The information below is straight from Ultimania Omega, about how to defeat
Yiazmat in 50 minutes. Special thanks go to
Sionkuja@ffsky.cn for making it
available to us.
You don't have to exactly copy this strategy. For example, leveling all
characters to Lv 99 is very time-consuming, much more than the time you save
on Yiazmat.
[Basic concept]
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1. Two damage dealers.
- Pick: Basch & Balthier, for their decent STR and lack of MAG and MP.
- Always HP critical (DMG x 2)
- Always Berserk (DMG x 1.5, Charge x 2)
- High-combo weapon + Bravery suit
2. One leader.
- All 4 other members all designated for this job.
- Focus on self reverse + decoy
- Control the situation
3. Switch in and out party members manually
- When leader dies, switch in another leader to restore control.
[Preparations]
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1. All characters lv 99, all licenses purchased.
2. Leader(s):
[Status] Reverse, Lure, Regen, Bubble, Protect, Libra, Haste
[Weapon] Staff of the Magi
[Helmet] Crown of Laurel (Vaan & Fran) / Duel Mask (Ashe & Penelo)
[Armor ] Lordly Robe
[Acces.] Power Armlet (immune to Stop)
[Gambit]
1. Foe: HP < 100000 Dark Matter
2. Ally: any Chronos Tear
3. Ally status: Reflect Dispel
4. Self Reverse
5. Ally: any Arise
6. Self Decoy
7. Self Bubble
8. Self: MP < 50% High Ether
9. Ally: MP < 10% Berserk
10: Ally: MP < 10% Haste
11: Ally: any Gold Needle
12: Foe: any Dispel
3. Damage Dealers:
[Status] HP Critical, Berserk, Float, Haste (Basch)
[Weapon] Masaume (Interestingly, not Yagyu Darkblade)
[Helmet] Celebrant's Mitter (MAG & SPD)
[Armor ] Brave Suit (DMG x 1.3)
[Acces.] Genji Gloves (Basch) / Hermes Boots (Balthier)
[Gambit]
1. Ally: any Chronos Tear
2. Self: HP < 10% Berserk
3. Foe: HP < 10% Attack
4. Self: HP < 10% Bacchu's Wine
5. Self: Infuse (MP -> HP)
4. Inventory:
Dark Matter x 1 (charged to full with Knof of Rust, 60k DMG)
Yagyu Darkblade x 1 or more
Shell Shield x 1 or more
Bubble Belt x 4 or more
High Ether Plenty
Remedy Plenty
Gold Needle Plenty
Chronos Tear Plenty
Bacchu's Wine Plenty
5. Config:
[Battle]: Active Mode
[Speed ]: Fastest
[Cursor]: Memorized
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Leader's Action from Minute 01
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1. To start the battle, get five successful Expose on Yiazmat. This cuts its
DEF by half.
2. Leader runs around Yiazmat, always trying to chase its tail from its side.
Better don't get too close, so you can always run away from Instant KO.
3. After Yiazmat HP < 20% (Growing Threat), start to use Bubble Belt on the
leader. Also, whenenver the leader becomes immobilized or KOed, also use
Bubble Belt to make sure he/she is revived with 2X HP.
4. Watch Yiazmat. When the "shake head" animation (I guess it means Cyclone)
is over, quickly press Triangle to switch in and out members.
5. Leader is usually under the "R2" (fleeing) mode, if there is nothing to do.
6. When Yiazmat readies Cyclone, the leader must be far away from others.
7. When Yiazmat readies Death Strike, the leader puts on a Shell Shield.
Switch back to Staff of Magi afterwards.
8. When leader gets KO, quickly open the menu, switch out Balthier for a
second leader. Priority is Arise -> Reverse -> Lure -> Bubble. Only
after all buffs are ready, switch back in Balthier.
9. During the last HP bar of Yiazmat, switch a fresh leader in.
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If your leader steps on a trap:
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1. If damaged, make sure you have the "Reverse" status, and thank Yiazmat for
healing.
2. If getting bad status like silence, toss a remedy manually.
3. If losing control because of berserk, manually switch on Yagyu Darkblade,
and go to 4.
4. If losing control, switch out Balthier to get a new leader in to toss a
remedy or dispel. Make sure Arise -> Reverse -> Lure -> Bubble do exist on
both "leaders", then switch Balthier back.
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