Stixx's guide to hunting Dark Heart
First thing's first: You're going to be hunting in the HIVE. The HIVE is accessed through the fourth floor of the Guardian's Colony. It doesn't matter what difficulty you choose to hunt on, as the Darbelan's will drop the Black Heart on all difficulties (You get the added bonus of a chance at a Te/Tech PP Save unit on S rank difficulty). I personally got my Dark Heart on C rank, meaning level 10 enemies.
Now, onto how to hunt Darbelans. I guess the first thing you would want to know is what a Darbelan looks like. Well, here it is:
These guys will appear on only three (3) variations of the HIVE. There are a total of twelve (12) map variations including enemy spawn variations. This seems to confuse alot of people, so let me break it down. Basically, there are three (3) different 'routes' of the HIVE. From now on, these 'routes' will be mentioned as A, B, and C. Each route has four (4) enemy spawn variations, meaning that If you get route A there are four (4) different patterns in which enemies can appear. This is illustrated in the following chart. Credit goes to Skuda.
As you see here, there are routes A, B, and C along with each individual spawn pattern as shown by A-1, A-2, A-3, A-X, B-1, etc.
The maps you are looking for are A-X, B-X, and C-X. Each of these map variations result in four (4) Darbelans spawning.
Now then, onto the details. I'm going to start by explaining what to look for for each rare 'route' (i.e. A-X, B-X, and C-X).
PART ONE - A-X
-Block 1
Basically, in Block 1 you are looking for Delsabans to spawn. You will get either a group of four Pannons or a group of three Delsabans. YOU WANT THE DELSABANS.
Don't get excited yet though, because as you can see (referencing the chart) route A has three different spawn variations that start with Delsabans. If you look at the chart, you will also notice that below the Delsaban there are notes reading (large: Jusnagun) or (large: Dilnazen) or (large: SEED Vance). This means that if you get that particular spawn variation, that particular species of "large" monster will show up throughout that entire block. As you can see, A-X requires you to not only get Delsabans but Dilnazen as well. The large monsters for route A don't show up until you clear the first room and go into the small room to the south (to the right as you enter the room).
Here is a picture of the map, and where to find the Dilnazen.
After you confirm that you get Delsabans as your first spawn and that you get Dilnazen in the little room, you are ready to move on to block 2. Clear the way as fast as you can. Trust me, you'll memorize where every monster spawns. As a Figunner I just bring along a pair of twin handguns and everything goes down in a volley of shots (large monsters take a few volleys).
-Block 2
This is much simpler than Block 1. When you walk into Block 2 this is what you want to see:
Notice there are three (3) pannon, not five. If you get five pannon you got a bad map and you need to restart. Feel free to play through the rest of the mission, but don't expect to see any Darbelans. If you see three (3) pannon you are homefree and expect to see four of those giant Darbelan in Block 3...hopefully they drop a Black Heart for you
-Block 3
If you do get a rare map (A-X, B-X, or C-X) Block 3 will be the same no matter what. I'm only going to explain Block 3 in the A-X section, so don't expect to see it again later. When you walk into Block 3, you will see four (4) Delsabans.
After killing these, four (4) Sendillian will spawn.
After they die, take the right fork up past the photon cube and enter the room. You will meet your first two Darbelan!
Kill 'em, hopefully pick up a shiney Black Heart, and continue to clear out the block. As you go, you will run into two more Darbelan.
PART TWO - B-X
-Block 1
When you start off in route B this is what you want to see:
Notice there are two (2) Delsaban and Pannon. If you get this spawn, continue onto Block 2. If not, restart and try again.
-Block 2
When you run into Block 2, the first spawn will be three (3) Delsaban.
After you kill them, a few more will spawn along with a few Sendillian. After the Sendillian die, the first large monster in the block will spawn. If it's the rare B-X map, a winged Jusnagun will spawn. If a tall green Dinazen spawns, you got a bad map. Here's some pictures to help you:
GOOD!!!
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After you get a Jusnagun to spawn (and kill it), continue on to Block 3 and your four Darbelans.
PART THREE - C-X
-Block 1
This seems to be the most...common rare map. When you walk in, you want to see three (3) pannon as shown below.
If you get three (3) pannon, continue on to block two. If not, restart and try again.
-Block 2
In Block 2, you want to see three (3) pannon as shown below.
If you see the three (3) pannon, congratulations. Continue on to Block 3 and kill those Darbelans.
Um...I think that's everything.
Good luck in your hunt
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