She can use Chi Trap (as long the M.O.T.H. Tifa and Cloud may struggle to attack when the M.O.T.H. Tifa is limited to her guard as a defensive maneuver, but can use Parry Materia to dodge it, although it requires precise timing. Cloud can use Counterstance to simply bypass the attack and retaliate, while Barret can use Steelskin and block, and Aerith can use Lustrous Shield. Unit is far more dangerous when fought in the Shinra Combat Simulator, specially due to its Ultra High Voltage attack. Its energy will charge faster, and High Voltage and Ultra High Voltage are even more dangerous, able to hit for over 6000 damage if the player is not blocking, which can one-shot any character other than Barret if they're don't have a maxed HP Up Materia equipped. Unit is even more aggressive, moving around faster and using its abilities more often. Synergy Materia paired with lightning can be equipped on Barret to pelt it with spells when Cloud acts. The player can also link the elemental materia with a lightning materia or a Wind Materia to a party member's weapon to exploit the M.O.T.H. The player can also link the Elemental Materia with Lightning Materia in a party member's armor to mitigate damage from the M.O.T.H Unit's electric attacks, and use Manaward. Unit charges its energy and the blades retract, the player can attack it more offensively while paying attention to its lightning attacks, which are best off guarded since they're difficult to dodge. Chainstorm can actually be avoided entirely by holding block and slowly moving to the side, tilting slightly towards the M.O.T.H. As the enemy only uses physical attacks initially, the player can use Barrier on the party. However, Cloud is the best one to deal with it, as he can use Punisher Mode's counter and Counterstance directly into the spinning blades on its body to deal massive damage in succession. Unit always starts with using its physical spinning saw attacks and repels melee attacks with its spinning blades, Barret can attack more easily with ranged weapons. Unit with lightning attacks actually charges its energy faster. Despite not being a flying-type, it is also weak to Wind, since it hovers. Like all mechanical enemies, the M.O.T.H. Unit briefly becomes susceptible to staggering before reverting to its initial battle phase with the spinning blades. After using Ultra High Voltage, the M.O.T.H.

Unit access to devastating Lightning-based attacks High Voltage and Ultra High Voltage in particular are devastating. Once charged, it will detract the spinning blades in its body, allowing the player to hit it with melee attacks without taking damage. Unit will charge up electricity, noted by the electric currents emitting from it. Unit shoots blades that spin around itself, expanding towards the player.Īs the fight progresses, the M.O.T.H. If the player keeps a distance, it also uses Chainstorm, where the M.O.T.H. Unit's speed allows it to quickly close the gap against the player and unleash powerful attacks, such as Drillstrike, where it charges at the player. As soon the fight starts, spinning blades will appear from its lower body, dealing damage on contact, meaning that any direct melee approach can be retaliating. Unit is a powerful and high mobile mechanical enemy with a dangerous arsenal of physical and magical attacks, being a threat from virtually any range. Often follows up with High Voltage and Shock. It charges up and fires Lightning energy at a party member. Used after using High Voltage and charging up again. Shoots an electric charge dealing Lightning damage to one party member.

Used after charging up with electricity once. Shocks a party member with Lightning damage. Shoots eight small blades toward a party member that move around the battlefield. Spins the blades on the ball it stands on. Moves in a figure eight pattern while spinning the blades on the ball it stands on. (Ability names in italics are unnamed in the game and thus are not official names.) Normal battle Attacks = Physical damage = Magical damage AttackĬharges at a party member while slicing with its claws. Chainsaw Double Claw Drillstrike High Voltage Shock Speed Rush Ultra High Voltage

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