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Square Enix‘s latest game, Harvestella, is a life simulator that mixes together all the best RPG elements. Between combat, crafting, and even romance, it’s easily one of the best games out there. Harvestella has loads of different enemies to hunt down and defeat, along with loads of resources and new locations to explore, all for good reasons. One such enemy that needs to be tracked down is the Unicorn, a mini-boss that must be defeated to unlock the Mage Job. Keep reading to learn how to find and beat the Unicorn in the new life simulator, Harvestella.
Where to Find the Unicorn in Harvestella
The first step to beating the Unicorn in Harvestella is to find it, of course. However, he isn’t all that difficult to locate, so the first step should be the easiest. You’ll have to first locate Carmin Cascades. You can get here after leaving the I Scarlet Gorge wishing High Canyon. Before you enter the new area, be sure to heal up and prepare yourself, as you’ll have no time to prepare once you enter Carmin Cascades.
Once you cross over into Carmin Cascades, you’ll be faced with a short cutscene, then directly after, you will have found the Unicorn. The Unicorn will explain that he’s on a quest to find his princess and believes you to be in his way of her. However, convincing him otherwise isn’t possible, and you’ll have no choice but to beat the Unicorn in Harvestella to proceed further and unlock the Mage Job.
How to Beat the Unicorn in Harvestella
This battle isn’t too difficult. The main thing you’ll need to focus on is understanding the attack patterns of the Unicorn so that you can counter them in the best way possible and dodge when necessary.
The Unicorn has two main attacks that you need to watch out for:
- Lighting Strike
- The Unicorn will raise his head, calling lightning from the skies to strike you down.
- Horn Uppercut
- The Unicorn will perform a melee attack, charging at you with his horn.
When the Unicorn prepares to use his Lightning Strike attack, you can tell where the lightning will strike, indicated by an orange circle on the ground. Avoid the circles to the best of your ability, as a successful attack of any type from the Unicorn will stun you, leaving you defenseless for a short time. Below are some tips to help you through the fight to beat the Unicorn in Harvestella:
- Purchase and use the skill Step Fighter. It’ll make everything a whole lot easier, I promise.
- During the Lightning Strike attacks, use your Step Dash to get away from the incoming Lightning Strikes.
- Dodge the Unicorn’s Horn Uppercut attacks anytime he uses them.
- Make sure to attack the Unicorn every chance you get will everything you have, as the Unicorn has no weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
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Once you’ve found and beat the Unicorn in Harvestella, you can unlock the Mage Job and even recruit the Unicorn as an ally. Be sure to check back for more guides on Harvestella and other related games!