Uploaded August 2014 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
So....Xillia 2 is right around the corner, just 12 days from today =03. I'm pretty _stoked_ (get it? "stoked"; Soulstoke...ah nevermind). In any event, considering how I've hear Xillia 2 opens up boss combo potential a great deal(i.e. you can actually combo them), I'd thought I'd make a video showing a few clips from some of the players from the solo challenge scene. I know I didn't get *everyone*; just got the ones I know.
These players all try to overcome Xillia's stern boss breakout system; learning the enemy's patterns, as well as their own limitations for the character they are using, to defeat them. This is NO combo exhibition; you won't be seeing 100 hit fancy combos or anything, just simple, straightforward, solo gameplay against bosses. These clips are not necessarily indicative of their "best" gameplay; I just picked what seemed like good clips.
Many, if not all these players usually play with some handicap(like No Death, No Free Run, No Items, etc); check the player's actual video for the full list of handicaps. Some of you probably have already seen these players, but if the clips interest you, as Agria pointed out, feel free to click the player's name to jump to that battle on the player's own channel.
Also there is no Leia because I did a special run with her which I feel that is the height of her ability. You can watch that here:
Leia Speed Run: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmeMnoDpaH4Tats_k6LHH9TBAnZrEtzy
So....Xillia 2 is right around the corner, just 12 days from today =03. I'm pretty _stoked_ (get it? "stoked"; Soulstoke...ah nevermind). In any event, considering how I've hear Xillia 2 opens up boss combo potential a great deal(i.e. you can actually combo them), I'd thought I'd make a video showing a few clips from some of the players from the solo challenge scene. I know I didn't get *everyone*; just got the ones I know.
These players all try to overcome Xillia's stern boss breakout system; learning the enemy's patterns, as well as their own limitations for the character they are using, to defeat them. This is NO combo exhibition; you won't be seeing 100 hit fancy combos or anything, just simple, straightforward, solo gameplay against bosses. These clips are not necessarily indicative of their "best" gameplay; I just picked what seemed like good clips.
Many, if not all these players usually play with some handicap(like No Death, No Free Run, No Items, etc); check the player's actual video for the full list of handicaps. Some of you probably have already seen these players, but if the clips interest you, as Agria pointed out, feel free to click the player's name to jump to that battle on the player's own channel.
Also there is no Leia because I did a special run with her which I feel that is the height of her ability. You can watch that here:
Leia Speed Run: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQmeMnoDpaH4Tats_k6LHH9TBAnZrEtzy
![Tales of Symphonia 2 - Garuda [Presea]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tsL4H4WAyao/mqdefault.jpg "Tales of Symphonia 2 - Garuda [Presea]
Lloyd No Damage[Kevassa] - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9MdMvrM1OgWFmD8RZ35iPDeJNUggR4M-
Original cast levels like normal(except Regal)
Boss was a pain in the arse )=01. Not only is its mobility high, but its in the air, making Preseas attacks whiff or hard to hit it with. His Dread Storm arte, if he does it at close range, is a guaranteed guard break(hits = number of smoke-thingys you get hit by) and drain a huge amount of HP. Lots of losses occurred simply due to losing the battle of attrition in either HP or TP, and/or getting hit with Dread Storm point blank. Fortunately, she comes with Critical 1+2, and since criticals instantly break iron stance, this made it a much more capable fight. Destruction is the safest arte to use because of its both vert and hort range, but I take unsafe measures like aerial normals to speed up the fight.
♫ - garoto - birocratic
♪ - Pure White Field - Rukunetsu(YT)
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![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......")
