Quote Originally Posted by Sasquatch View Post
You're talking about Mount Ordeals, where Cecil becomes a Paladin. Eventually in that fight, the words "A true warrior will sheathe his sword" (or something like it, if that's not exact) will come up -- meaning that you need to sheathe your sword instead of fight with it. So don't fight. Defend. It helps if you're in the back row, but you should be able to get by with just Defending. Don't hit back, and don't use items unless you can't take another hit.

Basically, to win, you have to let him win.
OK I'l give this a go, it might be what im doing wrong.... and yes a Paladin !!

right, thanks