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Visions of Mana Marks the last release in the return Mana series, wrapping new and familiar faces in the ring like the grapplevine. Although a returning enemy, the boss provides a formidable battle for those who have played past entries and newcomers. Dubbed the weed boss, this vicious vine poses one of the greatest threats awaiting your party in Milos Woods.
Grapplavine is a Level 22 boss wreaking havoc in the Verdeus Borough, first appearing in Chapter Four after Julie's introduction. Avoiding the weaknesses of the Torney opponent is quite intuitive, despite the obvious disadvantages of the combat system. Even so, Grapevine doesn't keep its greatest tricks buried for long, so it's best to enter battle with the right party members in the front to beat it.
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Defeat the weed bosses with fire and slashing attacks
naturally, Visions of Mana's Grapevine boasts immunity to wood magic and resistance to water-based attacks. To level the playing field, It is best to rely on fire magic and slashing attacksThe biggest weaknesses of the boss. Combined with awareness of the weakest points of the main body and the movements of the vines, it is simple enough to cut Grapplavine down with effective attacks for a quick win, as seen in Trophigamerss video on YouTube.
Weaknesses |
Weak points |
Resistances |
immunities |
Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fire, slashing |
Main body |
Water |
Wood |
Poisonous seedlings, poison gas, poison pools, vines, full-bodied jump |
The boss action can be broken down into two distinct phases, during which Grapplavine will change his stance and rely on different attacks to shake your party's defenses. At level 22, It is easily overpowered by a team of three Visions of Mana Characters between levels 23-25. Although it is possible to nip this boss fight in the bud on equal footing, the task can be tough without a strategy and a stash of health-restoring candy.
Ahead of the Grapevine boss battle, Morley's sister will be stationed in the borough. Check out the armor and weapons they sell to prepare your party with better gear before the fight begins.
Boss battle phase one
When the fight against Grapplavin begins Visions of ManaThe host is firmly rooted in one place, relying on it Thorny vines and poisonous seedlings To deal damage. Between roaring, is also Breathes a toxic gasMaking it difficult to close the gap and attack the main body. Of course, this is just how to get the most out of your party members' attacks, so it's important to focus on obstacles first.
Grapevine's seedlings are equipped with their own sound bars; Taken They out is the key to attack the boss head-on. Between three fighters, beating the smaller enemies is the easy part; It is the wild vines of the main body that can be difficult to avoid while clearing the battlefield. They will spring from the earth somewhere a Red area of effect out, so it is imperative to keep an eye out for incoming attacks.
Defeating all of the Seedling Spawns will stun Grapevine momentarilyLending you an opening to attack the boss directly. This is the best time Go for critical hits without risking damage. Just turn off its head as the health of the weed boss approaches 50 HP, as it will prepare to unleash a new type of attack.
Boss battle phase two
Once Grapplavine's health bar is whittled down to half, it will fly its head around to damage your party, and roots itself to maximize its mobility. therefore, The main body will routinely launch itself at party membersEncompassing a much larger area of effect than its seedlings. Again, targeted areas are highlighted in red, so speed and awareness are key in keeping teammates healthy and dealing consistent damage.
moreover, Grapevine will now release poison bombs. With that, reaching the main body is much trickier here, but keeping an eye out for the area attacks is enough to stop the battle and deplete the boss's remaining HP, as demonstrated by Trophigamers On YouTube. Focus on handling fire and slashing attacks to finish the job with ease.
Best party members to beat the grappling boss
Val & Morley make a dynamic duo
When it comes to taking down Grapplavine in Visions of Mana, The best fighters for the job are Val and Morley. Val is a fire-focused fighter with access to heavy-hitting attacks and moves to help other party members. This makes him an obvious first choice for the battle. For the sake of the fight, both league and weapon master classes work well. His flame saber serves as the real bread and butter hereAs this will maximize the damage dealt to Grapevine by all party members.
To keep your party as much damage as possible, cast Val's Flame Saber on each of your party members and ensure that it is active throughout the battle.
Except Visions of Mana's Protagonist, Morley is another top performer here. Like a knight's blade, be Moon Energy offers the greatest advantage with an increased critical hit rate. This pairs well with Val's Flame Saber, but the third member of the party also has the potential to boost attack power.
Depending on personal preference and playstyle, both Careena and Palamena make solid third members. Despite grapevine's resistance to water, Palamena's magic is still capable of dealing solid damageThanks to Val. however, Careena is an underrated choice for the final spot, with access to a fire class hit like a divine fist. She is fully equipped to deal with buffs and debuffs, dealing attacks from her and assisting the party.
With Val and Morley leading the team and either Palamena or Careena lending enough support, Grapplavine will be under fire. Victory will award 2,200 Lucre, a Grapevine Core, and experience for all party members. Julei, one of the most valuable support characters in Visions of ManaWill also be unlocked as an ally and playable character.
Video Credit: Trophygamers/YouTube