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| + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Cerberus (''Final Fantasy VIII'' boss)}} |
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{{infobox enemy |
{{infobox enemy |
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| release = FFVIII |
| release = FFVIII |
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| japanese = ケルベロス |
| japanese = ケルベロス |
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| romaji = Keruberosu |
| romaji = Keruberosu |
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| − | | image = |
+ | | image = FF8 Cerberus.png |
|location = [[Galbadia Garden]] (Hall) |
|location = [[Galbadia Garden]] (Hall) |
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| + | |character=[[Cerberus (Final Fantasy VIII)|Cerberus]] |
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}} |
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| − | {{ |
+ | {{Quote|... PRETTY CONFIDENT. LET'S SEE HOW YOU DO.|Cerberus}} |
| ⚫ | '''Cerberus''' is an optional [[boss]] in ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''. Upon its defeat, Cerberus joins the party as a [[Guardian Force]]. Cerberus can be encountered in [[Galbadia Garden]]'s atrium during the [[Battle of the Gardens]]. If the player moves on without fighting him, they miss the chance to battle him, though Cerberus can still be [[draw (Final Fantasy VIII)|drawn]] from a boss in the [[Ultimecia Castle|final dungeon]]. |
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==Stats== |
==Stats== |
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| card drop = 100 |
| card drop = 100 |
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| mug rate = 25 |
| mug rate = 25 |
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| − | | low mug 1 = [[ |
+ | | low mug 1 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | low mug 2 = [[ |
+ | | low mug 2 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | low mug 3 = [[ |
+ | | low mug 3 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | low mug 4 = [[ |
+ | | low mug 4 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | low drop 1 = [[ |
+ | | low drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | low drop 2 = [[ |
+ | | low drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | low drop 3 = [[ |
+ | | low drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | low drop 4 = [[ |
+ | | low drop 4 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | low draw = [[ |
+ | | low draw = [[Quake (Final Fantasy VIII)|Quake]]<br/>[[Double (Final Fantasy VIII)|Double]] |
| low attacks = [[Berserk (ability)|Berserk]], [[Blind (ability)|Blind]], [[Dispel]], [[Quake (ability)|Quake]], [[Silence (ability)|Silence]], [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]], [[Tornado (ability)|Tornado]], [[Dualcast|Triple]] |
| low attacks = [[Berserk (ability)|Berserk]], [[Blind (ability)|Blind]], [[Dispel]], [[Quake (ability)|Quake]], [[Silence (ability)|Silence]], [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]], [[Tornado (ability)|Tornado]], [[Dualcast|Triple]] |
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| low info = None |
| low info = None |
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| − | | high mug 1 = [[ |
+ | | high mug 1 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | high mug 2 = [[ |
+ | | high mug 2 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | high mug 3 = [[ |
+ | | high mug 3 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | high mug 4 = [[ |
+ | | high mug 4 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Spd-J Scroll|Spd-J Scroll]] |
| − | | high drop 1 = [[ |
+ | | high drop 1 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | high drop 2 = [[ |
+ | | high drop 2 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | high drop 3 = [[ |
+ | | high drop 3 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | high drop 4 = [[ |
+ | | high drop 4 = [[Final Fantasy VIII items#G-Returner|G-Returner]] x8 |
| − | | high draw = [[ |
+ | | high draw = [[Quake (Final Fantasy VIII)|Quake]]<br/>[[Double (Final Fantasy VIII)|Double]]<br/>[[Triple (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple]] |
| high attacks = [[Berserk (ability)|Berserk]], [[Blind (ability)|Blind]], [[Dispel]], [[Quake (ability)|Quake]], [[Silence (ability)|Silence]], [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]], [[Tornado (ability)|Tornado]], [[Dualcast|Triple]] |
| high attacks = [[Berserk (ability)|Berserk]], [[Blind (ability)|Blind]], [[Dispel]], [[Quake (ability)|Quake]], [[Silence (ability)|Silence]], [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]], [[Tornado (ability)|Tornado]], [[Dualcast|Triple]] |
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| high info = None |
| high info = None |
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== Battle == |
== Battle == |
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| − | As the [[ |
+ | As the [[Scan (Final Fantasy VIII)|Scan]] description says, Cerberus uses [[Triple (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple]], combined with strong [[Element (term)|elemental]] spells: Thundaga, Quake and Tornado. Of these, only Thundaga can be reflected as Tornado and Quake target the entire party. However, though reflecting the Thundaga avoids damage to the party, Cerberus is healed by it. Triple, and the [[Haste (Final Fantasy VIII)|Haste]] that Cerberus will cast on himself when his HP falls low, can be removed with [[Dispel]]. |
=== Strategy === |
=== Strategy === |
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| + | [[File:FFVIII Float.png|thumb|Float triple-cast.]] |
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| − | Junctioning thunder- and air-type spells to [[Junction system#Defense|Elem-Def-J]] and using [[Float ( |
+ | Junctioning thunder- and air-type spells to [[Junction system#Defense|Elem-Def-J]] and using [[Float (Final Fantasy VIII)|Float]] to give immunity to [[Quake (Final Fantasy VIII)|Quake]] gives a defensive posture that may aid in [[Draw (Final Fantasy VIII)|drawing]] the valuable Triple from Cerberus before defeating him. The player can also draw-cast the spell on their own party, which makes it easy to cast Float on all of the party in one go. If the player doesn't have enough wind spells for Elem-Def-J, however, it could be detrimental, as Float makes one weak to Wind. The player can also use [[Shell (Final Fantasy VIII)|Shell]] to reduce magical damage and focus on boosting Spirit via [[Junction system|junctions]]. |
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| + | It is worth [[mug]]ging Cerberus for a Spd-J Scroll, which is much better than its [[item drop|drop item]] of eight G-Returners. |
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| + | {{clear}} |
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== [[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple Triad]] == |
== [[Triple Triad (Final Fantasy VIII)|Triple Triad]] == |
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+ | {{Card FFVIII |
| name = Cerberus |
| name = Cerberus |
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| image = [[File:TTCerberus.png]] |
| image = [[File:TTCerberus.png]] |
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| element = None |
| element = None |
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| refineM = 1 |
| refineM = 1 |
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| − | | result = 100 [[ |
+ | | result = 100 [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Lightweight|Lightweights]] |
| drop = Cerberus |
| drop = Cerberus |
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| card = N/A |
| card = N/A |
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== Other appearances == |
== Other appearances == |
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=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' === |
=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' === |
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| − | {{sideicon|FFRK}} |
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Cerberus from ''Final Fantasy VIII'' appears as an enemy in ''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''. |
Cerberus from ''Final Fantasy VIII'' appears as an enemy in ''Final Fantasy Record Keeper''. |
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+ | {{clear}} |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| + | Cerberus in Galbadia Garden from FFVIII Remastered.png|Cerberus in Galbadia Garden lobby. |
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Cerberus-FFVIII-boss.png|Cerberus in battle. |
Cerberus-FFVIII-boss.png|Cerberus in battle. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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| + | ==Etymology== |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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[[de:Cerberus (FFVIII)]] |
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[[it:Cerberus (Final Fantasy VIII)]] |
[[it:Cerberus (Final Fantasy VIII)]] |
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| − | [[Category:Final Fantasy VIII |
+ | [[Category:Bosses in Final Fantasy VIII]] |
Revision as of 22:14, 9 January 2020
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... PRETTY CONFIDENT. LET'S SEE HOW YOU DO.
Cerberus
Cerberus is an optional boss in Final Fantasy VIII. Upon its defeat, Cerberus joins the party as a Guardian Force. Cerberus can be encountered in Galbadia Garden's atrium during the Battle of the Gardens. If the player moves on without fighting him, they miss the chance to battle him, though Cerberus can still be drawn from a boss in the final dungeon.
Stats
Battle
As the Scan description says, Cerberus uses Triple, combined with strong elemental spells: Thundaga, Quake and Tornado. Of these, only Thundaga can be reflected as Tornado and Quake target the entire party. However, though reflecting the Thundaga avoids damage to the party, Cerberus is healed by it. Triple, and the Haste that Cerberus will cast on himself when his HP falls low, can be removed with Dispel.
Strategy
Float triple-cast.
Junctioning thunder- and air-type spells to Elem-Def-J and using Float to give immunity to Quake gives a defensive posture that may aid in drawing the valuable Triple from Cerberus before defeating him. The player can also draw-cast the spell on their own party, which makes it easy to cast Float on all of the party in one go. If the player doesn't have enough wind spells for Elem-Def-J, however, it could be detrimental, as Float makes one weak to Wind. The player can also use Shell to reduce magical damage and focus on boosting Spirit via junctions.
It is worth mugging Cerberus for a Spd-J Scroll, which is much better than its drop item of eight G-Returners.
Triple Triad
| Cerberus Card | ||
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Element | None |
| Refine | 1 refines into 100 Lightweights | |
| Drop | Cerberus | |
| Card | N/A | |
| Level 9 (GF Card) | Win | N/A |
Other appearances
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Cerberus from Final Fantasy VIII appears as an enemy in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
Gallery
Cerberus in Galbadia Garden lobby.
Cerberus in battle.
Etymology
Cerberus is a three-headed dog that guards the underworld's gates in Greek mythology.
Trivia
- The party will express their surprise at discovering that Galbadia Garden has Guardian Forces at its command.