Shashlik is a hidden boss fight in Chained Echoes. Players will be able to unlock this special encounter in Basil by following the anthropomorphic carrot in Rohlan Fields.
The battle is part of the side quests in the area, and beginner Chained Echoes players can save time and resources by skipping it. However, seasoned JRPG fans should have no problem defeating the shish-kebab-looking creature with the help of this strategy guide.
Where to Find Shashlik in Chained Echoes
Shashlik is on the lakeside at Basil. To find him, players should interact with the moving carrot in the farmhouse’s backyard and chase him down until he calls out his veggie friends and forms Shashlik.
How to Defeat Shashlik in Chained Echoes
Since Shashlik is weak to Fire, players should combine Glenn’s Oil Slash with Lenne’s Fire Thrust and finish him with the Ultra Move. If he paralyzed a teammate or put them to sleep, players should counter the attacks with Saga or Alarm Clock items.
It's worth noting that the Shashlik battle has two phases. It first appears as individual veggies, and then it evolves into a Super Veggie Shish Kebab. Here are the best practices for each stage.
Phase 1: Carrie, Mush, Peppa, Cornelia, and Broko Lee
Before forming Shashlik, the walking carrot (Carrie) and his friends attack players individually. To beat them quickly, it's best to focus on Carrie and Peppa, who are the strongest foes. Players can take them out fairly easily with Glenn’s Cross Slash and Sienna’s X-Slash.
- Prioritize Fire-Type attacks and avoid Water-Types.
- Give the veggies Attack, Defense, and Agility Breaks.
- Steal Copper Nuggets from Broko Lee and Mush.
- Don’t waste any TPs on Mush and Cornelia. (They’re inactive and weak.)
Phase 2: The Super Skewered Veggies, Shashlik
As any old-school JRPG fans might guess, the vegetables form a stronger alliance after the first phase, the Shashlik. During this stage, the veggies’ moves get “Super” status, meaning that they inflict more DPS and cover a wider range.
To counter Shashlik’s super moves, players can use Victor’s Shield Mazurka. As for its magic, Paralyze and Sleep, it's a good idea to equip Sage and Alarm Clock from the Items menu. Sage cures Paralyzed, and Alarm Clock removes the Sleep status.
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Shashlik Moves |
Counters |
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Super Lick |
Sage |
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Super Corny Lullaby |
Alarm Clock |
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Pepper Pain |
Shield Mazurka |
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Carrote Chop |
Shield Mazurka |
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Bro Heal |
Cleanse |
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Act Twice |
No Counter |
What Are the Best Moves for Beating Shashlik?
For the initial phase, Sienna’s Yoko Giri and Glenn’s Wide Swing are the best skills because they damage all five vegetables. For the second phase, when fighting Shashlik, Glenn’s Oil Slash, followed by Lenne’s Fire Thrust is the ultimate choice.
What Is the Prize for Killing Shashlik?
The reward for beating Shashlik is a titular sword for Lenne. After the boss fight, players can investigate the scarecrow to get the Shashlik sword. Like the Festivities’ rewards, the blade falls short of damaging strong bosses, but it’s a nice addition to the player's inventory nonetheless.
Chained Echoes is available now for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC.