Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Winged Furry
Lowdown on the restrictions of this challenge:
- EXP gain is only permitted in boss fights and forced encounters, and must be minimised by only having 1 character active at the end of each battle.
- Autolevelling must also be minimised as much as possible. Argilla and Roland take all XP before they leave the party to reduce the impact of this later on, and Argilla's level must not exceed 12 so it doesn't affect Sera's starting level.
- This is a cycle 2 playthrough on hard difficulty with no data transfer bonuses.
- I will be fighting all bosses rather than doing a true minimum EXP run, cuz that's more fun. And let's face it, you're only here for Satan.
- The use of Data items to permanently raise stats is forbidden for as long as possible - at least until Shiva.
Ever wanted to upload something on February 29th just because you can, but didn't have time to write the description? Just me? Then forget that last video...
As it happens this battle is nearly identical. Like U r i e l, Raphael has 3500 HP and is scripted to always use his unique move when he first falls below 1750 HP. Knowing this you can put up the relevant shield - force in this case - and then take him out in the next round. It's best to keep a character in human form so he can't follow up Mahamaon, and an elec or force shield can be useful while setting up buffs. The only thing to fear in either of these fights is too much physical spam whilst setting up, but Raphael is even easier than Uriel as he doesn't share the latter's penchant for picking on the weakest character.
Obviously after Vritra I did quite a bit of grinding for -dyne skills, Mediarama and Mind Charge (which means we can now combo Charge/Debilitate). I was also able to grab the +3 Vit/Mag bonuses from the mantra grid in the process. While grinding money I even got a couple of Pink Sapphire drops from Gurrs. This was an unexpected bonus which allowed me to pump up the Change Ring. It allows characters to transform at no press turn cost, essentially functioning as a free pass. It's mildly useful here and will be very useful in the next 2 battles.
Winged Furry
Lowdown on the restrictions of this challenge:
- EXP gain is only permitted in boss fights and forced encounters, and must be minimised by only having 1 character active at the end of each battle.
- Autolevelling must also be minimised as much as possible. Argilla and Roland take all XP before they leave the party to reduce the impact of this later on, and Argilla's level must not exceed 12 so it doesn't affect Sera's starting level.
- This is a cycle 2 playthrough on hard difficulty with no data transfer bonuses.
- I will be fighting all bosses rather than doing a true minimum EXP run, cuz that's more fun. And let's face it, you're only here for Satan.
- The use of Data items to permanently raise stats is forbidden for as long as possible - at least until Shiva.
Ever wanted to upload something on February 29th just because you can, but didn't have time to write the description? Just me? Then forget that last video...
As it happens this battle is nearly identical. Like U r i e l, Raphael has 3500 HP and is scripted to always use his unique move when he first falls below 1750 HP. Knowing this you can put up the relevant shield - force in this case - and then take him out in the next round. It's best to keep a character in human form so he can't follow up Mahamaon, and an elec or force shield can be useful while setting up buffs. The only thing to fear in either of these fights is too much physical spam whilst setting up, but Raphael is even easier than Uriel as he doesn't share the latter's penchant for picking on the weakest character.
Obviously after Vritra I did quite a bit of grinding for -dyne skills, Mediarama and Mind Charge (which means we can now combo Charge/Debilitate). I was also able to grab the +3 Vit/Mag bonuses from the mantra grid in the process. While grinding money I even got a couple of Pink Sapphire drops from Gurrs. This was an unexpected bonus which allowed me to pump up the Change Ring. It allows characters to transform at no press turn cost, essentially functioning as a free pass. It's mildly useful here and will be very useful in the next 2 battles.
