Chained Echoes: How to Beat Dream Eater

Toward the end of the Crossing Mountains quest, Chained Echoes players must fight a delusion-creating devil, the Dream Eater. Unlike previous boss fights, this one has different phases that might baffle beginners. In fact, the encounter is a four-phase marathon that might frustrate even hardcore turn-based combat lovers.

But as with any strong foe in Chained Echoes, the Dream Eater comes with his weaknesses. He can’t stand fire combos and is vulnerable to most characters’ Ultra Moves. If the devil of the mountain has been a pain in the thumb, use this quick—and practical—guide to beat him for good.

Dream Eater Boss Fight Guide

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To beat Dream Eater, use Kylian’s Leg Aim to slow him down and remove his defense with Glenn’s Armor Break. When he’s debuffed, combine Oil Slash with Fire Thrust to inflict Weakness damage and finish him with Glenn’s Ultra Move.

Note that Dream Eater’s boss fight has four phases, and he summons two orbs during the last three. Here’s how to defeat him at every level.

Phase one. Focus on debuff and try to give him Defense Break, Mind Break, Bleed, Poison, and Agility Break as soon as possible.
Phase two. Kill the Soul Orb (the blue one) first to regain TP. Keep removing Dream Eater’s buffs and use Glenn’s Ultra Move on him whenever possible. Spare the Fire Orb because it explodes upon dying and damages the whole squad.
Phase Three. Cut the Para Shroom open to paralyze Dream Eater and his Orbs. Use Robb’s Pandemic to spread poison and take them down with physical attacks.
Phase Four. Summon Victor’s Shield Mazurka to pacify Dream Eater’s physical and remove his buffs with Lenne’s Cleans.

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Best Moves for Beating Dream Eater

Since Dream Eater attacks only one character at a time, a combination of Glenn’s Armor Break, Kylian’s Leg Aim, Robb’s Pandemic, Lenne’s Fire Thrust, and Sienna’s X-Slash are the best moves for beating him. But players who have the game on higher difficulties would also benefit from Victor’s Shield Mazurka and Healing properties.

If Dream Eater seems unbeatable, use SP to level up or upgrade weapons. Learning new skills is also a good idea because it advances the moves. But if all else fails, lower the game’s difficulty in the Accessibility menu. It makes Dream Eater less aggressive.

Every Dream Eater Move and Its Counter

Dream Eater has five moves: Basic Physical Attack, Twisting Visions, Summoning Orbs, Pitch Black Darkness, and Covered in Shadows. Lucky for Beginner Chained Echoes players, all these moves have counters listed below.