Walkthrough of Lucida's tower by Hz8 + maps by Lonyo

First, a little explanation on the nomenclature. There are Eight floors in Lucida Tower, (A,B,C,D,E,F,G, and H). Every Stair has a name starting with the letter (and color) of the floor from where they are first seen, and a number -just to distinguish among several in the same floor-. Then, if you are in B floor and are watching an stair wich says 'A-1', it will take you to the A floor. Au contraire, if you were looking at an stair with the legend B-1, it will take you to the next floor, etc.

As I started this without having read the hz8 walkthrough, I'm the only to be blamed for the confuseness of all of this. BUT, I added the markers hz8 used (@#$%) . Oh, and the J's are the jumps into holes. In the walkthrough they are mentioned as teleporters, but they seems holes to me.

Floor-A


Floor-B


Floor-C


Floor-D


Floor-E


Floor-F


Floor-G


Floor-H

Lucida Tower: (Spoilers maybe)
Note: Non-import, Only covers the 3 parties not the getting of the ulm-warrior or any of the stuff before that.

(General Loot)[Good, special loot]{Reference Point}
General Tips:
-Try to figure it out on your own first!
-Use Ctrl-F to find specific items
-General tip for fighting: Smack everything with dual wielders, don't bother with much magic (except with luciana, then use Psyrak or Saito Mage)
-Most enemies respawn so try to avoid entering and exiting rooms without getting everything
-Run past demons to dodge them, dont freeze up
-Make sure your Right party is unbelievably powerful
-Make sure you have a decent stock (3-5) of Ocean loves and do not use them until Rixian

Suggested Parties:
Left:
Luciana: Glass Rod of Adam, Black Lady, Korago Collar, Yveen Ring
Herasia: Evil Claws, Wrath Mask, Blazing Coat, (blank), Predator Gloves
Nash: Default
Baretta: Sword of Scrolls/Merulis, Ovobom, Dress of Lady O, Magdalena's Crown, Ozur's Bracelet

Middle:
Luba: Mind Killer, Sword of Scrolls, Yveen Lowcut Dress, Urania Crown, Anthriirurhir
Coryool: X Diamond Fists/Laser Mouth, Omba Square, Blackhole Coat, Colosseus Helmet
Wendala: Brosaline Whip, Warlock Shield, Ice Rain Corset, Miranda, Magdalena Bracelet
Sandy: Saint Rapier, Beta-Halo, Lava Mail, Saint Holmes, Elven Magical Shoes

Right: (Will fight Rixian)
Random: Ulm-Warrior, Gaia Armor, Tarush Helmet, Pinnacle Ring
Sarah: Mind Killer, Sword of Scrolls, Angelic Vest, Urania Crown, Elven Magical Shoes
Guanidia: Terror Jaws, Mind Bios, Raptor Coat, Colosseus Helmet, Pandemonia
Zoo: Mind Killer, Dirai Kulha, Blackhole coat, Aluminum Gear, Striking Amulet

Monsters, slayers, etc:
Angron: 122 exp 0 pp drop Necrotear
Status Weaknesses: Silence, Instant Death
Decent Slayers: Luciana 2pts

Ars Brulk: 204 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: Shock, Silence, Poison, Blind, Clash, Weak, Numb
Decent Slayers: Baretta 2pts

Ars Despair: 148 exp 0 pp, always cast death on it, drop Sphere
Status Weaknesses: Extremely weak to death
Decent Slayers: Luciana 3 pts, Sandy 3pts, Baretta 2 pts

Ars Drakkeris: 293 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: silence
Decent Slayers: Random 3pts, Sarah 3pts, Nash 2 pts, Baretta 2 pts

Flower of Korago: 190 exp 115 pp
Status Weaknesses: Silence, Clash
Decent Slayers: Sarah 3pts, Zoo 2pts

Nightmare Pond: 150 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: Blind, Poison, Clash, Confuse
Decent Slayers: Luciana 3pts, Baretta 3pts

Orn: 925 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: Blind, Silence, Clash, Confuse
Decent Slayers: Luba 3pts Baretta 2 pts

Pandemonia: 80 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: Poison, Blind, Silence, Shock
Decent Slayers: Herasia 3 pts, Sandy 3pts, Luba 2pts

Placeboroid: 135 exp 0 pp
Status Weaknesses: Shock, Silence, Poison, Blind, Clash, Numb
Decent Slayers: Herasia 3 pts, Sandy 2pts

Walkthrough:
Starting with the left path go north a bit and to the right past the three demons to find a chest with a (666 scroll), then go north past the two stairs and around to the east to find an (Inferno scroll), (Necroleech) and (Dark Rod). Go back and enter the northernmost stairway on the left, go north and fight a flower of korago then go around to the two chest for (17 antidotes) and (4 666 scrolls) then continue up to the next stairs. On the next floor, fight the flower of korag. Go north a bit more on the right is a [Red Mithril Axe] and on the left are 4 teleporters. First go north, fight the demon and flip the switch. Then return to the teleporters, The first two lead to (12 MP replenishes) and [2 Switches] flick both of them. The other two lead to a room with a teleporter and a stair, the stair leads to nothing but the teleporter leads to a (Warlord shield) and a (Striking amulet), then egress. Go back to the entrance and enter the first stairway on the left then go north to find a chest with an (egress certificate), then go east and through the narrow opening and past the demon to fight a flower of Korago afterwards continue up the stairs. On the next floor go west and follow the path, at the intersection go north first and fight the 3 monsters, continue north and walk through the wall and open the trapped chest to find the [Gem of Wind] Go back to the intersection and go east and around past the demon and open the chest for a (lycose pearl). Then return to the original stairs used to access this floor and go east and north at the nextintersection to get another (lycose pearl). Afterwards continue along the hallway east of the stairs until you reach the end then follow the next hall west then at the intersect go east. Follow that hall past the two Pandemonia and the Angron and go up the stairs

Go north, at the end of the hall go north then west and duck down into the first 'lane' to lure all the monsters down to the bottom of their lanes, then move west and south quickly picking up the chest that contains (3 pet food). Then go all the way south to the doorway. {@} Switch to whatever party has sandy and save, then switch to the middle party.

With the middle part first go to the right and open a chest with a (666 scroll), then go north and fight a flower of korago. The guy there will tell you about the 3 gems. Go north from here and fight another demon (remember use death). Continue north past the demon and fight the flower. At the intersection with the pentagram with the east and west path. Go west and enter the southern room for a [Warrior Nectar]. Then continue along the path and go upstairs, on the next floor go east for a (tonic stone) and a save point, from the chest go south and east then deeper south and follow the path and go up the stairs and flip the switch. Return to the save point and go up the stairs now that the door is unlocked. Go north and cut through another flower and continue east and check the room to the south for a (Heavy Astronium), continue south ignore the first path {#} to the west, but go to the second one and flip the switch and continue south then west until a door guarded by a demon is reached. The chest inside contains the [Gem of Fire] but is very powerfully trapped, so make sure you save before you try it. After the gem is obtained continue west and up the stairs. From the stairs go north and then follow the east path to a guarded doorway, enter the room and flip switch (careful of the trap). Backtrack to where you took the east path and go south instead at the end of the hall is a chest with a (necrotear) and a stair. On the next floor go to the east part of the room and check the statue that is partially blocked by a statue (careful of the powerful trap) for a [Zombie eye]. You can maneuver past the flower by going through the right part of the picture, dodge the Orn and go up the stairs.

Go around and take the first path to the west for a (Pandemonia-ring), then continue south. At the intersect {@} take the east path and check the chest for (666 scroll, Royal Piranha) then continue along the path to fight a demon and go down the stairs. Go along the hallway to another stair and get the (necrotear) along the way. In the next room go to the second set of stairs and up, then follow the hallway (you should see a weird triangle thing) and go up the stairs to flip a switch, afterwards return to reference point @ and take the west path. Go past the locked door {$} and get the (Soul Ore).Afterwards backtrack to reference point #.Then save and switch to the left party.
Back at the left path, go north and kill the flower before going up the stairs. The teleporter immediately after the stairs contains (2 Zerox), all others in this area are useless. Go north and destroy the second flower and Orn, the east path has a save point but is heavily guarded. Continue north and the get the (necrotear) and be careful not to run into any of the teleporters when you enter the Placeboroid room, follow the west path to get the (Anthem), then wipe out the flower and Orn and go up the stairs.
In this area, it is very important that you notice the secret passage along the southern wall of the eastern passage, save and check the trapped chest to find the [Gem of Earth]. Now all the Gems are yours! Return to the stairs and take the west path to get a (Necrotear), then continue south and enter the guarded doorway. Get the (5 666 scrolls) then avoid the teleporters and flick the partially hidden switch on the left side and continue up the stairs.
In this section, notice the changing background, this is top floor of the Lucida's left side! Go north and get the [Blaster], which is a very good weapon. Take the west path and get the two chests containing (Ars Bracer) and [Heaven & Hell Book], which is very very good! (use it against rixian). Then go around south of the blaster and get the [Warrior Nectar]. Take the southwestern path afterwards and go through the translucent wall to reach stairs. Go all the way north and save, then fight the Cenodemon Evander!

Evander: 649 exp 266 pp
Evander's allies are an Ars Brulk and Flower of Korago
Use Psyrak, Mass Crush and Saito Mage to wreck their stats then concentrate on killing Evander's allies first, use Baretta's Legend Atomizer on Evander for good damage and Isold Pendant/Grand Protection if necessary. Also use Necrotears, Apricots and Pink Apricots if you have them to heal damage. If your following this guide, this will probably be the most difficult of the Cenodemon battles. After beating Evander, go north and step on the switch before switching to the middle party. The middle party should be infront of reference point # where the door is now open, go inside and flip the switch and return to reference point $ before switching to the right party.

With the Right party head left and flick the switch before continuing north and getting a chest with [Ogre blood]. Then go further north for a (Burning shield) and (Zekaf'l Rahomion-Death book). Backtrack to the entrance and take the east path north to some stairs. On the next floor, check the chest in the west for a (Tartan shield). Then go north and visit the rooms for a (Necrotear) and (4 medicates) before returning to the tartan shield room. Go west and follow the path until you reach an angron, then go south to a split {%} then east to some stairs. On the next floor check the west room for a (Necrotear) first then take the narrow hall down and to another flight of stairs. Kill the flower and go north past all the demons to another flight of stairs. Go up {^} and take the east path to another stair, then follow the path west and visit the rooms for a (Necroleech) and a (Pandemonia) then go south to a narrow hall and go east to a switch to flick and a chest with (Bromium). Return to reference point ^ and go west a bit before following a narrow southern path to a chest with a (Necroleech). Continue west to get a (Crusher) then go south and then east at the intersection, the south path leads nowhere. Go down the stairs and flip the switch before returning all the way back to reference point % and take the southwest path to find a (Raw scaloide) before killing the flower and going upstairs, go around to the south the first left path has a (black hole) and the second right path has (9 sharks) before continuing south and up another flight of stairs. From here go north and flip a switch then backtrack and go east for another switch and a (Phoenix feather), then go back to the room that was passed and get the chest for a (Tanker bow). Then save and switch to the middle party.

The middle party should be at reference point $, where the door is no longer locked, work your past the traps and go upstairs. Now your on the top floor for the middle party! Dodge/kill the ants then get the chest with the (Torpedo Spear) before continuing south where the Hellbound Heart will block your way.

Hellbound Heart: 322 exp 0 pp drop Heart of the Forest
Use Lamyent to drain its MP immediately so negate its spellcasting ability then just beat down, use silver amulet if necessary. It can be poisoned and berserked. Check the chests behind it for (2 Soul Ores), (Heart of the Town) and (Brosaline Petals). Then continue south, past the translucent wall up the stairs and save before going east and engaging with the second Cenodemon.

Eliza: 788 exp 2303 PP drop Anthriirurhir

Eliza's allies are two nightmare pond's. Concentrate on killing Eliza as fast as possible then go after the pond's after, she doesn't have much health. Eliza and her team will use spells that hit all members, so use items like Yveen Tear and Pink Apricots to heal if necessary, try to use apricots and necrotears as much as possible though.
After defeating Eliza go north and step on the switch before going back to the Right party. Return to reference point ^ and take the east path until you reach the place where you got the Necroleech, and notice that a new path has opened up. Follow the path and go up a flight of stairs and you notice you are on the top floor! Almost done! Go south from the stairs then south again to get two chests containing (2 Ocean Loves). Then take the other path going through transparent walls, then go east for a (Razorblade Shield) and (Divine Armor), this is also a good point to teach the Heaven & Hell book as it will be useful in the preceding boss battles. When your ready go west and up a stairs then follow the path to a save point and Orghandi.

Orghandi: 1975 exp 0 pp drop Astrobalt

Orghandi's allies are two Orns. Use Guanidia to cut down their stats and Heavenmore bomb to cut their attack down, then kill the Orns first before going for Orghandi. Cast Over Magdef with Random the precede to beat them down. Watch out as they like to blind your party, although you should still hit them enough to take them out. After the battle, recover MP, HP and make sure you have a good stock of Ocean Love. Then save at the save point, Rixian is almost here! Go north and step on the switch, the wall will collapse and present a new path. Save in a different slot and watch the cut-scene (some spoilers in it), once it is over you will have a chance to prepare before you engage Rixian.

Rixian: A giant all-powerful Beholder. 2534 exp 283 pp drop Lycose Pearl Rixian's allies are two guardians that boost his regenerative power. Rixian is very very tough, especially if you weren't like me and defeated the Lord of Roots before Lucida, but there are some general strategies. Rixian can attack for tons of damage, can hit your party with Lord of the Dance and he can cast Eradicate, which is a status change that will drop your character's health to 1 hp and 0 mp after their next action, the only way to cure this is to use Ocean Loves. The rest of his spells are pretty easily managed. The guardians can attack for decent damage, cast Protection, which does very little and, shield which does nothing since you should be wailing on them with dual wielders, and various minor spells like Overbolt.
-Don't bother using defensive magic, your characters will probably die repeatedly
-Remember use the Laxius Breaker
-Kill the Guardians first, when they die his regenerative power weakens
-Rixian's offensive prowess can be reduced greatly with Stat reduction spells
-In Rixian's first mode, it can be silenced and Clashed
-When Rixian goes into his second mode, his stats are regenerated and he summons two more Guardians so be wary of this.
-Rixian's second is obviously more powerful, it gains better stats and fiercer spells so make sure your party is keeping up, having fast characters should prevent it from wiping out your party before you heal though.

With some luck, speed and power you should be able to defeat the boss without too much trouble. If you lose to it repeatedly more training or equipment tweaking is probably needed.

Enjoy the very very long cutscene!