Defeating Vitalis in A Plague Tale: Innocence is an intense and challenging final boss battle that requires careful management of both characters’ abilities and precise timing. Here’s an organized guide to help you navigate through the fight and ultimately defeat Vitalis.

Phase Overview
– Objective: The primary goal is to reach and attack Vitalis while managing the hordes of rats and avoiding his powerful attacks.
– Key Abilities:
– Amicia: Utilizes a sling to strike Vitalis when he is vulnerable.
– Hugo: Commands the swarms of rats to weaken Vitalis and create openings for Amicia.

Step-by-Step Strategy

1. Initial Phase
– Reach Vitalis: Start by moving Amicia and Hugo throughout the environment. Look for safe paths while avoiding hordes of enemy rats.
– Create Rat Vortices: Use Hugo’s ability to control the rats to help clear obstacles in the room. Direct the rats towards enemies to manage them effectively.

2. Primary Attack Cycle
– Hugo’s Rats: Command the rats to swarm Vitalis. This breaks through his defenses and makes him vulnerable to attacks.
– Amicia’s Sling: Once Vitalis is staggered by the rats, switch to Amicia and use her sling to hit him with a rock, dealing substantial damage.

3. Defend Against Attacks
– Vitalis’s Pillar Attack: Be alert as Vitalis will summon a pillar of rats that protects him. Use Hugo’s rats to disperse this column and create an opening.
– Dodge and Evade: Vitalis will have several devastating attacks. When you see him charge up, use Amicia’s dodge ability to evade these attacks effectively, especially during the “towerfall” moments.

4. Managing the Environment
– Fire Pits: Throughout the battle, there will be fire pits that block the rats. Amicia can extinguish these fires, facilitating easier movement for the rats and keeping the pressure on Vitalis.
– Underground Attacks: When Vitalis’s column crashes down, it may trigger eruptions from the ground. Immediately maneuver Amicia to a safe area and command Hugo to unleash his rats.

5. Final Phase
– Repeat the Attack Cycle: Continue the cycle of using Hugo’s rats to expose Vitalis, followed by Amicia’s sling attacks. You’ll need to repeat this process three times to ensure Vitalis is defeated.

Tips for Success
– Positioning: Always maintain a safe distance between Amicia and Vitalis to minimize damage from his attacks while keeping Hugo in a strategic position to command the rats.
– Timing: Wait for the exact moment when Vitalis is vulnerable to strike with Amicia’s sling.
– Resource Management: Look out for any resources in the environment, such as stones or materials, to ensure you’re fortified throughout the battle.

By consistently employing this strategy, coordinating between Amicia and Hugo, and maintaining awareness of Vitalis’s attacks, you’ll significantly improve your chances of defeating him and completing the game. Good luck!