the stairs and walk to the left side of the control room. In the lower left corner of the screen, check one chair past the last researcher on the right row of chairs for a Talisman of Luck. There is also a chest with a Heat Stellar. Inspect the empty seat on the left in front of the big computer screen. The password is "Little Gray Men". Go back downstairs and exit the room, then take the elevator to the right. +++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: PROCYON +++++++++++++++++++++++ HP: 1110 MP: 300 Attribute: Wind Weak vs.: Earth Physical attacks do no damage to this boss. It has a nasty attack called Big Bang that has a chance of paralyzing the target, and it also can inflict Reverse Ring status. Hammer it with magical attacks and top it off with a Combo Magic, if you can, to take it down reasonably fast. Your reward for beating him is a Seal of Soul and a Blood Jewel. After the battle, the party discovers that Gilbert is headed to Chichen Itza, famous ruins in Mexico. However, before you move on, it may be a good idea to catch up on your sidequests. ========================= GARLAND DETECTIVE AGENCY ========================= The party automatically returns to the Detective Agency so that Lenny can arrange a boat for them. During a cutscene, Hilda discovers a magazine on Johnny's shelves and acquires Weekly Arts 1. This teaches her the Grand Slam move for her chubby form. Leave the agency and return. Lenny should meet Johnny at the door with a challenge from the thief Tinkerbelle. You have to solve a math puzzle and input the correct numbers into the chest to get a special attack for Johnny. If you're like me and horrible at math, the solution is: A = 5, B = 9. (Credit to 0x on the Livejournal Shadow Hearts Community for the solution.) Input the numbers into the chest to get Johnny's Vaccuum attack. It sucks up an enemy's stock gauge and gives it to Johnny. ================ UPPER WEST SIDE ================ Return the Ring Fragments to the Ring Spirit to receive some Attack Boosts. ======== CHELSEA ======== Return to the room where you found Marlowe and fought the Deep One. There is a Heat Edge Stellar in a chest there. ================== ARKHAM UNIVERSITY ================== Pay a visit to Gilbert's old lab at the university. A new teacher, Professor Howard Lovecraft, has taken over. He will introduce you to the concept of the Battle Arena/Pit Fights. Inspect the area in front of his desk for a Lottery Ticket. ======== CHICAGO ======== Visit Masatoshi and complete any trades you can. ==================== PURRAMOUNT PICTURES ==================== Pay 5 Mackerel Coins to film the first scene in Mao's movie, Cat Pagoda. ###################################### CAT PAGODA: Mao vs. The Meowmenator ###################################### Mao is by herself in all movie shoots, and this one is no exception. The Meowmanator favors the use of Evil Eye and can cause Tight Ring abnormalities. If you have a Pocket Watch you may want to consider equipping it on her, and be sure you have plenty of cure items/a Cure Stellar equipped. Your reward for successfully finishing the scene is a Huge Jug and Lottery Ticket. Mao's Cat Touch will also power up. ========= ALCATRAZ ========= Return to the yard where you fought Ronwei. Walk to the far end and check just past the door on the left building. There is a Ring Fragment in a chest. You may want to take it back for one more Attack Boost before moving on. ================ TO CHICHEN ITZA ================ If you're satisfied with your quest progress at this point, continue on to Chichen Itza. Unfortunately, you won't quite make it.. ====================== CARIBBEAN PIRATE FORT ====================== The party is captured by the LaFitte Pirates. The pirates are captained by a little girl named Anne LaFitte, and she INSISTS that your party is there to steal the pirates' treasure. She will decide to pick someone for interrogation. It doesn't matter who you choose. If you answer all the questions honestly, (the first answer) there will be a Third Key in the cell with the party. After the interrogation, Shania and Natan break out. Head left to the dock first. Enter the small hut and check the foot of the bunk beds to collect a Lottery Ticket. Go back out and check the small wheel beside the hut for a Pure Seed. Keep following the dock north to overhear some guards complaining about a fellow pirate. Backtrack across the dock and continue south until you reach the beach. There is a Paralysis 1 in the chest against the rock wall behind the barrel. Inspect the barrel to speak to a sleeping pirate. Offer to take his shift for him and when you return to the dock, the way to the boat will be open. Climb in the boat and go to the Sunken Ship. ============ SUNKEN SHIP ============ ENEMIES: Bablovia Okeron Heinz BOSS: La Sirene UMA BATTLE: UMA #2 - Tihozhodi (after clearing the ship) Climb up the stairs to the right and go through the door. You'll come out on deck - climb the stairs to the left to reach the bow. There is a Thera Seed in a chest on one side. On the other side, check the fish sticking out of the deck to acquire Frank's newest weapon, the Marlin Saber. Cross to the right side and inspect the capstan. Shania will observe that you need to find a pole to be able to turn it. Go down the hatch in the middle of the deck. Head to the left and open the chest for a Mirror Bracelet, and walk straight down from the ladder for a chest with a Rage Stellar. Go back to the right and continue through two sets of doors to reach the shop. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Thera Seed 120 Mana Leaf 100 Mana Seed 300 Pure Leaf 230 Pure Seed 510 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Wish Knife 870 Gurkha Khukuri 1300 Crazy Horse 930 Sitting Bull 1400 Schofield II 960 Alligator 45 1440 Cactus Saber 1020 Bus Stop Saber 1530 Autumn Showers 990 Bubble Froth 1490 Kind Star 1350 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Chainmail Vest 1350 Silk Shawl 1260 Leather Cap 320 Studded Cap 600 Leather Belt 320 Studded Belt 600 Western Belt 980 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Mirror Bracelet 3240 Pocket Watch 5200 Replacement Man 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Continue to the right and exit out the hole. A short scene will point out the altar of the Water Spirit. There is a Hail Solid Stellar in a hidden chest slightly down from the hole. Once you've collected it, walk to the top of the screen and head left to get to the upper room. Climb up the plank and pick up the deck brush on the right wall beside the ladder. Search the shelves along the left wall for a Mana Seed. Return to the deck and use the brush in the capstan. The hanging boat drops down and forms a bridge. Cross to the right and go through the door. A chest in the lower right corner contains a Daphne Fruit. Exit out the hole on the bottom of the screen. Walk up the plank and turn the helm. Start going back the way you came, and when you exit the cabin, the pirates will be in a battle with some Heinz. Defeat them and return to the rudder. Cross and save the game, then enter the doors to reach the altar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: La Sirene ++++++++++++++++++++++++ HP: MP: Attribute: None No specific weaknesses. Shania's latest Guardian Spirit has some nasty tricks up her sleeve. La Sirene uses Fake Ring to make you miss your attacks. The best thing you can do is equip a Pocket Watch if you have one by this point, then use Hard Hit as you did before to whittle down her hit points while stopping her from unleashing devastating double attacks. Defeat her to earn Shania's Orca Statue and a Strike Expand, as well as acquiring La Sirene as a fusion. ============= GRAND CANYON ============= Return to the Grand Canyon and speak to Lord Nvwoti for information on the latest UMA. He tells you it likes to hang around old shipwrecks, so return to the Caribbean Pirate Fort and the Sunken Ship. ====================== CARIBBEAN PIRATE FORT ====================== Now that the pirates trust you, several areas have opened up. Visit Anne's cabin for a chest with a Ring Fragment. Check the dresser on the left by the bed for a lottery ticket. The large dresser by the door hides a Hit Area Expand. Just outside of Anne's cabin, First Mate Rackham reveals himself to be Lottery Member 09! Lottery #09 Special Conditions: Hit areas disappear Red - Whale Statue Yellow - Face Guard Blue - Hit Area Expand Green - Pure Seed Miss - Tissues Cross the pirate ship and go up the stairs on the other side to collect the Barrier Stellar in the chest. Start heading back to the Sunken Ship. There is a man standing on the deck to the left of the kitchen. He is another collector. *************************************** Collector: Sam the Fishing Enthusiast *************************************** Simple Request(1) - Reward: Snap No. 035 Cards Required: No. 004 x 3 No. 005 x 3 Simple Request(2) - Reward: Aquarius Stellar Chart Cards Required: No 015 x 5 Please Find This(1) - Reward: Pirate Earrings Cards Required: No. 018 x 1 No. 019 x 1 No. 020 x 1 Please Find This(2) - Reward: Bear Statue Cards Required: No. 023 x 5 Difficult Request(1) - Reward: Cards Required: No. 036 x 2 No. 047 x 2 No. 048 x 2 No. 062 x 2 No. 097 x 2 Difficut Request(2) - Reward: Cards Required: No. 058 x 3 Very Difficult Request - Reward: Cards Required: No. 091 x 5 Continue back to the Sunken Ship. ============ SUNKEN SHIP ============ There are several fake trap points around the ship. If you want to fight you can trigger them, but you're looking for a spot that mentions eggs, not moss. The correct spot is in the top right corner of the room you reach upon crossing the upside down boat. Check under the window for the trigger point. Put out the grapefruit as bait, and prepare for battle! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UMA FIGHT: Tihozhodhi ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HP: 900 MP: 160 Attribute: Water Weak vs: Fire Fighting this UMA is pretty straightforward. Hammer him with fire attacks, heal when necessary, and if possible, pull off a fire-based combo. When you defeat him, he drops the Dolphin Statue. If you manage to defeat him with Mao's Cat Touch ability, he'll drop three Octopus Coins. ============= GRAND CANYON ============= Talk to Lord Nwvoti to recieve a power up for Slug Shell. ===================== PURRAMOUNT PICTURES ===================== If you've been using the Cat Touch skill frequently, you probably have enough coins for the next bout. Pay 5 Mackerel Coins and 10 Octopus coins for the next bout. ####################################### CAT PAGODA: Mao vs. Sammo Meow Kam Bo ####################################### This cat is Earth-based. He favors the use of Rock Bump and the Fast Ring status effect. As usual, use Hard Hits to keep him from attacking you multiple times in a row, and either equip a Poket Watch or carry Phoenix Tails to cure the Fast Ring Status. Upon defeating him, you'll collect some Bandit Earrings and a Lottery Ticket. Mao will also acquire a new skill, Cleansing Spree, which heals all allies of all Status & Ring ailments. =================== ARKHAM UNIVERSITY =================== Professor Lovecraft has some pit fights set up for you. You have four options: Basic Beastology 1 - Defeat all enemies. (Star Brooch) Basic Beastology 2 - Victory with enemy turn number at 0. Basic Beastology 3 - Basic Beastology 4 - ========== LAS VEGAS ========== ENEMIES: Petty Gangster Gangster Hoodlum Butcher Ghoul Automaton BOSS: Malice Edna Capone is about to start waging war on McManus, but agrees to let the party try to clear the way first. Climb the stairs, but before entering the hotel, head right. Open the chest for the Hawk Statue. To the left of the entrance is Gerard and Baigan's shop, but the proprietors are nowhere to be found. Go inside, but Mao will only let you walk to the elevator and talk to the people in the main room. Check the piano's keyboard for a Lottery Ticket. When you approach the elevator the operator will tell you that he can't take you up without a room key. This is your cue to go to the Casino. There is a Seal of Strength in a chest by the door. Buigen and Gerard are at the middle table, gambling away. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Thera Seed 120 Mana Leaf 100 Mana Seed 300 Pure Leaf 230 Pure Seed 510 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Gurkha Khukuri 1300 Assault Knife 1960 Sitting Bull 1400 Whirlwind 2090 Alligator 45 1440 Tyrant M29 2160 Bus Stop Saber 1530 Marlin Saber 2300 Bubble Froth 1490 Cactus Drop 2230 Kind Star 1350 Brave Moon 2030 Leather Cloak 840 Wool Coat 900 Chainmail Vest 1350 Silk Shawl 1260 Studded Cap 600 Face Guard 980 Studded Belt 600 Western Belt 980 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Feather Bracelet 3050 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Mirror Bracelet 3240 Pocket Watch 5200 Replacement Man 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 There is a Ring Fragment in the corner below the restaurant entrance. Pick it up and take the door above the restaurant entrance to enter a corridor of hotel rooms. Light glows below the second door on the right, and when you approach, Mao says she hears McManus's goons. Enter to fight a group of Petty Gangsters x 3 and Gangster Hoodlums x 2. After the battle, pick up the Key to Room 818 off the floor and head back to the elevator. The operator will now take you to the 8th floor. If you head to the right you'll have another Petty Gangster/Gangster Hoodlum fight. !!TIP: The rooms with light showing under them are rooms you can enter. You will just need to find the appropriate key for the rooms. A plaque with the room number is usually visible outside as well. That should make matching the keys and rooms easier.!! Follow the corridor to the right and up to find Room 823. You'll have to fight yet another group of Petty Gangsters/Gangster Hoodlums inside. They will drop the Key to Room 807. Room 807 is along the bottom of the screen across from the elevator and hallway. Open it up to find a chest with Petrify 1. Room 812, along the top of the corridor, is open without a key. Inside, Weak- Hitting Loggins reveals himself as Lottery Member 08. Lottery #08 Special Conditions: Reverse Ring Red - Step Doubler Yellow - Feather Bracelet Blue - Talisman of Mercy Green - Pure Seed Miss - Tissues Go open Room 818. Yet ANOTHER group of thugs attacks - Petty Gangster x 2 and Gangster Hoodlum x 4. Pick up the Key to Room 422 after the battle. When you exit the room, the enemies suddenly change. You're attacked by a group of Butchers and Ghouls. Down the left hall is yet another group of thugs. Look for Room 804 and open the door. Check between the bed and the small round table closest to the window to find a Talisman of Mercy. Return to the elevator and ask to travel to the 4th floor. Head right for another thug battle. Check under the window for a chest with a Pure Seed. Search out Room 416 and collect the Air Edge Stellar in the bedside stand. In Room 421 there's yet another thug battle and an Angel Souffle by the plant in the corner. Go to Room 422. There is a Key to Room 903 in a chest by the bed. Go back to the elevator and progress to the 9th floor. Room 901 has another thug battle and a Key to Room 4?? in the bedside stand. Make the run back to the 4th floor and use that key to open Room 402. A Rock Burst Stellar is in a chest inside. Return to the 9th floor and enter Room 903. Another thug battle nets you access to a chest containing the Key to Room 1004. When you pick it up, show it to the elevator operator to get access to the 10th floor. Upon arriving at the 10th floor, there is a chest containing a Thera Root to the right. Enter room 1004 and look by the plant for an Arc Barrier Stellar. Exit and head right to fight another group of thugs. Head through the large double doors after the battle to face the area boss. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: Malice Edna ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HP: 1670 MP: 404 Attribute: Water Weak vs: Fire Malice Edna has several attacks at her disposal. She uses Hail Dust, Black Hole, Surge, and Shock Max. She tends to inflict Mental Break on your party as well. Black Hole attacks several party members at once for high damage. Keep an eye on Edna's Stock and use Hard Hit or Red Nova as necessary. Chain as many fire spells as you can together in a combo to help finish her off quickly. Upon defeating her, the party recieves Warlock Earrings and the Bison Statue fetish for Shania. Return to New York after the battle. ========================= GARLAND DETECTIVE AGENCY ========================= Lenny gives you another letter from 'Tinkerbelle' talking about two assassins that he has sent after Johnny. You need to find and defeat those assassins to get another special move. The first one is in Times Square. ============= TIMES SQUARE ============= Head north to see a man by a trash bin on the corner. Talk to him and he will challenge you to a math battle. Answer 10 questions right in a row and you've beaten him. You have 10 seconds to solve each question and press the corresponding button. When you finish his question set, head to Harlem for the second assassin. ======= HARLEM ======= Take the left pathway next to the entrance. Coolbaugh of Drama club approaches. This battle works the same way - 10 questions in a row, 10 seconds each. Your prize is a Panoramic Lens, which allows you to take snapshots of multiple enemies at once. (It is an accessory that must be equipped.) Before you leave Harlem, there are several items you can pick up. The first is a Lottery Ticket behind a pole at the rear of the alley. check the grate across from the path for the Gemini Stellar Chart. Walk to the right and check behind the stop sign for a Raise Up Stellar. Keep going and look for a chest next to Michievous Luis. It contains a Mana Seed. ======== CHICAGO ======== You can most likely complete some trades now. Specifically, at least one of Masatoshi's and one of Samuel's. ========== LAS VEGAS ========== Head back to the casino and Britney the Female Ninja will be standing to the right of the Casino doors. Talk to her and she will ask Frank to capture the German ninja she's arguing with. To capture him, you have to complete a shell game of sorts - the ninja will split into five or six images and then you have to find the real ninja. Once you've caught him, a messenger will drop from the sky and reward Frank with the Demon Bomb Ninja Art. ============= GRAND CANYON ============= Talk to Lord Nvwoti for information on UMA #3. It likes to hang out in old ruins. Now it's time to travel on to Chichen Itza. ============= CHICHEN ITZA ============= ENEMIES: Eliops Guanna Jig Ruta BOSS: Jeb Niglas UMA BATTLE: UMA #3 - Chupakabra A Vine Bracelet hides behind the first pillar on the right. Walk up the right staircase for a false trap area and the Just Us Guys shop. SHOP - Just Us Guys Thera Leaf 50 Thera Seed 120 Mana Leaf 100 Mana Seed 300 Pure Leaf 230 Pure Seed 510 Soul Benediction 150 Phoenix Tail 90 Talisman of Luck 480 Tent 200 Gurkha Khukuri 1300 Assault Knife 1960 Sitting Bull 1400 Whirlwind 2090 Alligator 45 1440 Tyrant M29 2160 Bus Stop Saber 1530 Marlin Saber 2300 Bubble Froth 1490 Cactus Drop 2230 Kind Star 1350 Brave Moon 2030 Refinado 1990 Chainmail Vest 1350 Silk Shawl 1260 Desert Cloak 1890 Long Robes 2030 Studded Cap 600 Face Guard 980 Western Belt 980 Stone Belt 1380 Shell Bracelet 2770 Bhodi Bracelet 3000 Feather Bracelet 3050 Bell Bracelet 3120 Silver Bracelet 3180 Mirror Bracelet 3240 Vine Bracelet 2810 Pocket Watch 5200 Replacement Man 5200 Spikes 2910 Coral Lariat 500 Coral Pendant 5500 Return and walk up the left staircase. A short scene will play out showing how to light up the pathway. Step on the tile to light the path, then run to the open door before the lights go out and the door closes. Pick up the key item Criminal's Skull from the chest inside. Off to the right of the lighted path, there is a small alcove with an Arc Heal inside. Take the Criminal's Skull to the door on the lower level and put it in the indentation to open the door. Enter the next room and take a right. Follow the path around and down the stairs. There is an Evil Shade Stellar behind the lower right pillar. Go back up to the top level and go down the other set of stairs. Step on the nearby tile to open the door to a Hit Area Expand. Move on through the door to the next room. Take a right again, follow the pathway around and go down the stairs. There is an Instant Death 1 in a chest behind the middle right pillar. Step on the leftmost tile to open the north door. Pick up the Arc Cure from the chest inside, then step on the middle tile to open the right door. Pick up the Warrior's Skull from inside. Exit out the left side and go south to pick up a Mana Extract to the chest. Head north again and check to the left just before the door to pick up another Lottery Ticket. Then use the Warrior Skull in the door to go to the next level. On the next level, go up the stairs on the left and follow the corridor around. Check the pillar next to the save point for an Arc Shield. Continue on to the next room. On the upper floor, right-hand side, step on the tile to open the door on the right. There is a Daphne Fruit inside a chest behind the door. On the left side of the upper floor, step on the middle tile. It should open a door you passed on the way to the save point. Inside is a Fruity Fiber for Hilda. Once you've reached the save point, step on the far left panel by the save point to open the door to the right. On your way to THAT door, step on the tile on the right to open the door down below. Run through the first open door and down the stairs to make it before the lower door closes. Grab the Royal Skull from the lower door and return to the top floor. Before moving on, you can trap the third UMA. As you walk around the upper floor, you'll see several pillars on the central walkway (heading towards the save point). The second pillar from the left has two trap spots by it. You want the one closest to the door - it's behind the pillar and makes no mention of feathers. Use the Hare to bring out the UMA! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UMA FIGHT: Chupakabra ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HP: 1050 MP: 186 Attribute: Dark Weak vs.: Light The Chupakabra doesn't use any specific magical or skill attacks, but he IS incredibly strong. Pummel him with light-based attacks and combos if you can manage it while watching your party's HP. Multiple party members should have Cure Stellars equipped. Upon defeat he drops a Gold Necklace, which doubles the enemy encounter rate. Take the corridor by the save point to reach the door to the boss. Use the Royal Skull in the door and enter to clear this area. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ BOSS BATTLE: Jeb Niglas +++++++++++++++++++++++++ HP: 2020 MP: 382 Attribute: Light Weak vs.: Dark Jeb Niglas uses Bright Oracle & Barrier magic, a special skill called Wipeout, and the Seal ring effect. Wipeout is not quite as strong as it sounds but you have to be sure the boss can't use it after a string of other attacks or Bright Oracle. Keep an eye on his Stock and use Hard Hit if it gets up too high. Since this boss is vulnerable only to air or mid-range magic, that leaves spells like Dusk Proud out. Use Ebony Cluster (if you have it on any of Shania's fusions) or Evil Eye. If you don't have either of those use the most powerful mid-level or air magic you have. After the battle, a short scene plays..and you're now forced to go to Rio de Janeiro. =============== RIO DE JANEIRO =============== << Coming Soon >>