I will be adding to this section throughout the following weeks. Each video will be posted with helpful tips on how to achieve the completion of the solo and/or how to achieve a really fast time. Before I start here are some helpful things you should know before attempting any solos.
Things you should consider learning before soloing boat 4+
1) Heavy Stander Canceling
2) Whiffing normal attacks following into a smash
3) Sprint smash canceling
4) Spring smash dodging
5) Mastering Counter attacks
6) Swift guard into LLLR or LLLLR
http://mabination.com/showthread.php?t=7221 - This is a very old guide, but it covers all the foundations of what makes a pro fiona. It also further explains the list above with video examples
What shield do I use?
Before you go clicking for youtube videos and watching other people solo the bosses, always attempt a small shield run. Why? It will teach you multiple attack pattens, you will have a good idea of what is blockable, what is heavy standable, and what attacks have openings. After you have understood how the boss attacks, ask yourself this. Is there a common regular attack that can be swift guarded/countered? If the answer is yes, small shield is the best way to go, if the answer is no, its time to bring out the large shield.
What SP skills should I be using?
Any large shield runs will always be followed with shield charging. If you do not have a campfire buff, the pattern is: Shield Charge, Shield Repair, Shield Charge, Shield Repair, etc etc. For hero bosses that attack relentlessly, shield charge may not be the best idea. Why? You will have times in the battle where your stamina is dropping very low and the boss is not giving you time to regain it. Its time to use slashing high. It recharges your stamina to max with a duration of no stamina loss.
[SIZE="4"]Solo Hidden Hero Run 7mins:[/SIZE]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woh1i5Dw88k
Tips:
1) Do not attempt until you can solo hidden comfortably with few errors
2) Use a small shield, this boss has many counters
3) Watch your stamina! Use slashing high if needed, don't bother with shield charging
How to counter the super fast right hook:
Block before you see anything, you will not be-able to react with the telegraph because the animation is too quick. Block, and if the spider changes attack patterns you can immediately go into heavy stander.
Utilizing his double claw combo
If you notice in the video, I only ever heavy stand the first claw swipe in his double claw combo. His second claw swipe will miss 99% of the time and you can immediately follow up with a LR or a LLR.
Good Luck
[SIZE="4"]Titan Guide
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Titan is one of the few raids where Fiona is arguably the highest DPS character, other than staff Evies. Unfortunately, many Fionas fear Titan's attacks and stay in turtle mode and get out dpsed.
How can I be on the top DPS charts during titan?
1) Understand all the telegraphs of Titan's attacks, watch youtube videos if you must, but in general his attacks are slow and easy to read.
2) Dodging the only move that will kill you: Spears
If you are not stuck inside the legs of titan when he does this attack, it is very simple to dodge. You have two options: The first option is to run far away and sprint smash/dodge roll right when he throws it. The second option (far better), is to run left and sprint smash left. Using the second option you will find yourself "loling" because spears become a cake walk. WARNING when you are up close to titan and trap between his legs, it is impossible to dodge the spears unless you get lucky and go between his legs. What to do? Shield Charge/Shield Bash, use the invincibility frames to your advantage.
3) Getting your Falcon kick out (FIRST STEP TO OUT DPSING EVERYONE)
When titan does his 3 hit combo, Heavy stand, he will go past you 90% of the time, once you are in the clear, begin to move forward with LLLL, if timed correctly, your Falcon kick will always connect. WARNING Do not cancel Heavy stander too quickly, his second attack in the 3 hit combo sometimes connects when you "stand up".
4) Blossom Blowing your way to Victory (SECOND STEP TO OUT DPSING EVERYONE)
When Titan does his favorite 1 hit arms sweeps, or his super stomp combo. Simply Heavy Stand it, and whif both LL and end with a nice Blossom Blow. Follow it up with a heavy stand, and repeat the cycle.
5) Beware of his double stomp combo
When titan does his quick double stomp combo stay in heavy stand! He will normally follow up with a arm sweep, or his 3 hit combo. When he does, apply your knowledge from 3) and 4)
6) Aggro Titan (LAST STEP TO OUT DPSING EVERYONE)
Titan moves very quickly, but as a Fiona you want him to be in your face. Drinking pots, feathers, party feathers, spears and/or other methods that work for you.
7) Watch for your stamina
Below 30% stamina is risking to become fatigued. If you are soloing titan, you do not want anything below 40% stamina. Always walk away and let your stamina recharge if its below 30%.
Congratulations, you are now the highest DPS player in Titan raids. Enjoy it while it lasts =)
Demonstration of step 3 and step 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPpdUBcpaQw
Demonstration of dodging spears described in step 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfp2Ec8WkUY
Failed 43 minute solo video with titan (the last 5mins)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhMHwAIyEMI