Because of its heavy hide, the Armaboar possesses high physical defense. Novice swordsmen like Lloyd Irving will find their dual blades scraping against its armor, dealing chip damage. This forces players to adopt a "strike and retreat" mentality, waiting for the creature to finish its charge animation before flanking it to strike its less-protected hindquarters.
By keeping your fire spells ready and maintaining a strong frontline guard, the Armaboar shifts from a stubborn, armored threat into an easy source of crafting materials and a checked box on your quest for total completion. If you want to optimize your team further, let me know: Which are currently in your main party? tales of symphonia armaboar