CRYSTALIS
Boss Guide
October 7, 2000
Version 1.0
Copyright 2000, Jeff Tompson. XSceptor@aol.com.

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Table of Contents
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A. Introduction
B. Version Information
C. Boss Strategies
   1. Vampire
   2. Insect
   3. General Kelbesque
   4. Vampire 2
   5. Sabera
   6. Mado
D. Credits

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A. Introduction
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This is a Boss Strategy Guide for Crystalis for the GameBoy Color.
If you are having trouble with a boss in any way, this guide will be
sure to help you out. Have fun, and enjoy reading!

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B. Version Information
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October 7, 2000 -Version 1.0- The strategies for the first 6 bosses
in the game are included. More bosses will soon be included in the
next update.

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C. Boss Strategies
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The layout of the strategies will be as follows:
*Boss: Name of Boss.
*Location: Location of Boss.
*Difficulty: Ranging from 1 to 10. 1 easiest, 10 hardest.
*Recommendations: A list of items you should have, as well as what
 level you should be.
*Strategy: The most effective way to defeat the boss.
*Receive after battle: Not always included. A list of what items you
 receive after you defeat the boss.

*BOSSES*

1. *Boss: Vampire
   *Location: Sealed Cave (North of Leaf)
   *Difficulty: 2.5
   *Recommendations: Use Refresh as needed.  Have Tanned Hide and
    Carapace Shield.  Medical Herb not required but helpful. Level 2
    or 3.
   *Strategy: This boss disappears and reappears frequently, so be on
    your guard.  He also occasionally sends out bats, so be careful
    of them.  Charge your Sword of Wind to Level 2 (have the ball of
    wind equipped, and hold down the B button) and release the charge
    when you have a straight-forward shot at the Vampire.  Keep re-
    leasing Level 2 shots at the Vampire, and he will soon parish.
   *Receive after Battle: Rabbit Boots (when equipped, you can jump).

2. *Boss: Insect
   *Location: Swamp east of Brynmaer
   *Difficulty: 2.3
   *Recommendations: Use Refresh as needed.  Have Leather Armor and
    Bronze Shield.  Medical Herb and Fruit of Power no required but
    helpful. Level 4 or 5.
   *Strategy: Use the Insect Flute when you locate the area of the
    swamp that's black and open (near the top).  Using the Flute will
    summon the Insect.  This boss moves across the screen and shoots
    blobs at you.  Use the Fire Sword and charge it to Level 1.  Re-
    lease the Level 1 shots on the Insect when it's not firing at you.
    Also, remember to keep the Gas Mask equipped through the entire
    battle.  Since you must use the Fire Sword, you will only be able
    to attack with Level 1 shots.
   *Receive after Battle: Ball of Fire

3. *Boss: General Kelbesque
   *Location: Mr. Sabre (North Peak)
   *Difficulty: 4.0
   *Recommendations: Use Refresh as needed.  Have Leather Armor and
    Bronze Shield.  Be at least level 7.
   *Strategy: Use the Sword of Fire (have the Ball of Fire equipped).
    During the battle he stomps his foot which in turn sends out ob-
    jects in sets of three.  Don't get near these objects or you will
    get hurt by a shockwave.  Avoid him when he stomps, and charge
    up your Fire Sword to Level 2.  Release the charge when you have
    a chance to.  After enough Level 2 shots, he will leave..for now. 
   *Receive after Battle: Flame Bracelet.

4. *Boss: Vampire 2
   *Location: Island of the Fates (Sabera's Castle).  When you go
    inside the castle, you will meet up with the Vampire, no matter
    which path you take, left or right.
   *Difficulty: 3.5
   *Recommendations:  Use Refresh as necessary.  Have Platinum Armor
    and Platinum Shield.  Have the Iron Necklace, and the Water
    Sword.  You MUST be at least Level 10, or you will not be able
    to damage this boss.
   *Strategy: He's basically the same as before, except he moves
    faster, and he releases bats more often.  Charge you water sword
    to Level 2, and release it when you have a clear shot, which is
    not easy to do.  Dont stand in one spot to long, or he will run
    into you.  After enough hits from your water sword, he will
    perish.
   *Receive after battle: Nothing

5. *Boss: Sabera
   *Location: Island of the Fates (Sabera's Castle)
   *Difficulty: 6.0
   *Recommendations: Use Refresh and needed. Have Platinum Armor
    and Platinum Shield. Have the Fire Sword and Shield Ring. Be
    Level 10 or 11.
   *Strategy: When you come to the woman, talk to her and she'll
    say that Sabera is in the next room, but she is lying.  Hit her
    with your sword 1 time, then hit her with a Level 2 shot from
    your Fire Sword, and she will turn into Sabera.  She'll move
    around the room and release shots (which are circles), in a 90
    degree formation around her.  Avoid these shots, and hit her
    with a level 2 or 3 shot from your Fire Sword when you have the
    chance.  Sabera is not that easy, and you will easily die if you
    aren't careful enough.  After many Level 2 or 3 shots, Sabera
    will be gone.
   *Receive after battle: Broken Statue

6. *Boss: Mado
   *Location: Shyron (While under attack)
   *Difficulty: 8.5
   *Recommendations: Use Refresh, Barrier, and Medical Herb as
    necessary.  Have Ceramic Suite and Battle Shield.  Be at least
    Level 12.  Use Fire Sword (with Flame Bracelet), Water Sword
    (with Blizzard Bracelet), or Thunder Sword.
   *Strategy: Wow, he's difficult!  What makes it even harder is
    that there is not much room for moving around.  During the hard
    fight, he will throw spike objects at you, in rows of two which
    curve opposite of each other.  Try and avoid these.  The other
    thing he does is curl up into a ball and roll around the room.
    It's very hard to avoid him when he's rolling around the room.
    When you have a chance, charge up your sword to level 2 or 3,
    (or just to level 1 if you're using the Thunder Sword), and then
    release it when you have a chance.  If you are using the Thunder
    Sword, keep yourself protected by constantly having the Barrier
    Spell activated during the battle (only if you have enough magic
    points left).  After a long fight, and many attacks, he will be
    gone.  This was the first battle time I died while in a boss
    fight.  Be careful!
   *Receive after battle: Ball of Thunder

   More Strategies coming soon!

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D. Credits
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Thank YOU for reading my guide!

Copyright  2000, Jeff Tompson. XSceptor@aol.com
