Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter features several encounters with her evil self. Here is a rough guide on how to defeat the Phantom Aqua.
First Fight
Phantom Aqua will come out swinging by warping in front of the player. Aqua will need to avoid these melee attacks by timing the counters with her attacks. Evil Aqua's second attack involves her teleporting mid-air and launching four glass orb attacks. There is a pattern though in the air attacks which the players must immediately decipher.
Second Round
The second fight with Phantom Aqua will involve the same aerial attacks but longer. This time, players will need to get away from the center of the glass orbs. This is to make sure that Aqua does not get hit by the chained attacks of the four orbs. Players just need to time their dodging from Phantom Aqua's aerial attack.
Third Round Is A Charm
The third Phantom Aqua encounter will require players to counter most of her attacks. The opponent also has some new moves in her sleeves. This includes the spin move that forces players out of the arena. This makes it difficult for Aqua to dodge and counter every attack.
Players can still place some timely counters against their phantom self. Once the spin move is launched, Aqua should stand in the center until opponent moves closer. Players should prepare to dodge her attacks. At the same time, Aqua can take the chance to land few blows against her nemesis. Players should also start attacking Phantom Aqua immediately when they meet her. Such tactic will enable Aqua to inflict substantial damage before the enemy can react.
The key to winning fights against bosses like Phantom Aqua is timely dodges and counters. Once players get accustomed to the rhythms of their enemy's attack, defeating them will not be a problem. Meanwhile, Kingdom Hearts III is coming out late 2017.
