The skill tree of each ally should now be expanded to include level three of each skill. Each level three skill requires two skill points to unlock. Use Aurora’s skill points to get Slash (All) level 2 and Light Ray (All) level 2. Invest Óengus’ skill points in Taunt level 3 and Kategida Cleave level 3. Use Tristis’ skill points to get Ultimate Armor (All) level 2. Use Finn’s skill points to unlock Lightning Strike level 3, which will be especially advantageous during a later underwater area.

12. The Piscean and the Ogre, Child of Light

Near the beginning of the area is a statue with an exclamation mark on its head. Interact with the statue to initiate a quest line, called Cynbel’s Secret. The quest line requires you to find a hidden area in a later, underwater area. Completing the quest line would reward you with some powerful oculi.

Halfway through the area you will meet Gen. Help her investigate what happened to her parents and the villagers. You must defeat the area boss, then talk to Gen, and she would join your party. Gen’s skills overlap with those of Golem and Robert. It’s not necessary to have Gen be your ally, but do keep her around in case most of your party members are dead or low on HP.

Notable loots:

• Faery Nectar x 3
• Potent Magic Potion x 6
• Revive x 5
• Unstoppable Elixir x 6
• Unstoppable Elixir (All) x 2
• Damage Elixir x 3
• Quicken Elixir x 3
• Antidote x 3
• Defense Elixir x 3
• Speed Stardust
• Strength Stardust
• Defense Stardust
• Magic Defense Stardust
• Dodge Stardust
• Rough Emerald x 4
• Tumbled Emerald x 2
• Rough Sapphire x 7
• Tumbled Sapphire x 6
• Rough Ruby x 3
• Tumbled Amethyst
• Rough Tourmaline
• Tumbled Citrine
• Tumbled Onyx. Obtained from defeating the area boss.

Enemies in this area are weak against water, melee attack, and Aurora’s light magic. The dark boar and spectral horse are particularly strong. Use Aurora’s Light Ray to fight the dark boar. Melee attacks are effective against the spectral horse. Have Golem and Óengus ready to fight most of the battles. Aurora of course should be in all fights. Equip a Faceted or Brilliant Emerald in the weapon slot of Óengus and Golem. Equip a Faceted or Brilliant Citrine in the weapon slot of Aurora.

Giant Ogre

This boss is the same as the Ogre you fought at the beginning of Mahthildis Forest. The only noticeable differences in the current encounter are that the Ogre is stronger and his canine minions are also stronger. You want to bring Óengus, Golem, and Aurora to the fight. Óengus can use Taunt to direct all enemy attacks to himself and cast Armor of the Titans to reduce any physical damage taken. Equip at least a Faceted Amethyst in Óengus’s armour slot to boost his physical defense, a Faceted Emerald in the weapon slot to add lightning damage to melee attack, and a Brilliant Sapphire in the accessory slot for 20% chance to dodge an attack while casting. Have a similar setup for Golem. Equip a Faceted Amethyst in Aurora’s armour slot to boost her physical defense, a Faceted Citrine in the weapon slot to add light damage to her melee attack, and a Brilliant Sapphire in the accessory slot to grant Aurora 20% chance to evade an attack.

Start the fight by letting Aurora consume an Unstoppable Elixir and cast Elevate Damage on herself. She should use Slash (All) and Light Ray (All) to target multiple enemies at once, trying to defeat the two dogs as quickly as possible. Let Tristis cast Haste and Ultimate Armor on Aurora. Rubella should cast Ailment Protection on Aurora and heal her as necessary. Óengus’ Kategida Cleave is effective against the Ogre. You might want to use Óengus to cast Taunt to direct all attacks to himself, while freeing Aurora to deal most of the damage. However, Taunt is not necessary as long as the effect of Tristis’ Unstoppable skill is active on Aurora.