Elements II

[polarbr]

Sorry to bother you all again... how do you kill Psychos??? You can't kill it with physical power and no one has enough non-physical power to kill it. Very confusing.

[soulcatapult]

Sorry to bother you all again... how do you kill Psychos??? You can't kill it with physical power and no one has enough non-physical power to kill it. Very confusing.

Here is the whole section for Glymac University Park from the guide, as it contains important information:

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Glymac University Park
Before you enter the Psychic Institute, go to the eastern shopping district and restock your inventory. You'll also want to buy several accessories: Timepieces, Mirror Specs, and Temperance Rings for everyone in the active battle party (meaning five each). If you can't afford all that and don't have enough to sell for it, just do the best you can, because you will need it.
After talking to all of the students in the classroom, use the Golden Omelette before talking to Dr. Sylvan; it'll give you an edge.

BOSS: Psychos
In keeping with his namesake, this boss will seriously mess with your mind (and certainly try your patience in so doing). He regularly flips polarity; when his red side is facing you, only physical attacks will work, while only magic is effective on the blue half. The twist is that throughout the battle, Psychos induces neuroses that prevent you from using either physical attacks or magic. During these times, you'll basically not be able to do anything except guard, though Combos are always fair game. This fight can take a long time as a result. But here's a little secret: Ananda's Garima works on either side, and it's more powerful on the Day of Earth. However, once Psychos disables Skills, it becomes unusable. If you need to change the day of the week, you can do so by sleeping on the farm again.
Remember how I said to save the Falchion? That's because Psychos is weak to it, but only while showing his red side. He also absorbs Light and is weak to Darkness, including attacks from characters wearing an Onyx Ring. Sky & Ananda's Combo, Temporal Rift, may also deal some damage if you've learned it.
At low health, Psychos will use Dark Psyche (that's why I said don't come here on the Day of the Moon; it's weaker on Sun) and Gnosis, maxing out his Intellect, then enter Hyper Mode. At this point, his neuroses will abate and any attack, physical or otherwise, will connect. In Hyper Mode, he gets two actions per turn, and combined with his supreme Intellect, that spells trouble. Throw everything you have at him to finish him off as quickly as possible.
Following the battle, you can find Dr. Sylvan at the beach on the island to the southwest if it's the Day of Aether. Endure his ramblings to earn Mind Shard B, and give it to Maire.

[polarbr]

WOW - thank you SO much!!! I didn't even realize there was more of the town to the east and the west. So all of this is super helpful. Thanks & wish me luck!

[briony]

thanks for another great game- as with the ending I assume there is going to be a follow on game

[soulcatapult]

thanks for another great game- as with the ending I assume there is going to be a follow on game

You bet! It will be called Elements II: The Rest of Eternity. Elements III is its own story like the first two, is currently being worked on and will probably be released before the rest of the E2 story. I'd also started on a remaster of the original game (very early).

Trying to keep it going!!

[polarbr]

I'm still not able to kill Psychos. Any other tricks or hints? I'm ready to give up, but would like to finish the game.

[soulcatapult]

I'm still not able to kill Psychos. Any other tricks or hints? I'm ready to give up, but would like to finish the game.

Have you tried doing it on Easy Mode?

[maxi2505]

Pumpkin Head Quest. Wetlands, Cambria. Capture and put Gourdon, the Pumpkin Head, in your party. I used Fright Light, but it did not instill fear. Used Elwyn's and Cloe's Trash Talk for fear. Possibly, the Pumpkin Head enemy, was under 50% HP, not sure. Used Monique's Abysmal Vortex and Hiram's attack (equipped with the reapers scythe). The pumpkin head enemy was now missing his head, it shrieks (lol), and flees. The Pumpkin Head then showed up in the items list under curiosities.
Tardigrade quest. Used Monique's Water Vapor until it becomes a Lardigrade.

[soulcatapult]

Pumpkin Head Quest. Wetlands, Cambria. Capture and put Gourdon, the Pumpkin Head, in your party. I used Fright Light, but it did not instill fear. Used Elwyn's and Cloe's Trash Talk for fear. Possibly, the Pumpkin Head enemy, was under 50% HP, not sure. Used Monique's Abysmal Vortex and Hiram's attack (equipped with the reapers scythe). The pumpkin head enemy was now missing his head, it shrieks (lol), and flees. The Pumpkin Head then showed up in the items list under curiosities.
Tardigrade quest. Used Monique's Water Vapor until it becomes a Lardigrade.

These side quests were fun to dream up.

[sarahp]

Is there anywhere that tells you how to complete quests, and also a list of what skills and combos can be learned (and by which characters). Also I want to find and catch a salamander, but, have not seen any, where are they, please

[soulcatapult]

Is there anywhere that tells you how to complete quests, and also a list of what skills and combos can be learned (and by which characters). Also I want to find and catch a salamander, but, have not seen any, where are they, please

Each quest's description and conditions can be viewed via the Quest menu in-game.
I made a list of combos for another user some posts back, it's in a spoiler.
The Salamander is found in Ashe on the Day of Fire only, and only in the Bridge Complex (south from the section where you have to run across the ruins amid rising lava).

[sarahp]

Is there anywhere that tells you how to complete quests, and also a list of what skills and combos can be learned (and by which characters). Also I want to find and catch a salamander, but, have not seen any, where are they, please

Each quest's description and conditions can be viewed via the Quest menu in-game.
I made a list of combos for another user some posts back, it's in a spoiler.
The Salamander is found in Ashe on the Day of Fire only, and only in the Bridge Complex (south from the section where you have to run across the ruins amid rising lava).

But how do I get back to Ashe? I am at the end of the game, and cannot find a way to return there.

[sarahp]

Is there anywhere that tells you how to complete quests, and also a list of what skills and combos can be learned (and by which characters). Also I want to find and catch a salamander, but, have not seen any, where are they, please

Each quest's description and conditions can be viewed via the Quest menu in-game.
I made a list of combos for another user some posts back, it's in a spoiler.
The Salamander is found in Ashe on the Day of Fire only, and only in the Bridge Complex (south from the section where you have to run across the ruins amid rising lava).

But how do I get back to Ashe? I am at the end of the game, and cannot find a way to return there.

Cancel that I worked it out

[Marco]

Okay, I made it to Hain; I won the horse race; Jumped the canyon; got the orb in the cave, etc...
but I can't seem to light up any more destinations past Hain - is Hain as far as we've gotten in E2?

[soulcatapult]

Okay, I made it to Hain; I won the horse race; Jumped the canyon; got the orb in the cave, etc...
but I can't seem to light up any more destinations past Hain - is Hain as far as we've gotten in E2?

Basically, yes. By collecting all of the crystals (Sequoia marks them on your map) and visiting the cave in the far south (icy sea) of the map, the game "officially" ends, but it's only a small text blurb hinting at the forthcoming continuation.

Thanks for playing! Haven't heard from anyone in awhile.
If you're looking for more to do, you can try earning all gold medals in your Party Ball records (talk to Chibi) if you haven't already.