On whose shoulders better to stand then those of the would-be gods? Ah, such high hopes I once had but you ran and ran and they with you. Alas, the hour of your return is late! Come, Fframran, revel in the glory of my triumph!
Dr Cid
Doctor Cid is a storyline boss in Final Fantasy XII. He is fought twice: first in Draklor Laboratory, and again in the Pharos where he summons Famfrit to aid him.
Bestiary entry[]
Page 1: Observations[]
- Chief of Draklor Laboratory, the top-secret weapons laboratory of the Archadian Empire.
Full name: Cidolfus Demen Bunansa.
Age: 58
Pursues a program for manufacting nethicite, a variety of magicite with the property of absorbing magickal energy. Friend to Vayne. Though their ages are different, they share many of the same ideals and beliefs.
Stats[]
Draklor Laboratory
Pharos
AI script[]
Draklor Laboratory[]
| Abilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Name | Condition |
| Haste | Use once after all Rooks are destroyed (100%) | |
| S-27 Tokamak | Use after Haste (100%) Repeat after next 24 commands (100%) | |
| Greater Barrier | After receiving several attacks and at least one Rook is alive; use once (100%) | |
| Ignore Evade | After all Rooks are destroyed | |
| Magick CT0 | After all Rooks are destroyed | |
| Properties | ||
| Type | Property | |
| Targeting | Attacks nearest enemy. | |
| Linking | ||
| Attacks | ||
| Pursuit | ||
Pharos[]
| Abilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Name | Condition |
| Haste | Use on Famfrit (5%) | |
| Protect | Use on Famfrit (25%) | |
| Shell | Use on Famfrit (25%) | |
| S-85 Cyclotrone | After Famfrit is summoned and after each 20 commands (100%) After Famfrit is defeated and Cid has used Gatling Gun (100%) Repeat after next next 20 commands (100%) | |
| Gatling Gun | HP <80%; use once (100%) 80% > HP > 50% repeat after next 20 commands (5%) Famfrit is defeated; after next 20 commands (100%) Cid has used Cyclotrone; after next 20 commands (100%) | |
| Properties | ||
| Type | Property | |
| Targeting | Focuses on the opponent who draws the most enmity. While Famfrit is present, focuses on nearest opponent. | |
| Linking | ||
| Attacks | ||
| Pursuit | ||
Battle[]
Draklor Laboratory[]
It pains me to inform you that your time here is over. The curtain falls... Farewell!
Cidolfus, whilst preparing S-27 Tokamak
Doctor Cid absorbs Dark-elemental attacks, but is vulnerable to Holy. At the start of the fight, Cid's Defense and Magick Resistance are very high, making it difficult to damage him. However, defeating his Rooks lowers those stats. The Rooks buff Cid, mostly casting Protect, Curaga, Shell, and Regen. They only cast Reflect on themselves.
Doctor Cid uses guns, whose damage ignores Defense and is unblockable. Players can attack Cid before defeating the Rooks, particularly with guns themselves, but he will erect a paling that negates all physical attacks and use Greater Barrier, boosting defenses further. He casts Haste after all Rooks are destroyed, and afterward starts using his cinematic special attack, S-27 Tokamak, which hits around 1,000+ on each character.
The battle ends once Cid has lost 75% of his HP. The player can never return to this area, and thus the player needs to open the treasures there during the battle if they want them; however, the treasures don't contain anything missable.
Strategy[]
It's best to command the party to attack one Rook at a time, or it can be a long fight. After destroying all the Rooks the party should dispel Doctor Cid. Cid's S-27 Tokamak attack can be avoided by standing behind him. If Cid erects a paling, it fades after two minutes or when all Rooks are defeated, but the player can still blast him with offensive magicks.
Pharos at Ridorana[]
Cid.
No pity from me! Stand and fight!
Doctor Cid while he performs Gatling Gun
You dream of death... Wake and die!
Doctor Cid while he performs S-85 Cyclotrone
Doctor Cid is fought immediately after fighting Judge Gabranth. As before, Reddas is in the party as a guest. Cid has a new cinematic attack, Gatling Gun. After losing about 50% of his HP, a cutscene will follow, and he will summon Famfrit. When Famfrit is fighting alongside him, Cid is immune to everything and starts using another cinematic attack, S-85 Cyclotrone.
Doctor Cid will focus on buffing Famfrit, but will dish out a few standard attacks at times in addition to his cinematic special attacks. Cid's palings will fall after two minutes, but if Famfrit is still alive, he will quickly erect another one. After defeating Famfrit, his paling will permanently fade. It is possible to defeat Cid before he erects a paling, such as with a Dark Matter, in which case Famfrit will be dealt with alone.
Strategy[]
The party should dispel Doctor Cid and start attacking him. Both of Cid's cinematic attacks can be avoided by going behind whatever direction he is facing. After Cid summons Famfrit the party must focus on attacking the Esper.
Gallery[]
Related enemies[]
- Famfrit
- Imperial Swordsman
- Imperial Marksman
- Imperial Hoplite
- Imperial Magus
- Mastiff
- Judge
- Imperial Gunner
- Imperial Pilot
- Imperial Beastmaster
- Rook
- Sphere-Rook
- Spinner-Rook
- Helm-Rook
- Air Cutter Remora (Boss)
- Judge Ghis (Boss)
- Judge Bergan (Boss)
- Gabranth (Boss)
- Vayne (Boss)
- Vayne Novus (Boss)
- Sephira (Boss)
- The Undying (Final Boss)