Tactic that ended up working for me is not be aggressive and bait out his attacks, only throw in 1-2 hits when he is stuck in long animations. Try and counter every move he does that follows a blue glow around him and block/avoid the rest. Do that right and you will stun him for a few hits. His long wind up (glows blue too) gap closer attack where he immediately follows with a red attack is the best one to counter as he seems to stun long enough for 4 good hits. Once you've built up maelstrom, get him vulnerable again to make sure he won't dodge and activate it, going into duel wield art and finally make sure you don't fail the QTE parry after. Repeat if needed and just keep your distance when he phases into red mode since you can't block anything he does without taking damage.
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Tactic that ended up working for me is not be aggressive and bait out his attacks, only throw in 1-2 hits when he is stuck in long animations. Try and counter every move he does that follows a blue glow around him and block/avoid the rest. Do that right and you will stun him for a few hits. His long wind up (glows blue too) gap closer attack where he immediately follows with a red attack is the best one to counter as he seems to stun long enough for 4 good hits. Once you've built up maelstrom, get him vulnerable again to make sure he won't dodge and activate it, going into duel wield art and finally make sure you don't fail the QTE parry after. Repeat if needed and just keep your distance when he phases into red mode since you can't block anything he does without taking damage.
PshycoNinja
Member
You wanna throw one up?
Because then you would accidentally warp away from the item instead of jumping in place.
No but...
The only reason the jumping was so bad, is because in the JP version, confirm is O.
They added the buffer on O near items to make sure people don't attack randomly when trying to pick things up. (and why O doesn't attack in towns etc..)
The localization team went on their butchering spree (hello Kingdom Hearts) and didn't know about this.
But I'd say they corrected this because as I said, it happened only once while it would happen basically every single time for me before.
The only reason the jumping was so bad, is because in the JP version, confirm is O.
They added the buffer on O near items to make sure people don't attack randomly when trying to pick things up. (and why O doesn't attack in towns etc..)
The localization team went on their butchering spree (hello Kingdom Hearts) and didn't know about this.
But I'd say they corrected this because as I said, it happened only once while it would happen basically every single time for me before.
Jampsuliini
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Nevermind, found it!
Shift Breaker
Member
So, in a somewhat non-surprising reveal, you can't actually access the Episode Gladiolus dungeon as Noctis and Co. You can get to where it is on the map (Scotham Clough, west of the Taelpar Rest Area in Duscae), but I did get a Moon Pendant and some Coeurl corpses for my troubles.
As for the rewards, well, I've only got the one so far, still got other things to do. I'll spoiler it, if anyone's curious, seeing as I've not seen it elsewhere in the topic..
As for the rewards, well, I've only got the one so far, still got other things to do. I'll spoiler it, if anyone's curious, seeing as I've not seen it elsewhere in the topic..
KZXcellent
Member
Episode Gladiolus' final boss is trash.
Done about 7 attempts and for at least 5 of them he only does unblockable attacks. I can't build rage or deal decent damage to him. His attacks seem random, on the rare attempts I did well it's because he only used unblockables when I'd gotten to 3-4x Rage so it was fine. On top of that the game has no form of a checkpoint system so I have to make the trek all the way back from camp to give it another shot. Wish I knew how cheap it was going to be so I could save my items.
Gonna give it a shot on Easy, ugh.
Done about 7 attempts and for at least 5 of them he only does unblockable attacks. I can't build rage or deal decent damage to him. His attacks seem random, on the rare attempts I did well it's because he only used unblockables when I'd gotten to 3-4x Rage so it was fine. On top of that the game has no form of a checkpoint system so I have to make the trek all the way back from camp to give it another shot. Wish I knew how cheap it was going to be so I could save my items.
Gonna give it a shot on Easy, ugh.
SoulUnison
Banned
Um... How do you access Episode Gladiolus?
Is this out on the West Coast yet?
I own the Season Pass, I'm updated, I restarted the game, but I only get the option for Ch13V2.
Selecting "Downloadable Content" gets me "This content cannot be accessed at this time."
Is this out on the West Coast yet?
I own the Season Pass, I'm updated, I restarted the game, but I only get the option for Ch13V2.
Selecting "Downloadable Content" gets me "This content cannot be accessed at this time."
Steeped in a Sea of Games
Member
Did you download it from the store? Another 2.846 gb on top of the patch released.
KZXcellent
Member
You have to grab it on the PS Store. I got it via web browser.
SoulUnison
Banned
There it is.
I guess I assumed the Episode was preloaded as part of the giant Ch13 patch.
So this confirms those recent rumors were completely fake.
KZXcellent
Member
Grab it off the Playstation Store (or Xbox Store), download it and launch it from the DLC menu at the title screen.
Episode Gladio was okay. The focus on countering and actually timing dodges was nice. Story was pretty lackluster though. Seriously short though. I guess there is more content if you do the other stuff but I was hoping for way more in the core story.
Edit: ohhh okay secret boss
Edit: ohhh okay secret boss
Cor, god damn this is difficult. In a game that has zero bosses that are about learning the in and outs of every move, this feels totally different. Only have gotten him down to like 2/3 of his health. Figuring out when it's okay to attack and when to dodge rather than block is pretty cool.
Steeped in a Sea of Games
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Just finished the final trial. Literally the most challenging thing in FFXV. Not going to spoiler my tips since there's no real spoiler there, but if you don't want to read the strategy, skip my post.
I found it useful to stay at a distance. He'll stand still and then rush at you and it's not too hard to learn how to counter. Every time you counter that move, he'll go into vulnerable state and you can get a full four hit combo off. At half health he'll start going into unblockable red state pretty often. He'll outright murder you in seconds in that mode, but you can bypass almost all his attacks if you just double tap square to keep rolling away from him. Don't forget that using a potion or phoenix down buys you a few seconds of invulnerability if you're desperate.
Keep counter-blocking his knife throws and that rush attack and you'll build up enough rage to get a 3-4x damage multiplier and really put the hurt on him. Use your full tech bar at 3x damage when he's vulnerable and you'll get rid of like half his health (don't forget to hit triangle for the extra attack).
The fight is pretty intense, but not too bad when you learn those tricks. I really love how Gladio plays in this DLC.
I found it useful to stay at a distance. He'll stand still and then rush at you and it's not too hard to learn how to counter. Every time you counter that move, he'll go into vulnerable state and you can get a full four hit combo off. At half health he'll start going into unblockable red state pretty often. He'll outright murder you in seconds in that mode, but you can bypass almost all his attacks if you just double tap square to keep rolling away from him. Don't forget that using a potion or phoenix down buys you a few seconds of invulnerability if you're desperate.
Keep counter-blocking his knife throws and that rush attack and you'll build up enough rage to get a 3-4x damage multiplier and really put the hurt on him. Use your full tech bar at 3x damage when he's vulnerable and you'll get rid of like half his health (don't forget to hit triangle for the extra attack).
The fight is pretty intense, but not too bad when you learn those tricks. I really love how Gladio plays in this DLC.
ArkhamFantasy
Member
I just ran away from the boss enemies when they were glowing red, came back in when they stopped glowing. Worked pretty well for me.
badcrumble
Member
So does Alterna now work for farming Magitek Suit V2?
PshycoNinja
Member
Short but sweet DLC. Managed to get 566,239 on the Score Attack on my first go.
Time to try the Final Trial
Damn. Got him down to like 20% and he wrecked me
EDIT: there we go, second try. That wasn't too bad. Once he turns red, just lock on and keep dodge-strafing *around him* and he will rarely ever hit you, unless you dodge into a wall.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8If0NoVoAEtkw-?format=jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8IfvcjVoAETO_0?format=jpg
Not sure why spoiler tags aren't working...
Time to try the Final Trial
Damn. Got him down to like 20% and he wrecked me
EDIT: there we go, second try. That wasn't too bad. Once he turns red, just lock on and keep dodge-strafing *around him* and he will rarely ever hit you, unless you dodge into a wall.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8If0NoVoAEtkw-?format=jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C8IfvcjVoAETO_0?format=jpg
Not sure why spoiler tags aren't working...
BlondeTuna
Member
I finally started playing this game. Here are some quick pros and cons of my experience; currently on chapter 4:
+ Love the open world
+ Driving around with the guys, hearing their banter, and stopping at the rest stops really does feel like a mini road trip
+ Combat, after I stopped mashing attack and started experimenting with the controls, movement, and techniques
- Story. So far at Chapter 4 it isn't awful, but it also isn't interesting. Hope some things get explained more about the world (why the hell can Noctis warp??)
- Press X to pick up. I've fucking jumped in place so many goddamn times.
- Side quests. Go here, pick up trivial item, return, repeat.
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encounters. I'm hoping these
stop soon, because it's getting old.
+ Love the open world
+ Driving around with the guys, hearing their banter, and stopping at the rest stops really does feel like a mini road trip
+ Combat, after I stopped mashing attack and started experimenting with the controls, movement, and techniques
- Story. So far at Chapter 4 it isn't awful, but it also isn't interesting. Hope some things get explained more about the world (why the hell can Noctis warp??)
- Press X to pick up. I've fucking jumped in place so many goddamn times.
- Side quests. Go here, pick up trivial item, return, repeat.
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Magitek Soldier
air drops
I've only reached chapter 14 since I'm a slow player and I don't want to fight the final boss without getting all the royal weapons first, and currently there are only two left for me to collect. I assume there are royal weapons hidden deep inside
Daurell Cavern and Costlemark Tower?
Did you watch the anime/movie before playing?
edgefusion
Member
Just downloaded Episode Gladiolus....I cannot get over his walking and running animations. :s He's like a giant robot with too long legs.
His whole entire upper body is incredibly hot though.
His whole entire upper body is incredibly hot though.
PshycoNinja
Member
That was pretty great. Got a good laugh out of it.
Tabata is going to go into Ardyn's past, https://youtu.be/4fBaZ3sb_cE?t=160
Awesome, wonder how they'll do it prequel DLC maybe?
Awesome, wonder how they'll do it prequel DLC maybe?
Septimus Prime
Member
Hmm. Looks like a 1.08 patch just went up.
It's bug fixes for using the ring magic on Ifrit.
cj_iwakura
Member
13-2(lol) was interesting. Damn short, but interesting. Should've been easy to have that in the game proper...
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Yes yes yessss! Top 5 villain returns
BlondeTuna
Member
No. I'll look for a summary somewhere so I can get up to speed.
PshycoNinja
Member
The anime is free on YouTube though...
cj_iwakura
Member
What about the Luna ep?
First time visiting the x3 hotel in Altissia after wearing the nixperience band for most of the game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnBJtncXlEg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnBJtncXlEg
OniBarubary
Banned
Why is Cor so hot fuck, I'm sweating in here and I had to open all the windows
Shift Breaker
Member
That's amazing. Actually burst out laughing.
[tweet]https://twitter.com/FFXVJP/status/847992699101650944[/tweet]
The fking Armiger LMAO. Finally the GOAT DLC
You should play both versions since they give you different bits of the story, the patched XIII should be much fast now to complete.
Play Verse 1/ the original whatever they call it for sure.
Chapter 13 is loading now. Afraid of what's in it...
Will play Verse 1 first.
I really enjoyed it, and it is meant to be made easier and faster now I believe.
So....
I got to the point
where the train car falls and you are alone. The game asks if you wanna follow Ignis and Gladio (Easy) or Noctis (Normal)
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
Yup that's the original
Yeah, you will be able to play verse 2 later from extra content in the main menu.
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