Ixion (Final Fantasy XII)

Ixion is an Elite Mark from Final Fantasy XII. It can be found in the Penumbra-Interior area of Subterra in the Pharos at Ridorana.

Hunt 43: Fishy Dreams
Petitioner: Whitecap Wench Petitioner's Location: Balfonheim Port/Quayside Court/The Whitecap
 * A petition has been submitted for the hunting of Ixion (Rank 6). The petitioner is the Whitecap wench in Balfonheim.
 * Hunt accepted. The Whitecap wench had been having bad dreams on account of said legendary fiend, and wants you to slay it. Ixion can be found in Ridorana.
 * Ixion defeated! Report to the Whitecap wench.
 * Hunt reported. The Whitecap wench richly rewarded you for securing her a restful night of sleep at last.

Bestiary Entry
Genus: Rank VI Mark Classification: ???

''Being a variety of Nightmare, oft told in the Legends of Ridorana. Having the power to turn the Dreams of Men to Terrors, then feeding off its Victims' Anguish. The petitioner of this hunt is a Woman caught nightly by the Dreams, and unable to sleep.''

Finding Ixion
Ixion can be easily found at Pharos at Ridorana, Subterra, on any of the three floors called Penumbra, Umbra, or Abyssal. The lift must be coming down from the first floor to the Penumbra. If there are other monsters around, take the lift back up to the first floor and try again until there are no enemies around. Run around the circle for a while. Ixion will show up.

Battle
Interestingly, if Ixion is fought in the circular section, it will have less HP. Ixion's standard attack is not really devastating. However, Ixion does chain often and hits quite fast. It also likes to cast Dispelga. So, buffs should be cast as often as possible. Ixion can also use Fearga, which reduces MP drastically. Aside from that, Ixion has a plethora of status-inflicting magick. So, bring a lot of X-Potions and curative items. If Ixion is inflicted with any type of status he can cast Purify, which removes all its status ailments. If the party is at a high level they can Berserk him. This stops Ixion from casting Purify. Also, Silence it just to be safe. Finish Ixion quickly when its HP gets low. It hits hard and fast. Ixion's most damaging attack, Thundaga, can hurt a lot. A Rubber Suit or Zodiac Escutcheon are helpful.

Rewards

 * 3,000 gil
 * Sapping Bolts
 * Ragnarok

Related Enemies

 * Nightmare
 * Darkmare
 * Mistmare
 * Mallicant
 * Braegh (Mark)
 * Firemane (Boss)
 * Pallicant (Rare)
 * Helvinek (Rare)