Bomb King (Final Fantasy X)

The Bomb King is a special enemy in Final Fantasy X, created in the Monster Arena when enough Bomb-type fiends have been captured. The cost to fight the Bomb King is 8000 gil.

Like the lesser Bombs, the King will Grow after every third physical attack from a party member, however he will not Self-Destruct as is common for this species. Each stage of growth is accompanied by a change in attack. At the start of the battle, King will Bash one party member for moderate physical damage. After the first growth, he will use Fira; after the second, Firaga; and when he has reached his peak, will begin to cast Ultima. Counterattacks will not cause Bomb King to grow, so this is useful to avoid the heavy damage in later stages. A good strategy is to equip party members with Magic Counter weapons and Fire Eater Armor. Once the Bomb King has grown once and begun casting Fira, his attacks will heal party members, but their counter attacks will not cause the King to grow. Using Haste on the Bomb King will speed up the battle substantially using this strategy.

The Bomb King will drop 2-4 slotted armor (with Defense +5%, +10% or +20%) and 2-4 slotted weapons (with Strength +5%, +10%, or +20%).

Related enemies

 * Bomb
 * Grenade
 * Puroboros

Final Fantasy X-2

 * Bomb
 * Detonator
 * Volcano