What happened to Luke and Asch? Did they like turn into the "true" Luke or something? I'm not really sure what happened because in the very last cut scene we see a person in the distance who looks like Luke, but has longer hair. Before Luke freed Lorelei, his hair was a lot shorter because he cut his hair to show that he's putting his old self behind him and wanted to change who he was. 

It is definitely Luke since he mentions his promise to Tear. As for the rest of your question, I am not sure be why his hair would be long again.

It is definitely Luke since he mentions his promise to Tear. As for the rest of your question, I am not sure be why his hair would be long again.

okay thanks!

I've done all of the fighting matches in the Baticul coliseum and I know there's an optional boss somewhere within the game. Does anybody know where I can find it? 

From what I remember reading, it's second playthrough only, and you need each character's special weapon.

From what I remember reading, it's second playthrough only, and you need each character's special weapon.

really? this is my third playwalkthough for the game. So that means I can't fight it? 

What I meant was you couldn't do it on your first playthrough, only new game+ sort of thing

I believe it's called the Nebilim

For one of them, you need all the Catalyst weapons. These are not missable, this link gives all their locations:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/answers/85925-where-can-i-find-all-of-the-catalyst-of-the-planetary-fonic

(Do note that you need Mieu Wings and Mieu Fire 2, so if you don't have those you'll need to look up how to get them.)

Once you have them all, follow these instructions:

 

You can only obtain Luke's'Tactical Leader' title by fighting Nebilim on Very Hard or Unknown mode, bothwhich are unlocked only after you finish the game for the first time. So if youcan,be sure to set the difficulties to get the title.Either way, go northwest of Keterburg, into the blizzard. You will need theAlbiore fully powered to be able to go inside the storm. Then look for amountain split in half. That's Nebilim's Crag. It's on the far northwestsection of the continent. SAVE! And go inside (Also, make sure you aren'twielding any of the catalysts). Approach the glyph on the far side. Get ready!

from: http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/faqs/45706

This is the hardest battle in the game, just an fyi. Also, the boss has the absolute best C.Core available to steal, so make sure you do that.

 

The others are in the bonus dungeon. For that, I would consult this guide:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/faqs/45706

It is a very good walk-through of the game, being the one I used to complete every side quest. It is for the PS2 version (I don't know if you have the PS2 or 3DS version), but in my experience it worked perfectly well with the 3DS version as well. The only downside is that it doesn't have a dedicated section to side quests, but you can search for the ones you want. In the guide do a search (if you don't know how to, press the control(crtl) and F keys at the same time), and enter "Replica Lab, The Abyss." You'll find everything you need to know.

For one of them, you need all the Catalyst weapons. These are not missable, this link gives all their locations:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/answers/85925-where-can-i-find-all-of-the-catalyst-of-the-planetary-fonic

(Do note that you need Mieu Wings and Mieu Fire 2, so if you don't have those you'll need to look up how to get them.)

Once you have them all, follow these instructions:

 

You can only obtain Luke's'Tactical Leader' title by fighting Nebilim on Very Hard or Unknown mode, bothwhich are unlocked only after you finish the game for the first time. So if youcan,be sure to set the difficulties to get the title.Either way, go northwest of Keterburg, into the blizzard. You will need theAlbiore fully powered to be able to go inside the storm. Then look for amountain split in half. That's Nebilim's Crag. It's on the far northwestsection of the continent. SAVE! And go inside (Also, make sure you aren'twielding any of the catalysts). Approach the glyph on the far side. Get ready!

from: http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/faqs/45706

 

This is the hardest battle in the game, just an fyi. Also, the boss has the absolute best C.Core available to steal, so make sure you do that.

 

The others are in the bonus dungeon. For that, I would consult this guide:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/929343-tales-of-the-abyss/faqs/45706

It is a very good walk-through of the game, being the one I used to complete every side quest. It is for the PS2 version (I don't know if you have the PS2 or 3DS version), but in my experience it worked perfectly well with the 3DS version as well. The only downside is that it doesn't have a dedicated section to side quests, but you can search for the ones you want. In the guide do a search (if you don't know how to, press the control(crtl) and F keys at the same time), and enter "Replica Lab, The Abyss." You'll find everything you need to know.

 

Dangit you beat me to it.

 

tales of the abyss is my favorite game ever and I know nearly everything that happens in it

Edited September 5, 201510 yr by Silver Kuroi

tales of the abyss is my favorite game ever and I know nearly everything that happens in it

It's my favorite game as well. ^_^ Though its been awhile since my last playthrough, so I'm probably not as knowledgeable as you. Honestly, I had to use the guide I linked and Google to be of any help.

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