Garuda (Final Fantasy XII)

Garuda is a boss in Final Fantasy XII. It is fought at the entrance to the Tomb of Raithwall.

Bestiary Entry
Note: Shares the bestiary entry of Garuda-Egi.

Genus: Avion Class: Diver

Page 1: Observations
"Being the legendary foe of the wyrms, as told in 'The Legend of the Dragoons'. Living atop only the highest peaks, they feed primarily on serpents. Natural philosophers have confirmed the existence of two kinds: the garuda, whose glimmering gold wings distiguish it as original stock, and the Garuda-egi, whose wings have lost their brilliant luster. Many are the cultures that regard these creatures as gods for their auspicious appearance."

Page 2: On the Extraction of Elements
''Now, it is generally held that the sun has an affinity for fire. However, according to those natural philosophers who have studied white incense, the sun's allegiance lies not with the flame, but with holy power. This, of course, discredits the theory that the sun is but a large, fiery sphere, and has led wiser men to suggest that the sun is indeed a holy object, to which flame has clung: a base light yearning for a higher power.''

Battle
In the Yensan Sandsea, the player could enter a sidequest involving the Urutan-Yensa and the Urutan Eater. The sidequest will reward the player with Eksir Berries..

Eksir Berries are useful against the Garuda boss as it lowers the Attack power of the enemy and dispels the effects of its Enrage. After using Eksir Berries, unleash your full force by using Fire, Thunder, Water, Dark Magick (x2 Damage) as it can easily degrade the birds HP bar.

Related Enemies

 * Dive Talon
 * Zu
 * Vulture
 * Pyrolisk
 * Garuda-Egi
 * Charybterix
 * Imdugud (Rare)
 * Phoenix (Boss)/(Mark)