Chapter 6
Branching intensifies; ensure coverage across elements.
Summary
Descend into Sky Tower’s reactor complex, reroute power conduits, and confront the rogue Cherubiel AI overseeing the core. Recommended level: 18–20 with memory cap 24–26.
Branches & Choices
- Choose the Surface Path for direct combat and faster boss access.
- Take the Reactor Depths to secure rare materials, puzzles, and rescue NPC technicians.
- Optional: Restore all three auxiliary generators to weaken Cherubiel’s shield cycles.
Boss Strategy
- Weakness: Electric (takes +35%); resists Wind and halves Light.
- Bring shield breakers to counter Barrier Protocol and cleanse for Shock/Seal.
- Speed target: 170 to act before Cherubiel’s Radiant Barrage opener.
Collectibles Checklist
Prep Checklist
- Field at least one Electric attacker (Elecmon → Garurumon or Angoramon with Thunder Strike) to exploit Cherubiel’s weakness.
- Equip Seal Ward or Mental Guard accessories to keep casters online through Radiant Barrage.
- Carry 4–5 Shock Disks and 3 SP Spray items; Depths route features long endurance rooms.
- Install Memory Chip Omega from Chapter 5 to field two Champions and an Ultimate or support hybrid.
- Craft Barrier Breaker programs using Quantum Capacitors for faster shield removal.
Route Breakdown
- Sky Tower Hub. Speak with Mirei to obtain the Reactor Depths keycard and choose Surface vs. Depths routing.
- Surface Path. Fight Security Drone gauntlets, disable two shield pylons, and earn +5 Strategist affinity for keeping collateral low.
- Reactor Depths. Solve rotating fuse puzzles (Blue → Yellow → White), rescue three technicians, and collect Quantum Capacitors x3.
- Auxiliary Generators (Optional). Reactivate generators A, B, and C to reduce Cherubiel’s shield duration by 30% and earn Memory Chip Zeta.
- Technician Rescue Event. Escort technicians back to the hub; doing so unlocks Supporter affinity boosts and Chapter 7 side quests.
- Core Access. Reunite paths at the central elevator, restock at the terminal, and prepare for the AI confrontation.
- Boss: Cherubiel. Opens with Radiant Barrage (multi-hit, applies Seal) and cycles Barrier Protocol phases at 75%, 50%, and 25% HP.
- Aftermath. Gain Cherubiel data shards, unlock Advanced Program crafting, and activate the Chapter 7 warp gate.
Choice Outcomes
| Decision | Immediate Outcome | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Prioritize Surface Path | +5 Strategist affinity, faster boss access | Unlocks “Precision Volley” tactic for Chapter 7 raids |
| Clear Reactor Depths first | Quantum Capacitors x3, technician rescues | Enables Advanced Program crafting and Supporter affinity boosts |
| Restore all auxiliary generators | Memory Chip Zeta, shorter boss shield phases | Activates linked power nodes for Chapter 7 shortcuts |
| Skip generator puzzle | Reach boss faster but face full shield cycles | Lose access to Chapter 7 power node shortcuts |
| Escort technicians safely | +800 Bits, Supporter affinity +10 | Technicians open gear reconfiguration services in Chapter 7 |
Boss Data: Cherubiel (Reactor Core Overseer)
| HP | 5,680 | Enters Barrier Protocol at 75/50/25% HP |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Light/Neutral | Deals tech-heavy Light damage with Seal procs |
| Weakness | Electric (+35%) | Electric hits reduce shield HP by double |
| Resistances | Light (-50%), Wind (-30%) | Immune to Blind; halves Shock duration |
| Speed | 148 | Acts first unless you reach 170+ SPD |
| Notable Moves | Radiant Barrage, Barrier Protocol, Data Purge | Data Purge removes buffs and drains 3 SP per turn |
Collectible Details
- Reactor Depths Key: Granted at chapter start; unlocks Depths elevator once technicians are rescued.
- Quantum Capacitors: Reward from Depths mini-boss; used to craft Barrier Breakers and upgrade accessories.
- Memory Chip Zeta: Awarded for restoring all auxiliary generators; raises memory cap by 4.
- Cherubiel Data Shards: Earned post-boss; 100% scan enables AI support module in Chapter 7.
- Technician Services: Rescued technicians unlock gear reconfiguration (respec) in the next chapter.
Video Walkthrough
Chapter 6 – Video Briefing