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Before you fight this foe, several Piranha will appear. El Nino is very strong, so make sure you restore your party before you challenge this boss.
Final Fantasy VI PlayStation Bestiary entry
The Rhizopas is a boss in Final Fantasy VI. It is fought at Baren Falls by Sabin and Cyan.
Battle
If not properly prepared, it can be a frustrating boss, as its El Niño attack is very powerful. The player should use Cyan's Fang attack with Sabin's Raging Fist to kill the Rhizopas before it gets a chance to use El Niño.
AI Script
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (33%) or Bite (33%) or Megavolt (33%)
- Attack (33%) or Blizzard (66%)
2nd Turn: El Niño (33%) or Attack (66%)
Gallery
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Etymology
Rizopas's attack, "El Niño", is named after an event in the Pacific Ocean. During an El Niño year currents alter and cause severe disruption to marine ecosystems. El Niño is named after "the little boy", in Spanish, this refers to the Christ child. This is because an El Niño phenomenon is usually noticed around Christmas time in the Pacific Ocean.