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=== Bestiary entry ===
 
=== Bestiary entry ===
{{Quote|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.}}
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==Stats==
 
==Stats==
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| location = [[Zertinan Caverns]] (Hourglass Basin)
 
| location = [[Zertinan Caverns]] (Hourglass Basin)
 
| lp = 27
 
| lp = 27
| steal 1 = [[Final Fantasy XII items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]]
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| steal 1 = [[Hi-Potion (Final Fantasy XII)|Hi-Potion]]
| steal 2 = [[Loot (Final Fantasy XII)#Beastlord Hide|Beastlord Hide]]
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| steal 2 = [[Beastlord Hide]]
| steal 3 = [[Loot (Final Fantasy XII)#Gemini Gem|Gemini Gem]]
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| steal 3 = [[Gemini Gem]]
 
| combo = 12
 
| combo = 12
 
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War-Chief Supinelu should be casting [[Magick (ability type)|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 [[Final Fantasy XII statuses#Bubble|Bubble]] can greatly improve their survival rate.
 
War-Chief Supinelu should be casting [[Magick (ability type)|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 [[Final Fantasy XII statuses#Bubble|Bubble]] can greatly improve their survival rate.
   
The player can try [[Final Fantasy XII statuses#Blind|blinding]] Catoblepas to ease up the battle; this is easiest with [[Final Fantasy XII accessories#Nihopalaoa|Nihopalaoa]]. Casting [[Black Magicks (Final Fantasy XII)#Blind|Blind]] spells with [[Final Fantasy XII accessories#Indigo Pendant|Indigo Pendant]] is also guaranteed to work.
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The player can try [[Final Fantasy XII statuses#Blind|blinding]] Catoblepas to ease up the battle; this is easiest with [[Nihopalaoa]]. Casting [[Blind (Final Fantasy XII)|Blind]] spells with [[Indigo Pendant]] is also guaranteed to work.
   
 
== Rewards ==
 
== Rewards ==
 
* 3,200 [[gil]]
 
* 3,200 [[gil]]
 
* [[Volcano (Final Fantasy XII)|Volcano]]
 
* [[Volcano (Final Fantasy XII)|Volcano]]
* [[Loot (Final Fantasy XII)#Arctic Wind|Arctic Wind]]
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* [[Arctic Wind (Final Fantasy XII)|Arctic Wind]]
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 22:13, 8 March 2020

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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.

Clan Primer

Hunt 30: Paying for the Past

XIIBill-Catoblepas

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

AI script

Abilities
TypeNameCondition
HasteHP <50% (25%)
ProtectHP <50% (25%)
Smite of RageHP >50% (5%)
HP <50% (25%)
RamUse all battle (25%)
Tail SwipeHP >50% (5%)
HP <50% (25%)
WailHP <20%; used once (100%)
Normal Damage+When HP <50%
Properties
TypeProperty
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

Gallery

Etymology

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.

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