Apanda (Final Fantasy V)

Apanda is a boss from Final Fantasy V, appearing at the library of the Cleft of Dimension after opening, for the first time, the book located on the table.

Strategy
Its attack pattern is very similar to that of the Byblos; it will use physical attacks, Thread, Magic Hammer, Wind Slash, Discord, and Confuse. It will also usually counter physical attacks with Protect or Drain and will counter magical attacks with Toad or Drain.

No real strategy is required to defeat it, just use whatever Fire-elemental attacks you have available and heal when needed. It should not take long for you to deplete his HP.

Just like Byblos in World One, Apanda fears Ifrit, and will pause attacking for one turn every time he is summoned (followed by the text "Gah, Ifrit! Scary!"). Continuous spamming of Ifrit is recommended if your normal strategies do not work for whatever reason.

Related Enemies

 * Byblos