Final Fantasy XIII - Mission 64 "Vercingetorix" (5☆) [HD]

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[ Final Fantasy XIII ]
Mission 64 "Vercingetorix ~ Final Deathstination" (5☆)
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Wow, being underpowered sucks against the final mission... the gameplay is a little different since I lack the HP, survivability and damage against the boss compared to my JP counterpart where my Crystarium is maxed out.
That being said, I had to rely on more resistance gear to lower the damage from the boss.
Other noticeable differences between my EN vs JP versions:
- I used Vanille instead of Hope, Hope will NOT survive at all with his 14k HP (JP has 18k hp).
- Light is not developed into SYN enough to learn Haste.
- ATK/MAG stats is low
- Optima setting is different due to this circumstances as shown below...
[ Light / Vanille / Fang ]
[ RAV / RAV / COM ]
This is my Break setting, originally I used RAV/RAV/RAV on my stream but changed it because trying to get into Break Mode is too unpredictable due to the boss going into Shield Phase anytime. So letting Fang going COM to deal good damage is better while hoping for Light/Vanille to get to Break Mode.
[ COM / MED / COM ]
This is my offensive optima set when I don't think I can get to Break mode and need healing while needing much needed offensive damage.
[ MED / MED / SYN ]
Double healing while Fang buffs. Originally I would use "Enhancer/Healer/Enhancer" like my JP version if I had Light developed into the ENH/SYN, but in this gameplay I never farmed CP or grinded.. so its a pity.
[ SAB / SAB / SAB ]
Poison is a MUST no matter what.. aside from that, its all about dispeI from Fang and Vanille asap.
I wish could tell Fang to only cast Slow when debuffing, since Vanille and Light can throw the other debuffs... that would've helped a lot if Fang spammed Slow more since she is the only one that has the spell.
[ RAV / MED / SYN ]
This is my counter-optima against Vercingetorix breath attack which dispels my buffs. I get healed from Vanille while I build up the Chain bar for break mode and Fang recasts buffs (Haste is pretty much the most important).
[ SEN / SEN / SEN ]
Obviously my counter-optima against his super spinning attack which can instant kill me (whether by the attack itself or the falling damage). If SEN role level was developed further the damage would've decreased by a lot more too...
Aside from that, its all ATB-Cancel for Burst Healing if needed.
But yea, this was a challenge since my stats and damage is low.. but it was fun!
Ironically, boss died the same way as my JP version.. at the very end when HP trouble for my party, he dies to poison.
Thanks to all who watched my final FF13 live stream in seeing me figuring out how to solve my "underdeveloped" party to 5☆ the final mission!
All missions are now 5☆ and pretty much finished with the game!
Hoped you enjoyed my videos and my live stream gameplay!
As for my review, I still stand in what I said in my review.. nothing have changed.. still a great game!
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System: PS3-EN
1st Gameplay
WMV HD format, 8.0Mbps Bitrate, 1280x720, 30fps, WMV7 codec

[@MarcosBay_]

10 years of this game already. Still one of my favorites

[@Golden_BOI]

Even longer! came out in 2008 ;) indeed one of the best games I have ever played.

[@Topaz542]

I'm getting ready to play it for the first time myself. Excited to try it out, dispite all the negativity it got

[@Golden_BOI]

@@Topaz542 The combat can be a bit tricky if its your first time but it defo grows on you when you understand it, you can check out a guide if you are struggling. The story and the characters are superb really hope you enjoy that front and ofc the legendary music!

[@Walamonga1313]

I just finished it for the first time. Played it like a month ago and played until I got kinda bored, around chapter 3. But then I picked it back up and oh boy it got me addicted. Now I'm working on 100%. Just need to max out crystarium and I'm done. Didn't expect this game to absorb me in this way, don't usually play single players this long (I'm at around 105 hours, but at least 10 are afk )

[@4thChairman_Yume]

I want a remaster!!!!

[@apathy2454]

Sadly most people who play this game never get to the really challenging bosses like this end game. These bosses show the true potential of how fun this battle system is. I really enjoyed this boss. I felt so bad ass after I beat it.

[@FXGTrophyHunting]

So true, the mission bosses are some of the most interesting and fun experiences, going for 5 stars on every mission was extremely fulfilling XD and seeing FF13 was my first FF game I fell in love with the battle system!

[@soraroxas8453]

@@FXGTrophyHunting Tbh this is a pretty difficult battle system to start with I'm amazed

[@FXGTrophyHunting]

@@soraroxas8453 Oh yeah, it took a while to learn but i've grown to love it :)

[@nocksar744]

Yess and all the grinding, money farming, weapons upgrading 😭😭👍🏻

[@FwamTom]

I platinum'd this game years ago on the PS3 and watching it again now, I have no idea how this battle system worked or how hard this challenge was. I do remember grinding gold ingots or something off that giant tortoise though for Gil. Maybe I should have another go at it to experience it again. It is such a blur.

[@Tyztube21]

This was my first final fantasy game and it holds a special place in my life as I became a fan of the franchise

[@scribble71891]

The ending always make me wonder what vercingtorix would've turned into if it was allowed to evolve one more time.

[@Amunarath]

Say what you want about XIII, but the combat system was insane amount of fun (well, later on in the game).

[@FXGTrophyHunting]

As my first Final Fantasy game, this combat system is still my favorite! & I agree it was extremely fun later on in the game :)

[@TheeBlackSilhouette]

Avatar Korra yeah when I reached shiva i was like “hey this is actually kinda fun”

[@one909]

Avatar Korra indeed , with so many hates, im sure this is my favourite Combat system after FF12.

[@one909]

Im buying ps 3 today just to play FF13 trilogy back. ONLY FF13😂

[@lavayuki]

The last bit was a really close call, I could barely see Lightnings HP! This is my last mission left to 5 star.

[@FXGTrophyHunting]

Almost gave me a heart attack watching XD and hope you've gotten 5 stars for this mission by this time im commenting XDDDD

[@ayakotami3318]

Out of all the Final Fantasy games XIII had my favorite combat systems. So intense, fun, and quick. Kept you on your toes at times. Posted 2 yrs ago and it's now 2023! On December 17th this year the game will be 14 years old! Happy early 14th 🎂 🥳 🎉 Final Fantasy XIII! 2024 and it'll be 15 years old! Still my favorite Playstation 3 Game.

[@Walamonga1313]

It's the most dynamic and active. So fun

[@ChoiShi0822]

Lightning shouting "It's over!!" then obliterating the Cie'th's crystal will forever be iconic👏👏👏

[@AnnCatsanndra]

Man I still love this game

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

There were some close calls. I held my breath through this...yeesh.

[@MarcosLins]

Dude that was close '-' 8:55

[@zzz3zoozzzz]

Great Vid ! The Way The Fight Goes is Just Awsome !

[@Runeless]

Lol, the Yomi in FFXIII-2 is a pale comparison to this. That Wicked Whirl has gotten me so many times lol!!

[@maryfox7045]

I really like Lightings Army Of One it gives an adrenaline rush :p

[@kanetidus]

i just read your description, very very helpful !!!

[@sweetie101ism]

/: I spent 240 hrs playing and still didn't beat Vercingetorix. My characters are all maxed out too its really frustrating

[@venar4248]

0:26 Lightning's like: NOPE!! I'm outta here!! :D :D :D :D :D

[@kanetidus]

hey man, because of your video, i have kill this bad ass from the first time. Your paradigms roles are just PERFECT !

[@gelflord]

Totally epic, man. Nice work.

[@GarionOrb]

Nail-biter there near the end!!! Good job!

[@monkeyluffy3425]

That was a pretty badass fight. Fast paced with a tricky enemy. Good job beating it.

[@raptor8907]

This really helped. I even liked how you used "Thunder" cause it saves time and instantly hits the target unlike water, fire, etc.

[@cole9693]

Damn didn't think that b4

[@Clint1989]

Amazing. Just watching this again is refreshing. So chaotic, yet you had to keep your focus to kill Vercingetorix. People complain about the new battle system. I loved it! If you showed this video to a friend who hasn't played this game, they wouldn't know what the fuck is going on cause so much is going on all at once. This is what made this battle system truly remarkable. cut-throat, strategic, fast, relentless. 5 star this battle and you pretty much feel like a god.

[@tjameel]

dude i love you man i followed every las move you made except when he decided to heal early and stuff but this really came in handy and even with my high class characters i still only beat it in 9:08 which was barely ahead of you and your lower ranked characters but anyway thanks again man : )

[@kanetidus]

very good job MasterLL, i'm gonna try again after i have seen your strategy

[@FinalesFunkeln]

thanks to you, I was able to beat this boss on the first try, thank you!!!

[@gordinfreemahnt]

@SpBayleefTamer Ultima weapon isn't Lightning's final weapon. It's her close second though. Her true final weapon is Omega Weapon, and that's what I'm shooting for. In case you don't know, any character's final weapon, in addition to ATB +1, carries over the traits of the weapons before it. For example, if you build up a weapon that has Stagger Lock, that carries over to the T3 weapon. It's just really what you want your characters to do. I'm still playing through the game, myself.

[@rawnfawn]

Thank you so much, bro. Great video. I used this setup even though I had everything maxed, and beat him in 8:52. Definitely a perfect strategy for any level.

[@nezkeys79]

I prefer Fang Vanille Hope or Snow Vanille Hope. Vanille and Hope ensure that you always are topped up with hp because of double curaja. Snow is only there because of Umbra reducing damage to other characters in the Sen/Med/Med. Fang allows for faster debuffing though I got a slightly better time than this too.

[@2f8bg7gh34]

MasterLL, thank you for this. Ultimately, this game really does come down to the right paradigms. I was using the ones suggested in the strategy guide, which turned out to be complete shit. However, your paradigms and equipment made this fight sickeningly easy to beat and 5-star. The only difference I had were mastered versions of all General Belts and Royal Armlets, and a lvl. 39 Physician's Staff. Regardless, this video is what what helped me beat the final mission - thank you, my friend.

[@Claritism]

LOL at 2:40 Vanille's fire glitches LOL XD

[@nocksar744]

I DUNO Y BUT THATS SO FKING FUNNY LMFAO

[@alanasnormie]

Yea :v

[@noobdude5933]

Lmao lightning's ruin did that for me once

[@noobdude5933]

It's probably drunk

[@linzig32]

i love how lightning says its over at the end

[@venar4248]

I love this OST because it makes this fight more dramatic!

[@5kyrequ13m]

@SIRALEX505 You queue/select skills from the Abilities Menu. Then after one ATB gauge later, you can repeat the action by pressing right on the Directional Pad or Analog Stick when you highlight abilities in your battle menu.

[@mwingo427]

thanks.. this guide helped me beat this dude on my first try and got to unlock the l'cie paragon achievement!

[@cantaloupeme]

@iSimie Some you can do before others. but some require you do to some missions first. Some stones come up after certain marks have been slained.

[@Falconpunch82]

@ThatDudeWithAPc he was definitely not involved in Rome's decay. He was a Gallic mercenary-warlord who was summoned on several occasions by helpless tribes to help defend against caesar's advancing armies. vercingetorix lived in around 50-0 BC. the start of Rome's decay occurred in 400-something AD

[@nicklong1981]

good job master ll you made it look so easy!!!! you really are the master

[@mugiwara13]

Your strategy really is the best :) First try first win thank you very much

[@Runeless]

Awesome battle. EXCITING!!!!!

[@thedarKnight2008]

This worked perfectly for me. Thanks.

[@IIRedReignII]

@kanetidus Use the poison and tank strategy. Have Vanille as the party leader and have the following paradigms: Van/ sab/sab/sab sab/med/med sen/sen/sen med/syn/med Use poison 5 times right at the start with #1. If it doesn't stick, switch to #2 and cast it 5 more times. Once it sticks, switch to 3 and just wait until he goes into trance. Once in trance, buff up with #4. Before he comes out of trance, switch back to #1 then rinse and repeat until he dies and you 5-star. (Takes about 7-10mins).

[@DdevilRoman]

Probably one of the coolest battles in the game.

[@darcchaos666]

this helped me out alot. i was a litle more advanced then your characters but i was havng a rough time.

[@Ndstrukt]

Wow at 8:54 that's one insane comeback, I know you pissed yourself at that point!

[@XIAnimAIX]

Thanks man, I followed this exactly the way you did it and I did it in 9 minutes and 5 stars first time :) Also got the "L'cie Paragon" Achievement after I did this :D too bad no one told me about the gold watch or I would have done this before getting 5 stars on everything else, but I guess it wasn't needed lol.

[@PxPYoon]

@bensuiker I'm assuming you have the game when I explain this: For more advanced opponents waiting for the ATB Gauge to fill up for your Medics will often risk your Cure/Cura/Curaja's to be too late for your teammates. To solve this problem, instead of waiting for the ATB to fill to its max, you can press O/B to cancel the ATB-fill and to perform the already filled actions. Doing this makes for a much quicker heal especially when Vercinegetorix can wipe out most of your chars in one blow.

[@DLobotomist]

thanks for the tips... you are helpful as always.... beating one of the hardest enemy in the game without using a max out group... damn good.....

[@Taislinmaosdela]

@Retik7 Yeah, that I had already figured out. I just can´t seem to get as many gale/Zephyr rings. I can´t find them in stores.

[@goldenjoeblow]

@Falconpunch82 wasn't he the leader of the Gauls? All the mission related Undying were named after leaders of enemies of the Roman Empire for some reason, though they seemed to ignore some of the more easily recognizable ones like Hannibal and Attila the Hun.

[@_WEAPON_]

Holy shit. Lightning had 74 HP at one point. Good job.. You've given me better hope that I can do this. My characters are around the same progression that yours are(nowhere near maxing Crystarium for all roles). This is the only mark I don't have 5 stars on. I'd love to finish this guy and put the game to bed.

[@gordinfreemahnt]

@SpBayleefTamer It depends on what you're aiming for each character to do, and what bonuses you're going to want your Tier 3 weapons to have. I've stuck with the Gladius (now upgraded to Helter-Skelter) for Lightning, and I'm doing some odd upgrades for Sazh and Fang. But it's all personal preference, and how much time you want to spend upgrading.

[@tjameel]

@boonsimlim i think characters can max out at 5 atb gauges and get the third from their third tier weapons I only have lightning with 6 atb segments at the moment though hope that helped.

[@Drebin252]

OMG thank you. Finally got a five star rating thanks to your video XD

[@midnafan132]

Ok so, what would you reccomend for me to get to this point? I understand that the growth egg will help to make cp grinding faster, however... I would still need to grind alot to beat mission 55... or pretty much anything beyond even mission... 14? lol I want to be able to beat all the missions... but Im not sure where to get the gil for the right equipment or were to find all that cp, or what weapons to use... I sound pathetic i know... but I would like some insight

[@TheTigerfan99]

@Vexxable I had three upgraded weapons and a Kaiser Knuckle on everyone but I didn't have any imperial armlets. That might be a reason why I had a hard time.

[@gordinfreemahnt]

@SpBayleefTamer If you mean the Ci'eth stone missions, yes. You don't get access to them until you get to Pulse.

[@greytailz]

@XYnocha He imperilled him which is the only status ailment that alters the libra-description page and yes he can be slowed seems to take longer though...

[@Oz-kiddo]

by the way dude....thanks! your tactics are great...cheers

[@WhoamIbutwhoareyou]

Lol. 2:54 to 2:58 Fang and Lightning's all like "Don't run away now, bastard."

[@MrBunni]

@jayceejaisen14 He used a Save Editor to get his HP that high. You can find videos on how to get them and use them here on youtube. There are also settings on there that you can make your strength and magic as high as you want but doing this will lower all target times so if you are going for a 5 star, it isn't recommended that you change any strength or magic values.

[@jvaferreira93]

Since I don't have SAB on Lightning i'm using Vanille to spam Poison but she doesn´t have SEN yet. (let these two for last). And i tried this some times but Vanille won't survive the attack at 4:32. Anything I could do? (except go grind for exp which I'll need to do if i don't have any option

[@woodlefoof2]

hey im on chapter 11 havnt gone back into cocoon yet and im wondering where to get the best weapons like that ultima weapon of lightnings or fangs venus gospel, (still using her fangs original weapon)

[@915nabi]

It becomes dangerous when it grows 6-8 wings, so if you haven't already beaten it yet, (but you probably did already) make sure EVERYONE KNOWS TORTOISE, have Vanille as your lead character and POISION it to death. As soon as it pops up in the air and spread it's wings, immediately switch to tortoise (you have like only two seconds to do this) cuz its gonna do some freaky kind of spin attack that can instantly kill your party. You get a nice prize after you beat it. Good luck.

[@thewalbinator]

Thank You so much for the Video.....that guy was just a pain... now i can gert 5 stars on the missions i havent yet.

[@amoola_]

i finish all the missions but i didnt find that mission 64 where i can find it ?

[@dannysimion]

I have to agree with you. This game has a great storyline but one ridiculously hard battle system for someone who's into the old school battle style. FFXII was where I had to draw the lines with where I'm comfortable with battling. But it is fun watching the battles when someone else knows how to do it.

[@zhoban]

@KingLK1 Very nice, how was doing that? Were you able to 5 star the missions in Chapter 12 or did you just beat them so you could later get them 5 Star? Also, what was your equipment and Crystarium like?

[@kingratchet93]

@Zero4ph but wait how does doing that have to do with going the the miniature cieth stones around that big ball

[@jaesig]

FR: "verr - san - ZHAY - tuh - rix" A nod to a classic French badass who was chained to a chariot and dragged through the streets

[@TheTigerfan99]

@Vexxable yea you probably had a bunch of upgraded accessories and weapons that were starred did you?

[@tenshi890]

@thatguy4994 wow, I'd completely forgotten about that stone, thanks!

[@shadowscrap666]

the graphics are beautiful Dx

[@Retik7]

@Taislinmaosdela They're the maxed form of the Gale/Zephyr rings, the straight wind resist rings.

[@kingratchet93]

@keithii84 yea Didnt u see the L1 button icon for paridigm shift

[@OriginalSystem37]

Yomi called, he wants his big brother back

[@D3K018]

Yomi and Raspatil were the hardest things in FFXIII-2 for me, I spent about 3-4 hours in each one, can't imagine fighting Vercingeotorix, it must be impossible...

[@dylanthewolf1520]

@@D3K018 raspatil is a piece of shit lol one of the easiest boss of the game yomi is so much harder and he have 1/3 of the healt of raspatil

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

I loved the ending scene. It made it worth the effort.

[@915nabi]

@MrBlayze321 you should post on youtube how you had your characters set up to fight it so I can learn from you. I've yet to fight this thing cuz I have 10 more marks left to go and this thing I hear is the last one.

[@bomapdich]

i don't understand the stagger lock, is that mean it won't allow you to stagger

[@ASnazzyNinja]

@AdamantPonyGuy using 3 sentinels gives the party a massive defense boost. The boost works automatically so you don't have to guard for it to work.

[@YoungMannyG]

@HopeGaming1 I just found it out. Hold Right on the D-Pad when you are on abilities and then you should see repeat.

[@TropicalTendencies]

Thank you !

[@ArgentoFU]

Best tactic for Mission 64!! Worked like a charm. Beat him in 8:34. Thanks to MasterLL

[@JKDudz]

@sirkaaa Push right on the abilities tab and it says repeat.

[@TropicalTendencies]

So Army of One raises the chain % of a staggered enemy right ? and the more % the higher the damage increase during the staggered state ? Also does raising the Chain % affect the duration of the said staggered state ? I need answers ! :)

[@ye8r]

Nice strat, I beat it with 5 star on the first try all thanks to you! :D

[@IIRedReignII]

@IIRedReignII Sorry, the characters you use can pretty much be anybody who can dispel as a sab and someone who can haste, (not neccessary, but it REALLY REALLY HELPS) but it's probably best if you go with: Van/Fang/Snow. You want Vanille as the leader so you can cast poison right off the bat 5 times every time. Also, you can equip the belladonna wand for better chance of it sticking. With no stat boost and T1Lv1 weapons my target time was ~17mins. I finished in ~10:30 for a 5-star.

[@OBNfull1000]

@ragnagun ya i beat orphan.. oh and do you know which mission is where you fight the giant cactuar???

[@flyhigh93]

Not sure if you figured it out yet but you have to activate the stone first which can be found at the end of the chapter where you visit Vanilles/Fangs home.

[@MikeDoesRandomThings]

@kefkapalazzo1 correction, i just fought him and beet him at my rocord time using sazh, snow, and light at 3:25. ill try to beat it again

[@11thLegendaryWarrior]

I really need to fight this guy, it looks so fun, currently going through the game right now, looking to get all achievements. When would it be best to start upgrading weapons? It takes too many components and too much time to do it early. Should I wait for post-game (after I beat the final boss) to start upgrading weapons?

[@MegaMikel13]

does anyone know where to find the first trapzahedron for epic weapons?

[@Ko700el]

i have 2 questions...did you do this after you beat the game..cause you have animaginable high (for me) HP. i went back to gran pulse after beating barthantelus at OERBA and i am maxed at everything but i am not even close to your HP Also how can you die on the stream ..does he cast death on you or something after a while ??? cause i heard a technique about casting him poison and switching EVERYONE at sentinel or Everyone at medic and wait for him to die....

[@NicoVII]

Does a higher SEN level reduce considerably more damage? Because I have SEN level 2 and it still deals good damage to me and I was thinking to train more so I have the 3 memembers' SEN level at 5, but I didn't know if it was worth it.

[@mushublaze]

Hey, I have a quick and most likely irrelevant question. The scene at the end where Lightning says "It's over!". Does the scene change if you use a different leader?

[@MisterMinotaur]

@iSimie most have pre-requisites, but you can mix and match em :)

[@scribble71891]

@Sevvy413 heh heh poison is the sap of ff13. its one of the best debuffs in the game. it gradually depletes the health of the enemy while in effect. To make things better poison causes a fixed amount of damage to the target making it useful against enemies with alot of health. thats why it shines when used against superbosses like the long gui and vercingetorix.

[@VenomtheOne]

@Zero4ph still don't understand, do you mean the 10th chapter of the story ? :(

[@Majik518]

Do you have a Long Gui video that I cannot locate? It is the only fight I have left and I cant seem to find a strat that works.

[@ninjaroxas]

Can u return to that place even after passing the game to do the rest of the missions or is this the only time u have to do it?

[@steveniumprime]

Vanille: **moans** My Parent at the Kitchen Cooking for dinner: What are you doing there?

[@carrotpl]

**from another room** "I can explain."