How to defeat the Salamander boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

To defeat the Salamander boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, you’ll take on one of the game’s most challenging encounters in the Toy Box of Vence. He is the fierce protector of the Warp Device who you must defeat to continue with the storyline. As you proceed, you must exploit his weaknesses, manage his devastating fire-based attacks, and adapt to his dangerous mode change phases.

Let's take it down to a step-by-step guide with some detail.

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How do you defeat the Salamander boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension?

Salamander Boss overview in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

Leo and friends facing Salamander Boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (Image via Square Enix)

• Location: Toy Box, Vence
• HP: 20,000 (Boss), 4,000 (Tail)
• Element: Fire

Rewards

• EXP: 780
• Gold: 5,720

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Recommended Strategy to defeat the Salamander boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

Focus on the tail

Getting one step closer to defeating the Salamander boss (Image via Square Enix)

1. Target the tail: The tail has 4000 HP and must be taken out first to disable the Tail Slash. Holy, Ice Strike, or any skill or spell capable of dealing high damage may contribute.
2. Leo’s role: Use Helm Bash to decrease DEF of the main boss and act as a secondary healer. Attack the tail when the healing order is vacant.
3. Healing: Kina is the main healer. When the party is severely hurt, both Leo and Kina are advised to heal as much as possible. (Equip her with Frostbird Belt to reduce fire damage and ensure she survives Ground Flare).

Exploit the mode change

1. Find the mode change: Salamander stands on his hind legs, exposing a weak point on his belly.
2. Hit for maximum damage: Take advantage of Samidare, Holy, and, above all, Ice Strike damage. Cheryl's Ice Strike is particularly powerful, capable of damaging over 2,500 on critical hits.
3. Be prepared for fire attacks: Salamander will use fire attacks pretty frequently during this phase against single characters for about 1,000 damage.

Surviving ground flare

1. Prepare for ground flare: After a few turns standing, Salamander will return to all fours and unleash ground flare (this devastating attack deals 1,600+ fire damage to all party members).
2. Mitigate Damage: Equip Garnet Jewels (available from the vendor in West Vence) to reduce fire damage by 300–400. Keep your party’s HP at maximum before this attack.

Recovery window

Salamander does nothing on his next turn after Ground Flare. Use this opportunity to heal everyone fully.

Rinse and repeat

Taking down the Salamander Boss in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (Image via Square Enix)

The battle will follow a repeated pattern:

• A few turns of regular attacks.
• Mode change with exposed belly.
• Ground flare.

Maximize damage during mode change while keeping health up for the next ground flare.

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Key boss moves and counters

Move	Effect	Counter
Mucus	Deals ~700 damage to one character and inflicts Slow.	Use status-clearing items or skills.
Tail Slash	Deals ~1,000 damage to all party members.	Destroy the tail early to prevent this move.
Fire	Deals ~1,000 fire damage to a single character.	Equip Garnet Jewels to reduce fire damage.
Ground Flare	Devastating fire attack that deals ~1,600 damage to all characters.	Keep HP at max and use Garnet Jewels to mitigate damage.

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Final tips to defeat the Salamander boss

• Survive first: Heal after the ground flare, as it has the potential to destroy your team if you are not prepared well.
• Exploit weaknesses: Focus on Ice and Holy-based attacks to deal maximum damage during mode change.
• Equipment matters: Use your best armor and items such as Potion L to keep your party alive.

With these strategies, you’ll be well-equipped to defeat the Salamander boss.

Also check out: How to fast travel in FANTASIAN Neo Dimension