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| multi attack = Immune
 
| multi attack = Immune
 
| fract damage = Immune
 
| fract damage = Immune
| 1 common drop = [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]] x4
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| 1 common drop = [[Hi-Potion (Final Fantasy X-2)|Hi-Potion]] x4
| 1 rare drop = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#NulShock Ring|NulShock Ring]] x1
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| 1 rare drop = [[NulShock Ring (Final Fantasy X-2)|NulShock Ring]] x1
 
| 1 drop rate = 128
 
| 1 drop rate = 128
| 1 common steal = [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Hi-Potion|Hi-Potion]] x2
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| 1 common steal = [[Hi-Potion (Final Fantasy X-2)|Hi-Potion]] x2
| 1 rare steal = [[Final Fantasy X-2 items#Ether|Ether]] x1
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| 1 rare steal = [[Ether (Final Fantasy X-2)|Ether]] x1
 
| 1 steal rate = 128
 
| 1 steal rate = 128
| 1 common bribe = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Nature's Lore|Nature's Lore]] x1
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| 1 common bribe = [[Nature's Lore]] x1
| 1 rare bribe = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Nature's Lore|Nature's Lore]] x2
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| 1 rare bribe = [[Nature's Lore]] x2
 
| 1 abilities = [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Mighty Guard|Mighty Guard]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Meteor|Meteor]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundara|Thundara]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Tyrant Tail|Tyrant Tail]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Uppercut|Uppercut]]
 
| 1 abilities = [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Mighty Guard|Mighty Guard]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Meteor|Meteor]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundara|Thundara]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Tyrant Tail|Tyrant Tail]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Uppercut|Uppercut]]
 
| blue bullet = Mighty Guard
 
| blue bullet = Mighty Guard
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| 2 eject = 46
 
| 2 eject = 46
 
| 2 zantetsu = 38
 
| 2 zantetsu = 38
| 2 common drop = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Ochre Ring|Ochre Ring]] x1
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| 2 common drop = [[Ochre Ring (Final Fantasy X-2)|Ochre Ring]] x1
| 2 rare drop = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Ochre Ring|Ochre Ring]] x1
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| 2 rare drop = [[Ochre Ring (Final Fantasy X-2)|Ochre Ring]] x1
| 2 common steal = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Tetra Guard|Tetra Guard]] x1
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| 2 common steal = [[Tetra Guard]] x1
| 2 rare steal = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Tetra Guard|Tetra Guard]] x1
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| 2 rare steal = [[Tetra Guard]] x1
| 2 common bribe = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Nature's Lore|Nature's Lore]] x3
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| 2 common bribe = [[Nature's Lore]] x3
| 2 rare bribe = [[Final Fantasy X-2 accessories#Nature's Lore|Nature's Lore]] x4
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| 2 rare bribe = [[Nature's Lore]] x4
 
| 2 abilities = [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Paine|Eyeing Paine...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Rikku|Eyeing Rikku...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Yuna|Eyeing Yuna...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Mighty Guard|Mighty Guard]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Meteor|Meteor]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Tyrant Tail|Tyrant Tail]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Uppercut|Uppercut]]
 
| 2 abilities = [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Paine|Eyeing Paine...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Rikku|Eyeing Rikku...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Eyeing Yuna|Eyeing Yuna...]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Mighty Guard|Mighty Guard]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Meteor|Meteor]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Thundaga|Thundaga]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Tyrant Tail|Tyrant Tail]], [[Final Fantasy X-2 enemy abilities#Uppercut|Uppercut]]
 
}}
 
}}
   
 
== Battle ==
 
== Battle ==
 
[[File:Mighty guard in ffx-2.jpg|Mighty Guard.|thumb]]
Humbaba has enormous Strength and as soon as [[Battle (term)|battle]] starts, it will buff with [[Mighty Guard (ability)|Mighty Guard]]. Mighty Guard is used again when Humbaba loses 66% of its [[HP (stat)|HP]], and it also uses [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]]. Humbaba's Uppercut deals around 1,500 damage and carries a huge delay. Once Humbaba loses 66% of HP, it gains access to the Tyrant Tail attack, which hits all girls for about 800 damage and has small delay effect. Swipe inflicts moderate damage of about 400 to one target. Once Humbaba is defeated, it will cast [[Meteor (ability)|Meteor]] as a [[Final Attack|last resort]] to kill the party. Humbaba's attacks inflict delay.
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Humbaba has enormous Strength and as soon as [[Battle (term)|battle]] starts, it will buff with [[Mighty Guard (ability)|Mighty Guard]]. Mighty Guard is used again when Humbaba loses 66% of its [[HP (stat)|HP]], and it also uses [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]]. Humbaba's Uppercut deals around 1,500 damage and carries a huge delay. Once Humbaba loses 66% of HP, it gains access to the Tyrant Tail attack, which hits the whole party for about 800 damage and has small delay effect. Swipe inflicts moderate damage of about 400 to one target. Once Humbaba is defeated, it will cast [[Meteor (ability)|Meteor]] as a [[Final Attack|last resort]] to kill the party. Humbaba's attacks inflict delay.
   
 
=== Strategy ===
 
=== Strategy ===
 
It is advisable to use [[Samurai (Final Fantasy X-2)|Samurais]] and [[White Mage (Final Fantasy X-2)|White Mages]], and augment Defense. [[Dark Knight (Final Fantasy X-2)|Dark Knights]] are not recommended as they can act so infrequently.
 
It is advisable to use [[Samurai (Final Fantasy X-2)|Samurais]] and [[White Mage (Final Fantasy X-2)|White Mages]], and augment Defense. [[Dark Knight (Final Fantasy X-2)|Dark Knights]] are not recommended as they can act so infrequently.
   
The party should use the Samurai's [[Bushido (Final Fantasy X-2)#Fingersnap|Fingersnap]] to clear off the Humbaba's stat boosts, while the White Mage's [[Dispel]] takes care of statuses Humbaba has gained from Mighty Guard. Humbaba's weakness is in the [[MP (stat)|MP]] field, and if the player drains all of Humbaba's MP, they can stop it from using Mighty Guard as well as [[Thundaga (ability)|Thundaga]]. Once Humbaba has lost its MP all that is left to worry about are Humbaba's physical attacks.
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The party should use the Samurai's [[Fingersnap (Final Fantasy X-2)|Fingersnap]] to clear off the Humbaba's stat boosts, while the White Mage's [[Dispel (Final Fantasy X-2)|Dispel]] takes care of statuses Humbaba has gained from Mighty Guard. Humbaba's weakness is in the [[MP (stat)|MP]] field, and if the player drains all of Humbaba's MP, they can stop it from using Mighty Guard as well as Thundaga. Once Humbaba has lost its MP all that is left to worry about are Humbaba's physical attacks.
   
 
[[File:Meteor in ffx-2.jpg|Meteor.|thumb]]
Having fast characters is recommended as Humbaba's attacks inflict delay. It is recommended to apply [[Protect (status)|Protect]].
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Having fast characters is recommended as Humbaba's attacks inflict delay. It is recommended to apply [[Protect (Final Fantasy X-2 status effect)|Protect]].
   
The only way to not see Humbaba's final attack, Meteor, is using [[eject]] techs or Telekinesis from [[Psychic]] dresssphere on Humbaba (also the fastest way to win the battle) or [[Bribe (Final Fantasy X-2)|bribing]] it. Another option to survive Meteor is to finish the battle with a special [[dressphere]].
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The only way to not see Humbaba's final attack, Meteor, is using [[eject]] techs or Telekinesis from [[Psychic]] [[dressphere]] on Humbaba (also the fastest way to win the battle). The player can also [[Bribe (Final Fantasy X-2)|bribe]] it. Another option to survive Meteor is to finish the battle with a special dressphere.
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==Musical themes==
 
Humbaba, along with [[Angra Mainyu (Final Fantasy X-2)|Angra Mainyu]] and [[Anything Eater]], are the only enemies to use the [[Aeon (Final Fantasy X)|aeon]]-battle exclusive music piece known in ''Final Fantasy X-2'' as "Aeons."
   
 
==Other appearances==
 
==Other appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
[[File:FFRK Humbaba FFX-2.png|right]]
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[[File:FFRK Humbaba FFX-2.png|right|150px]]
 
{{Enemy section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
{{Enemy section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
 
{{clear}}
 
{{clear}}
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Mighty guard in ffx-2.jpg|Mighty Guard.
 
Meteor in ffx-2.jpg|Meteor.
 
 
FFX-2 Thundara EA.PNG|Thundara.
 
FFX-2 Thundara EA.PNG|Thundara.
 
FFX-2 Uppercut.png|Uppercut.
 
FFX-2 Uppercut.png|Uppercut.
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== Etymology ==
 
== Etymology ==
 
{{Etym|Humbaba}}
 
{{Etym|Humbaba}}
 
== Trivia ==
 
*Humbaba, along with [[Angra Mainyu (Final Fantasy X-2)|Angra Mainyu]] and [[Anything Eater]], are the only enemies to use the [[Aeon (Final Fantasy X)|aeon]]-battle exclusive music piece known in ''Final Fantasy X-2'' as "Aeons."
 
   
 
== Related enemies ==
 
== Related enemies ==

Revision as of 14:12, 12 August 2020

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Humbaba is an enemy in Final Fantasy X-2. It uses Behemoth King's model from Final Fantasy X.

Stats

Normal

Oversoul

Battle

Mighty guard in ffx-2

Mighty Guard.

Humbaba has enormous Strength and as soon as battle starts, it will buff with Mighty Guard. Mighty Guard is used again when Humbaba loses 66% of its HP, and it also uses Thundaga. Humbaba's Uppercut deals around 1,500 damage and carries a huge delay. Once Humbaba loses 66% of HP, it gains access to the Tyrant Tail attack, which hits the whole party for about 800 damage and has small delay effect. Swipe inflicts moderate damage of about 400 to one target. Once Humbaba is defeated, it will cast Meteor as a last resort to kill the party. Humbaba's attacks inflict delay.

Strategy

It is advisable to use Samurais and White Mages, and augment Defense. Dark Knights are not recommended as they can act so infrequently.

The party should use the Samurai's Fingersnap to clear off the Humbaba's stat boosts, while the White Mage's Dispel takes care of statuses Humbaba has gained from Mighty Guard. Humbaba's weakness is in the MP field, and if the player drains all of Humbaba's MP, they can stop it from using Mighty Guard as well as Thundaga. Once Humbaba has lost its MP all that is left to worry about are Humbaba's physical attacks.

Meteor in ffx-2

Meteor.

Having fast characters is recommended as Humbaba's attacks inflict delay. It is recommended to apply Protect.

The only way to not see Humbaba's final attack, Meteor, is using eject techs or Telekinesis from Psychic dressphere on Humbaba (also the fastest way to win the battle). The player can also bribe it. Another option to survive Meteor is to finish the battle with a special dressphere.

Musical themes

Humbaba, along with Angra Mainyu and Anything Eater, are the only enemies to use the aeon-battle exclusive music piece known in Final Fantasy X-2 as "Aeons."

Other appearances

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Gallery

Etymology

In Akkadian mythology, Humbaba (Assyrian spelling) or Huwawa (Babylonian) was a monstrous giant of immemorial age raised by Utu, the Sun. Humbaba/Huwawa was also the guardian of the Cedar Forest where the gods lived. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh slays Humbaba for fame and glory.

Related enemies

Final Fantasy X

Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission

  • Behemoth