Diabolos (Final Fantasy XII)

Diabolos is a Rank VII Mark from Final Fantasy XII. It can be found in the Site 11 area of the Lhusu Mines. The hunt becomes available after the storyline events in Ancient City of Giruvegan.

Hunt 27: The Child Snatcher
Petitioner: Miclio Petitioner's Location: Bhujerba
 * ''Saw bill posted for the hunting of Diabolos (Rank VII). The petitioner is Miclio in Miners' End in Bhujerba.
 * ''Hunt accepted. Miclio tells you that Diabolos has been wakened from its sleep, and now hungers for the children of Bhujerba. Diabolos is to be found in Site 11 of the Lhusu Mines.
 * ''Diabolos defeated! Report to Miclio in Miners' End in Bhujerba.
 * Hunt reported. Miclio seemed noticeably relieved. He revealed that he is actually the ghost of a boy whose life was taken by Diabolos.

Bestiary Entry
Genus: Rank VII Mark Classification: Mutant Gargoyle

"What strange Change does Magicite work on creatures, a perfect Example being this Gargoyle of the Lhusu Mines. Its Form inspired the commonly held Misconception in Bhujerba that the Creatures in its Magicite mines are Visitors from an Otherworld. The Bill for this Monstrosity has been extant for some Time, yet none have appeared to answer it, and so it remains, though the Petitioner's Identity be long forgotten."

Battle
Diabolos tends to cast status-inflicting magicks, most notably Scourge. There is also a slight chance of him casting Haste on himself. It is a good idea to buff the characters before the fight. It is especially recommended to use Bravery. At one point of the battle, Diabolos will use Force Barrier, which negates all attacks. During this period, Diabolos will use Pyromania, which inflicts high Fire-elemental damage upon all characters in range. If the player should find this overwhelming, they should change the characters' equipment to equipment that can absorb Fire whenever Diabolos readies it. He will also use Curse, which inflicts Confuse, Disease, Poison, and Sap on all targets in range. One character should serve as the healer to heal the plethora of negative status effects. When around 60% of his HP is taken, Diabolos will build up an auto-counter barrier, which inflicts damage upon the character for every attack delivered. Fortunately, Diabolos is not immune to Slow, which is exploitable via Nihopalaoa. Overall, the key of defeating Diabolos is to defeat him quickly. He is also weak to Water-based attacks.

Rewards

 * 2,600 gil
 * Demon Shield
 * Zeus Mace

Related Enemies

 * Garchimacera
 * Gargoyle
 * Imp
 * Pit Fiend
 * Gargoyle Baron
 * Buer
 * Elvoret
 * Larva Eater (Rare)
 * Arioch (Rare)

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