Ramuh (Final Fantasy XV)

Ramuh is an Astral god also known as the Fulgurian in Final Fantasy XV. He is a towering wizard and the deity of thunder and rain. The player gains the means to summon him in Chapter 5.

Profile
The Astrals are based on recurring summoned monsters from the Final Fantasy series. Ramuh is the series's staple lightning summon, and in Final Fantasy XV he appears as a gigantic wizard with a long white beard and small horn-line protrusions on his forehead. He wears a long flowing coat with a high collar and has red eyes. The tip of Ramuh's staff resembles Ixion, the lightning aeon from Final Fantasy X. Ramuh's size is similar to for Final Fantasy XIII.

Story
After being called to the Disc of Cauthess, Prince Noctis forges a covenant with Titan. He learns that Lady Lunafreya is communing with The Six to help him in his cause, and with the knowledge of the legends extolling that the kings of Lucis join forces with the Astrals, Noctis sets out to find Ramuh. He is guided by the voice of Gentiana that only he can hear, the Messenger of the gods. Emboldened by the idea that the gods themselves are on his side, Noctis seeks out the landmarks in the stormy Duscae region as Ramuh is calling for him.

After passing Ramuh's trial the storm passes, and the party decides to infiltrate an imperial base in the area to reclaim their lost car. As they try to take Regalia away the imperial troops stationed at the base attack, but Noctis summons Ramuh to annihilate them. The feat is witnessed by Ravus Nox Fleuret who threatens Noctis and claims he is making a pact with the Astrals without understanding the full meaning behind his actions.

Obtained
Noctis obtains Ramuh by completing the Astral's trial during Chapter 5 main quest that requires Noctis to interact with several landmarks hidden in the Duscae region while avoiding the Griffons that guard them. Duscae is shrouded in perpetual rain until the trial is over, and there are roadblocks that prevent the player from leaving the area. The last landmark is at the end of the Fociaugh Hollow dungeon.

Battle
Ramuh can be called upon in almost every area. He has a higher chance of appearing the longer a battle lasts.

Ramuh uses Judgment Bolt when outside a dungeon to deal heavy damage to all opponents within a wide radius. Inside a dungeon, Ramuh simply throws his staff at his foes from afar.

When Ramuh is called upon, he scoops Noctis up with his left hand and wraps his staff in lightning. He then tosses the staff at the enemies below him, triggering a massive explosion that chars the surrounding landscape.

Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae
Ramuh is the only Astral Noctis can obtain in Final Fantasy XV Episode Duscae. He is obtained by interacting with the tree deep in the Fociaugh Hollow dungeon. If the player accosts the Deadeye before obtaining Ramuh, the party wants to run away and suggests finding a way to battle the beast. Unlike in the final game, the way to the cave is open right away, and there is only one spot Noctis must interact with to gain the summon. Noctis can summon Ramuh whenever he has no health left.