Goliath (Final Fantasy XII)

The Goliath is a Rank VI Mark from Final Fantasy XII. The hunt can be undertaken after the storyline events in Draklor Laboratory are complete. The Goliath can be found in the Hall of Slumbering Might area of the Necrohol of Nabudis. Goliath is part of the Jovy side quest in Nalbina Fortress.

Hunt 24: The Creature Collector
Petitioner: Barrong Petitioner's Location: Nalbina Fortress


 * ''Saw bill posted for the hunting of Goliath (Rank VI). The petitioner is Barrong in the West Ward in Nalbina.


 * ''Hunt accepted. Barrong wants field observations on Goliath for his bestiary. Goliath is to be found in the Necrohol of Nabudis. Enter through the marshes and you're sure to spot him.


 * ''Goliath defeated! Report to Barrong in the West Ward in Nalbina.


 * Hunt reported. Barrong seemed quite pleased with the addition of another page to his bestiary.

Bestiary Entry
Genus: Rank VI Mark Classification: Augmented Automaton

"A magickal Fiend of great Size, appearing Sometime after the Destruction of Nabudis. The Manner of its Fashioning and the Source of its Power are both Mysteries, its apparent Materials and Accoutrements being wholly different from other such Constructs. Of late, Interest in this Fiend has spread beyond the usual scholarly Crowd, leading Barrong, an aspiring Author of Bestiaries to post a Bill for this Mark."

Battle
To find Goliath, the player should enter the Necrohol of Nabudis from the Nabreus Deadlands. When fighting Goliath, crowd control plays an important role. The moment Goliath appears, one should immediately cast Dispel on him. This move is crucial since Goliath will erect a Magickal Paling and if the player fails to Dispel it, one should be prepared for a long battle. First, the party should dispose the Baknamy(s) (no matter if the party succeeded in dispelling Goliath or not), and focus on attacking Goliath. Like all Automaton-enemies, Goliath can cast Graviga, which shave away about half of the characters' HP. Unless the party is relying on constant Bubble by equipping Bubble Belts, one should not cast Bubble on the characters, since this will increase Graviga's damage. Goliath mostly relies on its Graviga Magick, as well as other types of Magicks, but it can dish out moderate damage. One should aim to finish Goliath quickly when its health hits critical, since it will hit fast and hard.

An alternate, simpler tactic is to cast Reflect on the characters, or equip Mirror Mails, to reflect Goliath's magicks and bash him from afar using ranged weapons like guns, bows, or crossbows. The technick Expose works well on him.

Rewards

 * 3,600 gil
 * Save the Queen
 * Einherjarium

Related Enemies

 * Treant
 * Clay Golem
 * Golem
 * Mythril Golem
 * Babil
 * Roblon (Mark)
 * Juggernaut (Rare)
 * Molen (Rare)
 * Tower (Rare)

Goliatho Golia (Final Fantasy XII)