Ixion (Final Fantasy XII)

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Ixion
(イクシオン, Ikushion?)
Gameplay details
Location(s)	Subterra (Penumbra - Interior, Umbra - Interior, Abyssal - Interior)
Type	Elite Mark
Data	Stats AI

Ixion is an Elite Mark from Final Fantasy XII. It can be found in the Penumbra-Interior area of Subterra in the Pharos. The hunt becomes available after the storyline events in the Pharos.

The official strategy guide for the original version lists two sets of stats for Ixion, the "b" version having much less HP at 166,559 and higher Defense at 28. This second version appeared in the third floor of Subterra: Abyssal. The higher-HP versions' physical attack is also not meant to be Lightning-elemental. In the Zodiac versions, Ixion always has 300,000+ HP and its Defense value is always 10, no matter where the player spawns it.

Clan Primer

Hunt 43: Fishy Dreams

Mark Bill.

Petitioner: Whitecap Wench

Petitioner's Location: Balfonheim Port (Quayside Court - The Whitecap)

• A petition has been submitted for the hunting of Ixion (Rank VI). The petitioner is the Whitecap wench in Balfonheim.
• Hunt accepted. The Whitecap wench had been having bad dreams on account of said legendary fiend, and wants you to slay it. Ixion can be found in Ridorana.
• Ixion defeated! Report to the Whitecap wench.
• Hunt reported. The Whitecap wench richly rewarded you for securing her a restful night of sleep at last.

Bestiary entry

Being a variety of Nightmare, oft told in the Legends of Ridorana. Having the power to turn the Dreams of Men to Terrors, then feeding off its Victims' Anguish. The petitioner of this hunt is a Woman caught nightly by the Dreams, and unable to sleep.

Stats

Stats
Level	58
Level	58
HP	306559(Zodiac) 306559*(Penumbra/Umbra) or 166,559*(Abyssal) (Original)
HP	306559(Zodiac) 306559*(Penumbra/Umbra) or 166,559*(Abyssal) (Original)
MP	999
MP	999
Strength	54(Zodiac) 48 (Original)
Strength	54(Zodiac) 48 (Original)
Magick Power	86(Zodiac) 42 (Original)
Magick Power	86(Zodiac) 42 (Original)
Vitality	74
Vitality	74
Speed	25*(Penumbra/Umbra) 22*(Abyssal)
Speed	25*(Penumbra/Umbra) 22*(Abyssal)
Attack Power	109(Zodiac) 94 (Original)
Attack Power	109(Zodiac) 94 (Original)
Defense	10(Zodiac) 10*(Penumbra/Umbra) or 28*(Abyssal) (Original)
Defense	10(Zodiac) 10*(Penumbra/Umbra) or 28*(Abyssal) (Original)
Magick Resist	34
Magick Resist	34
Evade	7
Evade	7
EXP	0
EXP	0
LP	32
LP	32
CP	5,000
CP	5,000
Gil	0
Gil	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	Halves (50%)
Fire	Halves (50%)
Ice	Halves (50%)
Ice	Halves (50%)
Lightning	Halves (50%)
Lightning	Halves (50%)
Water	Halves (50%)
Water	Halves (50%)
Wind	Halves (50%)
Wind	Halves (50%)
Earth	Halves (50%)
Earth	Halves (50%)
Dark	Absorbs (-100%)
Dark	Absorbs (-100%)
Holy	Weak (200%)
Holy	Weak (200%)
Statuses and immunities
Petrify	Immune
Petrify	Immune
Stop	Immune
Stop	Immune
Doom	Immune
Doom	Immune
Confuse	Immune
Confuse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Reverse	Immune
Sleep	Immune
Sleep	Immune
Blind	Immune
Blind	Immune
Poison	Immune
Poison	Immune
Silence	-
Silence	-
Oil	-
Oil	-
Disease	Immune
Disease	Immune
Disable	Immune
Disable	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Immobilize	Immune
Sap	-
Sap	-
Slow	-
Slow	-
Lure	Immune
Lure	Immune
Berserk	-
Berserk	-
Libra	Immune
Libra	Immune
Bravery	-
Bravery	-
Faith	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Faith	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Protect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Protect	50% (chance to spawn under this status)
Shell	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Shell	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Haste	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Haste	100% (chance to spawn under this status)
Regen	-
Regen	-
Invisible	-
Invisible	-
Reflect	-
Reflect	-
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy has innate Safety; additional immunity to Instant Death, Warp, Poach, Fractional Damage (Gravity, Graviga), "Fang" items, Sight Unseeing, Syphon, Charm, Achilles
Immunities granted by Safety	Enemy has innate Safety; additional immunity to Instant Death, Warp, Poach, Fractional Damage (Gravity, Graviga), "Fang" items, Sight Unseeing, Syphon, Charm, Achilles
Bestiary
#254 ←
#255
→ #256
Classification
Location	Subterra (Penumbra - Interior, Umbra - Interior, Abyssal - Interior)
Genus	???
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Charge time: 25 Max Combo hits: 6 (10%) Added elemental damage: Lightning
Magicks	Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Waterga (Aquaga in Zodiac versions), Aeroga, Darkra, Dispelga, Silencega, Sleepga, Fearga, Curse
Technicks	Kick, Rush, Snake Lash, Purify
Augments	Innate: Safety, Ignore Evade, Low-HP Mag+, Low-HP Def+, Reflect Damage, 0 MP Conditional: When HP <50%: Normal Damage+ When HP <20%: Attack CT0 When HP <50% and hit with magick: Anti-Magick (for two minutes) After using Purify: White Wind (for two minutes)
Items	None
Items
Item dropped	Nothing
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Grimoire Aidhed [3%] Magick Lamp Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Grimoire Aidhed [6%] Magick Lamp
Poach	Nothing
Bestiary
#254 ←
#255
→ #256
Classification
Location	Subterra (Penumbra - Interior, Umbra - Interior, Abyssal - Interior)
Genus	???
Aggression	Aggressive (attacks on detection)
Movement	Movement type? (Speed: Movement speed?)
Rare Game	N/A
Abilities
Attacks	Normal Attack Charge time: 25 Max Combo hits: 6 (10%) Added elemental damage: Lightning
Magicks	Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga, Waterga (Aquaga in Zodiac versions), Aeroga, Darkra, Dispelga, Silencega, Sleepga, Fearga, Curse
Technicks	Kick, Rush, Snake Lash, Purify
Augments	Innate: Safety, Ignore Evade, Low-HP Mag+, Low-HP Def+, Reflect Damage, 0 MP Conditional: When HP <50%: Normal Damage+ When HP <20%: Attack CT0 When HP <50% and hit with magick: Anti-Magick (for two minutes) After using Purify: White Wind (for two minutes)
Items	None
Items
Item dropped	Nothing
Steal	Normal rates: [55%] Storm Crystal [10%] Grimoire Aidhed [3%] Magick Lamp Thief's Cuffs: [80%] Storm Crystal [30%] Grimoire Aidhed [6%] Magick Lamp
Poach	Nothing

AI script

Abilities
Type	Name	Condition
	Dispelga	50% > HP > 20%; use on opponent who has the most buffs (25%)
	Aquaga	Use all battle on opponent vulnerable/weak to water (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Aeroga	Use all battle on opponent vulnerable/weak to wind (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Firaga	Use all battle on opponent vulnerable/weak to fire (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Blizzaga	Use all battle on opponent vulnerable/weak to ice (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Thundaga	Use all battle on opponent vulnerable/weak to lightning (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Silencega	HP >20% (5%)
	Sleepga	HP >20% (5%)
	Darkra	50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Fearga	50% > HP > 20%; use on opponent with MP >30% (25%)
	Curse	HP > 20% (5%)
	Purify*(Gives White Wind for two minutes)	HP <50% and afflicted with status ailment(s) (100%)
	Kick	HP >20% (25%)
	Rush	HP >20% (25%)
	Snake Lash	HP >50% (25%) 50% > HP > 20% (5%)
	Normal Damage+	When HP <50%
	Attack CT0	When HP <20%
	Anti-Magick*(Effect lasts two minutes)	When HP <50% and hit with magick
Properties
Type		Property
Targeting
Linking
Attacks
Pursuit

How to find

Ixion can be found at Pharos's Subterra, on any of the three floors. The lift must be coming down from the first floor. If there are other monsters around, the player should just take the lift back up to the first floor and try again until there are no enemies around. After running around the circle for a while Ixion will show up. Ixion's spawn chances increase by 6% every 12 seconds spent in the area, reaching 100% after 204 seconds.

Battle

Ixion's standard attack is not devastating, but it does chain often and hits quite fast. It likes casting Dispelga. Ixion can use Fearga, which reduces MP drastically. Aside from that, Ixion uses status-inflicting magick. If Ixion is afflicted with a status ailment it can cast Purify, which removes all of its status ailments and makes it immune to further status changes. Ixion's most damaging attack is Thundaga. Ixion can teleport and can't be targeted during this.

Strategy

Buffs should be cast often as Ixion uses Dispelga.

The player should bring a lot of X-Potions and curative items. If the party is at a high level they can Berserk Ixion to stop it from casting Purify. The party should finish Ixion quickly when its HP gets low, because it hits hard and fast. A Rubber Suit or Zodiac Escutcheon are helpful against Ixion's Thundaga. In the Zodiac versions, the Diamond Armlet also makes the user immune to Lightning damage. Ixion's Thundaga can be negated with inflicting it with Silence, although Ixion will heal the status with Purify.

Ixion's standard attacks are Lightning-elemental. To breeze through the battle, the player can equip any character with a Zodiac Escutcheon and cast Decoy on them.

Rewards

• 3,000 gil
• Sapping Bolts
• Ragnarok

Gallery

Bestiary entry (PlayStation 2).

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Ixion was a king of the Lapiths (an ancient tribe of Thessaly) and the son of either the god Ares, Antion, or the notorious evildoer Phlegyas in Greek mythology.

Ixion was summoned to the table of the gods, but rather than being grateful, he immediately tried to seduce Zeus's wife, Hera. Zeus stopped them and then tested Ixion by trying to seduce him with a fake Hera made from a cloud. Ixion slept with her, and was later punished by being strapped to a flaming wheel that flew around the world forever. Meanwhile, the fake Hera gave birth to the Centaurs, thus the reason why Ixion is portrayed by a horse-like creature.

Related enemies

• Nightmare
• Darkmare
• Mistmare
• Mallicant
• Braegh (Mark)
• Firemane (Boss)
• Pallicant (Rare)
• Helvinek (Rare)