Valley of the Ruined

''"Slums made up from shipping containers modified by its denizens, and a massive cruise ship, that sits blocking the narrow valley. A rough, dark and dangerous place called home by many outlaws." ''- Stranger of Sword City Website

General Notes

 * This area contains Ninja and Samurai enemies that have a chance to Critical (instantly kill) upon landing a hit. For this reason, the Spirit Wall Divinity can make this area much less painful. Alternatively, you can go to one of the other areas first (like the Mausoleum of Forests) and come back here later.

Hidden Sniper
Located on the western side of White Shadow Town, but more than likely, he will find you first.

The battle itself is nothing special, although this early in the game, it may still be difficult until you find better equipment and skills. Ru Bien can use Rush skills at any range, which is bad news for your back row members. It's very possible to get unlucky and have someone taken out with about 100 damage.

The Black Wall Divinity skill can be used to cover your party while they try to take him out as fast as possible. The much easier option is to simply avoid him for now by walking along the eastern areas and simply come back when you're much better equipped and leveled.

Decapitation
Located in Black Shadow Town at location x08 y10.

He has a chance to Critical, but he also has short weapon range. His companions may walk in front of him and block him from attacking, so you can purposely leave one there to give you time to buff/debuff as much as possible and use long-range attacks.

Cheater
Located in the Valley Interior at location x13 y14 after opening a gate.

Like Ta Datoki, he has a chance to Critical. Unfortunately, he also has long range and comes with more ninja friends. The kunoichi are relatively harmless, although they have the ability to scramble your formation. If this is a problem, you can use a Whistle Ball before the battle and additional whistles during the battle.

With the Spirit Wall Divinity skill, this battle will be much less painful. Otherwise, the best course of action is extreme violence; use as many multi-hit skills as you can, like Knight Chivalry skills, Fighter Rushes, and Thunder spells.

If all else fails, there's always the option of coming back to this area at a later time.

Crimson Magician
Located in White Shadow Town, x17 y16. Compared to the other Lineages in the valley, she is hands down the easiest. Other than being able to cast Wizard spells, she should not give you much trouble.