Post by Lenneth on Apr 22, 2006 12:06:51 GMT -5
Until Sorora creates a new section for KH related stuff, this goes here. Anyways, since Sephiroth is cheaper than a hacker on Runescape, PSO, or World of Warcraft, I figured anybody who's got a pretty good strategy against him could share it here. Here's one of mine:
First of all, make sure normal Sora can Glide and High Jump (Abilities obtained from Valor and Final forms) and has Aerial Spiral, Aerial Finisher, and all abilities that boost Aerial combos(They work more effective than Ground Combos). Although you should boost Ground Combos as well, because there are times when you just can't hit him with an Aerial Combo.
Also, equip Slapshot and Slide Dash to run up to him when he's open. Lastly, equip as many useful Support Abilities as possible, Leaf Bracer and Combination Boost and Once More being absolutely needed. (Don't equip magic specific abilities, as Sephiroth can't be damaged much by magic.) And the other ability, Retaliation Slash, is a godsend here.
You should also equip Sora with Ultima Weapon, 2 Hi-Potions, 2 Ethers, and 2 Elixers. Accessories can pretty much be anything Cosmic, Lunar, or something that really enhances Sora's abilities.
Anyways, at the start of the battle, make sure you keep mashing the triangle button to ensure you avoid his cheap Flash attack (The one where he dashes past you and slashes you 13 times.) This is one of the only two ways to avoid it.
When Sephiroth walks towards you slowly from far away, don't move at all and prepare to either a)press Triangle to block another Flash attack or b)Run away to avoid a combo.
If at anytime, Sephiroth unleashes his Ground Combo, Glide away or Glide above him until he finishes, than attack him with an Aerial Combo.
If at anytime, Sephiroth teleports beside you and whacks you up into the air with a slash attack, don't do anything until he reappears beside you in the air. Than, press Square to activate Retaliation Slash, and attack him with yet another Aerial Combo. If you can hit him with another Aerial Combo after the first one before he hits the ground, he'll usually teleport beside you again and knock you even further into the air. Continue going further into the air with this method and eventually Sephiroth will teleport to the ground and try to use Flash, but it will miss because you're so high up!
Don't stay airborne too long, or he'll teleport underneath you and use Firaga Wall, meaning instant death due to being trapped in the flames.
When you land, keep repeating all the above tactics until you eliminate three or four of his life bars. Than, he create dark energy blasts that surround you. If you have any MP left, use Reflega to destroy them. If you have no MP, focus on them for now and destroy them with the Keyblade.
At this point in the battle, don't EVER lose track of Sephiroth. If you can't see him, but you can hear him talking, look around for him. If you see him high in the air or floating up, run towards him and smash him with an Aerial Combo. If you can't reach him in time and have some MP left, use Trinity to warp up to him and stop his attack. If you can't stop him before he says "Heartless Angel" than get ready to mash the Triangle, because after he uses an attack that brings your HP down to one and MP down to zero, he uses Flash. After guarding it, use an Elixer.
Be sure to try to stay in the middle of the stage at all times, because if he uses Firaga Wall, it will draw you in and you'll have to Glide away. If he traps you in a corner and uses this, you're probably gonna die unless the attack flings you off to the side.
When he starts glowing, prepare for him to get MEAN. He moves faster, teleports quickly and attacks, and uses Heartless Angel a LOT. If he teleports to the middle of the stage and says "Let's end this," Be prepared to dodge alot, because he's going to fling a lot of meteors at Sora. He only uses this attack once, thankfully.
After this, he mostly just runs around, attacks with combos and Heartless Angel and Flash. This is the part where he gets nasty, and don't let your guard down for a moment, because he will own you. Just keep attacking at the times where he's open, and you'll win.
This strategy got me to get him down to only two health bars. I'm not sure if I died because of my low level, or it's just because I suck ;^^ I know I wasn't too clear with some parts, I'll take care of that when I get the chance.
First of all, make sure normal Sora can Glide and High Jump (Abilities obtained from Valor and Final forms) and has Aerial Spiral, Aerial Finisher, and all abilities that boost Aerial combos(They work more effective than Ground Combos). Although you should boost Ground Combos as well, because there are times when you just can't hit him with an Aerial Combo.
Also, equip Slapshot and Slide Dash to run up to him when he's open. Lastly, equip as many useful Support Abilities as possible, Leaf Bracer and Combination Boost and Once More being absolutely needed. (Don't equip magic specific abilities, as Sephiroth can't be damaged much by magic.) And the other ability, Retaliation Slash, is a godsend here.
You should also equip Sora with Ultima Weapon, 2 Hi-Potions, 2 Ethers, and 2 Elixers. Accessories can pretty much be anything Cosmic, Lunar, or something that really enhances Sora's abilities.
Anyways, at the start of the battle, make sure you keep mashing the triangle button to ensure you avoid his cheap Flash attack (The one where he dashes past you and slashes you 13 times.) This is one of the only two ways to avoid it.
When Sephiroth walks towards you slowly from far away, don't move at all and prepare to either a)press Triangle to block another Flash attack or b)Run away to avoid a combo.
If at anytime, Sephiroth unleashes his Ground Combo, Glide away or Glide above him until he finishes, than attack him with an Aerial Combo.
If at anytime, Sephiroth teleports beside you and whacks you up into the air with a slash attack, don't do anything until he reappears beside you in the air. Than, press Square to activate Retaliation Slash, and attack him with yet another Aerial Combo. If you can hit him with another Aerial Combo after the first one before he hits the ground, he'll usually teleport beside you again and knock you even further into the air. Continue going further into the air with this method and eventually Sephiroth will teleport to the ground and try to use Flash, but it will miss because you're so high up!
Don't stay airborne too long, or he'll teleport underneath you and use Firaga Wall, meaning instant death due to being trapped in the flames.
When you land, keep repeating all the above tactics until you eliminate three or four of his life bars. Than, he create dark energy blasts that surround you. If you have any MP left, use Reflega to destroy them. If you have no MP, focus on them for now and destroy them with the Keyblade.
At this point in the battle, don't EVER lose track of Sephiroth. If you can't see him, but you can hear him talking, look around for him. If you see him high in the air or floating up, run towards him and smash him with an Aerial Combo. If you can't reach him in time and have some MP left, use Trinity to warp up to him and stop his attack. If you can't stop him before he says "Heartless Angel" than get ready to mash the Triangle, because after he uses an attack that brings your HP down to one and MP down to zero, he uses Flash. After guarding it, use an Elixer.
Be sure to try to stay in the middle of the stage at all times, because if he uses Firaga Wall, it will draw you in and you'll have to Glide away. If he traps you in a corner and uses this, you're probably gonna die unless the attack flings you off to the side.
When he starts glowing, prepare for him to get MEAN. He moves faster, teleports quickly and attacks, and uses Heartless Angel a LOT. If he teleports to the middle of the stage and says "Let's end this," Be prepared to dodge alot, because he's going to fling a lot of meteors at Sora. He only uses this attack once, thankfully.
After this, he mostly just runs around, attacks with combos and Heartless Angel and Flash. This is the part where he gets nasty, and don't let your guard down for a moment, because he will own you. Just keep attacking at the times where he's open, and you'll win.
This strategy got me to get him down to only two health bars. I'm not sure if I died because of my low level, or it's just because I suck ;^^ I know I wasn't too clear with some parts, I'll take care of that when I get the chance.
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