Garuda guide for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Learn how to beat, strategy and tips, item, EXP and gil drops.
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How To Beat Garuda
It is easy to fight it when you are below the enemy.Try to down with Feat techniques once the reduced Will Gauge by halfDodge the Aerial Blast by heading to the edge of the MapEasier To Fight When Below Garuda
Most of the attack of Garuda are outward so attacking from below Garuda is safer than most area. If there is a huge distance between you and Garuda, use Phoenix Shft to get closer and stay below.
Reduce Stagger Bar To Half Using Feats
When Garuda's Will Gauge is reduced to half, the boss can be pulled down by Garuda's Feat "Garuda Embrace". It will stop moving for a while, giving you a chance to Attack.
Evade The Aerial Blast By Heading To The The Edge Of The Map
When you see Aerial Blast being casted, move to the edge of the Map. Watch out for tornadoes and ground attacks , and try to reduce the damage you take by dodging.
Eikon Ifrit VS Eikon Garuda Walkthrough
| Walkthrough Guide | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attack with Close range attack moves |
| 2 | If there is a distance, then close in with Rush |
| 3 | Make sure to complete Attack event in 2nd half |
Attack With Close Range Attack Moves
When you hit close range attacks, 3 times consecutively, then it will lead to Punish and inflict great damage. Instead of attacking with Fire Balls from afar, it can inflict damage with a better accuracy so it is recommended to fight at a close range.
If There Is A Distance, Then Close In With Rush
You will want to fight at a close range as possible so if you have distance with the enemy, press the 〇 Button and rush to close in the gap.
Make Sure To Complete Attack Event In 2nd Half
When you decrease the HP to under 50％, an attack event will occur and when you complete it, you will defeat Garuda. Calm yourself and make sure to check the commands and complete it properly.
Garuda - Basic Information
| Location | The Eye of the Tempest |
|---|---|
| Story | Awakening |
| Exp. | 400 |
| AP | 200 |
| Gil | 2500 |
| Item | TBA |
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Gigas
Morbol
Knight of the Blinding Dawn
Eikon of Fire
Shiva's Dominant
Tiamat
Fafnir
Midnight Raven
Chirada
Chirada & Suparna
Benedikta
Garuda
Knight of the Dying Sun
Iron Giant
Infernal Eikon
Imperial Cannonier
Akashic Dragon
Typhon
Republic War Panther
Akashic Morbol
Flame Lizard
Liquid Flame
Coeurl
Hugo
Undertaker
Titan
White Dragon
Necrophobe
Bahamut
Sleipnir
Barnabas (1st)
Control Node
Aurum Giant
Barnabas (2nd)
Behemoth
Ultima
Final Boss
