Child of Light NG Expert 100%
*This is not a complete route. No movement or item locations are covered. It will, however show you all of the menus as well as step by step battle strategies. If you want to learn the route I would suggest watching the run and take note of the path and chests taken.
*I describe the combat in ‘Rounds’ a round is the time it takes for both characters to use an action, regardless of enemy actions. (If you get interrupted start to improvise)
*I’ll often write two attacks slashed together ie) Tumble(All)/Lightning(All). When this happens at Round 1 of a fight use them in the order written, as some fights are surprise attacks and this can affect the ATB. At the Ogre Battle and Miniboss #1 however, you only have two characters so it’s up to chance which gets to attack first.
*In most cases I won’t say “Tumbled”. An unspecified oculi will always be Tumbled.
*Starting at ‘Magna Menu’, the crafting is shown in sequence and some crafted items will be immediately used to craft oculi in the next line. For example, three out of four Saphires will be used to craft the two Amethyst and one Tourmaline, and you will end up with just one which is put on Rubellas weapon slot. Also, the number to craft shows the total that should end up in your inventory, not how many to craft at once. At Griffon menu you will want to have two Rough Onyx, but you will only need to craft one.
Early Menus
-When you reach level 2: All SP Starlight immediately
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If you pick up an emerald in chapter 2, equip it as an accessory immediately
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When you reach level 4: All SP Starlight immediately
Sentinels
Round 1: Starlight on the back Sentinel, use Iggy to slow him down for an interrupt.
Round 2: Starlight on the back Sentinel again, interrupt once more if you can.
Round 3: The back enemy will die to a slash, two slashes if he uses Ambrosia. The alternative is a third Starlight on him if you got the rough emerald and he heals.
Round 4+: It takes 7 slashes to kill the last Sentinel. Cast Starlight if you can for triple the damage. Use Iggy to keep yourself at 8Hp if you drop below.
*** Rather than “Starlight x2 ---> Slash” you could go “Starlight ---> Slash ---> Starlight” and the Sentinel will be less likely to heal itself. I only try this if I don’t have the Rough Emerald equipped.
Ogre Menu
Lvls
Aurora: 1 SP Starlight Rubella: All SP Tumble
Crafting
Tumbled Ruby or Emerald x1 (Ruby preferred)
Equips
Aurora: n/a, n/a, Rgh Emerald Rubella: Ruby/Emerald, n/a, n/a
Items
Aurora: Magic Stardust Rubella: Strength, Defense Stardust
*** Use wishes on the way into the Ogre fight.
Ogre Battle
Round 1: Tumble/Starlight one dog, slow the other.
Round 2: Use the same two attacks but split them to hit each dog once. One will die.
Round 3: Starlight/Tumble the remaining dog for a kill.
Round 4+: When it’s down to 2v1 you will need to chain interrupts. Use defend when Rubella is ahead. If you’re having problems with this part then you either aren’t trusting in Rubellas insane speed, or should try to ration the wishes differently.
*** At ‘Round 2’ if the Ogre has used ‘Gather Strength’ then Starlight the wounded dog, and Tumble interrupt the boss.
Miniboss #1 Menu
Lvls
Aurora: All SP Starlight Rubella: All SP Tumble
Crafting You want two tumbled Rubies and two tumbled Emeralds, but one of each is fine.
Equips
Aurora Rgh Ruby, Emerald, REMOVE Rubella Ruby, Rgh Emerald, n/a
Items
Aurora: Hp elixer
Miniboss #1
Round 1: Tumble the spider, Starlight the dog. Iggy slows the spider.
Round 2: Tumble the spider, Starlight the dog. Both die. (React with Iggy accordingly)
Round 3+: When it’s 2v1 chain interrupts. His speed is very front loaded and will spend alot of time in the cast phase. Easy fight.
Magna Menu
Lvls
Rubella: All SP Tumble Norah: 4SP Quicken, 6SP Lull Robert: All SP Hinder
Crafting
Unequip Rubella and Aurora prior to crafting
Rough Onyx x1, Rough Diamond x1
Saphire x4, Ruby x3, Emerald x1
Amethyst x2, Tourmaline x1
Faceted R/S/E (Any)
Equips
Aurora: n/a, Rgh Diamond, n/a Rubella: Saphire, Amethyst, n/a Finn: Rgh Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline Robert: Fac R/S/E, Amethyst, n/a
Items
Rubella: 1 Strength, 2 Defense Stardusts Finn: 1 MP Stardust
Spider Fights 1+2
Round 1: Switch to Norah first and cast Lull(All). While waiting for the next character, use Iggy to slow the front most Spider to between the other two. Switch your next character to Robert and use Arrow Rain, then change Iggy to slowing the new front most spider until he attacks for a triple interrupt.
Round 2: As soon as your triple interrupt hits find the middle spider and slow it. Switch in Rubella to interrupt the one who will attack soonest, and use Arrow Rain again. Iggy will be hopping around alot but you should get another triple interrupt.
Round 3+: It gets hectic, but try to group the enemies with Iggy and if one gets too far ahead then use Rubella to set it back and Robert should catch up for more interrupts. Rubella may end up attacking the same spider a couple times so don’t be afraid to cast Hinder late in the fight to focus down higher HP spideys.
Spider Fight 3
Round 1: Exact same as previous two fights
Round 2: Immediately start slowing the front most Spider to group the three of them, Switch Norah to Rubella and triple interrupt with Tumble(All). Defend with Robert
Round 3: Robert will catch up to the Spiders and have time to interrupt them again with Arrow Rain. Defend with Rubella.
Round 4+: Rubella will catch up to the Spiders and have time to interrupt them again. At this point it’s up to you if you want to try to cycle another triple interrupt by defending or just go for the kills.
Magna Boss Menu
Lvls
Aurora: All SP Starlight Rubella: 1 SP Revive Finn: All SP Lightning Norah: 5 SP Quicken Robert: All SP Hinder
Items
Aurora: Hp elixer
Magna Boss
Round 1: Tumble(All)/Lull(All). Use Iggy to slow potential interrupts. The boss can cast pretty quick. This will triple interrupt them, and immediately counter their buff by slowing everyone.
Round 2-4: Switch Norah for Robert, use Arrow Rain/Tumble(All) until the mobs go down. Iggy should be mostly slowing the boss. Stop slowing to let it attack if it means you can avoid interrupting it. If a spidey dodges you and the boss is close to attacking, feel free to use a quick Tumble to avoid interrupting as well as catch up on missed damage.
Round 5+: When it’s 2v1 switch in Finn and have him use a Damage elixer on himself right away. Norah/Robert/Rubella use a Quicken elixer on Finn. He needs to be casting Lightning every turn, keep his MP topped up and use another damage elixer on him after 2 or 3 casts.
Round ?: If you are against the ropes then switch your second character to Aurora. Two Starlights should do the trick.
Basement Menu
Lvls
Finn: All SP Lightning
Basement Fight #1
Round 1: Switch to Finn/Rubella. Cast Lightning(All) and only Tumble(All) if you need to interrupt the Rock, otherwise just Tumble the banshee. You will one shot the Rock with Finn.
*** If the banshee revives the rock and you have to cast more, MP elixer after the fight.
Basement Fight #2
Round 1: Tumble(All)/Lightning(All). You usually want to slow the Rock first, Tumble will double or triple interrupt. Likely slow the big guy after that. The Rock will die and both enemies will be mid ATB.
Round 2: Tumble the big guy and Monsoon the banshee. Rubella will catch up to her target so slow the banshee.
Round 3+: Two Tumbles and a Monsoon will finish off the banshee. Rubella will usually approach the final attack just before Finn. Mash A, and trust that Finn won’t actually use ‘Knock’
*** Full HP/MP on Finn/Rubella after the fight
Basement Fight #3
Round 1+2: Exact same as previous fight
Round 3+: When it’s 2v1, switch Finn to Aurora. Tumble/Starlight/Tumble will finish off the banshee.
*** Full HP on Rubella after the fight
Basement Fight #4
Round 1: Switch to Finn, use Lightning(All)/Tumble(All). Interrupt with Finn, try NOT to with Rubella
Round 2: Round 1 should create an opening for another Tumble(All), killing both spiders. Use Monsoon.
Round 3+: Monsoon/Tumble to victory.
Miniboss #2 Menu
Items
Aurora: 4 HP, 4 Magic, 2 MDef Stardusts ---> Hp Elixer Finn: Hp/Mp Elixers
Miniboss #2
Round 1: Switch in Aurora, Starlight (All) and slow the boss, should interrupt one of the rocks. Lightning(All) with Finn. After Auroras cast, switch to slowing the front most rock. Mobs will die.
Round 2+: Monsoon and Starlight for the win.
Griffon Menu
Lvls
Aurora: 2 SP Starlight Finn: 2 SP Lightning Norah: All SP Petrify Tristis: 9 SP Haste
Crafting
Unequip everything except for Rubellas armor slot
Rgh Onyx x2
Tourmaline x6
Faceted Tourmaline x2
Saphire x2, Ruby x4, Emerald x2
Amethyst x3, Citrine x2
Equips
Aurora: Rgh Onyx, Amethyst, Fac Tourmaline
Rubella: Citrine, Amethyst, Citrine
Finn: Rgh Onyx, Amethyst, Fac Tourmaline
Norah: Fac R/S/E, Amethyst, Rgh Diamond
Items
Aurora: Hp/Mp Elixers
Griffon Boss
*Between Round 2-6ish you will wanna use Iggy to group all the enemies together, if they’re close together then slow the one who just attacked while the others finish attacking.
Round 0: Iggy starts very close to the wishes in this fight and it’s really easy to bump into them right away. So step one is DO NOT WASTE THE WISHES!
Round 1: Tumble(All)/Lull(All). Use Iggy here to make sure you triple interrupt. Yes, the party will be slowed but there is a very specific setup happening here.
Round 2-4: Swap Rubella for Tristis and defend with Tristis/Norah. Defend a total of three times with each of them.
Round 5: ATBs will line up very nicely, Switch in Aurora and cast Starlight on a banshee, Tristis has time to use a Damage elixer on her just before the cast goes off.
Round 6: Defend with both
Round 7: Another opening. Starlight/Lightning on the already hurt banshee will kill it.
Round 8+: Damage Elixer --> Starlight x2 and Lightning x1 will kill the next banshee. It’s okay if you need a turn to heal up, you can use another Damage elixer if the first one wears off.
Round?: When it’s 2v1 switch to Rubella/Norah. Heal as needed, and use Haste(All)/Lull Elixer. Tumble and Petrify until it’s dead. You will need to reapply your haste at least once. Rubella has knockback and Norah has her paralyze, so if you get lucky that will make this part a breeze. If Griffon sneaks off a revive, a Damage Elixer --> Starlight will one shot it.
Cordelia Menu
Lvls
Oengis: All SP Taunt
Crafting
Unequip Aurora Wpn/Armour --> Equip Rubella --> Unequip Finn --> Craft
Rough Onyx x3
Citrine x2, Tourmaline x3
Onyx x3
Faceted Onyx
Equips
Aurora: Fac Onyx, Tourmaline, Fac Tourmaline Rubella: Citrine, n/a, Citrine Oengis: Rgh Diamond, Fac Tourmaline, n/a
Items
Aurora: 1 Magic, 1 MP Stardust --> Hp/Mp Elixers Oengis: 2 Def, 2 Mdef, 2 Ddg, 1 Spd Stardust
About Cordelia Aurora has plenty of combos that will take out the banshees, but all boil down to her taking four turns to kill them with the same MP cost. Light Ray isn’t in this route, but the SP is available for it. It should have a chance to one shot the banshees, but I have never seen it happen after hours of testing. Below are a list of combos that will kill Cordelias mobs. Quicken Elixers result in ‘Wheel of Death’ interrupts pretty consistently, and Oengis is too busy not dieing to help Aurora out in other ways.
Combos: Elevate Damage --> Light Ray --> Starlight x2 Elevate Damage --> Starlight x3 Light Ray x2 --> Starlight x2 Starlight x4
I’ve opted to keep it simple with Starlight x4, as well as remove the risk of ‘Elevate’ wearing off.
Cordelia Boss
Round 1: Switch Oengis and use Taunt. Rubella or Tristis (whoever remains) use a Mdef elixer on him.
Round 2+: Use Aurora/Oengis, Starlight x4 to kill a banshee. Hope for a paralyze or slow on Oengis to prolong his taunt, and try to not use defend with him for the same reason. Have him use health elixers/faery nectars on himself and reapply his taunt when you can. This can be pretty tough to juggle.
Round 6: Aurora has just enough Mp to kill one banshee. When it’s dead you’ll have to use a full MP pot to refill and do it again. Oengis keeps doing the same thing.
Round 10+: When it’s 2v1 switch to Rubella/Oengis and use Tumble/Kategida Cleave until she’s dead. Defend instead of interrupting her as the Counter heal animation is as long as her attacks.
Ogre 2 Menu
Lvls
Aurora: All SP Starlight Rubella: All SP Tumble Robert: All SP Hinder Oengis: All SP Taunt
Crafting
Faceted Saphire, Ruby, Emerald (One of each)
^If you already have a Fac Ruby, don’t bother with another one.
Equips
*Rubella First
Aurora: All Same Equips Rubella: Fac Emerald, Amethyst, Citrine Oengis: Fac Ruby, Amethyst, Citrine
Ogre Battle 2
Round 1: The ATB has a pretty inconsistent start for this fight. The first two things that need to happen are Taunt and Hinder(All). Defend with Robert if it looks like you can’t avoid interrupting the boss. There’s often a window where Oengis can taunt first, and Robert will cast Hinder(All) after all three enemies attack Oengis.
Round 2: Swap Robert for Aurora and cast Elevate Damage on her. Oengis should focus solely on keeping his HP topped up.
Round 3-5: With Elevate Damage Aurora can cast Starlight(All), and then one Starlight will kill each dog. Prioritize casting the AoE Spell when it looks like you won’t interrupt the boss. Oengis should be using Hp Elixers and Taunt.
Round 6+: When it’s 2v1 switch Aurora for Rubella and use a damage elixer on Oengis, next use a Lull Elixer on the Ogre. From here Kategida Cleave/Tumble for the win. If your HP is topped up and you might interrupt the boss, use a Quicken Elixer on Oengis as well.
Fast Travel Menu
Lvls
Oengis: 2 SP Taunt
Well Boss
Round 1: Tumble to interrupt the green and slow blue immediately, Kategida Cleave to finish off the green head.
Round 2: Switch in Aurora and cast Starlight on the Blue for a one hit kill. Tumble the Red with Rubella.
Round 3: Switch Aurora in again to cast Starlight and finish off the Red.
Spider Fight #1
*Switch in Oengis and Kategida Cleave(All)
Spider Fight #2
*If Oengis is first then Kategida Cleave(All) *If Rubella is first then Tumble/Kategida Cleave
Spider Fight #3
*If Oengis is first then Kategida Cleave(All) *If Rubella is first then Sneaky Switch to Oengis and use Kategida Cleave(All)
Miniboss #3 Menu
Lvls
Aurora: All SP Starlight Gen: 12 SP Slam
Equips
Equip Rubella --> Finn --> Chance Oengis Weapon
Aurora: All Same Equips Rubella: Fac. Saphire, REMOVE, Fac. Spinel Finn: n/a, Diamond, n/a Oengis: Fac. Spinel, Amethyst, Citrine
Items
Aurora: Health Elixer Rubella: 5 Strength Stardusts Oengis: 4 Strength, 6 HP Stardusts
Miniboss #3
Round 1: First switch in Robert and use Hinder(All), follow it up with Kategida Cleave(All). Don’t use Iggy until both attacks have landed, they'll both interrupt.
Round 2-3: Single target Kategida Cleave/Tumble(All) and one horse will die. Kategida cleave again to kill the remaining. If KC(All) Crit on round 1, then a Tumble will finish off the last horse. Alternatively, use the sneaky switch to give Oengis another attack when taking out the second horse.
Round 4: Switch Rubella for Aurora and cast Elevate Damage on her. Oengis can Lull/Quicken/Interrupt, whichever seems best.
Round 5+: Elevate Damage --> Starlight x3 kills the boss.
Miniboss #4 Menu
Lvls
Finn: All SP Lightning
Equips
Finn: Onyx, Saphire, Fac. Tourmaline
Items
Aurora: 1 Mp Stardust Rubella: 1 Strength Stardust Finn: 2 Magic Stardusts
Miniboss #4
Round 1: Switch in Gen and use Backward Slam(All), Finn cast Lightning on an archer for a kill.
Round 2: Finn can kill the other archer with Lightning. Switch Gen to Rubella and use a damage elixer on her.
Round 3+: Rubella and Oengis can chain interrupts for a quick win here.
Leviathan Menu
Lvls
Rubella: Finish Tumble Tristis: 4 SP Tumble, 4 SP Haste Oengis: All SP Taunt
Crafting
Unequip Finns Weapons --> Tumbled Onyx x9, Tumbled Emerald x9
Brilliant Onyx x1, Brilliant Emerald x1
Equips
Aurora: All Same Equips Rubella: Fac. Ruby, n/a, Fac. Spinel Finn: Bril. Onyx, Saphire, Fac. Tourmaline Tristis: n/a, Saphire, Fac. Spinel Oengis: REMOVE , Fac. Amethyst, Fac. Spinel
Leviathan
Round 1: Lightning(All)/Taunt. You should be able to interrupt 2-3 enemies in the first round.
Round 2: Use Oengis’ turn to switch Finn for Aurora, don’t worry if his Hp is low. Cast Starlight on the banshee for a kill. If Oengis dies you don’t need to revive him, just swap.
Round 3-4: Change to Rubella/Finn and use Tumble/Fire until the fiend is dead. Pick who to change in first based on who will interrupt it.
Round 5: Finn uses a damage elixer on himself. Swap Rubella for Tristis and cast Haste(All)
Round 6+: Have Finn cast Lightning every round. Tristis use a Lull Elixer, and MP/Faery nectars on Finn. You can also use Tristis to snipe an interrupt if Finn doesn’t need anything. Only use another damage elixer on Finn if he’s interrupted or misses a turn casting for some reason.
*Finn Damage Elixer --> Lightning x5
Last Menu
** Only changing Rubella and Oengis’ weapon in this menu, but here are all the equips
Aurora: Fac. Onyx, Tourmaline, Fac. Tourmaline Rubella: Bril. Emerald, n/a, Fac. Spinel Finn: Bril. Onyx, Saphire, Fac. Tourmaline Robert: Nothing Tristis: n/a, Saphire, Fac. Spinel Oengis: Fac. Citrine, Fac. Amethyst, Fac. Spinel Gen: Nothing
Nox
Round 1: Tumble(All) right away, her attack is just as fast as the tentacles, so you can double interrupt here for sure. Oengis uses Taunt
Round 2-4: Tumble(All) every turn with Rubella. Oengis uses health elixers on himself two turns in a row, if Rubellas fourth attack will be before the tentacles then switch to Finn and use a damage elixer on him. Otherwise just heal on round 4 as well.
Round 5: When it’s 2v1 switch to Tristis/Finn and use a damage elixer on Finn (If he hasn’t already) and cast Haste(All) with Tristis.
Round 6+: Finn should be casting Lightning every round. Tristis will have to juggle the following actions loosely in this order; Lull Elixer --> Mp Elixer --> Second Damage Elixer --> Second Haste(All) --> Mp Elixer --> Tumble.
*The Combo: Rubella Tumble(All) x4 --> Finn Damage Elixer Lightning x6 --> Tristis Tumble Kill!
Umbra
Round 1: Switch in Rubella and use Tumble(All), slow the birds to make sure you interrupt both. Switch in Robert next and Hinder(All). This should interrupt again
Round 2-5: Between Kategida Cleave(All), Tumble(All), and Hinder(All) you have three good AoE attacks all with different casting speeds. All enemies will be slowed and combined with Iggy you can interrupt the birds every turn. It’s possible for the birds to not get a single action.
Round 6+: Switch in Aurora and cast Elevate Damage on her. Second character should be Oengis or Tristis, use Lull/Quicken Elixers and sneak in an interrupt if necessary. GG!
*Note There’s alot of safety options for the final menu that aren’t included above. You can craft a couple Brilliant Amethyst. Also putting a diamond on Oengis from “Fast Travel Menu” --> “Leviathan Menu” will give you just enough xp for Taunt3 at the final menu. Not to mention that almost all characters have a bunch of extra SP at this point.
Thanks for checking it out! Ask me if you have any questions :D
