Catoblepas (Final Fantasy XII)

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Catoblepas
(カトブレパス, Katoburepasu?)
Gameplay details
Location(s)	Zertinan Caverns (Hourglass Basin); Trial Mode Stage 52 (Zodiac versions)
Type	Mark
Data	Stats AI

Catoblepas is a Rank VI Mark in Final Fantasy XII. The hunt becomes available after the storyline events in Giruvegan.

There is also a scene later on where the party watches a Catoblepas being defeated by Fury in the Necrohol of Nabudis.

Catoblepas is also fought in the Zodiac versions' Trial Mode at Stage 52 where the Golden Axe can be rarely stolen from it.

See also: Catoblepas (enemy)

Clan Primer

Hunt 30: Paying for the Past

Mark Bill.

Petitioner: War-chief Supinelu

Petitioner's Location: Jahara

• Saw bill posted for the hunting of the Catoblepas (Rank VI). The petitioner is War-chief Supinelu in the Lull of the Land in Jahara.
• Hunt accepted. The Catoblepas is War-chief Supinelu's sworn enemy. It is to be found in Zertinan Caverns.
• Catoblepas defeated with War-chief Supinelu's assistance. Receive your reward in the Lull of the Land in Jahara.
• Reward received. War-chief Supinelu rejoices that the Catoblepas is no more. He has taken his revenge on the creature that once wounded his brother.

Bestiary entry

A Tyrant among Behemoths, possessed of evil, red Eyes. Such who face it are consumed with fear upon meeting its Glare, their bodies becoming as Stone with their Terror. A Garif who fought the Catoblepas long ago and lived to tell of his Failure posted a Bill for this Mark.

Stats

Stats
Level	46
Level	46
HP	187991
HP	187991
MP	990
MP	990
Strength	72(Zodiac) 42 (Original)
Strength	72(Zodiac) 42 (Original)
Magick Power	21
Magick Power	21
Vitality	79
Vitality	79
Speed	18
Speed	18
Attack Power	78
Attack Power	78
Defense	25
Defense	25
Magick Resist	28
Magick Resist	28
Evade	0
Evade	0
EXP	0
EXP	0
LP	27
LP	27
CP	5940
CP	5940
Gil	0
Gil	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	Halves (50%)
Fire	Halves (50%)
Ice	Halves (50%)
Ice	Halves (50%)
Lightning	Halves (50%)
Lightning	Halves (50%)
Water	Halves (50%)
Water	Halves (50%)
Wind	Halves (50%)
Wind	Halves (50%)
Earth	Halves (50%)
Earth	Halves (50%)
Dark	Absorbs (-100%)
Dark	Absorbs (-100%)
Holy	Weak (200%)
Holy	Weak (200%)
Statuses and immunities
Petrify	Immune
Petrify	Immune
Stop	Immune
Stop	Immune
Doom	Immune
Doom	Immune
Confuse	Immune
Confuse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Sleep	-
Sleep	-
Blind	-
Blind	-
Poison	Immune
Poison	Immune
Silence	Immune
Silence	Immune
Oil	Immune
Oil	Immune
Disease	Immune
Disease	Immune
Disable	Immune
Disable	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Sap	Immune
Sap	Immune
Slow	-
Slow	-
Lure	Immune
Lure	Immune
Berserk	Immune
Berserk	Immune
Libra	-
Libra	-
Bravery	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Bravery	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Faith	-
Faith	-
Protect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Protect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Shell	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Shell	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Haste	-
Haste	-
Regen	-
Regen	-
Invisible	-
Invisible	-
Reflect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Reflect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy has innate Safety; additional immunity to Instant Death, Warp, Poach, Fractional Damage (Gravity, Graviga), "Fang" items, Sight Unseeing, Syphon, Charm, Achilles
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy has innate Safety; additional immunity to Instant Death, Warp, Poach, Fractional Damage (Gravity, Graviga), "Fang" items, Sight Unseeing, Syphon, Charm, Achilles
Bestiary
#238 ←
#239
→ #240
Classification
Location	Zertinan Caverns (Hourglass Basin)
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Other information	War-chief Supinelu will assist in the battle
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Charge time: 25 Max Combo hits: 12 (14%)
Magicks	Haste, Protect
Technicks	Smite of Rage, Ram, Tail Swipe, Wail
Augments	Innate: Safety, No Knockback, Low-HP ATK+, Evade+, Medicine Lore Conditional: When HP >50%: HP Attack When HP <50%: Normal Damage+
Items	None
Items
Item dropped	Nothing
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Hi-Potion [10%] Beastlord Hide [3%] Gemini Gem Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Hi-Potion [30%] Beastlord Hide [6%] Gemini Gem
Poach	Nothing
Bestiary
#238 ←
#239
→ #240
Classification
Location	Zertinan Caverns (Hourglass Basin)
Genus	Behemoth
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Other information	War-chief Supinelu will assist in the battle
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Charge time: 25 Max Combo hits: 12 (14%)
Magicks	Haste, Protect
Technicks	Smite of Rage, Ram, Tail Swipe, Wail
Augments	Innate: Safety, No Knockback, Low-HP ATK+, Evade+, Medicine Lore Conditional: When HP >50%: HP Attack When HP <50%: Normal Damage+
Items	None
Items
Item dropped	Nothing
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Hi-Potion [10%] Beastlord Hide [3%] Gemini Gem Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Hi-Potion [30%] Beastlord Hide [6%] Gemini Gem
Poach	Nothing

AI script

Abilities
Type	Name	Condition
	Haste	HP <50% (25%)
	Protect	HP <50% (25%)
	Smite of Rage	HP >50% (5%) HP <50% (25%)
	Ram	Use all battle (25%)
	Tail Swipe	HP >50% (5%) HP <50% (25%)
	Wail	HP <20%; used once (100%)
	Normal Damage+	When HP <50%
Properties
Type		Property
Targeting
Linking
Attacks
Pursuit

How to find

Catoblepas is located at the eastern part of Hourglass Basin, in its hidden area.

Once in Hourglass Basin, the player must use the south exit to the Undershore, then use the secret path located after the save crystal, reaching Hourglass Basin's secret area, where War-chief Supinelu will be waiting.

Battle

Catoblepas's attacks are similar to Behemoth-class enemies', only harder and faster—dealing 3,000–3,500 damage. It can inflict the party with statuses with Wail that it uses when it hits HP Critical. This is the time the player should finish it quick as chain attacks become more common.

Strategy

Reaching the save crystal near the Zertinan Caverns' secret pathway, it would be wise to cast as many buffs as possible on the party, War-Chief Supinelu included. Traps are scattered in some spots, making Float almost as useful as Haste. The party should begin with Dispel and debuffs on Catoblepas before charging in to attack.

War-Chief Supinelu should be casting magicks, but he can dish out a few physical attacks occasionally, although his physical attacks are weak. Catoblepas's powerful blows can easily bring down one of the party, if they are not high level enough, but Bubble can greatly improve their survival rate.

The player can try blinding Catoblepas to ease up the battle; this is easiest with Nihopalaoa. Casting Blind spells with Indigo Pendant is also guaranteed to work.

Rewards

• 3,200 gil
• Volcano
• Arctic Wind

Gallery

Catoblepas's sword.

Trial Mode.

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Catoblepas (from the Greek expression καταβλέπω katablépō meaning "to look downwards") is a legendary creature from Ethiopia, described first by Pliny the Elder and later by Claudius Aelianus. It is said to have the body of a buffalo and the head of a wild boar. Its back has scales that protect the beast, and its head is always pointing downwards due to its head being heavy. Its stare or breath could either turn people into stone, or kill them.

Related enemies

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