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                               VERSION Velvet
                               FAQ/Walkthrough
                                By: PeTeRL90
                   E-mail: thebestskylight[at]gmail[dot]com
                              Copyright: 2007
                         Date Started: June 2, 2007
                        Date Finished:
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===================
Version History
===================

Version 0.01 - June 2, 2007 - Started the guide.  Finished up to the end of
Chapter 2 for Gwendolyn.

Version 0.02 - June 4, 2007 - Finished up to the end of Chapter 3 for
Gwendolyn.  I'll try to add the item you can earn from the areas on each map
the next time I update this.




===================
Table of Contents
===================

1.) Introduction
2.) Legal Stuff
3.) Basics
4.) Walkthrough
5.) Credits/Thanks




===================
1.) Introduction
===================

Howdy and welcome to my guide for Odin Sphere for the Playstation 2.  Odin
Sphere was probably one of the more underlooked, more anticipated games in the
past few months.  Since this is an Atlus game, chances are it'll become rare
soon enough.  If not, then more people can enjoy it.  Odin Sphere is mostly
known for its gorgeous 2D artstyle along with excellent strategic fights.  This
guide will walk you through every area of each chapter.




===================
2.) Legal Stuff
===================

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===================
3.) Basics
===================

Here are some of the basics for Odin Sphere.


---------
Attacking
---------

Like with any Action RPG, you need to attack your enemies if you wish to
survive.  In Odin Sphere, however, whenever you enter a new area on a map,
you're forced to take out all the enemies on the screen before going on.  This
game isn't a button masher either as there can be many enemies on the screen
at once and simply running into a mob of enemies and button mashing will get
you dead in a matter of minutes.  The best way to take on battles is to keep
your distance and then start attacking on the enemies get near.  In simple
terms, battles usually consist of strategy rather than brute force.


---------
Phozons
---------

Usually after defeating an enemy or making potions with alchemy, some purple
crystal type things will fly through the air.  These are called Phozons.  You
can suck up Phozons with your weapon to increase your Psypher level.  To suck
in Phozons, simply hold R1 and the Phozons will come to you.


---------
Psyphers
---------

These are special skills that your characters have.  Once you get a high enough
Psypher level, you may learn a new Psypher skill to use.  Also, once you suck
in enough Phozons, your Psypher number will increase.  The higher the number,
the more Psypher skills you can use.  To view which Psypher skills you have,
simply push the Triangle button.  You can also use your Psypher skills from
that menu.


---------
Food
---------

Food is one of the more basic things in Odin Sphere.  Eating food will recover
a certain amount of HP.  However, if you look at the description of the food
you're eating, you'll notice there's an experience stat as well.  Eating food
will give your experience towards your HP.  Once you get enough Exp, your HP
level will increase, increasing your maximum amount of HP.  If you ever need
to drop your items but need to refill your health, don't hesitate eating some
food if your bag is full of different kinds of food.  Some food will leaves
seeds behind as well, so you can replant them.


---------
Planting
---------

Another basic thing in Odin Sphere.  Usually when you find seeds, you're able
to plan them on the ground.  Plants need Phozons to grow, so the best place
to plant them is on a battlefield, or next to a certain seed that sprouts
Phozons when it fully blooms.  Once the plant fully blooms, simply hit the
item that you grew off of the tree and pick it up to add it to your inventory.
Simple as that.


-----------
Mandragoras
-----------

These little critters appear early in the game, but they're not visible at all.
Whenever you run through a battlefield, you may hear a squeaking noise.  This
indicates that a Mandragora is underneath your feet.  In order to get them out,
simply jump up and land on the spot they squeaked from and then hit them with
your weapon to turn them into an item.  There are different kinds of
Mandragoras and they're used for Alchemy.  I'm not completely sure if the
Mandragoras are randomly placed, so make sure to listen up as you're running
around.


---------
Alchemy
---------

You'll be able to create items by mixing Materials with Mandragoras.  This is
called Alchemy.  Usually when you mix a certain Mandragora with a Materal,
you can create potions such as an Antidote, a Warmer, a Naplam, and other
things like that.  You can pick up different recipes along the way from chests
you earn by completeing maps.  Also, when you create a potion, Phozons will
come out.  The number of Phozons depends on the base number of the Material
you used.




===================
4.) Walkthrough
===================

A few things to note.  First, I won't put any spoilers in here, so don't worry
about being spoiled.  Second, my directions are based after a map is cleared.
If I say take the southwest exit, that means go to the yellow dot on the
southwest corner of the circle and take that one.


**************
Gwendolyn
**************


=======================
Valkyrie: Prelude Act 1
=======================

The first thing you'll notice once you start a new game is that the graphics
are just absolutely breath taking.  There's not much to be done here, though.
Just watch the introductory scene and you'll move onto the next act.


=======================
Valkyrie: Prelude Act 2
=======================

Okay, now you'll be able to get used to the controls and such here.  This is
basically a small tutorial of all the basics in the game ranging from picking
up items to actually doing battle.  You'll do well in the game if you remember
all of this, especially the diving attack Gwendolyn can do.  Once you get used
to all of the controls, defeat the Soldiers that come on screen until you get
a screen telling you the map is completed.  Once it is, look for a yellow dot
on the map and use that to exit by pushing Up + X.


=======================
Valkyrie: Prelude Act 3
=======================

I'm sure you've figured it out by now that these Acts are pretty short.
Anyways, this time around you'll be treated to another scene.  Just look at how
huge King Odin is!  Someone must've slipped a steroid in his drink or something
along those lines.  After the scene, you'll be onto the next Chapter.


===================
Valkyrie: Chapter 1
===================


=========
Act 1
=========

You'll be able to control Gwendolyn again.  Head to the right and talk with the
people along the way if you want.  You'll eventually find a merchant who sells
some goods for you, and since you start out with 30G, now might be a good time
to get a few things:

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|   Mulberry Seed  |   5G   |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|    Speed Belt    |   5G   |
|     Draw Ring    |   5G   |
|   Saturn Bangle  |   10G  |
|   Star Pendant   |   10G  |
O---------------------------O

I'd go ahead and buy a couple of Hot Cross Buns as you're able to consume them
twice before they completely disappear.  After you're done shopping, use the
Exit sign and you'll be out on the map.  Choose the Raging Battlegrounds.


=========
Act 2
=========

Just another scene for you to watch.  After it, it's time for your taste at the
game.


=========
Act 3
=========

                               1
                              /
                             2
                            /
                           3
                          /
                     6   4
                      \ /
                   8   5
                    \ /
                     7       11
                      \      /
                       9 - 10
                            |
                           BOSS

Just to let you know, I'll map out how I completed each section.  Keep in mind
that you don't have to follow my pattern, and you're free to use your own, but
this walkthrough will be based on how I went through each map.  Do keep in mind
that most of the areas are connected to each other and once you obtain the map,
push L1 to view it to make life easier for yourself.


Area 1
Stars: 1
--------

Nothing too hard here.  Just go either left or right and look at the top right
corner of the screen until you see some other characters up there.  You'll have
to deal with some Soldiers.  Deal with them the same way you dealt with the one
during the tutorial.  After all of them are gone, take the exit.


Area 2
Stars: 1
--------

Same thing as the last area, only this time you'll have to deal with some
Fairies that'll throw stuff at you from the air.  You can take them out by
either standing underneath them and attacking up, or gliding through the air
and then diving them.  Either way works fine as it'll bring them to the ground.
Just make sure to guard any flying projectiles your way.


Area 3
Stars: 4
--------

This will pretty much be your first challenge here.  You'll notice that you'll
receive a message telling you to use the Cyclone to take out the Soldiers that
will invade your screen soon.  Once they do, press Triangle and select Cyclone
and it'll fly towards the Soldiers, either killing them or bringing them down
to low life.  After that, take care of the remaining Soldiers and that's that.


Area 4
Stars: N/A
----------

This is pretty much a shop here.  Just run around until you find a merchant.
Here's what you can buy this time:

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|   Mulberry Seed  |   5G   |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|    Power Stone   |   15G  |
|     Luck Stone   |   15G  |
|    Spirit Stone  |   15G  |
O---------------------------O

You shouldn't need to buy any food right now, but if you had to use some Hot
Cross Buns, by another one.  Once you're down here, take the southwest exit.


Area 5
Stars: 2
--------

You're gonna have to deal with some more Faries in this area.  However, instead
of spear throwing Faries, you'll be greeted with Fire casting Fairies now.  If
you're hit with one of their fire blasts, just keep running and jumping until
you're no longer engulfed.  Just either dive bomb them or get underneath them
to take them out.  Shouldn't be too hard.  Take the northwest exit once they're
all gone.


Area 6
Stars: 3
--------

Not that hard here.  It's pretty much the same batch of enemies you've taken
care of so far, so waste them and once they're gone.  Take the exit back to
Area 5 and once in Area 5, take the southwest exit.


Area 7
Stars: N/A
----------

It was only a matter of time.  Instead of fighting a bunch of normal enemies,
you'll be fighting your first boss: a Unicorn Knight.  These things may seem
intimidating at first, but once you learn their pattern, they're real easy to
defeat.  However, they tend to call for reinforcements from time to time, so
you may need to quit beating the horse in order to take care of the other
enemies.  You can use a Napalm if you want, but I saved mine.  The Unicorn
Knight will do one of the following:

-Bring his head down to charge
-Jump into the air and land near you
-Quickly attack you

You'll be able to get an opening if he sits there for more than a couple of
seconds.  Take that time to land a combo.  If he starts charging at you, make
sure to jump over him since he can break your guard.  Just guard for the other
two.  Just keep attacking when you get the opening and then stay back and wait
for him to finish his attacks.  Once he falls, make sure to absorb all the
Phozons and take the northwest exit.


Area 8
Stars: 5
--------

This is your first 5 Star area, and it's quite a doozy if you haven't figured
out the basics of battle yet.  You're going to be dealing with a large amount
of Soldiers and some fire casting Fairies.  Once the enemies come onto your
little radar at the top right corner of the screen, unleash a Cyclone to take
off most of their health and finish off any remaining ones.  After the first
batch of Fairies and Soldiers are gone, more will appear, so if you can, let
loose with another Cyclone.  If not, keep your distance as the Soldiers are
charging and then start comboing once they get near you.  After the map is
cleared, go back to Area 7 (where you fought the Unicorn Knight and take the
southeast exit this time.


Area 9
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's another shop for you to well... shop at.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|   Mulberry Seed  |   5G   |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|    Speed Belt    |   5G   |
|     Draw Ring    |   5G   |
|   Saturn Bangle  |   10G  |
|   Star Pendant   |   10G  |
|    Shield Ring   |   10G  |
O---------------------------O

Once you're done here, take the east exit.


Area 10
Stars: 2
--------

Nothing too hard here.  You'll just have to deal with some more Soldiers and
some more Fairies, so use the same tactics as before.  Once they're gone, take
the northeast exit.


Area 11
Stars: N/A
----------

You'll fight another Unicorn Knight here, so use the same tactics as before.
Remember to suck any Phozons from any passing butterflies and jump over the
Unicorn Knight if he tries to charge at you.  Once the map is cleared, make
sure to save your game and refill your health.  Go back to Area 10 and take the
south exit this time.


=========
Act 4
=========

Just watch a small scene here.


=========
Act 5
=========

----------------------------------BOSS-----------------------------------------

-Holy crap, will you just look at the beauty of that dragon?  Belial here will
be your first real boss here, and if you haven't gotten to the basic controls
or feel of a battle yet, you may be in a bit of trouble.  While Belial won't
move very far himself, he'll often make debris fall from the air.  You can
either try to dodge the debris, block them with your shield, or hit them out of
the air.  After the debris falls, Belial will start sucking in the debris and
anything else in its path.  During the battle, fairies will aid Belial, but a
simple dive attack will take them out.  For Belial himself, the key is to get
behind him.  If debris starts to fall, try to glide over him and once he starts
sucking in the debris start attacking him until he turns around.  Once he does,
retreat and take out any fairies that are around.  Just keep trying to get
behind him as the debris falls and attack him that way.  It'll take awhile, but
you'll win eventually.

----------------------------------BOSS-----------------------------------------


=========
Act 6
=========

Just another scene.  That's the end of Chapter 1.


===================
Valkyrie: Chapter 2
===================


=========
Act 1
=========

Head to the right and shop if you want.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|   Mulberry Seed  |   5G   |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|      Cheese      |   7G   |
|     Antidote     |   10G  |
|    Shield Ring   |   10G  |
|    Power Stone   |   15G  |
|    Luck Stone    |   15G  |
|   Spirit Stone   |   15G  |
|   Detox Charm    |  100G  |
O---------------------------O

Once you're ready, exit and choose the Deep Forest of Elrit.


=========
Act 2
=========

Just another scene for you to watch.


=========
Act 3
=========


                               BOSS 11
                                 \  /
                           1-2-3  10
                                \ /
                                 4
                                /
                             6-5
                                \
                                 7
                                / \
                               8   9

You'll get an alchemy tutorial here, so follow it.
                           

Area 1
Stars: 1
--------

Take care of the Frogs and Goblins in this area.  Watch out for the Goblins and
give yourself some distance once you knock them down.  Once they're knocked
down, their knives will fly into the air and if one lands on you, you'll become
poisoned.  Once they're gone, take the exit.


Area 2
Stars: 1
--------

You'll get another alchemy tutorial here.  Once it's done, some Bears will come
attack you.  These things are simple to take out.  Just combo them until they
go down.  Take the east exit.


Area 3
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's your first mini boss on this map.  You'll fight a Manticore this time
and it's a bit easier than the Unicorn Knight, but a lot more annoying.  The
Manticore will usually toss numerous poison substances through the air and if
one touches you, you'll become poisoned.  The best way to take out the
Manticore is to get near it, dive attack it, run the other way, dive attack it
again, run the other way again, and repeat.  Watch out for the poison and the
Bear reinforcements and keep dive attacking it and you'll win eventually.


Area 4
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's your first shop on this map.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|   Mulberry Seed  |   5G   |
|    Muggle Seed   |   10G  |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|       Cheese     |   7G   |
|      Material    |   5G   |
|      Antidote    |   10G  |
|   Saturn Bangle  |   10G  |
|   Star Pendant   |   10G  |
|   Gourmet Ring   |   10G  |
|    Detox Charm   |  100G  |
O---------------------------O

Once you're done shopping here, take the south exit.


Area 5
Stars: N/A
----------

You'll fight another Manticore here, so use the same strategy of dive attacking
it and running away and then diving at it again until it falls.  Remember to
suck up the Phozons.  Take the northwest exit.


Area 6
Stars: 3
--------

Nothing too bad here.  You'll fight some more frogs and you'll have to deal
with some beehives.  Just take out the frogs with normal attacks and dive
attack the beehives until they're destroyed.  Go back to Area 5 (the previous
one) and take the southeast exit.


Area 7
Stars: 2
--------

Some more Goblins and Bears here.  Remember to avoid the Goblins knives once
you knock them down.  Take the southwest exit this time.


Area 8
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's another shop.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|    Muggle Seed   |   10G  |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|       Cheese     |   7G   |
|      Material    |   5G   |
|    Speed Belt    |   5G   |
|     Draw Ring    |   5G   |
|    Power Stone   |   15G  |
|    Luck Stone    |   15G  |
|   Spirit Stone   |   15G  |
|  Ancient Crystal |   30G  |
O---------------------------O

Once you're done shopping, go back to Area 7 and take the southeast exit.


Area 9
Stars: 4
--------

You'll have to deal with a bunch of Goblins and Frogs here, so use the same
tactics on them that you used with the other bunches you've fought already.
After they're gone, go back to Area 4 (the first shop on the map) and take the
northeast exit.


Area 10
Stars: 3
--------

You'll get a third alchemy tutorial here.  After it's done, take care of the
enemies and take the northeast exit.


Area 11
Stars: 5
--------

Another 5 star area.  Save the beehives for last and take care of the frogs and
bears first.  After taking care of those barrages, start dive bombing the
beehives over and over again until they go down.  Once the map is clear, go
back to Area 10 and take the northwest exit.


=========
Act 4
=========

Watch the small scene here.  I'm sure you know what's coming next.


=========
Act 5
=========

----------------------------------BOSS-----------------------------------------

-You'll be fighting Velvet this time and boy is she tough if you have no clue
what you're doing.  Velvet will start off on the ground and she'll usually
throw a bunch of alchemy potions at you, trying to either damage your directly
or block your path when you're trying to run.  Your best bet would be gliding
over all the potions on the ground and dive attack Velvet herself.  She'll
start attacking with her chain if she gets too close.  Once you hit her enough
times, she'll jump into a tree and start using more alchemy moves.  She'll
stand in the tree and release chains that go into the ground and bring up
cyclones, explosions, or sometimes ice blades.  You want to try to get behind
Velvet this time.  Once you're able to see her on your radar, jump into the
air and glide until she comes into view.  Once she does, dive attack her and
keep running to get back behind her.  Repeat this until she falls out of the
tree.  Repeat the same process of gliding over her potions and then dive
attacking her while keeping your distance to avoid her chains and keep getting
behind her and dive attack her when she's in a tree.

----------------------------------BOSS-----------------------------------------


=========
Act 6
=========

Just another small scene.


===================
Valkyrie: Chapter 3
===================


=========
Act 1
=========

Just head to the right and check out the shop if you want.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|    Muggle Seed   |   10G  |
|     Grape Seed   |   10G  |
|   Hot Cross Bun  |   5G   |
|       Cheese     |   7G   |
|      Material    |   5G   |
|       Warmer     |   6G   |
|      Pouchette   |   10G  |
|     Small Bag    |   30G  |
|  Iceproof Charm  |  100G  |
O---------------------------O

I'd suggest buying a couple of warmers if you have the spare money, but I'd go
ahead and make Warmers with Alchemy by mixing a 0 Material with the Mandragoras
in the areas you're above to visit.

Take the exit and choose the Winterhorn Ridge.  Do note that you can go back
to previous areas if you want to.


=========
Act 2
=========

Just another small scene here.  Afterwards, it's time for the meat of the
chapter once again.


=========
Act 3
=========


                                BOSS
                                 /
                               11
                               /
                             10
                              |
                              9   8
                               \ /
                                4-3
                                |  \
                                5   2
                                 \   \
                                  6   1
                                  |
                                  7


Area 1
Stars: 1
--------

The first thing you'll notice is that you'll take damage on these areas because
of the frigid cold temps.  A Warmer will protect you from this.  As for the
area itself, this isn't a tough area.  Snowflakes will come at you and they can
usually be dealt with in just one hit.  If they touch you, you'll become
frozen.  If you're frozen, move the left analog stick left and right to break
free faster.


Area 2
Stars: 1
--------

Nothing too hard here.  You'll have to deal with some Baby Yetis here.  They'll
sometimes jump up and down at you, so try to avoid them when they do that.
Once the map is completed, take the northwest exit.


Area 3
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's your first shop of the area.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|     Grape Seed   |   10G  |
|       Cheese     |   7G   |
|        Milk      |   10G  |
|      Material    |   10G  |
|      Pouchette   |   10G  |
|     Small Bag    |   30G  |
|  Cythera Bangle  |   25G  |
|   Moon Pendant   |   30G  |
|  Iceproof Charm  |  100G  |
|  Ancient Crystal |   30G  |
O---------------------------O

Shop as needed (an extra Small Bag wouldn't hurt, though) and when you're
ready, take the west exit.


Area 4
Stars: 4
--------

I found this one to be quite fun.  You'll be dealing with three different
enemies here: Yetis, Snowflakes, and Snow Falcons.  I'd take care of the Snow
Falcons first as they seem to be the most dangerous.  Just dive bomb them over
and over again and then take care of the Snowflakes, and then finally the
Yetis.  Another batch of enemies will come on screen after they're gone, so
deal with them.  After they're gone, take the south exit.


Area 5
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's the second shop of the area.

O---------------------------O
|       Name       |  Cost  |
O---------------------------O
|    Muggle Seed   |   10G  |
|     Grape Seed   |   10G  |
|       Cheese     |   7G   |
|        Milk      |   10G  |
|      Material    |   10G  |
|       Warmer     |   10G  |
|      Pouchette   |   10G  |
|     Small Bag    |   30G  |
|      Talisman    |   50G  |
|       Amulet     |   30G  |
O---------------------------O

Once you're done shopping, take the southeast exit.


Area 6
Stars: 2
--------

You'll have to deal with some more Snow Falcons and Yetis.  Dive bomb the Snow
Falcons.  The bigger Yetis have a nasty habit of freezing you if you get too
close and rolling snowmen heads (Frosty!) at you.  They'll sometimes go
underground and emergy near you, so be careful when taking them on.  Once the
map is completed, take the south exit.


Area 7
Stars: N/A
----------

Here's your first mini boss of the area.  You'll be fighting a Berserker.
This guy isn't exactly that hard as his patterns are easily predictable.  Once
the battle starts, if you hear him yell and crouch, he's going to jump in the
air and try to land on you.  Another attack is when he'll slowly walk forward
to you and then hit you with his weapon.  Last, he'll charge across the screen.
If he charges, jump over him as guarding will do no good.  The snowflakes make
this battle more annoying if you let them linger around.  Just keep dive
bombing the Berserker as he sits there, plotting his next move and you'll win
without too much trouble.  After the fight, go back to Area 4 and take the
northeast exit.


Area 8
Stars: 3
--------

You'll be dealing with more Baby Yetis, Yetis, and Snowflakes, so use the same
tactics as before to take them all down.  Once the map is completed, go back
to Area 4 and take the northwest exit this time.


Area 9
Stars: N/A
----------

You'll be fighting a Berserker again, so use the same tactics as before and
watch his movements before attacking him.  Once the battle is over, take the
north exit.


Area 10
Stars: 2
--------

A simple batch of Snow Falcons and Baby Yetis are all you need to take care of
this time around.  Waste them and take the northeast exit.


Area 11
Stars: N/A
----------

You'll be fighting another mini boss, but this time it's not a Berserker.
You'll be fighting a Revenant.  Instead of dive bombing it, you'll want to
stick to the ground in this battle.  If you try to dive bomb Revenant, it'll
reach up and knock you out of the air pretty easily.  Once it appears, get next
to it so you can start whacking it a couple of times and then back off.  Some
reinforcements will appear so take care of them.  After some time has passed,
Revenant will disappear and reappear in a new place, so hunt him down and start
hitting him again with your spear.  Sometimes he'll surround you with a red
aura, but I have no clue what it does.  Just get away from him if that happens.
Just rinse and repeat.  After the fight, take the northeast exit.


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Act 4
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Watch the scene.


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Act 5
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-You'll be fighting Brigan this time.  I don't know about you, but I'm glad
that I have the chance to take this jackass down.  The key to this fight is
endurance and patience, not brute strength.  You'll want to keep dive bombing
yourself at Brigan while getting on the other side of him once you land.  What
makes this battle even more annoying is the fact that Snowflakes will come and
aid Brigan.  Whenever they appear, take the time out to take care of them as
you'll want to avoid being frozen.  For Brigan himself, here's his attack list:

-He'll simply try to hit you with his hammer.
-He'll drink some of his drink and breath fire at you shortly or start walking
forward while breathing fire.
-He'll jump back once and then charge across the screen.  Jump over this.
-He'll take a swig of his drink and then start jumping across the screen.  If
he does this, simply glide away from him and you should be able to outrun him.
If he's near you when he does this, glide anyways as he won't be able to
damage you at all.
-He'll throw some kind of boomerang at you and it'll return to him.
-He'll throw multiple blades at you.
-He'll grab you and force his drink down your throat, damaging you badly.

After Brigan jumps around for a bit, another Valkyrie will come to aid him for
a short time.  Make sure to take breaks inbetween to suck up any lingering
Phozons or Butterflies flying around.  If you have any spare Psypher points
to use, use Phozon Blast if you've learned it already (which I'm hoping you
did) and then back off as he'll probably start attacking.  If you don't want
to use Phozon Blast, just keep gliding towards him and then at a certain
angle (usually when you're close to being above him), dive bomb him and try to
land behind him.  Run away once you land and wait to see what attack he does.
After you do enough damage, the Snowflakes will no longer help, but he'll
summon for Valkyries.  The Valkyries usually won't chase after you, so don't
bother with them if you can help it.  Just keep repeating the process of dive
bombing it and waiting to see his attack so you can take the correct measure
in dodging it.  This fight will take awhile to complete.

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Act 6
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Watch the following scenes and you'll start Chapter 4.




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5.) Credits/Thanks
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GameFAQs and the other hosting sites: For hosting this guide.

Vanilla Ware: For making this magnificent game.

Atlus: For localizing this game as well as the Digital Devil Saga games.

http://www.rootsecure.net/?p=ascii_generator: For the ASCII.

Odin Sphere Message Board: You guys are great and helpful.

And a huge thanks to you, the readers.  Without you guys I wouldn't be making
these guides.