Chapter 3
Mid‑early spike in difficulty, more status effects and resist checks.
Summary
Infiltrate Neon District’s black market, neutralize the rogue signal towers, and cut off the Smuggler Syndicate. Recommended level: 9–11 with memory cap 18–20.
Branches & Choices
- Choose Skybridge Infiltration for stealth bonuses and faster boss access.
- Take the Utility Tunnels path to farm Data Keys and unlock hidden vendors.
- Trigger the Counterfeit Cache optional hunt for a Angoramon scan boost.
Boss Strategy
- Weakness: Ice (takes +35%); resists Electric and nullifies Blind.
- Keep cleanse for Confuse/Sap and slot stun resistance accessories.
- Speed tier target: 140 to preempt Blade Cyclone opener.
See also: Fast Leveling
Collectibles Checklist
Prep Checklist
- Field at least one Ice-capable attacker (Gomamon → Ikkakumon or Gabumon with Ice Breath).
- Equip Mind Guard S or similar accessories to mitigate Confuse/Sap from Giromon’s techs.
- Craft two Shock Harnesses using Chapter 2 Crafting Alloys to reduce Electric damage for frontline bruisers.
- Stock 4–5 Remedy Disks and 3 Power Charge items to recover SP after long tunnel fights.
Route Breakdown
- Neon District Arrival. Meet Mirei at the bivouac, accept the Tower Sync objective, and unlock Skybridge vs. Utility Tunnel routing.
- Counterfeit Cache Hunt (Optional). Follow the rogue signal pings (A → C → B) to uncover the hidden cache; defeat the Guardromon pair for Cryo Edge Band and Angoramon scan +25%.
- Skybridge Infiltration. Focused stealth route with security drones; disable three alarm beacons to avoid reinforcement waves and earn +5 Strategist affinity.
- Utility Tunnels Path. Puzzle through color-coded valves, defeat the Sigma Guard mini-boss for Data Key Sigma, and harvest chest spawns for HP Capsule M and vendor vouchers.
- Signal Tower Sync. Reunite with Kaho, complete the three-part timing mini-game to realign the tower, and receive Memory Chip L.
- Syndicate Trader Event. Choose to expose or recruit the rogue trader; recruiting grants bazaar discounts while exposing yields Bits and reputation.
- Boss: Giromon. Engage atop the tower once both routes (or your chosen path) are clear. He opens with Blade Cyclone followed by EMP Burst on turn two.
- Aftermath. Claim the Neon Bazaar access card, unlock the Tech Lab crafting tier, and prep for Chapter 4’s desert excursion.
Choice Outcomes
| Decision | Immediate Outcome | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Skybridge route first | +5 Strategist affinity, skips two random encounters | Unlocks “Overclock Orders” tactic for Chapter 4 raids |
| Utility tunnels first | Gain Data Key Sigma, +12% XP from extra mobs | Enables early Tech Lab upgrade (reduces accessory cost by 15%) |
| Recruit rogue trader | Bazaar discount token (10% off consumables) | Provides unique accessories in Chapter 5 vendor rotation |
| Expose rogue trader | +1,200 Bits, +7 Security reputation | Unlocks additional Security side mission in Chapter 4 |
| Complete Counterfeit Cache hunt | Cryo Edge Band accessory, Angoramon scan bonus | Accessory grants +15% Ice damage for upcoming bosses |
Boss Data: Giromon (Neon Tower Enforcer)
| HP | 3,980 | Enters Overclock mode at 50% HP (SPD +25%) |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Electric/Neutral | Mixed physical and tech damage |
| Weakness | Ice (+35%) | Ice hits strip Overclock buffs instantly |
| Resistances | Electric (-40%), Fire (-20%) | Immune to Blind, resists Poison |
| Speed | 132 | Acts first unless you reach 140+ SPD |
| Notable Moves | Blade Cyclone, EMP Burst, Disorient Pulse | EMP Burst drains 30 SP and inflicts Sap/Confuse |
Collectible Details
- Map Module: Interact with the tower console after syncing signals to reveal Neon District fast travel nodes.
- Cryo Edge Band: Optional hunt reward; boosts Ice damage by 15% and grants +5 SPD.
- Data Key Sigma: Dropped by the Sigma Guard mini-boss; spend it at the Neon Bazaar to unlock Tech Lab tier 2.
- Memory Chip L: Awarded for completing the tower sync mini-game with ≥70% accuracy.
- Bazaar Discount Token: Obtained if you recruit the rogue trader; automatically applies discounts in Chapters 3–4.
Video Walkthrough
Chapter 3 – Video Briefing