Behemoth (Final Fantasy XII)

Behemoth
(ベヒーモス, Behīmosu?)
Gameplay details
Location(s)	The Feywood (Ice Field of Clearsight, The Edge of Reason); Giruvegan (The Trimahla Water-Steps, The Aadha Water-Steps); Trial Mode Stage 37 (Zodiac versions)
Type	Normal enemy
Data	Stats
Other appearances
Recurring appearance	Behemoth

Behemoth is an enemy in Final Fantasy XII found in the Feywood and Giruvegan. Its monograph drop, Behemoth Steak, is a good farming source for X-Potion, as one can be exchanged in the bazaar for 10 phials. The player can also rarely steal the Giant's Helmet from them.

Five of them are also fought in the Zodiac versions' Trial Mode in Stage 37 where their rare steal is the Hammerhead.

Bestiary entry

Page 1: Observations

Being a giant lord of darkness, fashioned by the gods during the creation of heaven and earth. Its muscles are hard as steel, and its bones are made of bronze. Originally appearing as a great ox, the souls of the many warriors it killed in battle have altered its form forever. This diet of death has added to it skill in combat withal, as it draws strength and knowledge from the warrior-souls imprisoned within its veins.

Page 2: Tips for the Adventurer

If you've confidence in your abilities as an adventurer, it's said the behemoth is the perfect test of one's mettle. Should you defeat one, your confidence with grow still further, and the vitality you gain by consuming a behemoth steak will help you to yet greater feats. In this world where the strong eat of the weak, there can be no mistaking but that this is the true path of those who would succeed.

Stats

Feywood

Stats
Level	42 - 45
Level	42 - 45
HP	10,026 - 11,286
HP	10,026 - 11,286
MP	570 - 585
MP	570 - 585
Strength	35 - 41
Strength	35 - 41
Magick Power	17 - 23
Magick Power	17 - 23
Vitality	48 - 54
Vitality	48 - 54
Speed	19
Speed	19
Attack Power	59 - 68
Attack Power	59 - 68
Defense	26 - 32
Defense	26 - 32
Magick Resist	25
Magick Resist	25
Evade	0
Evade	0
EXP	3,576 - 4,065
EXP	3,576 - 4,065
LP	2
LP	2
CP	513 - 1,341
CP	513 - 1,341
Gil	0
Gil	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	Normal (100%)
Fire	Normal (100%)
Ice	Weak (200%)
Ice	Weak (200%)
Lightning	Normal (100%)
Lightning	Normal (100%)
Water	Normal (100%)
Water	Normal (100%)
Wind	Normal (100%)
Wind	Normal (100%)
Earth	Normal (100%)
Earth	Normal (100%)
Dark	Normal (100%)
Dark	Normal (100%)
Holy	Normal (100%)
Holy	Normal (100%)
Statuses and immunities
Petrify	Immune
Petrify	Immune
Stop	Immune
Stop	Immune
Doom	-
Doom	-
Confuse	-
Confuse	-
Reverse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Sleep	-
Sleep	-
Blind	-
Blind	-
Poison	Immune
Poison	Immune
Silence	-
Silence	-
Oil	-
Oil	-
Disease	-
Disease	-
Disable	Immune
Disable	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Sap	-
Sap	-
Slow	-
Slow	-
Lure	Immune
Lure	Immune
Berserk	-
Berserk	-
Libra	-
Libra	-
Bravery	-
Bravery	-
Faith	-
Faith	-
Protect	-
Protect	-
Shell
Shell
Haste	-
Haste	-
Regen	-
Regen	-
Invisible	-
Invisible	-
Reflect	-
Reflect	-
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy does not have innate Safety augment
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy does not have innate Safety augment
Bestiary
#151 ←
#152
→ #153
Classification
Location	The Feywood (Ice Field of Clearsight, The Edge of Reason)
Classification	Giant
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Max Combo hits: 7 (17%)
Magicks	Thundara
Technicks	Ram, Tail Swipe, Smite of Rage, Ice Break
Augments	Innate: No Knockback, HP Attack Conditional: When HP <50%: Gain Reduce Damage and lose HP Attack
Items	Bacchus's Wine
Items
Item dropped	Chain lv. 0: [40%] Prime Tanned Hide [25%] Storm Crystal [5%] Soleil Fang [1%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 1: [45%] Prime Tanned Hide [30%] Storm Crystal [8%] Soleil Fang [3%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 2: [50%] Prime Tanned Hide [35%] Storm Crystal [12%] Soleil Fang [5%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 3: [55%] Prime Tanned Hide [40%] Storm Crystal [18%] Soleil Fang [7%] Gemini Gem [14%] Monograph: Behemoth Steak (Knight) [18%] Canopic Jar: Arcana Details
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Gemini Gem [3%] Giant's Helmet Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Gemini Gem [6%] Giant's Helmet
Poach	[95%] Prime Tanned Hide [5%] Behemoth Steak
Bestiary
#151 ←
#152
→ #153
Classification
Location	The Feywood (Ice Field of Clearsight, The Edge of Reason)
Classification	Giant
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Max Combo hits: 7 (17%)
Magicks	Thundara
Technicks	Ram, Tail Swipe, Smite of Rage, Ice Break
Augments	Innate: No Knockback, HP Attack Conditional: When HP <50%: Gain Reduce Damage and lose HP Attack
Items	Bacchus's Wine
Items
Item dropped	Chain lv. 0: [40%] Prime Tanned Hide [25%] Storm Crystal [3%] Red Fang [1%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 1: [45%] Prime Tanned Hide [30%] Storm Crystal [6%] Red Fang [2%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 2: [50%] Prime Tanned Hide [35%] Storm Crystal [9%] Red Fang [3%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 3: [55%] Prime Tanned Hide [40%] Storm Crystal [12%] Red Fang [5%] Gemini Gem [14%] Monograph: Behemoth Steak (Knight) [18%] Canopic Jar: Arcana Details
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Gemini Gem [3%] Giant's Helmet Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Gemini Gem [6%] Giant's Helmet
Poach	[95%] Prime Tanned Hide [5%] Behemoth Steak

Giruvegan

Stats
Level	44 - 45
Level	44 - 45
HP	12,199 - 12,619
HP	12,199 - 12,619
MP	600 - 605
MP	600 - 605
Strength	36 - 38
Strength	36 - 38
Magick Power	17 - 19
Magick Power	17 - 19
Vitality	50 - 52
Vitality	50 - 52
Speed	19
Speed	19
Attack Power	63 - 66
Attack Power	63 - 66
Defense	26 - 28
Defense	26 - 28
Magick Resist	30
Magick Resist	30
Evade	0
Evade	0
EXP	3,834 - 3,997
EXP	3,834 - 3,997
LP	2
LP	2
CP	540 - 816
CP	540 - 816
Gil	0
Gil	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	Normal (100%)
Fire	Normal (100%)
Ice	Weak (200%)
Ice	Weak (200%)
Lightning	Normal (100%)
Lightning	Normal (100%)
Water	Normal (100%)
Water	Normal (100%)
Wind	Normal (100%)
Wind	Normal (100%)
Earth	Normal (100%)
Earth	Normal (100%)
Dark	Normal (100%)
Dark	Normal (100%)
Holy	Normal (100%)
Holy	Normal (100%)
Statuses and immunities
Petrify	Immune
Petrify	Immune
Stop	Immune
Stop	Immune
Doom	-
Doom	-
Confuse	-
Confuse	-
Reverse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Sleep	-
Sleep	-
Blind	-
Blind	-
Poison	-
Poison	-
Silence	-
Silence	-
Oil	-
Oil	-
Disease	-
Disease	-
Disable	Immune
Disable	Immune
Immobilize	-
Immobilize	-
Sap	Immune
Sap	Immune
Slow	-
Slow	-
Lure	Immune
Lure	Immune
Berserk	-
Berserk	-
Libra	-
Libra	-
Bravery	-
Bravery	-
Faith	-
Faith	-
Protect	-
Protect	-
Shell
Shell
Haste	-
Haste	-
Regen	-
Regen	-
Invisible	-
Invisible	-
Reflect	-
Reflect	-
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy does not have innate Safety augment
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy does not have innate Safety augment
Bestiary
#151 ←
#152
→ #153
Classification
Location	Giruvegan (The Trimahla Water-Steps, The Aadha Water-Steps)
Classification	Giant
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Max Combo hits: 7 (17%)
Magicks	Thundara
Technicks	Ram, Tail Swipe, Smite of Rage, Ice Break
Augments	Innate: No Knockback, HP Attack Conditional: When HP <50%: Gain Reduce Damage and lose HP Attack
Items	Bacchus's Wine
Items
Item dropped	Chain lv. 0: [40%] Prime Tanned Hide [25%] Storm Crystal [5%] Soleil Fang [1%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 1: [45%] Prime Tanned Hide [30%] Storm Crystal [8%] Soleil Fang [3%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 2: [50%] Prime Tanned Hide [35%] Storm Crystal [12%] Soleil Fang [5%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 3: [55%] Prime Tanned Hide [40%] Storm Crystal [18%] Soleil Fang [7%] Gemini Gem [14%] Monograph: Behemoth Steak (Knight) [18%] Canopic Jar: Arcana Details
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Gemini Gem [3%] Giant's Helmet Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Gemini Gem [6%] Giant's Helmet
Poach	[95%] Prime Tanned Hide [5%] Behemoth Steak
Bestiary
#151 ←
#152
→ #153
Classification
Location	Giruvegan (The Trimahla Water-Steps, The Aadha Water-Steps)
Classification	Giant
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Max Combo hits: 7 (17%)
Magicks	Thundara
Technicks	Ram, Tail Swipe, Smite of Rage, Ice Break
Augments	Innate: No Knockback, HP Attack Conditional: When HP <50%: Gain Reduce Damage and lose HP Attack
Items	Bacchus's Wine
Items
Item dropped	Chain lv. 0: [40%] Prime Tanned Hide [25%] Storm Crystal [3%] Red Fang [1%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 1: [45%] Prime Tanned Hide [30%] Storm Crystal [6%] Red Fang [2%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 2: [50%] Prime Tanned Hide [35%] Storm Crystal [9%] Red Fang [3%] Gemini Gem Chain lv. 3: [55%] Prime Tanned Hide [40%] Storm Crystal [12%] Red Fang [5%] Gemini Gem [14%] Monograph: Behemoth Steak (Knight) [18%] Canopic Jar: Arcana Details
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Gemini Gem [3%] Giant's Helmet Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Gemini Gem [6%] Giant's Helmet
Poach	[95%] Prime Tanned Hide [5%] Behemoth Steak

Other appearances

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Gallery

Bestiary entry (PlayStation 2).

Behemoth's sword.

Tail Swipe.

Trial Mode.

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Behemoth is a beast mentioned in Job 40:15–24. In addition to mythological creatures, it is likened to dinosaurs, especially sauropods, as well as elephants, hippos, rhinos, and bison. Metaphorically, the term behemoth denotes "an extremely large or powerful entity".

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