Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 3D)

Bahamut is a boss in Final Fantasy IV, but cannot be challenged until you have defeated Leviathan. Defeating him earns Rydia the Bahamut summon.

Strategy
The strategy of casting Reflect is useless in the DS remake, as Bahamut's Mega Flare pierces reflect spells altogether. Mega Flare is much weaker than previous versions, so with proper buffs and high-enough levels, the party can survive it.

A useful strategy is to quickly cast Slow on Bahamut, and have Rosa and Fusoya cast Haste on the party, then Berserk on Cecil and Edge, unless Cecil is equipped with the Avenger sword. After Haste has been applied, have one of the primary magic users cast Hastemarch with Bardsong, which should give the main attackers near instant turns. Bahamut should fall before he even gets the chance to use Mega Flare once.

If the player waits until after returning to Earth, they can return later and defeat Bahamut using only Kain's jump attack. Bahamut will count down from 5 to 1 before casting Mega Flare and the player will be able to jump with Kain twice per countdown, once after 5 and then again after 1. As long as Kain jumps right after Bahamut counts 1, he will be in the air when the spell is cast and will not take damage. However, if Kain is the only one alive and in the air, Bahamut will not bother to cast Mega Flare. Once Kain comes down from his jump the count starts over at 5. Depending on Kain's level, the player can defeat Bahamut fairly quickly without using any magic or items.

Related enemies

 * Dark Bahamut
 * Lunar Bahamut

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

 * Bahamut

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

 * Bahamut
 * Lunar Bahamut

Etymology
Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV)