Ifrit (Final Fantasy VIII boss)

Ifrit is a boss in Final Fantasy VIII, located at the end of the Fire Cavern. After defeating this boss in a timed battle, it will join the party as a Guardian Force. The timed battle is part of the SeeD exam and determines the Judgment score.

Speech

 * When the party summons the GF Shiva to attack him:
 * "They have Shiva!?"


 * When Ifrit does his physical attack:
 * "Impudent humans!"


 * Sometime, perhaps when Ifrit's HP is less than 50%:
 * "Hm! Not bad for a human."


 * Defeated Ifrit:
 * "For me to lose to a human... Very well, I will join you."


 * Shiva defeated Ifrit:
 * "Ugh, I underestimated Shiva. Very well, I will join you."

Strategy
Ifrit can be rough if you haven't taken time to level up before entering the cave. Make sure someone has Junctioned Shiva, and though he isn't needed, Quetzacoatl may help too. Have one of your two characters summon Shiva, and have the other cast Blizzard. If Shiva has learned I Mag-RF, battle Fastitocalons on the beach and gather Water Crystals, and refine them into Water magic. Water will have a better effect on Ifrit then ice, so use it over Blizzard, but still use Shiva. Ifrit will attack you and cast Fire, these shouldn't be too dangerous, but his jump attack will be pretty rough. Continue your Ice/Water strategy, and use Limit Breaks if someone is down to critical, and eventually he will yield and tell you he wishes to join you. Now you have your 3rd GF!