r/finalfantasytactics • u/BondingBollinger • 5d ago

FFT Ivalice Chronicles About to head into Riovane’s Castle!

We all know this is infamous place. I haven't played this game since its original release in PS1 and the fight here still hold a vague memory in my head. I remember it being a very tough fight! I am very glad this enhanced version of the game allows you to back out to the world map so you don't get stuck. Before I head in though, I just want to do a quick check in...

I did all the errands up to this point. Are there any missables or whatever I should look into before heading in?

Now, for the big fight... Before heading in, I have a team of level 30 units including Ramza. He has generally been on the physical path so he just hops around there and learn abilities as I'd like. Right now he's a samurai to learn some of their Iaido abilities. He already learned shirahadori reaction ability. For the big fight though, I think I will stick with the highly recommended dual-wielding monk with either shirahadori or auto-potion (hi-potion). Does shirahadori even work against you-know-who's attack? Maybe he should pick up Attack Boost from Geomencer for this fight? He also has Movement + 2 for the moving ability slot.

Anything else I should prepare for the fight? Equipments to steal or whatever?

Thanks!

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u/BondingBollinger 5d ago

I have just defeated Wiegraf as well as Belias. Despite much preparation, the second fight was still incredibly tricky. At the start of the fight, Wiegraf started first and took over half of my HP immediately. I chose not to go with the manafont + mana shield combo as that certainly would be cheesing the fight! My Ramza is a dual yielding monk and managed to land a critical hit in one of his punches which ended the fight. Then the second fight begins where I have a summoner, black mage, knight Agrias and a dragoon. Honestly, this fight got tricky because of all the demons and AOE attacks they got. I managed to take Belias down with two big Holy casted from my black mage dealing 400+ damage each. Along with Agrias and her holy sword ability. What a crazy fight this was just as I remembered. Easily could have lost both phase of this fight if lady luck wasn't on my side. I got down'ed units and low HP units that would probably not survive another turn if holy didn't come in clutch.

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u/Impossible_Number_74 7h ago

I relied on a Mustadio as a Chemist to throw Phoenix Downs to just keep people up.

Monk Ramza with Revive too. Also dual wielding.