[By Stone Revealed] Guide - The Most Hyped Event of the Year

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After months of anticipation, Ramza and Agrias finally arrive in Global! May everyone have the best of luck (and RNG) on their pulls!

This event is really short (only 5 stages plus bonus battles, and only 3 bonus battles as opposed to the typical 4), similar to the FF XIV event we had a few months ago.

ETA: 4 April
Bonus Battles: 8 April
Event ends: 16 Apr
Event format: 5 stages + bonus battles
All enemies in this event are vulnerable to stun effects.

#####Rewards Highlights

Characters: Ramza, Agrias
MC1: Ramza, Agrias | MC2: Ramza, Agrias
Abilities: Saint Cross (5★ Knight) (2 physical holy-elemental hits at 1.70 potency for a total of 3.40 potency, and grants self esuna and low regen)
Accessories: Bracer (+20 ATK), Aries (+30 ATK)

Greater	P	W	B	S	NE	F	I	L	E	Wi	H	D
#	6	-	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	7
Major	P	W	B	S	NE	F	I	L	E	Wi	H	D
#	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	6	4	5	-
Crystal	P	W	B	S	NE	F	I	L	E	Wi	H	D
#	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

#####01: Orbonne Monastery

(9 STAM: 3/3/3)

NO BOSS

#####02: Ziekden Fortress
(16 STAM: 5/5/6)

Boss	HP	Status Vuln.
Argath	11,542	Poison/Slow
Black Mage	5,048	Poison/Slow/Paralyze/Slow/Stop

Target Score(s):

Defeat Argath without being KO’d.

Note(s):

The fight beings with Argath and 2 black mages - only Argath is required to be defeated to end the battle.

#####03: Balias Swale
(31 STAM: 10/10/11)

Bosses	HP	Status Vuln.
Knight	12,610	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
Black Mage	7,004	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
White Mage	7,004	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
Time Mage	7,004	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop

Target Score(s):

Win the gauntlet without being KO'd.

Note(s):

There are three waves of enemies:

Wave 1 - 2 Knights and 1 Black Mage
Wave 2 - 1 Knight, 1 White Mage, 1 Time Mage
Wave 3 - 1 Knight, 1 White Mage, 1 Black Mage

#####04: Golgollada Gallows (46 STAM: 15/15/16)

Boss	HP	Status Vuln.
Gaffgarion	65,467	Poison
Knight	24,765	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
Time Mage	20,243	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop

Target Score(s):

Defeat Gaffgarion without being KO’d.

Note(s):

The fight starts with Gaffgarion, a Knight, and a Time Mage.
Similar to the Amarant fight, Gaffgarion has a chance each turn to switch to the back row, making melee attacks ineffective.
In addition, Gaffgarion has a chance to counter physical attacks with a physical attack of his own.

#####05: Monastery Vaults (58 STAM: 19/19/20)

Boss	HP	Status Vuln.
Wiegraf	105,244	Slow
Knight	29,097	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
White Mage	22,292	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
Black Mage	22,292	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop
Time Mage	22,292	Poison/Silence/Paralyze/Slow/Stop

Target Score(s):

Defeat Wiegraf without being KO’d.

Note(s):

The battle begins with Wiegraf, a Knight, and a White Mage. If the white mage is killed, it is replaced by a black mage, while if the Knight is killed, it is replaced by a Time Mage.
Note that this Time Mage has an AoE Slowga ability and can haste Wiegraf, so best to leave the Knight untouched.
Similar to Gaffgarion, Wiegraf also has a chance each turn to switch to the back row, making melee attacks ineffective.

####[BONUS BATTLES]

###Lionel Castle Gate
20 STAM

Boss|HP|Status Vuln.|Break Resist| :--|:--:|:--|:--|:--| Gaffgarion|169,935|Poison/Slow|All|

Target Score(s):

Hit Gaffgarion with Power Breakdown.
Hit Gaffgarion with Armor Breakdown.

Note(s):

Similar to the last fight, except Gaffgarion now has higher stats and multi-hit attacks, but there are no adds this time. Draw Fire + Retaliate works well here.
Gaffgarion will now counter magic attacks, so be forewarned.
Note that the target scores are for the specific abilities Power and Armor Breakdown.
Gaffgarion only does physical attacks, so you can leave Magic Breakdown on the bench for this fight.
You can only lose 2 medals to master, so be sure to watch your actions and mitigate incoming damage as necessary (this will be the case for all bonus battles).

###Riovanes Castle 40 STAM

Boss	HP	Status Vuln.	Break Resist
Wiegraf	220,181	Slow	All

Target Score(s):

Hit Weigraf with Power Breakdown.
Hit Weigraf with Armor Breakdown.

Note(s):

Weigraf has been upgraded with new attacks, and some of the more dangerous attacks ignore Draw Fire. However, no adds will join him.
In addition, he has a chance to counter magic attacks with a ranged physical attack that also can proc silence.
As all his abilities are physical in nature, focus your mitigation accordingly.
You can only lose 2 medals to master.

###Riovanes Castle (Ultimate) 60 STAM

Boss|HP|Weak|Status Vuln.|Break Resist| :--|:--:|:--|:--|:--|:--| Belias|235,647|None|Poison/Slow/Blind|All| Archaic Demon|38,209|Holy|Poison/Slow/Blind|All|

Target Score(s):

Exploit Archaic Demon's weakness to holy attacks.

Note(s):

Yes, you read that right, only 1 medal condition. You can only lose a maximum of 2 medals if you want to master this fight.
The fight starts with Belias and three (3) Archaic Demons.
Note that Belias (and the archaic demons) are susceptible to poison, slow, and blind, definitely recommend exploiting those (especially slow) to minimize your damage taken.
Getting the adds down quickly is key, Diaga/Banishing Blade/Saint Cross/Alexander will work wonders here.
Belias is primarily magic-based (though he does have some physical attacks), so pack proper mitigation.
Belias can silence and petrify, so some form of esuna may be warranted to help reduce S/L.

For full rewards, featured relics, boss stats, videos and tips/strategies, please visit the guide at http://ffrk.kongbakpao.com/ramza-agrias-event/

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Posted Apr 1, 2016, 1:27 PM UTC · edited

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