Gabranth (boss)

Gabranth is a boss in Final Fantasy XII whom the party fights twice: First at the Pharos at Ridorana, and once again on board the Sky Fortress Bahamut. He is also present in Trial Mode, at Stage 100, in Final Fantasy XII International.

Bestiary Entry

 * Genus: Imperial Army
 * Classification: Judge

First Battle
During the first battle, if Basch is in the active party, a cutscene will play when Gabranth reaches 50% HP. Basch is the main target so the player should make sure he is well-protected. Gabranth uses all-out sword attacks, like Guilt, which can really cause heavy injury. Gabranth lacks a single deadly move, but has deadly combo attacks.

The player should cast Protectga to defend the party, but Haste also helps. Gabranth's attacks are strong, but they are all physical attacks meaning they can be defended against. After the cutscene or about 50% HP, Gabranth will become immune to magicks, so the player should use this time to rebuff or attack him with weapons.

Second Battle
The second battle is much harder because Gabranth will use Innocence, a strong attack with incredible range. The party should always start by dispelling Gabranth's Haste and Protect. At 50% HP, a cutscene between Gabranth and Basch (if he is in the party) will begin.

After the scene, the player must dispel Gabranth again and get ready to use Curaja, because right after Gabranth casts Renew, he will use Innocence. When his HP reaches 25%, his Defense increases and he will constantly use Innocence. Also his attacks get faster and deadlier and he hits combos more often. At this point the player can use a Quickening chain and finish him off.

Trial Mode
Gabranth is fought aboard the Sky Fortress Bahamut, in Stage 100 of the International Zodiac Job System Trial Mode. He is fought alongside the other four Judge Magisters, Drace, Zargabaath, Bergan and Ghis. The strategy to defeat him is similar to the previous battles you had with him. Though Gabranth will not pose that much of a threat this time around.

Related Enemies

 * Imperial Swordsman
 * Imperial Marksman
 * Imperial Hoplite
 * Imperial Magus
 * Mastiff
 * Judge
 * Imperial Gunner
 * Imperial Pilot
 * Imperial Beastmaster
 * Rook
 * Sphere-Rook
 * Spinner-Rook
 * Helm-Rook
 * Air Cutter Remora (Boss)
 * Judge Ghis (Boss)
 * Judge Bergan (Boss)
 * Doctor Cid (Boss)
 * Vayne (Boss)
 * Vayne Novus (Boss)
 * Sephira (Boss)
 * The Undying (Final Boss)

Giudice Gabranth (boss)