Emperor (boss)

The Emperor is fought as a boss twice in Final Fantasy II. The first encounter takes place at the climax of the party's invasion of the Emperor's Cyclone fortress, where he will be accompanied by 2 Royal Guards and one Wood Golem. This battle is very simple, since his highness is only slightly more powerful than his cohorts, whom the party has been fighting regularly up to that point. Simply dispatch the extra foes first (since you won't be able to attack the Emporer directly until you do), using Fire spells to destroy the Wood Golem. The Emperor will attempt to strengthen himself, along with his guardians with Blink 8 and Haste 6, but the difference will be negligible. Be aware of his level-10 Thunder spell, but otherwise pound the despot into submission, and reap your rewards.

The Final Battle
The climatic battle with the Emperor is similar most other final bosses in the Final Fantasy series. He is very powerful, very dangerous, and attacks relentlessly. His physical attacks also bear the same Drain effect that Asteroth had before him, meaning every hit he lands will replenish his HP supply. He will attempt to inflict a handul of status effects on the party to hamper their attack, including Blind, Slow, and Curse. His offensive magic arsenal includes the powerful Flare 16 and Starfall 10, which hits the whole party.

Equip your Blood Sword, and make sure everyone is at full health before confronting the resurrected ruler. As the battle begins, raise all your magical barriers, including Blink, Protect, Shell, and/or Wall, or use any items or weapons that will invoke any beneficial effects. Make sure Beserk and Haste on your melee characters to bolster their attacks. If you have any MP-replenishing ethers or elixirs, feel free to unload your most powerful non-elemental magic on the Emperor. In order to ensure victory, you must be doing more damage to him per round than he is absorbing from you, so take any measures necessary to do maximum damage. Unleash everything you have in your arsenal, and victory will be yours.