Gigantuar (Final Fantasy VI)

The Gigantuar is a boss in the Advance version of Final Fantasy VI. It is a giant Cactuar that appears randomly in the desert outside Maranda once the party has spoken to a man in Maranda about the "Giant Cactuar" and then defeated ten or more Cactuars in the desert. Gigantuar will be encountered like a regular battle when the party steps on a specific tile of the desert. The Gigantuar is based on the Final Fantasy VIII boss Jumbo Cactuar.

Battle
The Gigantuar has a high Evasion stat, and can be hard to hit. He will attack with 1000 Needles on a regular basis. He counters attacks with Knockdown, a powerful attack. The Gigantuar is both weak to and absorbs Water. When all his HP is depleted, Gigantuar will use ten 1000 Needles attacks. The party will receive the Cactuar magicite when Gigantuar is defeated.

Strategy
Boosting the party's physical defense is a priority. Physical defense will not block Gigantuar's needle attacks, but will prevent his Knockdown move from being an instant death if you are at lower level, use Golem to cast protect on everyone when the battle begins. The party should use as many 100% accurate attacks as possible, such as Ultima, Edgar's Tools, and espers. To ensure surviving Gigantuar's Final Attack the party may utilize Reraise or Jumping.

AI Script
Attack Turns: 1st Turn: 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)

2nd Turn: 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)

3rd Turn: 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)

If attacked by anything: Knockdown (66%)

If killed:
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)
 * 1000 Needles (100%)

Related Enemies

 * Cactuar

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