Ruthless Boss Guide

Ruthless is a Gigant Boss that you can fight in the Tales of Arise (Beyond the Dawn)! Read on to learn how to beat Ruthless, as well as its stats, weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best party setup in this boss guide!

Ruthless Stats and General Info

Ruthless (Beyond the Dawn) Location

Ruthless can be seen in the middle of the lake in Nevira Snowplains in Cyslodia.

Ruthless (Beyond the Dawn) Stats

Recommended Level: 77
HP: 196159
Attack	3736	Defense	1227
Elemental Attack	3203	Elemental Defense	1116
Penetration	3295	Resistance	3470
Weakness		Resistance
None		None

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Ruthless Location

Map	Actual Location

Ruthless will only spawn in Este Luvah Forest 2F after accepting the sub-quest Echoes. Use the elevator to reach the Fortress Ruins Basement 1F then drop down the ledge on the southwest to reach the target.

Echoes Sub-Quest Walkthrough: Rewards and How to Clear

Ruthless Stats

Recommended Level: 41
HP: 56250
Attack	1500	Defense	821
Elemental Attack	1286	Elemental Defense	747
Penetration	1890	Resistance	1990
Weakness		Resistance
None		None

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How to Beat Ruthless

To aid in your battle against Ruthless, here are some tips that you can utilize in your fight.

1. Focus on one enemy first
2. Disable their dodging abilities

Focus on One Enemy First

You'll go against two enemies in this fight, both having 1,500 attack. You'd want to focus on taking down one of them first since it will be really difficult especially if both of them enter Over Limit mode at the same time.

Disable Their Dodging Abilities

Both of them are fleet-footed enemies, meaning they can perform an evasive maneuver and be invulnerable for a moment. Disable this ability using Dohalim's boost attack.

Check their status first by holding L1 (for PS4/PS5) to see if they regained their dodging abilities before using Dohalim's boost attack again. You'll know if their ability is disabled if the fleet-footed icon is blocked.

Recommended Party Setup for Ruthless

Party Members

Leader	Members
Law Lv. 37	Alphen Lv. 37	Rinwell Lv. 37	Shionne Lv. 37

Use boost attacks

Alphen's boost attack can achieve a boost break everytime unless they're in Over Limit mode. Dohalim's boost attack can also achieve a boost break only if their fleet-footed ability is active.

Remember that you can still use Dohalim's boost attack even if he's not in your combat party.

Switch between Rinwell and Dohalim

Bring Rinwell along if you need more damage but if you find the battle difficult, switch out Rinwell with Dohalim for an additional healer/support that can deal decent damage.

Law Equipment and Artes

Law Lv. 37	Equipment
	Black Iron Gauntlets
	Jet Black Vest
	Warrior Emblem
Ground Artes	Aerial Artes
First Set
Talon Hurricane	Eagle Assault
Talon Storm	Glimmer Dragon
Whirlwind Snap	-
Second Set
Steel	-
-	-
-	-

Main damage dealer

Try to maintain Law's Awakening to increase damage output. Cast Steel beforehand to increase it even more. Unlock the Mid-Air Evasion skill from the skill panel so you can dodge their attacks in case your combo brings you airborne.

Alphen Equipment and Artes

Alphen Lv. 37	Equipment
	Solid Edge
	Battle Suit
	Pierce Emblem
Ground Artes	Aerial Artes
First Set
Severing Wind	Mirage
Swallow Blade	Stardust
Dragon Swarm	Hurricane Thrust

Use boost attack for instant boost break

Alphen's boost attack can always boost break his target as long as it's not in Over Limit mode. Use his boost attack if their dodging ability is already disabled and you need an opportunity to get a few hits in.

Rinwell Equipment and Artes

Rinwell Lv. 37	Equipment
	The Dark Wings
	Silk Robe
	Magic Emblem
Ground Artes	Aerial Artes
First Set
Thunder Field	Placid Pool
Air Thrust	Razor Cyclone
Spread	Subzero Confinement
Second Set
Sharpness	-
-	-
-	-

Main range attacker

Another damage dealer but a lot more squishy. Retain aggro on your melee characters or equip her with an accessory with Decrease Aggro L skill.

Shionne Equipment and Artes

Shionne Lv. 37	Equipment
	Shaded Aster
	Sapphire One Piece
	Magic Emblem
Ground Artes	Aerial Artes
First Set
First Aid	-
Healing Circle	-
Magna Ray	-
Second Set
Resurrection	-
-	-
-	-

Keep aggro away from Shionne

Same as Rinwell, keep aggro away from Shionne as she's your main healer. Equip her with an accessory with Decrease Aggro L skill as well and try to avoid controlling her unless you're used to her moveset.

Ruthless Attack Patterns

Fireball

Releases a fireball straight ahead. In Over Limit mode, both of them can release multiple fireballs in quick succession.

Roar

Let's out a roar that damages and staggers nearby party members.

Rend

Charges forward while slashing. This attack has a long reach so be sure to stay out of its way once it starts slashing rapidly

Tales of Arise (Beyond the Dawn) Related Guides

List of Bosses

List of Gigants

Mother Boomy	Boisterous Roper	Ruthless
Cruel Keeper	Grinymuk	Toxidillo
Boisterous Roper	Polycephus	Great Dragon
Flamewrecker	Relentless Charger	Alpha Reaper
Stormbringer	Elemental	Regent Bee
Agony Keeper	Mother Boomy	Ruthless
Thunderite	Mantis	Calamity Arms
Masher Bull	Masher Mare	Ezamamuk
Sword Dancer