Check this Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake, FF7R) boss guide on how to beat Abzu (Ch.10 & Ch.14). Including moves, weakness, resistances, how to defeat on hard mode, and more!!!
Check Out All Boss Fight List & Tips!How To Beat Abzu In Ch. 10
Abzu - Boss Info & Stats
| HP | EXP | AP | Gil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39000 | 1680 | 30 | 350 |
| Drop | Rare Drop | Steal |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Down | - | Turbo Ether |
Weaknesses & Resistances
| Weakness | Fire |
|---|---|
| Lesser Resistance | Ice |
| Greater Resistance | - |
| Immunities | Poison, Silence, Slow, Proportional Damage |
| Absorbed Elements | - |
Tips To Beat Abzu In Ch.10
Use Fire Magic & Set It On Fire
Fire magic is the weakness of Abzu. You can stun Abzu for a while and give burn damage by setting it on fire.
Dodge Blackwater Blast
You can dodge Blackwater Blast by getting out of the sewer water's way. Find the sewer which is about to blast water and hide underneath it.
Watch Out For Pounce
When Abzu jumps to the upper floor, he will either use Blackwater Blast or Pounce. Take distance from Abzu and dodge Pounce in timely manner.
Abzu Ch. 10 Hard Mode Tips
Abzu Hard Mode Overview
- Barrier on all characters, especially Aerith
- Use Arcane Ward + Fire spells on horns first, then body
- Summon Ifrit towards the end of the fight
- Swap characters to avoid having Aerith be targeted
- Counterstance the Bash on Cloud
Recommended Equipment
| Cloud | Weapon: Buster Sword Armor: Force Bracelet Accessory: Champion Belt Limit: Ascension |
|---|---|
| Aerith | Weapon: Reinforced Staff Armor: Chain Bangle Accessory: Circlet Limit: Planet Protection |
Tifa | Weapon: Purple Pain Armor: Cog Bangle Accessory: Supernatural Wristguards Limit: Somersault |
Recommended Materia
| Materia | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | ★★★ | ・Abzu is weak to fire, this is a must have. Link with Elemental in Cloud's weapon |
| Elemental | ★★★ | ・Link with Fire in Cloud's weapon to strike at Abzu's weakness |
| HP Up | ★★★ | ・Recommended to run at least one on each character, as Abzu hits hard |
| Healing | ★★★ | ・Useful to heal yourself up when low ・One on each character |
| Magnify | ★★★ | ・Link with Healing on Aerith |
| Revival | ★★★ | ・Recommended to run on at least 2 characters to be safe. |
| MP Up | ★★★ | ・Recommended to run 2 on Aerith one on Cloud and Tifa |
| Barrier | ★★★ | ・Essential to reduce damage taken, recommended to have at least two for this fight |
| Ifrit | ★★★ | ・Abzu is weak to fire, useful to help push him in the final phase |
| Time | ★★・ | ・Hasting Aerith can be helpful |
| Steadfast Block | ★・・ | ・Might be useful on Cloud or Tifa to block some attacks |
| Prayer | ★・・ | ・Useful on Tifa if you're worried about MP usage. |
Deal Damage With Arcane Ward + Fire
Laying down an Arcane Ward with Aerith will cause you to deal substantially higher damage with your Fire spells, as they will be doubled. There are two downsides to this: 1) You have to physically stand and the ward and 2) If you switch to Aerith, Abzu will likely target you.
Build Aerith's ATB And Then Swap
One strategy to avoid Abzu setting its gaze on Aerith is to have her build ATB and then immediately switch to Cloud or Tifa. Then, while making sure Aerith is standing on the Ward, have her cast fire spells via indirect commands. This is especially important to avoid being targeted by Pounce!
Barrier On Everyone
Even with perfect switch management, you will still inevitably take damage from Abzu. Since his damage is so high, we strongly recommend applying Barrier to all characters, especially Aerith!
Counterstance The Bash
Abzu often telegraphs his attacks with large animations, so you can use this opportunity to ready a Counterstance on Cloud. This will let you counterattack and build up his stagger bar!
Manuscript Reward
For defeating Abzu on hard mode in Chapter 10, you'll get Way of the Fist Vol. VII, which gives SP to Tifa.
Check Out The Location Of All Manuscripts Here!How To Beat Abzu In Ch. 14
Abzu - Boss Info & Stats
| HP | EXP | AP | Gil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46760 | 2200 | 30 | 1100 |
| Drop | Rare Drop | Steal |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Down | - | Turbo Ether |
Weaknesses & Resistances
| Weakness | Fire |
|---|---|
| Lesser Resistance | Ice |
| Greater Resistance | - |
| Immunities | Poison, Silence, Slow, Proportional Damage |
| Absorbed Elements | - |
Tips To Beat Abzu In Ch.14
Abzu Shoats Spawn Unlimitedly
Abzu Shoats keep on coming back after you've defeat them. Use them to charge your ATB gauge.
Attacking Abzu's Tail Causes Blackwater Blast
You can dodge Blackwater Blast with the same technique you've used in Chapter 10. However, you have to find which of the 4 sewer will stream the black water.
Breaking Its Tail Weakens Abzu
Abzu stuns for a while after you've break its tail. Tail spin's reach gets shorten too.
Strike Its Horn With Fire
You can set Abzu on fire by striking its head with fire magic. Abzu will burn and stun for a while.
Summon Ifrit & Use Summon Ability
You can repeatedly use Ifrit's Summon Ability by charging ATB with Abzu Shoats.
| vs. Optional Boss Guide | |
|---|---|
| Shiva | Leviathan |
| Fat Chocobo | Bahamut |
| Type 0 Behemoth | Secret Boss |
