FFXIII-2 To start FXIII-2

Phosphoric Ooze · Apr 26, 2015

tiornys said:
The official strategy guide lists Chocobo as having higher final STR than Red Chocobo, but this spreadsheet suggests otherwise: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Apa6evZUmvfHdGJLSUd5RWpJUzdsSmZ4SEpKckR4R1E#gid=1

(I had forgotten the link to that spreadsheet, but it turned out to be easier to find than I thought.)

In any case, Chocobo (and Narasimha) are fine choices if you want to use them. Unless you plan to take on the hardest DLC fights or like to push for speed kills and/or super-fast farming methods, monster optimization in this game is more about style than substance.

So you think spreadsheet > official strategy guide?

It does state in the wiki that it's a better Commando than it's red counterpart, depending on the player's preferences.

Would you choose Chocobo or Narasimha?

tiornys · Apr 26, 2015

Phosphoric Ooze said:
So you think spreadsheet > official strategy guide?

For monster stats? Yes, I do think so. The people who put that spreadsheet together are people that I've worked with on related projects (most of which can be found on the Etro's Gate website). However, I didn't have any direct input on the spreadsheet, nor have I done any personal comparisons, so I can't be sure.

It does state in the wiki that it's a better Commando than it's red counterpart, depending on the player's preferences.

Would you choose Chocobo or Narasimha?

Personally? Neither. If I were looking for a good COM to use in the short term, I'd pick up Dragoon or Munchkin or Vodianoi. If I were investing in a long-term build, I'd pick Chichu or Cactuar. If I really wanted a Behemoth-type, I'd pick Reaver. But if I had to pick between those two specific choices, I'd pick Chocobo.

Phosphoric Ooze · Apr 27, 2015

tiornys said:
For monster stats? Yes, I do think so. The people who put that spreadsheet together are people that I've worked with on related projects (most of which can be found on the Etro's Gate website). However, I didn't have any direct input on the spreadsheet, nor have I done any personal comparisons, so I can't be sure.

Personally? Neither. If I were looking for a good COM to use in the short term, I'd pick up Dragoon or Munchkin or Vodianoi. If I were investing in a long-term build, I'd pick Chichu or Cactuar. If I really wanted a Behemoth-type, I'd pick Reaver. But if I had to pick between those two specific choices, I'd pick Chocobo.

I decided to level up Chocobo. Infused it with some abilities and is nearly at level 60.

Excalibur-king · Apr 28, 2015

13-2 was the most fun game for me out of the whole 13 trilogy. Maybe that was because I never played pokemon though, and the whole monster catching aspect of it was fresh and new to me.

Phosphoric Ooze · May 4, 2015

I got the Green Chocobo. I was going to give up on trying to get it as well because the coloured Chocobos are so hard to tame.

Phosphoric Ooze · May 24, 2015

Just wanted to say that i'm half way through the game. Would I say that i'm enjoying it more than Final Fantasy XIII? No, and i'll explain why after I completed the game.

Phosphoric Ooze · Jun 4, 2015

Builds for Blue Chocobo, Green Chocobo, and Bunkerbeast? I can't find any step by step builds on the internet.

tiornys · Jun 5, 2015

This build is from the Monster Infusion Guide on GameFAQs, which is just an amazing resource for monster building in FFXIII-2: http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/619315-final-fantasy-xiii-2/faqs/63731

Monster------: Blue Chocobo
Monster Role-: Ravager
Constellation: Chocobo

The Build:

01) Kill: ATB Charge (RL)
02) HP +30% (8)
03) Magic +35% (7)
04) Resist Physical +36% (7)
05) Resist Magic +36% (7)
06) Role Resonance (7)
07) Quick Stagger (7)
08) Siphon Boost II (6)
09) Chain Bonus Boost II (6)
10) Attack: ATB Charge II (6)

Monster Materials to Use: Mana for levels 2-10 and 41-99. Potent for levels
11-40. All-Vitality is viable as well, if you prefer
greater durability at the expense of slightly less
damage.

Crystarium Expansions---: +3 ATB, +1 Bonus Boost.

Additional Abilities----: Teach Blue Chocobo the full gamut of RAV spells -
this includes Fire, Thunder, Fira, Thundara, Firaga,
and Thundaga. Then teach it Vigor by infusing 99
levels worth of COM monsters into it.

Infusion Process (by iamins4ne):

Gather these monsters:

01) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo
02) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss
03) Lv. 39 Buccaboo Ace
04) Lv. 48 Green Chocobo
05) Lv. 23 Mewmao
06) Lv. 54 Forked Cat
07) Lv. 22 Tonberry
08) Lv. 30 Pink Lily
09) Lv. 01 Reaver
10) Lv. 01 Yeoman
11) Lv. 01 Moblin
12) Lv. 19 Fencer

Infuse in this order:

01) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 39 Buccaboo Ace
02) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 48 Green Chocobo
03) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 23 Mewmao
04) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 54 Forked Cat
05) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 22 Tonberry
06) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 30 Pink Lily (learn Thunder, Thundara)
07) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Reaver
08) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Yeoman
09) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss (learn Fira, Firaga)
10) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Moblin
11) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 19 Fencer

Additional Abilities:

Fire--------------------: Lv. 01 Garchimacera
Thundaga----------------: Lv. 15 Circuitron
Vigor-------------------: Infuse 96 levels worth of COM monsters

=====================================================================

The FAQ also has a build for Green Chocobo, but it's built around Critical: Buff abilities. If that appeals to you, check the link above for a build. Alternately, you might look at the White Chocobo build in the above guide.

Bunkerbeast doesn't have a build because it's generally worse than other options, notably Pulse Gladiator or Navidon for a purely defensive SEN or Goblin Chieftain for flexibility. If you want to use Bunkerbeast, you can probably copy one of the builds given in the guide for the other SENs.

Phosphoric Ooze · Jun 5, 2015

tiornys said:
This build is from the Monster Infusion Guide on GameFAQs, which is just an amazing resource for monster building in FFXIII-2: http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/619315-final-fantasy-xiii-2/faqs/63731

Monster------: Blue Chocobo
Monster Role-: Ravager
Constellation: Chocobo

The Build:

01) Kill: ATB Charge (RL)
02) HP +30% (8)
03) Magic +35% (7)
04) Resist Physical +36% (7)
05) Resist Magic +36% (7)
06) Role Resonance (7)
07) Quick Stagger (7)
08) Siphon Boost II (6)
09) Chain Bonus Boost II (6)
10) Attack: ATB Charge II (6)

Monster Materials to Use: Mana for levels 2-10 and 41-99. Potent for levels
11-40. All-Vitality is viable as well, if you prefer
greater durability at the expense of slightly less
damage.

Crystarium Expansions---: +3 ATB, +1 Bonus Boost.

Additional Abilities----: Teach Blue Chocobo the full gamut of RAV spells -
this includes Fire, Thunder, Fira, Thundara, Firaga,
and Thundaga. Then teach it Vigor by infusing 99
levels worth of COM monsters into it.

Infusion Process (by iamins4ne):

Gather these monsters:

01) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo
02) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss
03) Lv. 39 Buccaboo Ace
04) Lv. 48 Green Chocobo
05) Lv. 23 Mewmao
06) Lv. 54 Forked Cat
07) Lv. 22 Tonberry
08) Lv. 30 Pink Lily
09) Lv. 01 Reaver
10) Lv. 01 Yeoman
11) Lv. 01 Moblin
12) Lv. 19 Fencer

Infuse in this order:

01) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 39 Buccaboo Ace
02) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 48 Green Chocobo
03) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 23 Mewmao
04) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 54 Forked Cat
05) Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss <-- Lv. 22 Tonberry
06) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 30 Pink Lily (learn Thunder, Thundara)
07) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Reaver
08) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Yeoman
09) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 40 Munchkin Boss (learn Fira, Firaga)
10) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 01 Moblin
11) Lv. 99 Blue Chocobo <-- Lv. 19 Fencer

Additional Abilities:

Fire--------------------: Lv. 01 Garchimacera
Thundaga----------------: Lv. 15 Circuitron
Vigor-------------------: Infuse 96 levels worth of COM monsters

=====================================================================

The FAQ also has a build for Green Chocobo, but it's built around Critical: Buff abilities. If that appeals to you, check the link above for a build. Alternately, you might look at the White Chocobo build in the above guide.

Bunkerbeast doesn't have a build because it's generally worse than other options, notably Pulse Gladiator or Navidon for a purely defensive SEN or Goblin Chieftain for flexibility. If you want to use Bunkerbeast, you can probably copy one of the builds given in the guide for the other SENs.

Thanks a lot for the help. Can you use any monster materials on the gathered monsters? Also can use any mana and potent materials for the Blue Chocobo?

tiornys · Jun 5, 2015

Any type of materials work for the monsters being infused; just use whatever is handy. For the Blue Chocobo, the specific type of mana/potent material you need (i.e. droplet, sliver, orb etc.) will increase as it gains levels.

Phosphoric Ooze · Jun 12, 2015

When leveling up the Blue Chocobo what bonus role do you choose. Increase ATB or boost ravager?

tiornys · Jun 12, 2015

Increase ATB to max, then boost RAV with any remaining boosts.

Phosphoric Ooze · Jul 24, 2015

Finally completed FXIII-2. I have 154 fragments so only 6 more fragments to get.

shivas · Jul 25, 2015

Phosphoric Ooze said:
Finally completed FXIII-2. I have 154 fragments so only 6 more fragments to get.

the paradox endings! I enjoyed that part! [there's also a secret ending after you obtain the last 6! good luck!]

Phosphoric Ooze · Jul 25, 2015

shivas said:
the paradox endings! I enjoyed that part! [there's also a secret ending after you obtain the last 6! good luck!]

Thanks.

Phosphoric Ooze · Aug 1, 2015

I have 160 fragments. Completed.

Phosphoric Ooze · Aug 2, 2015

It's sad i'm unable to play the dlc because it's not free

Why can't they make the dlc free? it's been 3 years now. Oh well, I guess it's time to go back to XIII for the post game.

greenyxi · Aug 2, 2015

Phosphoric Ooze said:
It's sad i'm unable to play the dlc because it's not free Why can't they make the dlc free? it's been 3 years now. Oh well, I guess it's time to go back to XIII for the post game.

You may be lucky sometime during an FF sale they may give it away...maybe. Or maybe with Plus (or the 360 equivalent) some month.

Phosphoric Ooze · Aug 3, 2015

Sprout said:
You may be lucky sometime during an FF sale they may give it away...maybe. Or maybe with Plus (or the 360 equivalent) some month.

I really doubt that.

greenyxi · Aug 3, 2015

Phosphoric Ooze said:
I really doubt that.

Why's that? People are about to choose the Plus stuff, so ya never know.

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