Alexander (Final Fantasy XIII)

Alexander is Hope's Eidolon in Final Fantasy XIII. He is non-elemental and has the highest starting SP than the other Eidolons, making him the perfect companion for his fragile summoner.

Profile
Alexander is a tall, golden humanoid with dark blue accents. In Gestalt Mode, Alexander becomes a fortress that arcs around the edge of the battlefield while Hope gives him orders.

The writing in Alexander and his summon symbol reads (in Latin written in Etro script):
 * By the grace of Etro, stand fast your walls of stern judgment. Come forth, fortress of sanctity.
 * Fortified virtue. Shattered iniquity.
 * A name in blood, a pact of light. Alexander shall rise, his bond eternal and unyielding.

Final Fantasy XIII
Eidolons reside in Valhalla, the middle realm between the mortal realm and the unseen realm of the dead. They respond to Goddess Etro, who reigns this realm and sends the Eidolons out to l'Cie who struggle with their Focus.

Days after the party arrives on Gran Pulse, they remain in Vallis Media with Hope opting to gather food with the Chocobo chick. When the Chocobo Chick returns to camp in alarm, the party hurries to find Hope unconscious. That night, the party discusses the option of heading to Oerba to find a way to remove their brands.

Hope tells them to leave him behind as he is scared they will get hurt because of him and inadvertently summons Alexander. Lightning and Fang come to Hope's aid with Lightning telling Hope the Eidolon is not an ordeal but a gift, not there to kill his summoner, but to show him he has the power to get back on track and continue on.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
The Eidolons aid their former allies in the final assault on the god Bhunivelze. After the end of time and the beginning of a new, god-free universe, the Eidolons disappear to reincarnate, bidding farewell to their former masters.

Boss
Alexander is fought by Hope, Lightning, and Fang in Vallis Media. Like Bahamut.

Alexander yields to those who amass chain bonuses, to those who heal the wounded, and to those who strengthen their allies. He casts Doom on Hope at the beginning of the battle.

Summon


Alexander uses strong non-elemental attacks, but they are all physical. Alexander draws in all enemy attacks and has the highest starting SP, but he is slow moving around the battlefield and takes longer to act than the other Eidolons, in some cases being late in healing Hope.

Alexander's Gestalt Gauge increases by driving up enemy chain gauges, bestowing status enhancements, removing status ailments, and restoring HP. In Gestalt mode, Alexander transforms into an immobile fortress hugging one edge of the battlefield. Whenever Alexander is summoned, executing gestalt or unleashing his final gestalt attack, a somewhat faint, angelic organ pipe can be heard. His concept is Tactical Commander.

Stats
Alexander has 4 ATB slots.

Abilities
If there is at least one enemy who is not provoked and can be provoked, Alexander uses Lofty Challenge. Otherwise, Alexander targets the same enemy as Hope and uses Steelcrusher twice followed up with Soaring Uppercut finishing with Blast Punch. If the enemy can be launched it uses Soaring Uppercut. If the enemy is far away it uses Blast Punch and if the enemy is surrounded by other enemies it uses Explosive Fist.

Gestalt Mode
Alexander is the only Eidolon who has attacks in Gestalt Mode that ignore type-based defense.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

 * Ability Cards

Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Bahamut is an enemy whose abilities may be imparted to the delegation's units as Soul Break skills.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Alexander appears as a card, depicted in the Wind set.

Triple Triad
Bahamut appears on Triple Triad cards in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.

Merchandise
Alexander, along with the other Eidolons, has been made into action figures in the Final Fantasy Creatures Kai Vol. 3 series. These figures cost ¥6,240 a piece.

Gallery

 * Concept art