Bug Fables - Hard Mode Devourer Pre Chapter 3 (Team Rank 9)

Описание: While technically I did start Chapter 3 and you can even see that Kabbu has his dash attack, I haven't actually entered the desert area yet nor do I use his dash attack so this is effectively during the small interlude between Chapters 2 & 3.

Hoo boy, not a single Rank Up was wasted on this boss. Characters hitting 1 HP despite spending a level gaining max HP? Check. Not a single TP unused? Check. Not a single MP unused? Check.

Favorite One reduces Kabbu's Defense so Weak Stomach combined with Poison Defender and Back Support are used to let him tank hits for the party with Taunt. With a Super Block he'll even take no damage despite being on Hard Mode. While I could use two Super Block+ badges to get the same effect without needing self poison I fail a few too many Super Blocks for that so the Defense to reduce the bulk damage is worth the constant HP loss. Plus, the Poison damage probably makes Favorite One trigger even if Kabbu doesn't take damage due to good Super Blocking.

I'm actually surprised I managed to beat the run where I scanned it. Was half expecting to have to restart and take advantage of the fact enemies spied stayed spied if you retry the battle without loading to Save Point or quitting to Main Menu. That said, nearly midnight probably isn't the best time to play video games and around 3:30 the last two turns really show what sleep deprivation does to even the best of strategies. If I were thinking better I'd realize at this point I could just throw my last three Spicy Bombs to defeat this boss as Spicy Bomb ignores enemy defense to do a flat 5 damage. Instead what I do is use Burly Bomb to reduce its defense. I was probably thinking to use Tornado Toss despite already knowing I have no TP left. Now granted, Vi's Attack would do 5 damage between Charge and front line but I then ALSO decide to not do that and just throw an extra Spicy Bomb I didn't need to. Could've won that turn and shaved a minute off the video time if I were more awake. That said, I'll definitely take the win, blunders and all.