Garuda is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII fought on the Da-chao Statue in Wutai and in the opening round of the Battle Square after acquiring the Highwind and after Gold Saucer reopens. When fought in the Battle Square its stats are enhanced with double the regular HP and its Attack and Magic Attack are increased by 25%.
Stats[]
Formations[]
| # | Formation |
|---|---|
| 612 | Row 1: Jayjujayme A, Jayjujayme B, Jayjujayme C Row 2: Garuda |
| 613 | Row 1: Garuda A Row 2: Garuda B |
| 614 | Row 1: Jayjujayme A, Jayjujayme B Row 2: Garuda |
| 615 | Garuda A, Garuda B (Attack from both sides) |
| 616 | Row 1: Garuda A, Garuda B Row 2: Foulander |
| 617 | Row 1: Garuda A Row 2: Garuda B, Garuda C |
| 618 | Foulander A, Foulander B, Garuda (Attack from both sides) |
Locations[]
| Da-chao Statue | |
|---|---|
| Left Hand | 612, 613, 614, 615 (Attack from both sides) |
| Left Side | 612, 613, 614, 615 (Attack from both sides) |
| Town Overlook | 614, 616, 617, 618 (Attack from both sides) |
| Battle Square (with Highwind available) | |
| Group B - Battle 1 | 613, 614, 617 |
Battle[]
Dance.
Its Dance attack drains MP, although the party has no use for it without Materia. Limit Breaks are effective. Once the party reclaims their Materia, they can dispose of Garuda easily.
Garuda drops several rare items. Ice Crystals and Bolt Plumes imitate Ice3 and Bolt2 respectively, Mute Masks inflict Silence, and Light Curtains bestow Barrier on the party. As a result, Garudas are good enemies to get items from.
AI script[]
AI: Main {
- 1/4 Chance:
- {
- If (Garuda's MP >= 22) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use Ice2 on Target
- } Else {
- Choose Random Opponent with Highest MP
- Use Dance on Target
- }
- }
- 1/4 Chance:
- {
- If (Garuda's MP >= 22) Then
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use Bolt2 on Target
- } Else {
- Choose Random Opponent with Highest MP
- Use Dance on Target
- }
- }
- 1/4 Chance:
- {
- Choose Random Opponent with Highest MP
- Use Dance on Target
- }
- 1/4 Chance:
- {
- Choose Random Opponent
- Use <Rod> on Target
- }
}
Etymology[]
Garuda is a large, birdlike creature that appears in both Hinduism and Buddhism. It serves as Lord Vishnu's mount and is the Hindu name for the constellation Aquila. Contemporary representations of Garuda are the brahminy kite and phoenix.