Barnabas（2nd Time）& Eikon Odin 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 Barnabas（2nd Time）& Eikon Odin
Various different types of basic attack moves. ┗ Teleportation before attacking is a combo move. Long battle with a total of 4 forms.
Various Different Types Of Basic Attack Moves
When Teleported, Focus On Evading
| 1 | Slash Attack x2 |
|---|---|
| 2 | Shock Wave |
| 3 | Thrust → Slash Attack |
| 4 | Continuous Slash |
| 5 | Rotary Slash |
All of the forms has a various amounts of Basic attack moves. For the same move, it will teleport before attacking so when it disappears then get ready to evade.
Avoid Explosion After Thrusting Gungnir
Will Activate Basic Moves After Gungnir
After Gungnir's thrust attack, it will create a surrounding explosion attack. Not only evade the Thrust attack, but watch the ground so you can evade the explosion. Also after Gungnir, it will attack with Basic Attacks so don't let your guard down.
Evade Through The Gaps Of Lord's Measures Attacks
Pull Your Camera Forward And Easier To Evade
The Lord's Measures is a mesh attack. When the Attack name shows up move your camera so you can move to a location where you will not get hit.
When HP Is Decreased About 20%, Then Transforms To 2nd Form
When Barnabas' HP is decreased by 20%, a cutscene will start and it will transform to 2nd form. In the cutscene, there will be a QTE so make sure you don't miss it.
2nd Form Walkthrough
| Walkthrough Guide | |
|---|---|
| 1 | The battle area is small, so be careful not turn your back to the edges |
| 2 | Shock waves will increase in 2 times |
| 3 | Evade Iron Flash by running around to the back |
| 4 | Watch out for derivation after Gungnir ┗The Lord's Measures or Shock Waves x 2 occurs |
| 5 | With 60% HP left, Turn to next Form |
Don't Turn Your Back To The Edges Of Stage
The 2nd Form's stage, it is long and narrow. Compared to the 1st Form, he has more wide range attacks so they are very hard to avoid. Especially do NOT turn your back to the edges is the main battling point.
Shock Waves Will Increase Power 2 Consecutively
Be Careful On Evade Timing For 2nd Shockwave
During the 2nd Form, the basic attack's shock waves are increased by power in 2 rounds. The 2nd shock wave is to the side so evade at the right timing.
Evade Iron Flash By Running Around To Back
Iron Flash is a very wide range slashing attack. The attack will not reach behind Barnabas, so when the move name shows up then run around behind him.
During Iron Flash, Counter Chance
When he is attacking with Iron Flash, Barnabas will not move. Attack him with Abilities and increase damage. Also there will be an Attacking Judge at this time so you will have a Rook's Gambit counter effect take place.
Watch Out For Derivation After Gungnir
During the 2nd Form, after Gungnir it will derive to either Lord's Measures or shock waves. The battle field is narrow and there is a chance to get hit so take your time and evade.
With HP At 60%, Turns Into 3rd Form
When Barnabas' HP is about 60% left, then he will turn into his 3rd Form. During the cutscene, there will be a QTE, so watch carefully.
3rd Form Walkthrough
| Walkthrough Guide | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Inactivate Zantetsuken's set ┗ If you can't inactivate, then endure with Limit Break |
| 2 | Can't evade Quieting |
| 3 | Focus on evading Great Divide → The All-Wielder |
| 4 | When HP is about 30% then transform to 4th Form |
Inactivate Zantetsuken's Set
If You Can't Inactivate, Then Endure With Limit Break
After transforming to the 3rd Form, Barnabas will set for Zantetsuken. Before he attacks you with Zantetsuken, cut down the gauge. If you are unable to inactivate it, then endure with Limit Break. If you can't use Limit Break, then it will be Game Over.
No Damage With Quieting
After setting for Zantetsuken, he will use the attack Quieting, which you will not be able to evade. But there is actually no damage. If you are losing HP, then this is the time heal.
Focus On Evading Great Divide → The All-Wielder
The consecutive attack of Great Divide → The All-Wielder, is a powerful wide range attack. Great Divide's 2nd attack will reach to the edges so evade at the right timing. For All-Wielder, when he aims the sword at you, evade to the sides and get a distance.
When You Have Evaded Both Attacks, Counter Chance
During All-Wielder, Barnabas will not move so you will have a chance to attack with Abilities and gain damage. This is 1 of the limited counter chances so you want to evade properly.
When HP Is About 30%, Transform To 4th Form
When Barnabas' HP is about 30%, then he will change to its 4th Form. After attacking several times in the Odin form, Barnabas will return to his normal self and continue to attack.
4th Form Walkthrough
| Walkthrough Guide | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Odin Appears ┗ Aim for timing and evade |
| 2 | Circle of Malius is Rush Attack x2 → Slash Attack x2 |
| 3 | The Lord Measures → Iron Flash is Counter Chance |
Evade Calmly For Attacks When Odin Appears
Attacks Will Not Reach, So Focus On Evading
| 1 | Side Swing → Thrust → Side Swing → Vertical Swing |
|---|---|
| 2 | Left Hand Slamming Attack |
When he transforms to Odin, he will attack in the order above. The attack range is fairly large so evade at the proper timing. The move is slow, and blow attacks will not reach so focusing on evading is the point.
Circle Of Malius Is Rush Attack 2x → Slash Attack 2x
The Slash Attack After Rush Attack, Get A Distance And Evade
Circle of Malius will have 2 Rush Attacks. Watch the moves and evade to the sides. After the rush attacks, there will be 2 SlashAttacks, so after evading the Rush, get a distance and avoid the attacks.
The Lord Measures → Iron Flash Pattern And Counter Attack
The Lord Measures in the 4th form has increased its density and it will shoot Iron Flash and Gungir afterwards. When Iron Flash comes then it is a chance to counter, so try to avoid being near Barnabas during Lord Measures and when Iron Flash comes then counter attack.
Barnabas（2nd Time）& Eikon Odin - Basic Information
| Location | Reverie |
|---|---|
| Exp. | 8000 |
| AP | 600 |
| Gil | 7000 |
| Item | TBA |
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Behemoth
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