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| holy = Weak
 
| holy = Weak
 
| snes location = [[World of Ruin]], randomly encountered while riding the [[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]
 
| snes location = [[World of Ruin]], randomly encountered while riding the [[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]
| snes morph = [[Antidote (Item)|Antidote]], [[List of Final Fantasy VI Items#Green Cherry|Green Cherry]], [[Eye Drops|Eye Drop]], [[Gold Needle|Soft]]
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| snes morph = [[Antidote (item)|Antidote]], [[List of Final Fantasy VI items#Green Cherry|Green Cherry]], [[Eye Drops|Eye Drop]], [[Gold Needle|Soft]]
| snes special attack = Bane Claw (Inflicts [[Poison (Status)|Poison]])
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| snes special attack = Bane Claw (Inflicts [[Poison (status)|Poison]])
 
| snes sketch = Battle, Bane Claw
 
| snes sketch = Battle, Bane Claw
 
| snes control = Battle, Bane Claw
 
| snes control = Battle, Bane Claw
 
| gba location = [[World of Ruin]], randomly encountered on the [[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]
 
| gba location = [[World of Ruin]], randomly encountered on the [[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]
| gba morph = [[Antidote (Item)|Antidote]], [[List of Final Fantasy VI Items#Green Cherry|Green Cherry]], [[Eye Drops|Eyedrops]], [[Gold Needle]]
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| gba morph = [[Antidote (item)|Antidote]], [[List of Final Fantasy VI items#Green Cherry|Green Cherry]], [[Eye Drops|Eyedrops]], [[Gold Needle]]
| gba special attack = Venom Claw (Inflicts [[Poison (Status)|Poison]])
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| gba special attack = Venom Claw (Inflicts [[Poison (status)|Poison]])
 
| gba sketch = Attack, Venom Claw
 
| gba sketch = Attack, Venom Claw
 
| gba control = Attack, Venom Claw
 
| gba control = Attack, Venom Claw
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{{Q|You'll meet this foe while flying in the airship. Uses Doom and Aero, then escapes. However, damage dealt remains, so you will eventually kill it.|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' PlayStation Bestiary entry}}
 
{{Q|You'll meet this foe while flying in the airship. Uses Doom and Aero, then escapes. However, damage dealt remains, so you will eventually kill it.|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' PlayStation Bestiary entry}}
 
{{See Also|Deathgaze}}
 
{{See Also|Deathgaze}}
'''Deathgaze''', also known as '''Doom Gaze''', is a boss in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''. It is difficult to find, as it hides in a random location on the [[World Map|world map]] of the [[World of Ruin]] and can only be fought by directly [[Fixed Encounter|flying into]] it with the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]''. Although the player can find it by randomly flying about, the most effective method is to land the [[Airship (Term)|airship]] and board it again so that the airship faces north. The player must then incline it a bit to the west or east and accelerate. This will take the player across every tile of the map, and while it will take some time, eventually Deathgaze will appear. The party will receive the [[Bahamut#Final Fantasy VI|Bahamut]] [[magicite]] when Deathgaze is defeated.
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'''Deathgaze''', also known as '''Doom Gaze''', is a boss in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''. It is difficult to find, as it hides in a random location on the [[World Map|world map]] of the [[World of Ruin]] and can only be fought by directly [[Fixed Encounter|flying into]] it with the ''[[Falcon (Final Fantasy VI)|Falcon]]''. Although the player can find it by randomly flying about, the most effective method is to land the [[Airship (term)|airship]] and board it again so that the airship faces north. The player must then incline it a bit to the west or east and accelerate. This will take the player across every tile of the map, and while it will take some time, eventually Deathgaze will appear. The party will receive the [[Bahamut#Final Fantasy VI|Bahamut]] [[magicite]] when Deathgaze is defeated.
   
 
==Battle==
 
==Battle==
Deathgaze has high [[HP (Stat)|HP]], and depending on when the player fights him, the level of difficulty varies. It has [[Auto-Shell]]. Deathgaze opens every battle by casting [[Level 5 Death|Lv.5 Death]], [[Instant Death|instantly killing]] any party members with a [[level]] a multiple of five. It then uses [[Death (Ability)|Death]], [[Blizzaga (Ability)|Blizzaga]] or a normal attack, and on its second turn [[Aero]] or Death. On the third turn of the battle Deathgaze has a two in three chance to flee.
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Deathgaze has high [[HP (stat)|HP]], and depending on when the player fights him, the level of difficulty varies. It has [[Auto-Shell]]. Deathgaze opens every battle by casting [[Level 5 Death|Lv.5 Death]], [[Instant Death|instantly killing]] any party members with a [[level]] a multiple of five. It then uses [[Death (ability)|Death]], [[Blizzaga (ability)|Blizzaga]] or a normal attack, and on its second turn [[Aero]] or Death. On the third turn of the battle Deathgaze has a two in three chance to flee.
   
 
The trick to defeating it is that Deathgaze does not recover its lost health when it flees, so the party can defeat it by chasing it around and weakening it over time. Until the player defeats Deathgaze it is recommended they save before flying the ''Falcon'' anywhere in case they encounter Deathgaze.
 
The trick to defeating it is that Deathgaze does not recover its lost health when it flees, so the party can defeat it by chasing it around and weakening it over time. Until the player defeats Deathgaze it is recommended they save before flying the ''Falcon'' anywhere in case they encounter Deathgaze.
   
 
===Strategy===
 
===Strategy===
Casting [[Fira (Ability)|Fira]], [[Firaga (Ability)|Firaga]], and [[Holy (Ability)|Holy]] spells work well against it; so does [[Gau|Gau's]] [[Io (Final Fantasy VI)|Io]] [[Rage (Command)|Rage]], which has [[Flare Star]] and will always deal 9,999 HP damage to Deathgaze. The [[Meteor (Ability)|Meteor]] spell is much less effective, because of the high physical defense. Another useful strategy is to [[Throw (Ability)|throw]] [[List of Final Fantasy VI Weapons#Flame Rod|Flame Rods]] or [[List of Final Fantasy VI Weapons#Holy Rod|Holy Rods]] on Deathgaze since these will ignore its high defenses and Auto-Shell.
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Casting [[Fira (ability)|Fira]], [[Firaga (ability)|Firaga]], and [[Holy (ability)|Holy]] spells work well against it; so does [[Gau|Gau's]] [[Io (Final Fantasy VI)|Io]] [[Rage (command)|Rage]], which has [[Flare Star]] and will always deal 9,999 HP damage to Deathgaze. The [[Meteor (ability)|Meteor]] spell is much less effective, because of the high physical defense. Another useful strategy is to [[Throw (ability)|throw]] [[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Flame Rod|Flame Rods]] or [[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Holy Rod|Holy Rods]] on Deathgaze since these will ignore its high defenses and Auto-Shell.
   
In the SNES version, Deathgaze is easily defeated with the [[Vanish-Doom Bug|Vanish-Doom]] tactic, but using [[Warp (Ability)|X-Zone]] on it with Vanish would prevent the game from recognizing him as beaten. Contrary to popular belief, this does not cause the player to permanently miss the Bahamut magicite; while they won't get it for that battle, Deathgaze's death script never running also means Deathgaze is not flagged as defeated, and continues to appear at random, so he will still give the magicite whenever he is beaten properly.
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In the SNES version, Deathgaze is easily defeated with the [[Vanish-Doom bug|Vanish-Doom]] tactic, but using [[Warp (ability)|X-Zone]] on it with Vanish would prevent the game from recognizing him as beaten. Contrary to popular belief, this does not cause the player to permanently miss the Bahamut magicite; while they won't get it for that battle, Deathgaze's death script never running also means Deathgaze is not flagged as defeated, and continues to appear at random, so he will still give the magicite whenever he is beaten properly.
   
==AI Script==
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==AI script==
 
At beginning of battle: Lv. 5 Death (100%)
 
At beginning of battle: Lv. 5 Death (100%)
   
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If attacked by anything: Attack (33%)
 
If attacked by anything: Attack (33%)
   
==Other Appearances==
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==Other appearances==
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
{{sideicon|PFF}}
 
{{sideicon|PFF}}
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|File:Doomgaze.jpg|Artwork by [[Yoshitaka Amano]].
 
|File:Doomgaze.jpg|Artwork by [[Yoshitaka Amano]].
 
|File:DoomGaze 2.jpg|Alternate artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.
 
|File:DoomGaze 2.jpg|Alternate artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.
|File:FFVI-NA-SNES-Advert.jpg|Deathgaze, [[Ifrit (Final Fantasy VI Boss)|Ifrit]], [[Typhon (Final Fantasy VI)|Typhon]], [[Number 128]], and [[Magna Roader (Final Fantasy VI)|Magna Roader]] in NA advertisement.
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|File:FFVI-NA-SNES-Advert.jpg|Deathgaze, [[Ifrit (Final Fantasy VI boss)|Ifrit]], [[Typhon (Final Fantasy VI)|Typhon]], [[Number 128]], and [[Magna Roader (Final Fantasy VI)|Magna Roader]] in NA advertisement.
 
|File:FFVI Aero EA.png|Aero.
 
|File:FFVI Aero EA.png|Aero.
 
|File:FFVI LV5 Death.png|Level 5 Death.
 
|File:FFVI LV5 Death.png|Level 5 Death.
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Deathgaze appears in the U.S. commercial for the Super Nintendo version of ''Final Fantasy VI'', along with other monsters that resemble the [[Magna Roader (Final Fantasy VI)|Magna Roader]].
 
*Deathgaze appears in the U.S. commercial for the Super Nintendo version of ''Final Fantasy VI'', along with other monsters that resemble the [[Magna Roader (Final Fantasy VI)|Magna Roader]].
*Deathgaze was originally planned to have changes in his attacks depending on his status, but the [[Dummied Content|changes were removed]] before the release of the game, with texts in the game data being the only thing left. When [[Silence (Status)|Silenced]], Deathgaze would be unable to use Blizzaga; when [[Blind (Status)|Blind]], he would be unable to use Death; and an unknown situation would cut his claws, making him unable to use Venom Claw.
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*Deathgaze was originally planned to have changes in his attacks depending on his status, but the [[Dummied content|changes were removed]] before the release of the game, with texts in the game data being the only thing left. When [[Silence (status)|Silenced]], Deathgaze would be unable to use Blizzaga; when [[Blind (status)|Blind]], he would be unable to use Death; and an unknown situation would cut his claws, making him unable to use Venom Claw.
   
   

Revision as of 13:37, 27 November 2015

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You'll meet this foe while flying in the airship. Uses Doom and Aero, then escapes. However, damage dealt remains, so you will eventually kill it.

Final Fantasy VI PlayStation Bestiary entry

Template:See Also Deathgaze, also known as Doom Gaze, is a boss in Final Fantasy VI. It is difficult to find, as it hides in a random location on the world map of the World of Ruin and can only be fought by directly flying into it with the Falcon. Although the player can find it by randomly flying about, the most effective method is to land the airship and board it again so that the airship faces north. The player must then incline it a bit to the west or east and accelerate. This will take the player across every tile of the map, and while it will take some time, eventually Deathgaze will appear. The party will receive the Bahamut magicite when Deathgaze is defeated.

Battle

Deathgaze has high HP, and depending on when the player fights him, the level of difficulty varies. It has Auto-Shell. Deathgaze opens every battle by casting Lv.5 Death, instantly killing any party members with a level a multiple of five. It then uses Death, Blizzaga or a normal attack, and on its second turn Aero or Death. On the third turn of the battle Deathgaze has a two in three chance to flee.

The trick to defeating it is that Deathgaze does not recover its lost health when it flees, so the party can defeat it by chasing it around and weakening it over time. Until the player defeats Deathgaze it is recommended they save before flying the Falcon anywhere in case they encounter Deathgaze.

Strategy

Casting Fira, Firaga, and Holy spells work well against it; so does Gau's Io Rage, which has Flare Star and will always deal 9,999 HP damage to Deathgaze. The Meteor spell is much less effective, because of the high physical defense. Another useful strategy is to throw Flame Rods or Holy Rods on Deathgaze since these will ignore its high defenses and Auto-Shell.

In the SNES version, Deathgaze is easily defeated with the Vanish-Doom tactic, but using X-Zone on it with Vanish would prevent the game from recognizing him as beaten. Contrary to popular belief, this does not cause the player to permanently miss the Bahamut magicite; while they won't get it for that battle, Deathgaze's death script never running also means Deathgaze is not flagged as defeated, and continues to appear at random, so he will still give the magicite whenever he is beaten properly.

AI script

At beginning of battle: Lv. 5 Death (100%)

Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (33%) or Death (33%) or Blizzaga (33%)
2nd Turn: Death (33%) or Aero (66%)
3rd Turn: Target: Self

Flee (66%)

If attacked by anything: Attack (33%)

Other appearances

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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PFF Death Gaze

Deathgaze from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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FFRK Deathgaze FFVI

Deathgaze from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

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Deathgaze2 TCG

Deathgaze from Final Fantasy VI appears with a wind-elemental card.

Gallery

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Trivia

  • Deathgaze appears in the U.S. commercial for the Super Nintendo version of Final Fantasy VI, along with other monsters that resemble the Magna Roader.
  • Deathgaze was originally planned to have changes in his attacks depending on his status, but the changes were removed before the release of the game, with texts in the game data being the only thing left. When Silenced, Deathgaze would be unable to use Blizzaga; when Blind, he would be unable to use Death; and an unknown situation would cut his claws, making him unable to use Venom Claw.