Ladon (Bravely Default)

Ladon is an optional boss in Bravely Default. One of the six keystone guardians, it guards the earth keystone.

Battle
Ladon has three abilities at its disposal. Bite deals damage to one target, Earth Eye makes the party Earth-Weak, thus lowering their resistance against its powerful Megaton Press ability, which deals earth damage to all party members and can inflict paralysis.

Strategy
Two Templars and two Spiritmasters with White Magic are the perfect counter to Ladon. The Spiritmasters should apply Fairy Ward to prevent Megaton Press's paralysis from crippling the party, and should reapply it whenever necessary. The Templars should focus on keeping Rampart up at all times, to minimize damage. The Spiritmasters will be the primary means of offense, using Fairy's Aid and Aeroga to deal large amounts of damage to Ladon. Fairy Ward will not protect against Earth Eye's Earth-Weak status, but giving party members the BP Recovery support ability will turn this to the party's advantage by granting them 2 BP whenever Ladon uses that ability.

Related Enemies

 * Salamander
 * Mizuchi
 * Wyvern
 * Shinryu
 * Jabberwock