Story Mode starting point notes:
Gender, Difficulty, and Name can be changed from the options menu.

Notes:
If a set of choices does not have the bond information to the lower right side, the choices only affect some of the text.

Harder modes may have more Sector Traps and Easier modes may have fewer or no Sector Traps. This guide was primarily written based on Hard mode as most players will not have Very Hard mode unlocked until beating the game once.

The Maps in this guide will be based on the easy mode of the first map for that boss. The exact units may differ. The maps are more to provide a visual idea of how to move around.


In general, to obtain EX, try to obtain these scores (You may not need to get every Sector for larger stages):


Abbreviations used in this guide:

NP = Noble Phantasm

FP = Flame Poem Arc

OW = Orchird Words Arc

D = Dawn Arc

GP = Golden Poem Arc


Basic Tips and Tricks:

• Use up all Mystic Code casts before the battle ends as they provide Bond experience, which can help with leveling up bonds.
  
• Rankless nodes between Sectors are good safe zones from Servants as they will not spawn on those nodes. This could be useful for catching a breather.
  
• Command Seals and Code Casts recharge at the start of each Stage, even if Stages are chained.
  
• Using Command Seals to power up your Servant will also refill EM and Health.
  
• Leaving a chain of Stages will allow the player to continue from the Stage they left from, allowing players to change their Mystic Code or rest.
  
• Retreating or Losing will cause any items (Install Skills, Armor Upgrade pieces), but will retain bond and experience.
  
• Bonds can be gained in side story mode and free mode..
  
• Reaching Bond 14 will unlock all Install Skill slots and reaching Bond 30 will unlock several options such as additional Mystic Codes that allow that Servant to be sub-Servants in free mode.
  
• Side Missions (Not Side Stories) can be refreshed by exiting out of the Stage preparation screen to the Stage Choice (Free Mode) or Base/Room Menu (Story Mode) screen. This can help with finding favorable choices.
  
• Most Servants have limited movesets initially and gain new moves every 3~6 levels. Servants should have most or all moves unlocked around level 23.
  
• Install Skills dropped by Aggressors will be automatically picked up after some time passes or the Stage is Cleared.
  
• While risky, you can avoid Sector Traps by Capturing the Sector before they can activate. Generally, this only works on smaller Sectors by using EM to clear waves quickly (as EM pauses the timer after the initial delay). Note: Leaving the Sector will not reset the Sector Trap timer.
  
• As many Mystic Codes are unlocked by Normal Mode, it may be a good idea to do Normal Mode first, then Hard Mode after for each Stage that has both Normal and Hard mode drops.
  
• Easy Mode is basically Normal Mode with fewer/no Sector Traps, weaker enemies, and bosses generally do not use Noble Phantasm.

General Combat Tips and Tricks

• Enemies spawn in groups. generally starting with Aggressors/Servants and Ranged enemies, then Melee enemies starting from the closest valid point to the player. This means it can take a few seconds upon entering an area or after killing a large group to reach full density and moving quickly through a large area can result in clumps without Melee enemies.
  
• Make note of ranged enemies as they are dangerous and come with elements.
  
• Throwing Axe/Cube wielders have weapons that glow with a color based on their element, these tend to count as Melee for spawning priority, but have the same respawn rules as other ranged.
  
• Archers are colored based on their element and have a quiver on their back. They glow brightly based on their element when preparing to fire.
  
• Bats are flying units that glow based on their element when preparing to fire.
  
• Ranged enemies generally only spawn upon entering a Sector or upon the spawn of a new wave. Ranged enemies will always respawn upon re-entering an area.
  
• Only Servant/Boss type enemies can be locked onto. When locked on using R3, the camera will attempt to keep the enemy in the center of the screen. Pressing R3 again will remove lock-on. Some cutscenes will also remove lock-on.
  
• Dashing can grab enemies and push back Servants and can be used while shocked.
  
• Guard (L1), can cancel combos to restart the combo (for example, if S S S S S chaining is not viable, the player could instead do S S S S Guard to redo the first four attacks repeatedly).
  
• If launched, players can "tech" to recover by hitting the jump button at the right time.
  
• EM does more damage with longer bursts, but using a single charge can be useful for tasks such as clearing out ranged enemies in an area quickly and using fewer charges can be useful to save EM gauge for other Sectors/Waves.
  
• (Bug) Using bars in EM mode to continue the EM when the hidden timer is almost up will use up EM gauge bars, but will not do additional damage.
  
• EM does more damage towards the center of the strike area, meaning the hit enemy/enemies will take the most damage.
  
• Hitting the EM button will cause the player to charge in the direction that the Servant is facing, NOT in the direction that the stick is pointed. It takes a moment for the Servant to turn towards the stick's direction.
  
• When exiting Moon Drive transforming mode, you will do damage to the nearby area.
  
• Moon Drive gauge and EM gauge charge faster with higher hit combo value.
  
• EM can charge Moon Drive gauge
  
• Depending on the Sector's enemy density and Servant EM capacity, at around 10000 to 20000 hit combo, it can be possible to chain full EM bursts and Moon Drives back to back.
  
• Note: Moon Drive and EM gauge direct gain is from enemy death drops, there is also some gain from hits. The exact per hit gain seems to be based on the character.
  
• Cutscenes can interrupt combos.
  
• While generally only being able to be used once per Stage, Noble Phantasm grants invincibility frames. This can be used to prevent damage.

Boss/Hero Combat Tips (all Hero type bosses):

• Some bosses have Noble Phantasms. They will glow purple when they activate them and attacking them when they are glowing will drop a Noble Phantasm Circuit.
  
• When a boss suddenly has a cutscene where they seem to power up or glow yellow, they are in Moon Drive mode. In this mode, the boss is immune to most attack's stuntimes. They have a visible, explosive ending to this mode that deals damage to nearby targets. You can counter with your own Moon Drive Mode, stay far away until it ends, use EM to push them away, and/or use a Noble Phantasm to do damage.
  
• Save Noble Phantasm for bosses if possible.
  
• Your Command Seals recharge at the start of each stage, do not be afraid to use them to finish off a strong boss.
  
• When a boss is guarding, stop attacking as the boss can counterattack. Instead, wait for the boss to leave guard and attack as soon as they drop their guard.
  
• It is possible to counter all non-Noble Phantasm, non-EM attacks, including attacks made in Moon Drive mode and boss attacks. However, the timing is difficult and Moon Drive mode attacks can be especially hard to counter. The counter must be made between the start of the enemy attack animation and the landing of the attack.
  
• Guard will block MOST attacks, including EM. Moon Drive mode's guard break attack replaces EM in exchange for being able to attack through guards.
  
• Damage can be done to guarding targets as Damage is still calculated, but with a massive boost in Defense.
  
• Minor enemies can drop health and EM items if the respective gauge is not full. In general, the lower the gauge, the higher the drop rate. This can be useful for difficult boss fights. Even without dropping those items, killing them can give EM and Moon Drive charge and extremely minor amounts of health (appears to be about 1 health per 100 enemies, so it can take some time to heal up a Servant considering most Servants start with around 2000 health)
  
• One cheap way to beat most bosses is to spam the dash heavy attack. Most bosses have a hard time countering it and dashing away can cause the boss to drop their guard.

Saber, Nero Claudius's Arc

Compendium: Flame Poem

Tutorial battle, simply keep attacking until the tutorial ends, practicing actions.

Chapter 1: The New Extella | Mare Aurum, the Capital of Roses

Stage 1:























You will start at level 1, so to level up for Hard mode, try to leave Sector D last and farm plant invasions. The bottom right rank 04 (Sector E) contains the boss's cutscene.)

If you lose, you can retry and you unlock a defeat My Room event.

Event location: E

Boss starting location: G

Boss type: Lancer (Blue Faction)

You will start in a Servant Slammer type area (Servant Slammer is a type of Sector Trap that prevents the player from leaving until the Sector is taken).

For farming, Try to Capture all but the an 01 and an 04 Sector, this will allow for plant generation while giving some room to move around. Try to keep Sector D (Rank 03) protected in order to keep Lancer alive to make the boss fight easier. This can be made easier by Defending and Capturing Sector F (the left 04) earlier to have the enemy to prioritize that Sector.

For Hard mode, Capture all but an 04 Sector. This way, your last Sector will be the final 04 Sector and it will allow for more free movement between areas if necessary. Careful management of health and EM drops can allow for players to jump to another Sector to grab health then jump back to continue fighting until the boss moves.

The points needed to Complete the Regime Matrix is 15. There are 18 points total here. Capture Sector E last to make it easier to get EX rank.

After Stage 1:
Correct Bond answer: It felt like holding hands with you (+1 bond)

Chapter 2: Questioning Authority | Mare Melum, City of Lost Destiny (Nero)

Stage 2:

















Aim for Sectors D, B, E, but take care of plants and avoid Berserker.

Boss Spawns at I

Boss Type: Rider (Blue Faction)

Capture all Sectors before fighting Berserker (Blue Faction) to maximize areas taken before boss spawns. Try to save your Moon Drive for Berserker or the Rider Boss.

Recommendation: Attack in a clockwise format and save Berserker for near last. There should be 2 red Sectors when Berserker is defeated if your Assassin Servant is still fighting. Weaken those Sectors before Defeating Berserker. Alternatively, allow your Assassin Servant to Retreat before Defeating the Berserker Servant.

Chapter 3: Sword in the Millennium Capital | Mare Luxuria, the Capital of Lust

My room:
Correct Bond answer: It's no trouble for me.(+1 bond)

My room:
Correct Bond answer: We'll understand when we see them again. (+1 Bond)

Stage 3:






















Portal to boss Spawns in G

Boss Type: Caster (Blue Faction)

Avoid Sectors C and F (enemy Servants) as they are Servant Slammers.

Sector D and G Plants are the Servant Slammer sources, once they are down, Sectors C and F are safe to enter.

Take all Sectors and defeat enemy heroes before entering portal




After Stage 3

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: We're still alive, thanks to you. (+1 bond)

Chapter 4: Top Servant | Mare Origo, Stormy Sea Palace

Recommendation: Craft a Mystic Code with resist_flame(#) such as Flame Talisman or Cohort's Flm. Emblem Sld.


Stage 4:





















Elemental Warnings: There are 3 Flame traps, 2 Frost traps, Rider and Bats have Lightning, and many enemies have Poison. Having flame_resist(#) type Code Casts is recommended

???'s Sidequest: Collect about 5 Yakisoba Pan in a row in Sector D within 3 seconds (Saber unit will spawn with boss)

You will need to defeat Rider 3 times, Once to 50%, Once to 33%, Once to 0%. When he gains motivation, he gains a stack of super armor. At two stacks, he can be very difficult to defeat as he will ignore most knockback effects. If doing the Saber sidequest, it is recommended to defeat him all three times before activating the boss.

Boss will spawn at E

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction)
Elemental Warnings: There are 3 Flame traps, 2 Frost traps, Rider and Bats have Lightning, and many enemies have Poison. Having flame_resist(#) type Code Casts is recommended

???'s Sidequest: Collect about 5 Yakisoba Pan in a row in Sector D within 3 seconds (Saber unit will spawn with boss)

You will need to defeat Rider 3 times, Once to 50%, Once to 33%, Once to 0%. When he gains motivation, he gains a stack of super armor. At two stacks, he can be very difficult to defeat as he will ignore most knockback effects. If doing the Saber sidequest, it is recommended to defeat him all three times before activating the boss.

Boss will spawn at E

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction)

Recommended actions:

• Defeat Rider while taking care of plant invasions as necessary (Capturing E will force F to attack E first)
  
• Capture as many Sectors as possible before Rider Respawns except for D and F while protecting Sector B as needed.
  
• Repeat steps 1 to 3 until Rider has been defeated 3 times.
  
• (Sidequest) Farm for 5~10 Yakisoba Pan in Sector D (Having less than full health should cause these to spawn) while being careful to not capture it (Sector E should attack Sector D if it is accidentally captured)
  
• (Optional) Farm for full Moon Drive charge and EM bar (this is not necessary, but will make it easier)
  
• (Sidequest) Finish the hidden sidequest by collecting about 5 Yakisoba Pan quickly.
  
• Capture Sector D
  
• Capture Sector F and then use the left path to go to G and then D before the key is unlocked.
  
• Defeat Saber and other invaders as quickly as possible. When Ruler appears, Comboing Noble Phantasm, EM, and then Moon Drive can help with doing high amounts of damage quickly.
  
• (Optional) Retreat to B once Sector D has been defended properly and wait for Ruler to move over. Assassin will help fight Ruler if he is still alive, making the fight easier.

After Stage 4:

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: The third [character]'s Servant (+1 bond)

Chapter 5: Extella of the Umbral Star I | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb

Be prepared, after Stage 5, you will be put in Stage 6 immediately (your Code Casts and Command Seals will recharge as it is a new stage).

Stage 5:





















The Map to the side is a mouse redrawn Sector A as Sector A can be hard to navigate at first. The map should be generally accurate.

Archer initially spawns from Sector G. He will retreat at 30% health. He must be brought to 5% health on his second spawn.

Ruler and Rider will slowly progress around the map, defeat them as soon as possible.

Portal will spawn at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Final Chapter: Titan in the Dark | ???

You are thrown directly into a boss fight

Stage 6:




There will be three Noble Phantasm Circuit drops at roughly 70%, 50%, and 20% hp remaining.

Before breaking the hand for the first time, charge your Moon Drive gauge as you will need the Moon Drive guard break to progress. After the barrier is broken, you can attack the cube normally.

The fight will cycle between avoiding attacks and attack hand phases. Once the hand is broken, the game will move to the attack cube phase. This will repeat until the boss is defeated (excluding cutscenes and map changes).

Phase 1:
Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand's area three times. If this attack follows her Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Pound: The boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the area in front of her. Dash away from the middle when this occurs and be prepared to hit her hands after.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.

Phase 2:
For the second phase of the fight, try to stay in the middle, but be ready to flee to either side.

Light Beam: Boss will almost hug herself before she puts her hands to the sides palm up while looking up with beams of light going from her mouth. This attack will fire five sets of pillars of light at the player, marked by circles. Easiest way to dodge is to remove lock-on and keep running in a zig-zag pattern without attacking.

Heavy Pound: Boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the center of the area one or three times. Each slam will throw a shockwave outwards. Dodge by going towards the side and jumping over each shockwave.

Particle Wall: Boss will put her hands close together and form an orb in-between her hands. This attack will USUALLY hit towards where you were when the animation for this attack started, but it may follow your Servant somewhat or even directly aim at your Servant. Generally, if there is a white, icy mist, that is the center of the attack area. This attack will hit about half of the platform or more. Stay somewhat near the edge of the area on the opposite side that the boss is facing and be ready to dash to the side if you see it heading towards you as this attack does heavy damage and can kill you in one hit if you are near or under the recommended level.

Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand. A short charge where the boss brings their hand directly upwards means they will slam once and a long charge where the boss brings their hand downwards before raising it means they will slam down three times. If this attack follows the Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.

After Epilogue (Nero)

Correct Bond answer: If you're near me, then that's all I need (+1 bond)

Tamamo no Mae's Arc

Compendium: Orchid Words

None of the Options here have any effects


Chapter 1: Tamamo Extella | Mare Luxuria, the Capital of Lust

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: Are you planning to lock me away in the ring again? (+1 bond)

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: You seem less queenly here in this room (+1 bond)

Stage 1:























Note: You will start at level 1, so if you are doing Hard mode, you may wish to first gain a few levels in free mode.

Take out the enemy plants and help Elizabeth if she is attacked. If an enemy hero attacks, use your Moon Drive to help Elizabeth defeat the enemy hero.

Leave Sector C for last and then have Elizabeth help with the boss.

Enemy boss will spawn at G

Boss Type: Assassin (Red FactionRed Faction)

After Stage Clear

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: How strong do you think Saber is? (+1 bond)

Chapter 2: Questioning Authority | Mare Melum, City of Lost Destiny (Tamamo)

My Room:
Correct Bond answer: Elizabeth might barge in again... (+1 bond)

Stage 2:































???'s Sidequest: Collect about 5 Yakisoba Pan in a row in Sector J within 3 seconds (Saber unit will spawn with boss)

Sector B has 3 Matrix
Sector D has 3 Matrix
Sector H has 3 Matrix
Sector I has 3 Matrix

Save Sector I and J for last

Boss Spawns at Sector E

Boss Type: Archer (Red Faction)

Recommended actions:

• Grab Sector B and Sector D, then fight Lancer at Sector D.
  
• Take Sector F and Sector G while waiting for Saber to move out of Sector I
  
• Take Retake any lost Sectors while aiming for Sector H. Defeat plants as needed.
  
• Once Saber is defeated, Take all but Sectors J and I.
  
• (Sidequest) Farm for 5~10 Yakisoba Pan in Sector D (Having less than full health should cause these to spawn) while being careful to not capture it.
  
• (Optional) Farm for full Moon Drive charge and EM bar (this is not necessary, but will make it easier)
  
• (Sidequest) Finish the hidden sidequest by collecting about 5 Yakisoba Pan quickly.
  
• Bring Sectors J and I down to 1 Aggressor each and bring both to low health.
  
• Capture Sector J or I, then immediately run to Sector I or J and defeat the remaining Aggressor.
  
• Run back to J and fight Saber. You can go to another Sector to force Archer to move.
  
• After killing Saber, defeat Archer.

After Stage 2:

Correct Bond answer: I did admire her, yes. (+1 bond)

Chapter 3: Laughter in the Capital of Roses | Mare Aurum, the Capital of Roses

Recommendation: Craft a Mystic Code with resist_poison(#).


Stage 3:






















Head for Sector H immediately in order to have Lu Bu assist against Gawain.

Capture the Sectors with sunlight: Sectors B, E, F, I . I should be Captured for you.

Defeat all heroes and then Capture all Sectors.

Portal Spawns at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)

Chapter 4: Memory, First and Forever | Mare Origo, Stormy Sea Palace

Recommendation: Craft a resist_frost(#) Mystic Code.


Stage 4:




















Defeat enemy heroes excluding Saber (Avoid defeating the heroes on high Rank locations if possible)

Defeat Plants when possible.

Portal will appear at C

Take all the Sectors except for the one Saber is at, wait for Saber to move to a new location, take the Sector quickly and run to the portal.

Alternatively, you can try to defeat Saber such as by using EM hit and runs by charging up EMs, attacking Saber, then retreating, repeating until Saber is finished.

Defeat the boss.

Boss Type: Archer (Green Faction)

After Stage Clear:

Correct Bond answer: ... (+1 bond)

Chapter 5: Extella of the Umbral Star II | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb

My Room:

Correct Bond answer: I don't want that either. (+1 bond)


Stage 5:























Map on side is a mouse redrawn version of Sector A as Sector A can be difficult to navigate at first.

Archer initially spawns from Sector G. He will retreat at 30% health. He must be brought to 5% health on his second spawn.

Ruler and Rider will slowly progress around the map, defeat them as soon as possible.

Portal will spawn at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Final Chapter: There Will Be a Tomorrow | ???

You are thrown directly into a boss fight.


Stage 6:




There will be three Noble Phantasm Circuit drops at roughly 70%, 50%, and 20% hp remaining.

Before breaking the hand for the first time, charge your Moon Drive gauge as you will need the Moon Drive guard break to progress. After the barrier is broken, you can attack the cube normally.

The fight will cycle between avoiding attacks and attack hand phases. Once the hand is broken, the game will move to the attack cube phase. This will repeat until the boss is defeated (excluding cutscenes and map changes).

Phase 1:
Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand's area three times. If this attack follows her Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Pound: The boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the area in front of her. Dash away from the middle when this occurs and be prepared to hit her hands after.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.

Phase 2:
For the second phase of the fight, try to stay in the middle, but be ready to flee to either side.

Light Beam: Boss will almost hug herself before she puts her hands to the sides palm up while looking up with beams of light going from her mouth. This attack will fire five sets of light pillars at the player, marked by circles. Easiest way to dodge is to remove lock-on and keep running in a zig-zag pattern without attacking.

Heavy Pound: Boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the center of the area one or three times. Each slam will throw a shockwave outwards. Dodge by going towards the side and jumping over each shockwave.

Particle Wall: Boss will put her hands close together and form an orb in-between her hands. This attack will USUALLY hit towards where you were when the animation for this attack started, but it may follow your Servant somewhat or even directly aim at your Servant. Generally, if there is a white, icy mist, that is the center of the attack area. This attack will hit about half of the platform or more. Stay somewhat near the edge of the area on the opposite side that the boss is facing and be ready to dash to the side if you see it heading towards you as this attack does heavy damage and can kill you in one hit if you are near or under the recommended level.

Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand. A short charge where the boss brings their hand directly upwards means they will slam once and a long charge where the boss brings their hand downwards before raising it means they will slam down three times. If this attack follows the Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.


After Epilogue (Tamamo)

Correct Bond answer: I choose nothing (+1 bond)

Compendium: Dawn

There are no choices that have any effect.


Chapter 1: Awakening on Thin Ice | Mare Melum, City of Lost Destiny

You are immediately thrown into Stage 1 with no Difficulty choices.



Stage 1:

















Simple map, capture C, D, and save B for the end.

The boss will spawn at D. Hit him with Moon Drive, EM, and Noble Phantasm.

Boss Type: Rider (Green Faction)

Chapter 2: The Ancient Contract | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb

You are immediately thrown into Stage 2 with no Difficulty choices.


Stage 2:

































Simple Map. Capture B and defeat the boss that spawns, then once the next boss spawns, at 66% health, an event will occur. Use cure() and defeat the second boss.

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction) -> Archer (Green Faction)

Chapter 3: Sword of Mars, Spear of Jupiter | Mare Origo, Stormy Sea Palace


My Room:

Correct Bond answer: ... That sounds kind of depressing. (+1 bond)


My Room:

Correct Bond answer: ! can put up with it until tomorrow (+1 bond)


Stage 3:
























You will start out with two points beint taken, two points being targeted, and 2 points from losing.

Go straight for D and take it to pull yourself out of hazard and then take J while taking out the Plants at F and I

Once you've defeated the opposing heroes, defend points F, H, and J while slowly gaining all the rank 1 locations while allowing D to be taken (defeat the hero there) in order to ensure that the boss won't spawn before you are ready. Save at least 6 points such as D and E or D and F (D and H works also) for last, bringing both to 1 aggressor each at low health.

Boss will spawn at J

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)

Chapter 4: Dream of a Chase in the Fields | Mare Luxuria, the Capital of Lust


My Room:

Option: ...I'm so sorry.(+1 bond)



My Room:

Option: You're not jealous, are you? (+1 bond)




Stage 4:























Sector C and Sector F are Servant Slammer traps

Portal Spawns in Sector G

Boss Type: Caster (Blue Faction)

Chapter 5: Your Wish for Us | Mare Melum, City of Lost Destiny


My Room:

Correct Bond answer: It certainly is a nice sword. (+1 bond)


Stage 5:























Noble Phantasm Circuits are at A, D, G

Elemental warning: Poison at B and I

???'s Sidequest: Collect about 5 Yakisoba Pan in a row in Sector E within 3 seconds (Saber unit will spawn with boss)

Assassin should spawn at J first. Assassin must be defeated 3 times.

Save Archer for last.

Boss Spawns at D

Boss Type: Lancer (Red Faction)

Recommended steps:

• Run to Sector J to defeat Assassin.
  
• Take Sector A.
  
• Quickly Capture nearby Sectors while destroying plants as needed, saving Archer's location and Sector E.
  
• Assassin should appear in C after, Defeat Assassin a second time and keep working on the Sectors in the area.
  
• Assassin will appear at H next.
  
• (Sidequest) Farm for 5~10 Yakisoba Pan in Sector E (Having less than full health should cause these to spawn) while being careful to not capture it.
  
• (Optional) Farm for full Moon Drive charge and EM bar (this is not necessary, but will make it easier)
  
• (Sidequest) Finish the hidden sidequest by collecting about 5 Yakisoba Pan quickly.
  
• Capture all points except for the one Archer is on and the one Assassin is on.
  
• Allow Assassin to defeat your allied Servant, but enter the Sector before Assassin escapes. Weaken Assassin if Assassin is the last Aggressor or Defeat Assassin if there are remaining Aggressors. Do not take the Sector, but ensure that only one enemy remains.
  
• Defeat Archer and quickly Defeat Assassin.
  
• Defeat Saber who will spawn at E
  
• Defeat the Lancer boss.

As an alternative for those unable to quickly take Sectors fast enough, defeat Archer and Assassin earlier, but ensure that the enemy team takes or keeps the Sector. This will allow the player to take the other locations first.

Chapter 6: Invasion Like Fire | Mare Aurum, the Capital of Roses


My Room:

Correct Bond answer: That does sound like a dream. (+1 bond)

My Room:

Correct Bond answer: I don't know... (+1 bond)


This stage is followed immediately by two more stages. You will not be able to Code Cast for Stages 6 and 7.


Stage 6:


















Time Limit: 12 minutes to Complete the Regime Matrix..

Try to save a Rank 3 or Rank 4 Sector for last.

Capture small, easy to re-capture Sectors to use as bait for the non-boss Saber. The non-boss Saber can be beaten, but it is not recommended unless you intend to use a lot of going back and forth to build up EM charge and using it on Saber then retreating.

Boss will spawn at E

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)

Chapter 7: Dawn of the Crimson Rose | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb


You are immediately thrown into Stage 7

You will not have Code Cast support on this stage.



Stage 7:






















Map on right is a mouse redrawn Sector A as Sector A can be confusing at first.

You will need to defeat the aggressors in each location in order to progress.

Upon entering Sector D, you will initiate a cutscene and have 6 minutes to Complete the Regime Matrix.

The easiest path is to do Sector E, D, C, A then do Sector B without the timer.

Portal will spawn in Sector A.

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)

Chapter 8: Courage of Convictions | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb


You are thrown immediately into a fight.


Stage 8:




Boss fight:

Boss Type: Caster (No Faction)

Same as previous bosses. Stay away when he uses Moon Drive mode, parry his attacks, attack him during his Noble Phantasm, and otherwise attack when you can do so safely. Once you build up your Moon Drive and EM gauges, you should be able to finish him quickly.

Final Chapter: The Star's Tear, the Dream's End | ???


You are thrown directly into a boss fight.


Stage 9:




There will be three Noble Phantasm Circuit drops at roughly 70%, 50%, and 20% hp remaining.

Before breaking the hand for the first time, charge your Moon Drive gauge as you will need the Moon Drive guard break to progress. After the barrier is broken, you can attack the cube normally.

The fight will cycle between avoiding attacks and attack hand phases. Once the hand is broken, the game will move to the attack cube phase. This will repeat until the boss is defeated (excluding cutscenes and map changes).

Phase 1:
Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand's area three times. If this attack follows her Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Pound: The boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the area in front of her. Dash away from the middle when this occurs and be prepared to hit her hands after.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.

Phase 2:
For the second phase of the fight, try to stay in the middle, but be ready to flee to either side.

Light Beam: Boss will almost hug herself before she puts her hands to the sides palm up while looking up with beams of light going from her mouth. This attack will fire five sets of light pillars at the player, marked by circles. Easiest way to dodge is to remove lock-on and keep running in a zig-zag pattern without attacking.

Heavy Pound: Boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the center of the area one or three times. Each slam will throw a shockwave outwards. Dodge by going towards the side and jumping over each shockwave.

Particle Wall: Boss will put her hands close together and form an orb in-between her hands. This attack will USUALLY hit towards where you were when the animation for this attack started, but it may follow your Servant somewhat or even directly aim at your Servant. Generally, if there is a white, icy mist, that is the center of the attack area. This attack will hit about half of the platform or more. Stay somewhat near the edge of the area on the opposite side that the boss is facing and be ready to dash to the side if you see it heading towards you as this attack does heavy damage and can kill you in one hit if you are near or under the recommended level.

Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand. A short charge where the boss brings their hand directly upwards means they will slam once and a long charge where the boss brings their hand downwards before raising it means they will slam down three times. If this attack follows the Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.


After Epilogue (Altera)

Option: ... (+1 bond)

Compendium: Golden Poem

No options

Chapter 1: After A Long Dawn | Mare Aurum, the Capital of Roses

You are thrown immediately into a boss fight.


Stage 1:




Boss fight:

Boss Type: Caster (No Faction)

Same as previous bosses. Stay away when he uses Moon Drive mode, parry his attacks, attack him during his Noble Phantasm, and otherwise attack when you can do so safely. Once you build up your Moon Drive and EM gauges, you should be able to finish him quickly. You may wish to avoid staying directly in front of him.

Chapter 2: Authority's Purpose | Mare Aurum, the Capital of Roses

Correct Bond answer: Well, this is My Room, but... (+1 bond)


Stage 2:





















Capture D as soon as possible while taking care of A, B, F, H, and J.

After capturing D, take care of plants and protect Gawain if possible

Lancer must be defeated multiple times. He will retreat around 50% health the first time, around 5% the second time.

Save the Sector that Lancer is at for last.

Boss will spawn in Sector D

Boss Type: Berserker (Blue Faction)

Chapter 3: Clash of Servants! | Mare Luxuria, the Capital of Lust


My Room x2:

Correct Bond answer: You should look deep within yourself for the answer (bond+1)


Stage 3:























??? Sidequest:Collect 5 Yakisoba Pan within 3 seconds in Sector H

Sector C and F are Servant Slammers. Defeat the marked plants to disable the slammers.

Portal appears at Sector G

Defeat the Servants and Capture all the Sectors before entering the portal.

You will have assistance for this boss fight.

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Chapter 4: Not for Destruction nor Conquest | Mare Origo, Stormy Sea Palace


Stage 4:





















Player will start in danger of losing by 1 point with 1 enemy attacking at the start and 2 enemies ready to attack and one ally ready to attack.

Head straight for C in order to take some points and gain some breathing room, then consider assisting F.

Defeat the plant at J to reduce attack options and slowly work your way through the Sectors.

Assist B if it is attacked and defeat Ruler when you can.

Archer needs to be defeated twice, once to about 40%, once to 5%.

When possible, let C be Captured and Capture the other locations.

Boss will appear at Sector J

After the boss is defeated, you will be thrown into a second boss fight.

Boss Type: Rider (Green Faction) -> Lancer (No Faction)

Chapter 5: To the One I Adore | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb


Option: I think he means that we'll definitely save her (+1 bond)


My Room:

Correct Bond answer: He sounds like a great uncle (+1 bond)

The player will be thrown into three Stages in a row.


Stage 5:





















Map on side is a mouse redrawn version of Sector A as Sector A can be difficult to navigate at first.

Archer initially spawns from Sector G. He will retreat at 30% health. He must be brought to 5% health on his second spawn.

Ruler and Rider will slowly progress around the map, defeat them as soon as possible.

Portal will spawn at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Chapter 6: Scholar of the Umbral Star | Mare Carcer, the Titan's Dark Tomb


The player is immediately thrown into a boss fight


Stage 6:




Boss fight:

Boss Type: Caster (No Faction)

Same as previous bosses. Stay away when he uses Moon Drive mode, parry his attacks, attack him during his Noble Phantasm, and otherwise attack when you can do so safely. Once you build up your Moon Drive and EM gauges, you should be able to finish him quickly. Try to avoid standing directly in front of him.

Final Chapter: Soaring Golden Theater | ???


The player is immediately thrown into a battle.


Stage 7:




Boss Battle:

• Attack and defeat the tentacles until the path opens up.
  
• Enter the path and avoid and/or attack the walls on your way in
  
• Destroy the core.
  
• Move to the next Sector
  
• Attack and defeat the tentacles to open up the path, multiple Aggressors of large types will spawn.
  
• Enter the path and avoid and/or attack the walls on your way in
  
• Destroy the core

After Final Epilogue

Final My Rooms unlocked

By the time of Finishing Flame Poem Arc, "Money is Power" Item should unlock, allowing you to spend QP to level up side story Servants up to the level of your highest Servant. The cost is level dependent with 3000 at lowest level and increasing by 1200 per level.

Most Side Stories do not have an sub-Servant to use change() with by default.

In general, Side Stories are modified versions of Stages from Story Mode, meaning that the Story Mode version of the Stage must be done first.

Side Story unlock methods:

Cu Chulainn - Finish Flame Poem Stage 1

Li Shuwen - Finish Flame Poem Stage 3

Gawain - Finish Flame Poem Stage 4

Nameless - Finish Flame Poem Arc

Medusa - Finish Orchid Words Stage 1

Lu Bu - Finish Orchid Words Stage 3

Karna - Finish Orchid Words Arc

Jeanne D'Arc - Finish Dawn Stage 5

Iskandar - Finish Dawn Arc

Gilgamesh - Finish Dawn Arc

Elizabeth Bathory - Finish Golden Poem Arc

Archimedes - Finish Golden Poem Arc

Artoria Pendragon - Finish any of the hidden sidequests and Defeat Artoria. Sidequests found in Flame Poem Stage 4, Orchid Words Stage 2, Dawn Stage 5, Golden Poem Stage 3

Stage 1:
(Same as FP Stage 1 except with Archer defending instead of Lancer) and no Sub-Servant by default.




















The bottom right rank 04 (Sector E) contains the boss's cutscene.)

Event location: E

Boss starting location: G

You will start in a Servant Slammer type area (Servant Slammer is a type of Sector Trap that prevents the player from leaving until the Sector is taken).

The points needed to Complete the Regime Matrix is 15. There are 18 points total here.

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)

Stage 2:











Aim for Sectors D, B, E, but take care of plants as needed and avoid Berserker until those Sectors are taken.

Boss Spawns at I

Try to weaken all Sectors before fighting Lu Bu to make capturing areas easier when the boss spawns.

Boss Type: Rider (Blue Faction)

Stage 3:


















Defeat Rider 3 times.

Take care of Plants as needed.

Capture Sector F last.

Boss spawns at E.

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction)

Stage 1:
(Same as FP Stage 1 except with no Sub-Servant by default.




















The bottom right rank 04 (Sector E) contains the boss's cutscene.)

Event location: E

Boss starting location: G

You will start in a Servant Slammer type area (Servant Slammer is a type of Sector Trap that prevents the player from leaving until the Sector is taken).

The points needed to Complete the Regime Matrix is 15. There are 18 points total here.

Aim to Capture Sector E last for easier EX.

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)


Stage 2:
Note: This Stage unlocks from clearing GP S2

















Work your way towards Sector D while taking care of Plants.

Assist Saber at Sector C while taking care of Plants as needed.

Make sure you are 6 points from winning

Defeat Lancer 2 times

Let whichever Sector gets the bonus points get taken and save for towards the end (preferably, allow a rank 2 to get the bonus so that only two Sectors will be left at the end and you can take both quickly.

Alternatively, allow your allied Saber to Retreat or do not Capture/Defend the Sector that Lancer is Defeated on the second time.

Boss Spawns at D

Boss Type: Berserker (Blue Faction)


Stage 3:
Note: This Stage unlocks from clearing GP S4
















Player will start in danger of losing by 1 point with 1 enemy attacking at the start and 2 enemies ready to attack and one ally ready to attack.

Head straight for C in order to take some points and gain some breathing room, then consider assisting F.

Defeat the plant at J to reduce attack options and slowly work your way through the Sectors.

Assist B if it is attacked and defeat Archer when you can.

Archer needs to be defeated twice, once to about 40%, once to 5%.

Allow Sector C to be taken by Archer's second spawn, Defeat Archer without capturing C, then Capture Sector I. Once only Sector C is remaining, Capture Sector C

Boss will appear at Sector J

Boss Type: Rider (Green Faction)

Stage 1:
(Same as FP Stage 1 except with no Sub-Servant by default.





















The bottom right rank 04 (Sector E) contains the boss's cutscene.)

Event location: E

Boss starting location: G

You will start in a Servant Slammer type area (Servant Slammer is a type of Sector Trap that prevents the player from leaving until the Sector is taken).

The points needed to Complete the Regime Matrix is 15. There are 18 points total here.

To maximize EX easily, capture Sector E last.

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)


Stage 2:
Note: This Stage unlocks from clearing GP S4


Count 1 2 3+
Noble Phantasm Circuit locations A F I















Player will start in danger of losing by 1 point with 1 enemy attacking at the start and 2 enemies ready to attack and one ally ready to attack.

Head straight for C in order to take some points and gain some breathing room, then consider assisting F.

Defeat the plant at J to reduce attack options and slowly work your way through the Sectors.

Assist B if it is attacked and defeat Archer when you can.

Archer needs to be defeated twice, once to about 40%, once to 5%.

Boss will appear at Sector J

Boss Type: Rider (Green Faction)


Stage 3:



















Start off by taking out the enemy Plants and dealing with Rider immediately after.

Rider must be defeated twice.

Save F for last.

Boss will spawn at E. After beating the first boss, a second will spawn.

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction) -> Saber (No Faction)

Stage 1:












Aim for Sectors D, B, E, but take care of plants and avoid Berserker.

Boss Spawns at I

Capture all Sectors before fighting Lu Bu to maximize areas taken before boss spawns. Try to save your Moon Drive for Lu Bu (You should be able to charge it back during Medusa's fight).

Boss Type: Rider (Blue Faction)


Stage 2:



















Start off by taking out the enemy Plants and dealing with Rider immediately after.

Rider must be defeated twice.

Save F for last.

Boss will spawn at E.

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction)


Stage 3:
Note: This Stage unlocks from clearing GP S4

















Player will start in danger of losing by 1 point with 1 enemy attacking at the start and 2 enemies ready to attack and one ally ready to attack.

Head straight for C in order to take some points and gain some breathing room, then consider assisting F.

Defeat the plant at J to reduce attack options and slowly work your way through the Sectors.

Assist B if it is attacked and defeat Archer when you can.

Archer needs to be defeated twice, once to about 40%, once to 5%.

Boss will appear at Sector J.

Boss Type: Rider (Green Faction) -> Saber (No Faction)

Stage 1:




















Aim to stop the plants at C and I.

Defeat Saber and Lancer.

Try to leave Sectors C and I for last, especially if they have the bonus points from Saber and Lancer.
Boss will spawn at G
Boss Type: Assassin (Red Faction)


Stage 2:





























Sector B has 3 Matrix: One near the north exit, one near the west exit, one on the top of the roof near the water tower.

Sector D has 3 Matrix: One on in the northeast corner, one by the north exit, one in the southwest corner.

Sector H has 3 Matrix: 1 in the Northwest cornerr, One near the East exit, one near the North Exit..

Sector I has 3 Matrix: One between the north and east exits, one near the west exit, one at the southwest corner

Save Sector I and J for last, try to defeat Saber on I to place her rank bonus there.

Boss Spawns at Sector E

Boss Type: Archer (Red Faction)


Stage 3:





















Head for Sector H immediately in order to have Lu Bu assist against Gawain.

Capture the Sectors with sunlight: Sectors B, E, F, I

Defeat all heroes and then Capture all Sectors.

Portal Spawns at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)

Stage 1:




















Take care of the Plants at Sectors C and I, then take care of Lancer and Saber.

Take care of the plants as needed and try to defeat the heroes on Sector I or C and then give that Sector to the enemy when possible. Alternatively, let the enemy take Sector E and take all the other Sectors.

Boss Spawns at G

Boss Type: Assassin (Red Faction)


Stage 2:





























Sector B has 3 Matrix: One near the north exit, one near the west exit, one on the top of the roof near the water tower.

Sector D has 3 Matrix: One on in the northeast corner, one by the north exit, one in the southwest corner.

Sector H has 3 Matrix: 1 in the Northwest cornerr, One near the East exit, one near the North Exit..

Sector I has 3 Matrix: One between the north and east exits, one near the west exit, one at the southwest corner

Save Sector I and H for last, try to defeat Saber on I and Assassin on H to place their rank bonus there.

Boss Spawns at Sector E

Boss Type: Archer (Red Faction)


Stage 3:

















Defeat enemy heroes excluding Saber (Avoid defeating the heroes on high Rank locations if possible)

Defeat Plants when possible.

Portal will appear at C

Take all the Sectors except for the one Saber is at, wait for Saber to move to a new location, take the Sector quickly and run to the portal.

Alternatively, you can try to defeat Saber such as by using EM hit and runs by charging up EMs, attacking Saber, then retreating, repeating until Saber is finished.

Defeat the boss.

Boss Type: Archer (Green Faction)

Stage 1:




















Take care of the Plants at Sectors C and I, then take care of Lancer and Saber.

Take care of the plants as needed and try to defeat the heroes on Sector I or C and then give that Sector to the enemy when possible. Alternatively, let the enemy take Sector E and take all the other Sectors.

Boss Spawns at G

Boss Type: Assassin (Red Faction)


Stage 2:



















Defeat enemy heroes excluding Saber (Avoid defeating the heroes on high Rank locations if possible)

Defeat Plants when possible.

Save the high value Sectors for last if possible and take all the other Sectors excluding any Sector Saber is at. Try to keep have two enemy Sectors and use one to recover EM and use the EM to defeat Saber.

Boss will appear at C

Boss Type: Ruler (Green Faction)


Stage 3:



















Map on side is a mouse redrawn version of Sector A as Sector A can be difficult to navigate at first.

Archer initially spawns from Sector G. He will retreat at 30% health. He must be brought to 5% health on his second spawn.

Ruler and Rider will slowly progress around the map, defeat them as soon as possible.

Portal will spawn at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Warning:
Jeanne's Noble Phantasm will kill her. In order to use her Noble Phantasm, either save one charge of the Command Seal for her Noble Phantasm or equip the Install Skill Invictus Spiritus.


Stage 1:

















Assassin should spawn at J first. Assassin must be defeated 3 times.

Save Archer for last.

Boss Spawns at D

Boss Type: Lancer (Red Faction)

Recommended steps:

• Run to Sector J to defeat Assassin.
  
• Take Sector A.
  
• Quickly Capture nearby Sectors while destroying plants as needed, saving Archer's location for later.
  
• Assassin should appear in C after, Defeat Assassin a second time and keep working on the Sectors in the area.
  
• Assassin will appear at H next.
  
• Capture all points except for the one Archer is on and the one Assassin is on.
  
• Allow Assassin to defeat your allied Servant, but enter the Sector before Assassin escapes. Weaken Assassin beforehand to make the fight easier. If Assassin is the last Aggressor, save him for later or Defeat Assassin if there are remaining Aggressors. Do not take the Sector, but ensure that only one enemy remains.
  
• Defeat Archer and quickly Defeat Assassin.
  
• Defeat the Lancer boss.

As an alternative for those unable to quickly take Sectors fast enough, defeat Archer and Assassin earlier, but ensure that the enemy team takes or keeps the Sector. This will allow the player to take the other locations first.


Stage 2:





















Recommended steps:

• Capture D immediately to buy some breathing room.
  
• Take care of the plants at Sector F and I as soon as possible and Capture F and I if possible.
  
• Defeat Berserker at G before he can leave.
  
• Caster will probably attack D if the plants are down when Caster takes A.
  
• Defeat Caster at D if possible.
  
• Take all the Rank 1 locations.
  
• Weaken both D and F and Capture both last.
  
• Boss will spawn at J

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)


Stage 3:





















Sector C and Sector F are Servant Slammer traps

Defeat the Plants at B and G while avoiding the traps, then defeat the servants once the Plants are down.

Portal Spawns in Sector G

Boss Type: Caster (Blue Faction)

Stage 1:

















Assassin should spawn at J first. Assassin must be defeated 3 times.

Boss Spawns at D

Boss Type: Lancer (Red Faction)

Recommended steps:

• Run to Sector J to defeat Assassin.
  
• Take Sector A.
  
• Quickly Capture nearby Sectors while destroying plants as needed, saving Archer's location for later.
  
• Assassin should appear in C after, Defeat Assassin a second time and keep working on the Sectors in the area.
  
• Assassin will appear at H next.
  
• Capture all points except for the one Archer is on and the one Assassin is on.
  
• Allow Assassin to defeat your allied Servant, but enter the Sector before Assassin escapes. Weaken Assassin beforehand to make the fight easier. If Assassin is the last Aggressor, save him for later or Defeat Assassin if there are remaining Aggressors. Do not take the Sector, but ensure that only one enemy remains.
  
• Defeat Archer and quickly Defeat Assassin.
  
• Defeat the Lancer boss.

As an alternative for those unable to quickly take Sectors fast enough, defeat Archer and Assassin earlier, but ensure that the enemy team takes or keeps the Sector. This will allow the player to take the other locations first.


Stage 2:















12 Minute time limit to complete.

Saber will spawn at Sector A and blitz your location.

Head to C and let Saber reach C before moving on.

There are two options:

• Go straight for the Regime Matrix completion to stop the timer.
  
• Capture the small areas first, saving the Sector D for last to make EX easier to obtain.
  
• Boss will spawn at E

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)


Stage 3:





















Recommended steps:

• Capture D immediately to buy some breathing room.
  
• Take care of the plants at Sector F and I as soon as possible and Capture F and I if possible.
  
• Defeat Berserker at G before he can leave.
  
• Caster will probably attack D if the plants are down when Caster takes A.
  
• Defeat Caster at D if possible.
  
• Take all the Rank 1 locations.
  
• Weaken both D and F and Capture both last.
  
• Boss will spawn at J

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)

Stage 1:

















Assassin should spawn at J first. Assassin must be defeated 3 times.

Boss Spawns at D

Boss Type: Lancer (Red Faction)

Recommended steps:

• Run to Sector J to defeat Assassin.
  
• Take Sector A.
  
• Quickly Capture nearby Sectors while destroying plants as needed, saving Archer's location for later.
  
• Assassin should appear in C after, Defeat Assassin a second time and keep working on the Sectors in the area.
  
• Assassin will appear at H next.
  
• Capture all points except for the one Archer is on and the one Assassin is on.
  
• Allow Assassin to defeat your allied Servant, but enter the Sector before Assassin escapes. Weaken Assassin beforehand to make the fight easier. If Assassin is the last Aggressor, save him for later or Defeat Assassin if there are remaining Aggressors. Do not take the Sector, but ensure that only one enemy remains.
  
• Defeat Archer and quickly Defeat Assassin.
  
• Defeat the Lancer boss.

As an alternative for those unable to quickly take Sectors fast enough, defeat Archer and Assassin earlier, but ensure that the enemy team takes or keeps the Sector. This will allow the player to take the other locations first.



Stage 2:















12 Minute time limit to complete..

Saber will spawn at Sector A and blitz your location.

Head to C and let Saber reach C before moving on.

There are two options:

• Go straight for the Regime Matrix completion to stop the timer.
  
• Capture the small areas first, saving Sector D for last to make EX easier to obtain.
  
• Boss will spawn at E

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)



Stage 3:
















Map on right is a mouse redrawn Sector A as Sector A can be confusing at first.

You will need to defeat the aggressors in each location in order to progress.

Upon entering Sector D, you will initiate a cutscene and have 6 minutes to Complete the Regime Matrix.

The easiest path is to do Sector E, D, C, A then do Sector B without the timer.

Portal will spawn in Sector A.

After beating the first boss, a second boss will spawn.

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction) -> Saber (No Faction)

Stage 1:




















Portal to boss Spawns in G

Avoid Sectors C and F (enemy Servants) as they are Servant Slammers.

Sector D and G Plants are the trap sources.

Take all Sectors and defeat enemy heroes before entering portal

Boss Type: Caster (Blue Faction)



Stage 2:




















Head for Sector H immediately in order to have Lu Bu assist against Gawain.

Capture the Sectors with sunlight: Sectors B, E, F, I

Defeat all heroes and then Capture all Sectors.

Portal Spawns at Sector F

Warning: The boss tends to attack the moment you enter, so dodge to the side immediately.

Boss Type: Saber (Red Faction)




Stage 3:




















Map on side is a mouse redrawn version of Sector A as Sector A can be difficult to navigate at first.

Archer initially spawns from Sector G. He will retreat at 30% health. He must be brought to 5% health on his second spawn.

Ruler and Rider will slowly progress around the map, defeat them as soon as possible.

Portal will spawn at Sector F

Boss Type: Saber (Green Faction)

Stage 1:


Note: If you use Moon Drive or moon_drive() during the tunnel portions, you will be unable to move or act, but in exchange, you will ignore the walls and Moon Drive will activate upon landing.

Boss Battle:

• Attack and defeat the tentacles until the path opens up.
  
• Enter the path and avoid and/or attack the walls on your way in
  
• Destroy the core.
  
• Move to the next Sector
  
• Attack and defeat the tentacles to open up the path, multiple Aggressors of large types will spawn.
  
• Enter the path and avoid and/or attack the walls on your way in
  
• Destroy the core

Stage 2:


There will be three Noble Phantasm Circuit drops at roughly 70%, 50%, and 20% hp remaining.

Before breaking the hand for the first time, charge your Moon Drive gauge as you will need the Moon Drive guard break to progress. After the barrier is broken, you can attack the cube normally.

The fight will cycle between avoiding attacks and attack hand phases. Once the hand is broken, the game will move to the attack cube phase. This will repeat until the boss is defeated (excluding cutscenes and map changes).

Phase 1:
Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand's area three times. If this attack follows her Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Pound: The boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the area in front of her. Dash away from the middle when this occurs and be prepared to hit her hands after.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.

Phase 2:
For the second phase of the fight, try to stay in the middle, but be ready to flee to either side.

Light Beam: Boss will almost hug herself before she puts her hands to the sides palm up while looking up with beams of light going from her mouth. This attack will fire pillars of light at the player, marked by circles. Easiest way to dodge is to remove lock-on and keep running in a zig-zag pattern without attacking.

Heavy Pound: Boss will bring both hands up clenched together. She will then slam her hand down to do heavy damage to the center of the area one or three times. Each slam will throw a shockwave outwards. Dodge by going towards the side and jumping over each shockwave.

Particle Wall: Boss will put her hands close together and form an orb in-between her hands. This attack will USUALLY hit towards where you were when the animation for this attack started, but it may follow your Servant somewhat or even directly aim at your Servant. Generally, if there is a white, icy mist, that is the center of the attack area. This attack will hit about half of the platform or more. Stay somewhat near the edge of the area on the opposite side that the boss is facing and be ready to dash to the side if you see it heading towards you as this attack does heavy damage and can kill you in one hit if you are near or under the recommended level.

Sword Swing: Boss will raise her hand with a red sword in one direction. If you are in the middle or towards that direction, dash repeatedly until you are past the sword. If you are on the other side, dash repeatedly away from the sword, the sword attack will hit roughly a semi-circle. Alternatively, you can try to jump over the sword with a double jump. After some health is lost, this attack will always be followed by a single slam Particle Blast.

Particle Blast: Boss will raise her hand with a dark glowing orb and slam it down near the glowing hand. A short charge where the boss brings their hand directly upwards means they will slam once and a long charge where the boss brings their hand downwards before raising it means they will slam down three times. If this attack follows the Sword Swing, it will only hit once. Sword After this attack is finished, the player should charge at the hand and do as much damage as possible.

Collapse: Once the hand is broken, the boss will slowly collapse. The hands of the boss can do damage to the player.



Stage 3:















Work through in a clockwise manner, saving B for last.

Boss will spawn at D.

Boss Type: Lancer (Blue Faction)

Stage 1:











Directly thrown into a double Servant fight with Cu Chulainn Lancer and Medusa Rider.

Beware of Rider's Stone Gaze. Both Servants have attacks that can hit from long range and/or blind spots..

Unless using off_up(64) and moon_drive(), focus on one Servant then the other. If the player has both Code Casts on their Mystic Code, simply activate both and attack until the bosses are dead.




Stage 2:



















Directly thrown into a double Servant fight with Tamamo Caster and Lu Bu Berserker.

Berserker has a lot of powerful hitting attacks and stunlocks. Tamamo has many long ranged attacks.

Unless using off_up(64) and moon_drive(), focus on one Servant then the other. If the player has both Code Casts on their Mystic Code, simply activate both and attack until the bosses are dead.

Players may wish to use resist_frost(#), resist_poison(#), or cure() to avoid Tamamo's elemental inflicts. resist_flame(#) is also useful to avoid Tamamo's high damage fast attack.



Stage 3:


















Directly thrown into a double Servant fight with Iskandar Rider and Gilgamesh Archer.

Beware, Iskandar has the ability to shock and many strong skills in close range and has high mobility skills. Archer has very powerful long ranged skills.

Unless using off_up(64) and moon_drive(), focus on one Servant then the other. If the player has both Code Casts on their Mystic Code, simply activate both and attack until the bosses are dead.

Players may wish to bring resist_lightning(#) to avoid Iskandar's shock effect.

Assorted Unlocks:

Very Hard Mode: Unlock upon Completing/Attempting Stages after finishing all four Arcs.

"Money is Power" Item: Appears to unlock upon finishing Flame Poem Arc, allowing you to spend QP to level up side story Servants up to the level of your highest Servant. The cost is level dependent with 3000 at lowest level and increasing by what appears to be 1200 per level.

Free Battle mode Stages are unlocked upon Clearing the Stage in Story or Side Story mode. The same boss can have multiple stages and multiple versions.

There are a total of 17 Servants

Side Story/Free Battle Unlock method and Stat Grades




How to unlock Artoria Pendragon:


Credits to ''Aeschylus''

This guide was completed in Arc 1, Chapter 4.

Text Walkthrough

The following walkthrough can be used in each of the 4 Arcs at different areas:
Flame Poem Arc, Area D
Orchid Words Arc, Area J
Dawn Arc, Area E
Golden Poem Arc, Area H
You can check which area is which with the large map in the pause menu.

This walkthrough will reference the Flame Poem Arc as that is what the video was done in, however a similar process is used for each arc.

1) Useful Equips
Install Skills with item drop rate increase

2) Requirements
The side mission from Artoria (Will be a silhouette if you havent already unlocked her)
1) Lose control of the Areas
If the Area that you need to go to (D for Flame Poem) is in your control, proceed with the main objectives so that the area can be taken by an Agressor Plant. Leave the area alone until it is fully taken over by the enemy. Two of the Arcs are in this situation where you must wait for it to be taken. You could go there immediately in the Arcs where this is not the case.

2) Take damage
Once you get to the corresponding area for the Arc, let the enemies damage you until you get to around 1/3 health. I personally wait until the health bar has red. You must go this low otherwise the Yakisoba-Pan that you need to eat will not drop.

3) Kill enemies to drop Yakisoba-Pan

The image to the left is what the Yakisoba-Pan look like. You need to eat 5 in the corresponding area for each Arc. It is best to not pick them up until all 5 have dropped. This may be a time consuming process, however it is sped up with lower health and item drop rate install skills.




4) Eat the Yakisoba-Pan
Once all 5 have dropped, go ahead and eat them all. Once you have eaten them, you will get a message from Artoria at the bottom (will be a silhouette if you havent already unlocked her) with the "Side Mission Complete" text above.








5) Complete the Regime Matrix
You can now move on to finish the Regime Matrix like normal. Just do whatever you want to complete it. The area for eating the Yakisoba-Pan can now be claimed as your own.

6) Fight Artoria
Once the Regime Matrix is complete, go back to the corresponding area as soon as possible. Wait here for all the conversations at the bottom to finish and she will spawn there. You must defeat Artoria. DO NOT DEFEAT THE BOSS SERVANT (Jeanne in Flame Poem Arc)

7) Defeat the Boss Servant
Once you have defeated Artoria, you may kill the boss servant to complete the mission. If you do not complete the mission, you will not unlock Artoria and must start again.

Slots unlocked per level

Notes:

Alpha tier are stronger and can also be found in later Stages such as Dawn Stage 1+ VH or Golden Poem Arc Stage 3+ H .

Servants have favorite skills and boost the level of those skills when equipped.

Some Install Skills appear to stack multiplicatively, but the effects may be capped at some point for some boosts.

Effect correction/Clarification:
Mag. Res. seems to lower status effect chance and reduce damage. Negation seems unlikely without a large number equipped.

Invictus Spiritus actually revives the player with some health recovery after death once per Stage. Non-alpha base is about 10% and alpha base is about 15%. Non-alpha +20 is about 50% and alpha +20 is about 80%.

Etr. Arms Mst. actually increases Extella Maneuver damage instead of increasing the gauge.

Alpha is roughly 50% more powerful than non-Alpha version. each +1 is roughly a 20% additional bonus for about +400% at +20. This means that a non-alpha +20 (500%), is roughly the equivalent of an alpha +11 or alpha +12.

Each Hero has various Install Skills that will be improved based on their Servant Skills rankings. The bonus is appears to be greatest in the furthest slot (Right 3) and provides +1 boost otherwise. For Install Skills with elemental properties, any element will work.

Installing multiple copies of the same Install Skill on one Hero can result in only one copy of the skill getting only a +1 boost. (Note, different elements count as the same Install Skill for this purpose)

Set refers to how many slots are linked and goes from left to right and top to bottom.

Slot Patterns and their effective values:

Assuming that each slot is 100 points base, and assuming all sets are filled with the same color, these would be the total values for each slot type:


As can be seen, 2/2/2/2 gives the lowest total bonus while 4/4 gives the highest total bonus.

Per Character Skill Buffs, Patterns, and relative pattern Value

Value w/Buff will assume that Skill power scales in a linear fashion based on +0 = 20 and each +1 = +4, thus, the initial value will be based on +20 for 100 initial value. It also assumes that the set bonus is based on the total value In addition, it will ignore Mag. Res. as the bonus is low and rarely used. For those who are interested, for how this table calculates, Mag. Res. Buff adds 4 Value with a 1 slot pattern, 4 Value with a 2 slot pattern, 5 Value with a 3 slot pattern, 6 Value with a 4 slot pattern.


As can be seen from this information, Gilgamesh has the highest effective value with a huge bonus to collector and Archer and Li Shuwen are tied for the lowest effective value. While this may not be true in all situations as players may choose to use less bonding, this gives an idea of how powerful some characters are without taking their base stats and moveset into consideration.

As an idea of scenarios where Servants will not reach their maximum Install Skill values, some players will use Gilgamesh as a 4/3/1, which gives a value of 1332 or 4/2/2, which gives a value of 1326, which is still high, but nowhere as high as his max potential.

Except for the default Mystic Code, all mystic codes must be crafted before they will show up in Gallery.

Some Mystic Codes may only unlock with an EX Rating. Aside from Very Hard, difficulty mode should not matter in most cases for EX Clear Reward Mystic Codes. To get an EX rating, all 4 sub-rating must be EX. For EX rating Mystic Codes, higher Stages of the same Arc should work.

Most Mystic Codes are Difficulty Specific.

Note: While Easy counts for Normal mode requirements, Hard does not count for Normal mode requirements and Very Hard does not count for Hard or Normal mode requirements..

Some unlocks may have special requirements such as Side Mission completion or may have multiple locations to unlock. Some Mystic Codes have alternative unlocks that require multiple Stage Clears.



Code Casts:

[servant] refers to a specific servant's name.

[element] refers to a specific element type.

(#) refers to the value of the Code Cast, 16/32/64.






Mystic Codes:
For Possible Drop, stage based drops will be in this notation: [Arc abbreviation] [S/C]# [Difficulty abbreviations] [EX clear if necessary] such as FP S1 N for Flame Poem Stage 1 Normal Mode or OW S4 VH EX for Orchid Words Stage 4 Very Hard Mode EX rating clear or FP C1 for Flame Poem Chapter 1. If the (EX) is in Parenthesis, it is not a EX clear reward.

If (Story) is added to the end, it is possible this item can only be obtained in the listed manner by entering Story Mode of the appropriate Arc; otherwise, free battle should work.

??? type effects (listed here as random), will give an effect based on the random type. The random types and cast counts listed here are based on an independent test of 100 crafts per Mystic Code.

When a random_(#) shows up as random_(#/#), the left number is for [element]_resist. In such cases, the Cast #'s higher values are usually for resist_element(#) and cure() and the lower values are for other Codes and cure().

(EX) Code Cast/Mystic Codes: They only can be obtained by completing Main Story Stages on ''Hard'' & ''Very Hard'' with ''EX'' Score.