Hey there, fellow mage! So, you've fought your way through the Mageseeker stronghold, and you're finally at the holding cell, ready to break Kara out. But, oh boy, you're in for a surprise. Instead of just a simple lock to pick, you're greeted by Wisteria, a determined mage who's dead set on stopping you. This isn't your typical 'bash-the-boss-until-it-drops' kind of fight. Nope. It's a test of patience, strategy, and knowing what to actually hit. Let me walk you through my experience from back in the day—this fight's a classic, but the tips are timeless.

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First things first, don't just charge in! Right before the room, there's a checkpoint. Use it. I can't stress this enough—top off your health and refill those potions. You're gonna need 'em. This fight... it's a marathon, not a sprint. As for spells, honestly, pick what feels good in your hands. Love the zap of Static Shock? Go for it. Prefer the satisfying whoosh of a Fireball? That works too. The neat part? Your main target here isn't dodging anything, so you'll be landing free shots. But here's the kicker—that target isn't Wisteria. Nuh-uh.

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You step into the room, see Wisteria, and your first instinct is to unleash hell on her. I did the same thing! And guess what? All my attacks just... fizzled. Zero damage. Kara, bless her, shouts out the obvious: Attack the cage! That's right, the big metal prison she's in. Damaging it is what actually progresses the fight and frees her. Mind. Blown. So, forget Wisteria as a damage sponge. The cage is your new boss. It's got no special resistances, so hit it with everything. But—and it's a big but—Wisteria isn't just going to stand there and watch. She's actively trying to stop you, so you've gotta dance around her while whittling down those bars.

The Core Strategy: Hit, Run, Repeat

This whole encounter is a delicate ballet of aggression and evasion. Here's how I tackled it:

  1. Open with a Rush: Dash towards Kara's prison and let loose with a quick combo, like Glacial Strike. It's snappy, so you can dodge away fast if needed.

  2. Manage Your Mana: When Wisteria forces you back, use your remaining mana to lob ranged spells (like those Fireballs) at the cell from a safer distance. Every bit of chip damage counts!

  3. Steal Her Power: Keep an eye on your Hijack ability cooldown. When it's ready, and Wisteria casts a spell, steal it and launch it right back at the cage! Talk about using the enemy's strength against them.

  4. Control the Space: Sometimes, Wisteria will walk toward you. Use this! Lure her away from the cage to create a safe window for you to rush back in and get a few more hits. It's like, "Hey, look over here!"

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  1. Play it Safe if Low: Health dipping and potions gone? No shame in the safe game. Hang back, focus purely on dodging, and only damage the cage with hijacked spells. It'll take forever, but you'll live to see Kara freed.

The Phases Ramp Up

Just when you get the rhythm, the fight changes. After you take down about a third of the cage's health, Phase Two begins.

  • The Guards Arrive: Wisteria calls in reinforcements. These guys will bee-line for you, trying to body-block you from the cage.

  • Shift Focus: Temporarily ignore the bars. Use your chain to pull guards in and take them out with quick melee attacks. Clear the room, then go back to the cage.

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At the half-way point, welcome to Phase Three. Things get spicy.

  • Sigils Appear: Wisteria summons magical sigils on the ground that connect to the prison bars with a glowing line.

  • Priority Target: If that line is active, your attacks on the cage are heavily reduced. You must destroy these sigils first! A quick combo usually does the trick.

  • Homing Spells: She'll also summon enemies that shoot homing nature magic. Deal with them, or better yet, hijack their spells and fire them at the cage for massive damage!

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Knowing Wisteria's Bag of Tricks

Throughout all this, Wisteria is throwing everything at you. Learning her moves is half the battle. Here's a quick cheat sheet:

The Attack How To Dodge It
Small Red Circle (Flame Pillar) Just... step out of the circle. Seriously, move. Dash if you're stuck in an animation.
Black Hole (Ground Damage) Dodge sideways immediately. Don't hesitate!
Staff Swipe (Melee) This one's tricky. Best bet? Just stay out of her face. Keep your distance.
Cone Wave (Energy Blast) She sends a wave in a direction. Dodge perpendicular or away from the cone.
Multiple Damage Orbs The orbs appear then explode. Find a gap between them and wait it out. Easy.

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A final pro-tip: Heal if you drop below 50% health. Wisteria doesn't have any one-shot moves from that range, so topping up prevents those "I-almost-had-it!" surprise deaths. Stay patient, keep chipping away at that cage, and remember—you're not fighting Wisteria, you're freeing a friend. Good luck!