Hades (Final Fantasy IX)

Hades, originally introduced to the player as a Mysterious Voice, is an optional boss in Final Fantasy IX. He is encountered in Memoria in the ocean room by walking right and examining the area behind the large rock and choosing not to leave when asked.

Battle
Hades's Judgment Sword attack saps a party member to a single HP. Hades uses both Freeze and Mustard Bomb, so the Body Temp ability is of great assistance. When Hades powers up his sword, he will countdown to casting Doomsday, dealing heavy Shadow-elemental damage to the entire party while healing himself. It is highly recommended that the player defeat him before this happens. To avoid being devastated by Doomsday the party should equip Shadow-absorbing items, such as Egoist's Armlet and a Pumice piece.

Synthesis Shop
If the party defeats Hades, he will provide a Synthesis Shop, enabling the party to synthesize a Pumice from two Pumice Pieces. This Add-on can teach Garnet the summon Ark. He can also synthesize other rare and powerful items, including Phoenix Pinions, the Robe of Lords, and Protect Rings. Tin Armour, Steiner's best armor, can be synthesized with an Ore and a Hammer (the reward for completing the Stellazio sidequest), but if the player synthesizes the Hammer, they miss out on an extra scene in the game's ending. Hades can also synthesize Beatrix's Save the Queen, but nobody can equip it as a weapon.

Tetra Master

 * Card 056
 * Location: Memoria

Trivia

 * Hades does not use the normal boss music, instead, "Hunter's Chance" is played during the fight.
 * If the player has defeated Ozma before facing Hades, he will comment on the feat.