Drake's Head
Clive and Cid infiltrate the Holy Empire of Sanbreque's capital to reach and destroy the Mothercrystal known as Drake's Head. You navigate through imperial city streets, aqueducts, and deep underground crystalline caverns while battling Sanbrequois forces and aether-corrupted fiends. The mission culminates in major boss battles against Imperial forces and an otherworldly entity at the heart of the crystal.
Enemies
Elite shield-bearing soldier that blocks frontal strikes; use heavy Eikonic abilities to shatter their guard.
A mini-boss encounter in the inner depths capable of sweeping breath attacks and high-speed dives.
The major multi-phase boss of the area featuring sweeping beam attacks and a cinematic clash phase.
Tips
- Pack a full supply of Potions and High Potions before entering the sanctum, as Drake's Head is an extended, combat-heavy dungeon with back-to-back major encounters.
- Watch out for the Akashic Dragon's aerial dive attacks and use Phoenix Shift or Precision Dodges to quickly close the distance after it lands.
- During the battle with Typhon, save high-damage stagger abilities like Gouge or Windup for when the stagger gauge is broken to maximize damage before the stagger window ends.
Not listed for this area: items, secrets, shops and people.
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