Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, while serving as a chronological successor to Ys 3, offers a captivating entry point for newcomers. This title introduces players to their first significant challenge via Dularn, but the true test lies ahead with the formidable Ellefale, The Azure Queen of Death. A critical strategy for players is to maintain distance from this boss; engaging her too closely significantly increases the likelihood of taking damage from her potent attacks.
Ellefale is capable of absorbing a considerable amount of damage, especially on normal difficulty settings, and can be particularly intimidating for those attempting higher difficulty levels for the first time. Nevertheless, defeating her is achievable with the right strategies and the utilization of the Ignis Bracelet.
Strategies to Defeat Ellefale, The Azure Queen of Death
Unlike some games that allow for easy progression, Ys Memoire necessitates grinding to boost player health to over 100. Players should consider collecting Raval Ore to enhance their armor, though it’s advisable to reserve this resource for future armor upgrades.
While the instinct may be to charge into battle immediately, this tactic is ill-advised. In fact, players will find that Ellefale is just out of range of basic attacks at the onset of the fight. Instead, utilizing the fireball attack from the Ignis Bracelet from a distance is a more effective strategy. Staying far from Ellefale is crucial, as her limited attack variety deals considerable damage, quickly depleting health bars.
Understanding Ellefale’s Attacks
Ellefale employs a range of attacks, each capable of restricting the player’s safe movement areas within the arena. Effective positioning is vital to navigate her arsenal of four primary attacks:
- Spinning Disc Attack
- Vertical Slashing Attack
- Lightning Strike
- Spinning Sphere
1. Spinning Disc Attack
This initial attack involves a spinning disc launched toward the player. Timing is crucial; players must jump to avoid the disc, or they risk taking damage upon landing. If this attack is not avoided correctly, it can lead to considerable health loss, requiring several attempts to master the timing. Ellefale signals this attack by raising her right arm, making it a clear indication of her impending move.
2. Vertical Slashing Attack
Compared to the spinning disc, the vertical slashing attack is straightforward to dodge—simply moving left or right can suffice. However, during moments when Ellefale performs multiple attacks simultaneously, players may need to combine movements, dodging the vertical slash while avoiding the spinning disc. Like the previous attack, this too is indicated by the elevation of Ellefale’s right arm.
3. Lightning Strike
The lightning strike represents a challenging aspect of the encounter. Ellefale telegraphs this by leaning forward, prompting players to prepare to dash. Once she raises both arms, retreating to the arena’s back and timing a jump is key to avoiding damage. If players move toward her during this moment, they are likely to be hit, but jumping away safely allows for avoidance of the lightning strikes.
4. Spinning Sphere
Ellefale can also create a spinning sphere that moves slowly towards the player, denying access to safe movement zones. While evading this attack is generally manageable, it becomes complex if other projectiles are simultaneously directed at the player, leading to a potentially disorienting fight. This attack is signified by Ellefale raising both wings.
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