The Gargantua is a boss in the Advance and 2014 Matrix Software versions of Final Fantasy VI. It is this game's version of the Final Fantasy VIII monster of the same name.
Stats[]
Battle[]
Gargantua uses Quake, but because of its nonexistent Magic Power, it does nearly no damage; however, its physical attack is powerful. Its special attack, Evil Eye, inflicts slow on a party member.
Unlike most bosses in the Dragons' Den, Gargantua, Earth Eater, Malboro Menace, Dark Behemoth, and Abyss Worm do not drop any ultimate weapons, and they will respawn every time player enters their area. However, Gargantua can give the valuable relic Growth Egg when defeated.
Strategy[]
The player should summon Fenrir or Phantom to nullify Gargantua's powerful physical attack. Bio, Flare, and Ultima spells work well against it.
Formations[]
| Number | Enemies | Encounter flags | Introduction flag | Musical theme | Magic AP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Back | Surrounded | Side | |||||
| 621 | Gargantua | Sides, individual | The Decisive Battle | — | ||||
AI script[]
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (66%) or Evil Eye (33%)
- Attack (66%) or Evil Eye (33%)
2nd Turn: Attack (33%) or Quake (33%) or Graviga (33%)
- Attack (66%) or Evil Eye (33%)
If attacked by anything: Attack (33%) or Evil Eye (33%)
Other appearances[]
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
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Behind the scenes[]
The sprite that is shared between Gargantua, Giant, Gigantos, Glasya Labolas, and Hill Gigas was used and modified for the Colossus and Taros enemies in Bahamut Lagoon.
Etymology[]
Gargantuan, in modern times, means gigantic. Gargantuan is based on the the fictional king Garguantua, who was portrayed as having gigantic physical and intellectual appetites. The satire Gargantua and Pantagruel was written by François Rabelais, considered a great writer for his works of fantasy, satire, the grotesque, and bawdy jokes and songs.