Raktavija

Raktavija is a mark in Final Fantasy XIII. Three total appear in the game; the first can be found at Titan's Trial, Mission 47, which is section E3 of the Titan Trial Grid. The other two are encountered at the same time, during Mission 62, and can only be fought by using a Chocobo to get to a higher location on the Central Expanse of the Archylte Steppe.

Battle
Due to Raktavija only having magic-based attacks, having the Ultimate Magic synthesized ability, which nullifies all magic abilities, makes these battles extremely easy, however, it may be costly to obtain the items required for it, using other Magic Resistance improving accessories helps a great deal.

Equipping the accessory Growth Egg, which doubles CP awarded after battle, before fighting Raktavija in Mission 62 nets the player 100,000 CP since each Raktavija gives off 25,000 CP.

Mission 62: Indomitable Will
''The soul is as the soul is meant to be. Resist not the flow of its will, and all shall be as ordained.''
 * Class: A
 * Stone Location: Archylte Steppe - Eastern Tors
 * Mark Location: Archylte Steppe - Central Expanse

Entreat with the raktavija, of will unwavering, and become one with life's circle here again.

For beginners, Recommended Crystarium Level is 10, party members being Fang as Leader, Snow and Hope respectively. Always concentrate on one Raktavija at a time. Recommended Paradigms are:


 * Premeditation - SAB, SEN, SYN
 * Starting with this Paradigm, wait until the party is buffed with Haste and Shell. Switch next to...


 * Attrition - SAB, SEN, MED
 * Heal until health bars are green, then...


 * Matador - SAB, SEN, RAV
 * Chain the Stagger gauge, switching to Attrition when necessary. When the Raktavija is staggered, switch to...


 * Strategic Warfare - COM, SEN, SYN
 * And let the Commando attack while Synergist buffs the party. Raktavija will undoubtedly use the move Dispel to remove buffs. If healing is necessary, switch to...


 * Solidarity - COM, SEN, MED
 * Once the Raktavija recovers from Stagger switch Fang back to her Saboteur role. Repeat these steps until one Raktavija is left, then fill its Stagger gauge. Once full, switch to...


 * Relentless Assault - COM, RAV, RAV
 * And pummel away. Battle should be over in between fifteen minutes, depending on your party's strength.

Related Enemies

 * Vetala