Aranea (Final Fantasy XV boss)

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Aranea is a fought as a boss in Final Fantasy XV during the Main Quest Imperial Infiltration.

Battle
Aranea is a fast moving fighter capable of dodging the player at melee range. Her attacks are hard-hitting, though her most notable attack is the Highwind technique, in which she leaps into the air and dives down with her lance to deal crushing damage. Throughout the battle, many Imperial troops will also appear during battle.

Strategy
While Aranea's Highwind move is her most damaging ability, and can wipe out a character's HP when used, it is also her biggest vulnerability. If the player successfully blocks and then parries the attack, they can deal heavy damage to her HP, as well as briefly render her vulnerable to melee attacks when she cannot block them.

The player should also make sure to immediately remove all Imperial troops as they arrive, and when Aranea leaps into the air, should Warp to fight her mid-air. It is very important to phase at many times when in melee range with her, as her normal attacks can still be very damaging, and to use healing items to heal rather than wait for an ally to rescue them when down.