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==Strategies==
==Strategies==
The Emerald Serenade always goes along a specific path, so stay somewhere along its path after studying it. Bring along about five Blizzara/Blizzaga spells and a couple of Fira/Firaga spells. Also, if a partner tags along, change the settings so that they won't do anything to move the Emerald Serenade too quickly by attacking it from behind, or else the strategy will be ruined. First, stay somewhere along the Emerald Serenade's path. Once it comes close, use Blizzara/Blizzaga to try to freeze it. Then use Fira/Firaga to deal major damage. Using Fira/Firaga is also useful even if the Emerald Serenade is not frozen, as it may set the Heartless ablaze, which will slowly deplete its HP for a moderate amount of time. Keep this pattern up until it is defeated.
The Emerald Serenade is, to say the least, a great annoyance. They do not attack in any way, but they remain in constant motion and move in uneven patterns at relatively high speeds. They also have large amounts of HP.


If you're having trouble with that strategy, an equally effective strategy is to get ahead of the Emerald Serenade and let loose a Thunder once it turns to move towards you. This not only damages it, but also increases the damage dealt by any weapon strikes you can fit in afterwards. If you upgrade Glide to its highest level, it is actually fast enough to overtake the Emerald Serenade, so you actually ''can'' follow it while attacking.
The best way to defeat an Emerald Serenade is to watch the dot that represents it on the Radar that appears on the Nintendo DS's bottom screen as it moves along its specific and unchanging path. The player should then attempt to find a location along this path and remain stationary, thus allowing a chance to ambush the Heartless with a [[Blizzard]] spell whenever it comes into view. There is a strong chance that this spell will freeze the Emerald Serenade, increasing the damage it takes for a short time while keeping it stationary. This is the time to launch any physical attacks or other magic, such as [[Fire]], [[Aero]], or [[Thunder]]. It is important, however, that the player cast either Blizarra or Blizzaga well before the Heartless comes into view, as the slow casting of these spells may allow the Heartless to pass free of damage, meaning the player must wait for it to travel around the area a second time before another ambush attempt can be made. Thus it is important that the player bring several Ethers due to the strong reliance on magic needed when facing an Emerald Serenade.
 
It is highly recommended when a player attempts to defeat an Emerald Serenade in [[Mission Mode]] that they fight as [[Xigbar]] due to his attacks' long range. [[Lexaeus]] is also a strong choice when battling an Emerald Serenade in Mission Mode, as his attacks' great strength can be devastating to the Heartless's health after it has been frozen by a Blizzard Spell. While the recommended process of defeating an Emerald Serenade may seem endless and agrivating, it will ensure victory whether the Emerald Serenade is faced in Story or Mission Mode.  


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