Behemoth (Final Fantasy XII)

Template:Sideicon Template:FFXII multi Enemies Template:See Also The Behemoth is a giant/behemoth-type enemy from Final Fantasy XII. It can be 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.

Bestiary Entry

Genus: Giant

Class: Behemoth

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.

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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".

Trivia

• Behemoths may or may not carry swords.

Related Enemies

• Werewolf
• High Reaver
• Humbaba
• Reaver
• Yeti
• Zaghnal
• Alteci (Rare)
• Catoblepas (Mark)
• Behemoth King (Elite Mark)
• Humbaba Mistant (Optional Boss)
• Fenrir (Boss)