Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Presa isn't too much different than she is in her other joint encounters. She has mid-range normals and the general water spells of the game. Splash is usually very annoying when she is partnered with another character, but by herself, and the fact that I can focus on her for visual/verbal clues, its not difficult at all to dodge. I used the same approach I did for Tetra Spell and just single sidestep into Linked Explosion.
She can counter with her spells(mostly Splash, but rarely Blue Sphere) or her normals, none are too threatening. After 50%HP, she can counter with higher-tier spells and her short-ranged surround-hitbox normal, which can also be used in the air. Also to note she doesn't have an aerial counter until 50%, where she only has the surround-hitbox normal attack to counter with(or Overlimit of course). Since I didn't fight this character solo before, I didn't do the typical "after-aerial OVL juggle" like some of the other bosses.
This is an easy fight compared to other shadow bosses; she doesn't have any real vertical reach on her normals, so its easy pickings for Leia all day. Not that I need aerials as most of her moves are on the slow side which gives a viable amount of time to move out the way, as well as most being very linear and/or have small hitboxes =0v.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmeMnoDpaH4ZHRdeuxhv_2V2s5oEAIDV
Modifications made:
- bosses have all weaknesses and resistances removed
- set Leia's Max HP to 18(so I can die in 1 hit)
- removed other party members
- set STR to 4000(this can be done legitimately at endgame)
- changed Chronos 3 encounter to the video's boss and battlefield to Illusionary Darkness; avoids needing to link to deal damage
- - result from above caps the encounter at level 77 by default instead of the enemy's original level(if its higher, and it will be for Shadow bosses)
Music:
Jonathan Cain - Elegance on the Catwalk
The Deli - Tyner
BIG THANKS to @Sora3100 for the cheat table to make this run possible =03!
Presa isn't too much different than she is in her other joint encounters. She has mid-range normals and the general water spells of the game. Splash is usually very annoying when she is partnered with another character, but by herself, and the fact that I can focus on her for visual/verbal clues, its not difficult at all to dodge. I used the same approach I did for Tetra Spell and just single sidestep into Linked Explosion.
She can counter with her spells(mostly Splash, but rarely Blue Sphere) or her normals, none are too threatening. After 50%HP, she can counter with higher-tier spells and her short-ranged surround-hitbox normal, which can also be used in the air. Also to note she doesn't have an aerial counter until 50%, where she only has the surround-hitbox normal attack to counter with(or Overlimit of course). Since I didn't fight this character solo before, I didn't do the typical "after-aerial OVL juggle" like some of the other bosses.
This is an easy fight compared to other shadow bosses; she doesn't have any real vertical reach on her normals, so its easy pickings for Leia all day. Not that I need aerials as most of her moves are on the slow side which gives a viable amount of time to move out the way, as well as most being very linear and/or have small hitboxes =0v.
Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmeMnoDpaH4ZHRdeuxhv_2V2s5oEAIDV
Modifications made:
- bosses have all weaknesses and resistances removed
- set Leia's Max HP to 18(so I can die in 1 hit)
- removed other party members
- set STR to 4000(this can be done legitimately at endgame)
- changed Chronos 3 encounter to the video's boss and battlefield to Illusionary Darkness; avoids needing to link to deal damage
- - result from above caps the encounter at level 77 by default instead of the enemy's original level(if its higher, and it will be for Shadow bosses)
Music:
Jonathan Cain - Elegance on the Catwalk
The Deli - Tyner
BIG THANKS to @Sora3100 for the cheat table to make this run possible =03!
![Tales of Xillia 2: Bisley [No PC2/3] - Leia solo](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wY_k_o7Z84s/mqdefault.jpg "Tales of Xillia 2: Bisley [No PC2/3] - Leia solo
Final Boss battle.
Non-Skillseal version(Leia only): http://youtu.be/wJ0Fw52coSk
Bisley....in some ways, he was harder than Chronos. He moves very fast, and his normals are practically instant. However, he has a lot of artes that leave him vulnerable and his Style Shift is very easily punishable. His Demon Burst(i.e. quick punch + Fireball) and Curtain Call are his most dangerous attacks, esp Demon Burst. His DB punch can be interrupted, but the fireball will always come out, even if he is staggered. Curtain Call is dangerous because you need a timed sidestep to dodge it 100%(you can mash, but you might get hit), and it can be used instantly from his knockdown position. Yes, that means in one frame his body is completely on the ground, and the very next frame he is completely upright in motion to circle around you for the hit. He also has a skill that allows him to occasionally resist being lifted into the air. I believe its the skill called Damage Control(avoid knockdown 30% of the time), but Im not entirely sure on that. Its not too threatening, but an unexpected no-lift can lead to a counter that I am not prepared for. However, afflicting skillseal prevents him from resisting uplift. Since Bisley is more susceptible to status inflictions(or at least more susceptible at my level[160]), 2 hits from Eagles Rage guarantees being affected.
Outside of that, nothing fancy, just aggressive play, not too much different than Id do a normal foe. Since I felt it a bit lackluster for a final boss and the 2nd Bisley is just more of the same, I decided to tack on that bit in the latter half. Not nearly as polished as some of the best out there, even considering no PC, but it was VERY hard for me to do this regardless =0(. I gained a LOT more respect to those who can dual combo.
So with this, the run is finished. Looking back, Ive enjoyed some battles while others just felt like a chore =0. You can see the lack of motivation as I progressed through the run, in that my creativity waned, however, I tried to hide that lack of motivation by approaching the battle in different ways. Im still glad I didnt use PC2/3 so I could expand my style, but most still ended up as glorified combo videos that relied on a Power Combo anyway, so I still wonder whether it made much of a difference, or am I just telling myself that =02? Anyway, I hope youve enjoyed the show and I appreciate everyone who watched and left a comment =03.Til next time......")
