Adamantoise (Final Fantasy VIII)

Adamantoise is an enemy in Final Fantasy VIII. The rare giant turtle lives on beaches around Dollet, but can also be found in Ultimecia Castle. It is strong of spirit and possesses great vitality. The heavily-armored Adamantoise will repeatedly heal its entire group and also attack with Blind, making for a long battle. The player can lower the monster's defenses with Meltdown. If Irvine is in the party, one can try using his Limit Break, Shot, as he has ammo that ignore defense. Adamantoises also sometimes cast Shell on each other. The fastest way to defeat them is to use Quistis's Degenerator.

Adamantoises are important enemies for the items they carry: Whisper teaches Quistis White Wind. Orichalcum teaches a GF the support ability Vit+40% and Adamantine teaches Vit+60%, refines into Steel Curtain items (20 needed) for Auto-Protect, and is also required in modelling Squall's, Zell's and Selphie's ultimate weapons.

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Adaman Taimai (FFVIII) Adamanthart (Final Fantasy VIII)