I need help with the chapter 5 boss.

[VeloZer0]

I've had difficulty figuring out what exactly launch does (aside from looking cool)

Did you also notice that the enemy doesn't attack nearly as much when he's being hit around in the air? Launch is awesome.

I just figured it had an ATB bar like you, so the time in the air is essentially ATB recharging time. Sure it helps a little, but I never found it significant. Juggling in the air, however, would be very much so.

[Shlup]

I've had difficulty figuring out what exactly launch does (aside from looking cool)

Did you also notice that the enemy doesn't attack nearly as much when he's being hit around in the air? Launch is awesome.

I just figured it had an ATB bar like you, so the time in the air is essentially ATB recharging time. Sure it helps a little, but I never found it significant.

You will also notice that when your characters are knocked down and suck their ATB is not charging for those few seconds. Regardless, if you Launch a staggered target and juggle him for several rounds it doesn't matter if his ATB is charged because he can't do anything.

[eestlinc]

wasn't too bad. won on first try under the time, four stars. But not easy.

[Shlup]

Way to just brag and be totally not helpful, eest. xD

[eestlinc]

You might want to start withe the Bully (Com/Syn/Sab) or Evened Odds (Med/Syn/Sab) paradigms. I find buffs and debuffs to be more useful in this game than they have been in previous FFs.

Other than that I don't really have advice; this is one of the random bosses I found super easy.

i learned it by watching you.

[Shlup]

Did you miss the first 2/3 where I gave actual advice? Fail upon you! Shuuuuuun!

[eestlinc]

i followed your advice and it worked!