Iron Imprisoner: Difference between revisions

The Iron Imprisoner is one of the more powerful bosses in the game. The player should have their strongest available [[Shotlock]] equipped, but should use the basic form of the available evasive ability, as the offensive versions do not allow provide invincibility frames to avoid damage. It is also vital that the player equip the [[Once More]] and [[Second Chance]] abilities, and have several [[Cure]]-type Commands in its deck. [[Vanish]], which keeps the Iron Imprisoner from targeting the player, is also a very good idea, but is not necessary. The [[Damage Syphon]] ability is also mandatory as the protagonist can absorb the damage taken to charge the Shotlock.

The Iron Imprisoner is stunned by any successful use of [[Firaga]], [[Triple Firaga]], [[Sonic Blade]], [[Meteor]], [[Double Impact]], most projectile Shotlocks, or a finishing attack or combo finisher from certain Command Styles, especially Firestorm.

Note that for all forms, while playing as Aqua, [[Firaga Burst]] will damage and remove the cage when it is summoned. While playing as Ventus, [[Multivortex]] can deal the most damage for all forms. While playing as Terra, [[Double Impact]] is guaranteed to stun all forms, and can be used to stun-lock the Iron Imprisoner until it is defeated.

This is the slowest of the Iron Imprisoner's four forms. In this form, the Iron Imprisoner is chained and trapped in a gibbet. It attacks mainly by swinging the gibbet at you or spinning around like a fiery tornado. It can also entrap you in a cage or erupt out of the ground like a volcano. The best way to start the battle is to use your Shotlock to shave away at its HP bar, then attack normally. It can occasionally shoot lasers from the bottom of its gibbet, dealing fire damage on impact, regardless of how much HP it has.

Overall, it is the easiest of the four forms. Merely dodge the lasers and attack. Alternatively, if you wish to stop any one of its attacks and keep it immobilized, cast Firaga on it repeatedly. While this will inevitably trigger the Firestorm Command Style (or Bladecharge), do not bother too much about attacking with Command Styles ''unless'' the player character's Command Style finisher is available for use, as he/she is invincible when performing finishes.

It also has an attack where it sucks you in close before releasing a large explosion. It is wise to keep a further distance away from the boss. If the protagonist is sucked in, it should not be troublesome as the explosion can be blocked. During another new attack, it will possess the room, turning it red and causing the tiles to fly off and attack. The strategy for the third form is also effective here, and the boss can still be stunned by a successful Firaga or Sonic Blade. However, because of the Iron Imprisoner IV's increased strength and ferocity, the player should be more cautious. When the boss possesses the stage, the player can either choose to stay in one place and block constantly to defend against the flying debris, or simply Dodge Roll, Cartwheel, or Slide around or run to evade damage. It would also be wise to equip a Vanish command, which can be bought in the medal store, as when the character is invisible, the Iron Imprisoner mostly avoids them, giving you a chance to heal or use a shotlock.