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Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana masterfully introduces players to its array of bosses, enhancing their understanding of the game's mechanics as they progress. Though not as lengthy as some other RPG narratives, the game offers a satisfying array of challenging encounters.
While beginners might need a bit of guidance to get accustomed to the gameplay, tackling Gyalva, Lord of the Blazing Prison, requires a solid grasp of combat, abilities, and other mechanics.
How to Beat Gyalva in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
- Boss Location: Zone of Lava, the Escapeless Abyss
- Boss Health: 1200 (Normal Difficulty)
After triumphing over Guilen, The Fire Eater, players will navigate further into the Zone of Lava to face their next formidable adversary, Gyalva. The key to simplifying this battle is to position yourself at one of the two ends of the bridge.
Unlike earlier encounters, movement is severely restricted, with the bridge platforms constantly disrupted by Gyalva's attacks. Players must jump towards Gyalva and utilize wind magic to inflict maximum damage in the shortest possible time.
The Ys series continues to be a standout in Nihon Falcom’s portfolio, offering a rewarding sense of achievement when overcoming its bosses.
Gyalva’s List of Attacks in Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a remake of Ys 3, expands on the franchise's epic narrative, introducing Gyalva as a new boss not seen in the original. Gyalva employs several devastating attacks, capable of quickly depleting the player's health despite the simplicity of the combat mechanics. The boss will fly around the bridge, often sending parts of it airborne with its fiery assaults.
Before facing Gyalva, it's wise to upgrade Adol significantly. Aim for at least Level 21 and enhance your gear. This can be achieved without excessive grinding by defeating smaller enemies along the way.
Spinning Attacks
Gyalva employs two types of spinning attacks. The first involves flying over a section of the bridge, causing the affected plates to spin upward. The second sees Gyalva traverse the entire bridge in a straight line, flipping the plates as it goes. Both can be highly damaging, especially if you're underleveled.
To evade the first attack, quickly move to the side of the affected area. For the second, the safest spots are the ledges at either end of the bridge. Staying near one side ensures you can easily reach a safe spot.
Avoid staying at the bridge's very end to prevent getting cornered. Instead, maneuver around the bridge to attack Gyalva before retreating to the nearest ledge.
Fire Blast
Gyalva launches a fireball onto the bridge, propelling the plates upward. While this can damage you, it also presents a brief opportunity to land multiple hits on Gyalva.
Bursting Torches
Torches lining the bridge occasionally erupt in flames as fireballs are tossed between them. These bursts can harm you, but once they subside, it's safe to move through the area. Predicting these bursts can be challenging, so stay alert.
