Throughout your adventure in Ys X: Nordics, you’ll frequently come across the name Rollo, hinting at his role as the final boss. However, his true form and the unexpected ally who joins him for the showdown against Adol and Karja may take you by surprise.
This encounter will not be your first time facing two bosses simultaneously, but it promises to be more challenging. To stand a chance at victory, you’ll want to be well-prepared.
Rollo and Lila: First Phase Strategy
In this phase, you won’t see a durability bar at the start, and it continues until you reduce their combined health to 20%. The shared health bar for Rollo and Lila is displayed at the top of the screen, and attacking either foe decreases their HP.
During this phase, expect the following attacks:
| Attack Name | Enemy | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Attacks | Lila | Lila will remain at the edges of the battlefield, launching quick attacks, including spike-like projectiles and an arc-shaped wave. Keep moving to dodge these and counterattack for significant damage. |
| Slash Attacks | Rollo | Rollo will start by swinging his axe, allowing for easy parries. After two swings, he will leap and slam his hammer into the ground. |
| Red Attack | Rollo | Rollo will jump high and slam down, creating a larger area of effect (AoE) damage compared to his normal attacks. |
| Wind Attack | Rollo | He will rise into the air, glowing with a green aura, and then charge downward while swinging his axe. |
| Spin Attack | Rollo | If you’re too far away, he will charge up and come at you while spinning his axe. |
A pro tip: Frostbite is your ally during this fight as it significantly boosts your damage output.
The first phase will keep you on your toes with its relentless attacks. Focus on building your revenge gauge and minimizing damage taken rather than constantly attacking, as this strategy will prove beneficial against Rollo and Lila.
Rollo and Lila: Second Phase Strategy
Once you lower their combined health to about 20%, a cutscene will show Rollo donning a mask while Lila gains shields, complicating your ability to target her. This transition introduces new attacks and enhances existing ones.
| Attack Name | Enemy | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Orb | Lila | Lila can create a large blue orb that will chase your active character. You can parry it for some revenge gauge. |
| Constant Attacks | Lila | Lila will create airborne entities that launch projectiles at you, acting as an additional foe. |
| Enhanced Red Attack | Rollo | After a normal red attack, he will follow up with a quick flurry of blue waves. Dodging this grants a cutscene that deals massive damage to him. |
| Rollo’s Ship | Rollo | He can summon a ship that will move toward you after a brief delay. The best way to avoid this is to simply move out of the way. |
| Grab Attack | Rollo | His arm may glow green before he dashes to grab you. If successful, he will lift you and perform a damaging slash. |
This phase serves as an introduction to the further challenges you will face, and it culminates once you remove their durability bar. Be vigilant, as this phase will throw frequent attacks your way.
Rollo and Lila: Third Phase Strategy
Once you deplete Rollo and Lila’s first durability bar, another cutscene will commence. They’ll regain their health and durability, marking the real battle’s beginning. Now, not only will the attacks get faster, but you will also encounter new moves:
| Attack Name | Enemy | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clone Attack | Rollo | Rollo summons up to four clones that will attack you one by one. It’s advisable to parry the first and dodge the rest as he may attack from his end. |
| Lightning Strikes | Lila | While Rollo is preoccupied, Lila will place circles on the ground that can summon lightning strikes. |
| Dual Attack | Rollo and Lila | After you remove their durability bar, they’ll prepare a giant orb that launches across the arena, causing lightning strikes to follow. Avoiding these is crucial for survival. |
| Ground Wave | Rollo | Rollo will punch the ground, causing damage in a large triangular area in front of him. |
| Whirlpool Attack | Lila | Lila generates a whirlpool that pulls you in, making you a target for their attacks. |
This is the longest and toughest phase as both bosses can execute multiple attacks simultaneously. The key here is to dodge as many attacks as possible while maximizing your damage to the main target. Stock up on healing and paralysis-removal items to enhance your chances in this demanding battle.