Fate/EXTRA: The Fifth Selection (Round 5) Rani Route

Now that you have Rani on your side, she'll be helping you a lot in order to take down your next opponent, Julius Harway. This guy doesn't like to mess around and will find all sort of ways to kill you so watch out! Here's a guide for the fifth week of Rani's route. ­

The Fifth Selection
— Rani Route —

 

Day 1

Midday:

• School Building 2F:
  Enemy data is announced on the bulletin board. Your opponent is Julius Harway.
  Enemy Servant Matrix Level 0.
  
  

Evening:

• Nurse's Office:
  Conversation with Rani.
   
  
   
• Commissary:
  New items available in the shop.
  
  ITEMS:
  

  Ether Crystal

  3,000 PPT

  Magic Crystal Shard

  2,000 PPT

   
  FORMAL WEAR:
  

  Enhancement Spike

  20,000 PPT

  Dragon Cloak

  30,000 PPT

   
• Chapel:
  You can talk to Touko Aozaki to learn more about her and her sister Aoko.

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — First Floor:
  Once you pass through a certain area on the map, an event will occur with Julius and his Servant. You'll then have to automatically exit the Arena afterwards.
  Enemy Servant Matrix Level 1.

Day 2

Morning:

• School Building 2F:
  Conversation with Rani about your Servant's injury.
  
  

  O-Owner?!

  A doll...

  
  

Evening:

• School Building 2F:
  Event with the enemy Servant just outside the classroom.
   
• School Building 3F:
  Talk to Rani to receive a Bypass Circuit.
   
• School Building 1F:
  Talk to Taiga Fujimura and she'll ask you to find her student's Antique Coin.
  
  

  Yes ma'am.

  No ma'am.

   
• Nurse's Office:
  Talk to Sakura to receive your weekly supply of healing item, Magical Crystal Sphere.

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — First Floor:
  Here's the complete map for this dungeon. Click to enlarge.
  
  
  
  
  Taiga's Request will only show up if you accepted her request.
  Bypass Points will only show up during this day.
   
  
• Finding the Bypass Point:
  Since your Servant is still injured, I suggest avoiding combat at all cost since both your offense and defense are penalized by the injury. Because of this, the damage you inflict becomes less effective while damage you receive becomes more effective, making you an easy prey for the enemy. Equip the Shockwave-1st Strike and then press while on the field to stun your enemies then go pass them to avoid combat. Go through the hidden passage for a shortcut.
  
  The smaller Bypass Points on the map above are irrelevant so you can just skip them since only the big Bypass Point is necessary to proceed with the story. You can also try getting all the items first before checking the Bypass Point if you want but avoid unnecessary battles.
  
  Once you reach the Bypass Point, Julius and his Servant will come to finish you off.
  
  

  Look for an escape.

  Fight.

  
  With your Servant heavily injured and your opponent still invisible, fighting them would be nothing but suicide. Dead End.

Day 3

Morning:

• Nurse's Office:
  Conversation with Rani. She ask you not to peek inside the Nurse's Office until she's done.

Evening:

• Classroom 2-A:
  You could go the Library to kill some time or you could sneak into the Nurse's Office to check what's really going on inside there. I suggest going to the Nurse's Office to not miss out on this awesome event.
   
• School Building 1F:
  Try to enter the Nurse's Office and you'll be prompted with an option.
   

  I'd better see what's going on.

  I'd better stay out of the way.

   

  If I open the door a bit more...

   
  
   
• Library:
  Conversation with Leo.
   
• School Building 1F:
  Conversation with Rani and your Servant. Julius and his Servant will arrive afterwards to crush you but Father Kotomine will stop them. Enemy Servant Matrix Level 2.
   
• Private Room (Caster):
  Special conversation with Caster. This conversation has the lowest priority so if you have unlocked some other conversations because of your achievements, you must talk to her repeatedly until she have nothing else to say. This conversation is optional.
  
  

  Speak with Caster

  Save

  Leave your private room

   
  Caster will now reveal her true name to you. Ally Servant Matrix Level 2.

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — First Floor:
  Julius will be waiting for you inside the Arena so prepare yourself. Equip Protection Charm and Mermaid Robe to ensure maximum survivability.
   
• Servant Battle:
  Victory Condition: Survive for 3 turns.
  Assassin will only attack on the 4th move of each turn. That attack will automatically counter whatever move you have on that slot, whether it be ATTACK, BREAK or GUARD. Use a Skill on the 4th move to negate his attack and ensure that you'll survive the battle with full HP.
  
  SKILL LIST:
  

  Focused Chi

  Target: Self Conceals one's presence and increases attack power. He will always use this Skill on the 5th move.  This Skill doesn't actually do anything.

  Heightened Chi

  Target: Self Increases the effectiveness of the ATTACK command. The effect would only last for 3 turns. He will always use this Skill on the 3rd move.

   
  
   
• 3rd Rare Monster:
  A Nephilim will spawn at the southern part of the map near an item folder. It is stronger compared to normal enemies so take extra precautions when fighting it.
    
• First Cipher Key:
  Grab the Trigger Code Iota before exiting the Arena as you'll need it on Day 7.
    
• Taiga's Request:
  Grab the Babylonian Coin before exiting the Arena as you'll need it tomorrow.

Day 4

Evening:

• School Building 3F:
  Conversation with Rani. Just choose whatever option you like.
   
  

  I really don't want to die.

  I will end the Holy Grail War.

  I have no clues as of yet.

  
  
   
• School Building 1F:
  Talk to Taiga Fujimura and give her the Babylonian Coin. She'll ask you another favor to search for a Lobster.
  
  

  Bring it on!

  Seriously, give me a break!

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — Second Floor:
  Here's the complete map for this dungeon. Click to enlarge.
  
  
  
  
  Taiga's Request will only show up if you accepted her request.
  Trap Locations will only show up during this day.
    
• Setting Traps:
  Head to the 3 Trap Locations. Grind some enemies to a gain a level or two if you want but since half of the map was locked by Rani, there's no other choice but to head to the entrance and exit the Arena.

Day 5

Morning:

• Classroom 2-A:
  Conversation with your Servant..
  
  

  I don't know, but I'm okay now.

  Thanks to my friends and allies.

Evening:

• Library:
  Check the shelves to investigate about the Harway. Conversation with Leo afterwards.
   
• School Building 3F:
  Conversation with Rani.
  

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — Second Floor:
  Head to the three locations where you set your traps. Before you head to the last trap location, double check if your are fully equipped for the next Servant battle. I suggest equipping Staff of Fortitude and engaging them in battle with full MP for both Master and Servant.
   
• Servant Battle:
  Victory Condition: Survive for 3 turns.
  For each move you can't see, just use the cheapest attack Skill in your arsenal, then use mp_heal(16) before the turn ends so you could spam your skills on the next turn again. Watch the video below for more details.
  
  SKILL LIST:
  

  Focused Chi

  Target: Self Conceals one's presence and increases attack power. He will always use this Skill on the 1st move.  This is a requirement for his Noble Phantasm.

  Heightened Chi

  Target: Self Increases the effectiveness of the ATTACK command. The effect would only last for 3 turns. He will use this Skill on the 5th move.

  Charged Chi

  Target: Self Increases defense. The effect would only last for 3 turns.

  CODE CAST:

  seal_guard();

  Seals opponent's GUARD command. The effect would only last for 2 turns. Julius will use this to support Assassin's Heightened Chi. This will prevent you from using GUARD on his ATTACK.

  
  
  
  Enemy Servant Matrix Level 3.
   
• 4th Rare Monster:
  A Nephilim will spawn at the secret passage to the east. It is stronger compared to normal enemies so take extra precaution when fighting it.
   
• Second Cipher Key:
  Grab the Trigger Code Kappa before exiting the Arena as you'll need it on Day 7.
    
• Taiga's Request:
  Grab the Spiny Lobster before exiting the Arena as you'll need it for tomorrow.

Day 6

Evening:

• School Building 3F:
  Conversation with Rani.
   
• Library:
  Search the shelves to gather information about your opponent.
   
• School Building 1F:
  Talk to Rin Tousaka. Choose the last option when you are done.
   
  

  Your thought on the Grail War?

  What is the fate of the world?

  I'm good. Thanks anyway?

   
• School Building 1F:
  Talk to Taiga Fujimura and she'll give you the key item Taiga's Tea Service as a reward. You can view the said item inside your Private Room. 

Arena:

• Fifth Chimeric Lunar Sea — Second Floor:
  No events for today so grind to your heart's content. 

Night:

• Private Room (Saber):
  Special conversation with Saber about her Noble Phantasm.
  Ally Servant Matrix Level 2.
   
•  Private Room (Archer):
  Special conversation with Archer about his Noble Phantasm.
  Ally Servant Matrix Level 2.
   
• Private Room (Caster):
  Special conversation with Caster about her Noble Phantasm.
  Ally Servant Matrix Level 3.

Day 7

Evening:

• Private Room:
  Organize your information about the enemy Servant. 
  
  

  Organize your information.

  Save

  Leave your private room

  
  

  Enlarge his body.

  Speed up his movements.

  Obfuscate his presence.

   
  

  A magic circuit distortion.

  A blade of fighting energy.

  Magic that bends light.

   

  State-of-the-art optic camouflage.

  A martial arts technique.

  Thaumaturgical concealment.

   
  Enemy Servant Matrix Level E.
   
• School Building 1F:
  Talk to Father Kotomine if you are ready and select the first option to proceed.
  
  

  Enter the Coliseum

  Continue Preparations

   
• Elevator to the Coliseum:
  The choices below would only affect the conversation before the battle.
   
  INITIAL CHOICES:
  

  RESULT A

  For what purpose do you fight?

  END

  Actually, I have nothing to say...

   
  RESULT A:

  RESULT B

  And that justifies your actions?

  RESULT C

  You serve your younger brother?

  RESULT D

  ...You're lying. Badly.

     
  RESULT B:
  

  END

  What you've done is immoral.

  END

  I see. I can understand that.

     
  RESULT C:
  

  END

  You're the eldest, yet you follow?

  END

  Well, he is superior to you...

     
  RESULT D:
  

  END

  You don't seem to care about Leo.

  RESULT E

  Maybe you want something else?

   
  RESULT E:
  

  RESULT F

  Then why are things so hard for you?

  END

  ...Like, love?

   
  RESULT F:
  

  END

  That's because you only know pain.

  END

  I have nothing but pity for you.

Coliseum:

• Servant Battle:
  Victory Condition: Defeat Assassin. (21,813 HP)
  This Servant will always use Focused Chi on the 1st move of each turn, that Skill is required for his Noble Phantasm which he only uses on the 2nd move. So the best way to cripple him is to equip Exorcist Blade and code cast hack(16); on the 1st move if you think he'll use his Noble Phantasm on the 2nd. This will not only negate his Skill but his Noble Phantasm as well, which will give you free attacks for two consecutive moves.
  
  The safest turn to heal would be the turn where you could see a normal attack on his 2nd move, this means that he won't be using his Noble Phantasm that turn.
  
  SKILL LIST:
  

  Focused Chi

  Target: Self Conceals one's presence and increases attack power. He will always use this Skill on the 1st move.  This is a requirement for his Noble Phantasm.

  Heightened Chi

  Target: Self Increases the effectiveness of the ATTACK command. The effect would only last for 3 turns. He will use this Skill on the 5th move.

  Charged Chi

  Target: Self Increases defense. The effect would only last for 3 turns.

  NOBLE PHANTASM:

  No Second Strike

  Target: Enemy Condition: Focused Chi is successful. Instantly kills an enemy. Nevermind the Skill's description, this Skill actually inflicts damage equal to 90% of your current HP and inflicts BREAK against GUARD.

  CODE CAST:

  seal_guard();

  Seals opponent's GUARD command. The effect would only last for 2 turns. Julius will use this to support Assassin's Heightened Chi. This will prevent you from using GUARD on his ATTACK.

  
  SABER:
  
  
  ARCHER:
  
  
  CASTER:
  
  
  Don't forget to unleash your own Noble Phantasm to show him who's boss.

Night:

• Private Room (Saber):
  Special conversation with Saber about her real identity.
  Ally Servant Matrix Level 3.
   
• Private Room (Archer):
  Special conversation with Archer about his real identity.
  Ally Servant Matrix Level 3.
   
•  Private Room (Caster):
  Special conversation with Caster just before the week ends.
  
  

  ...What are you, Tamamo?

  ...No, I shouldn't probe into this.

End of the Fifth Round
— Rani Route —

Julius doesn't talk much so we don't really learn much about him but his Servant, Li Shuwen, is quite an interesting guy. At first I was pissed when I learned that he could go completely invisible by using chi energy but he's forgiven for being such a bro.

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