Boss Guides#
Boss Battle System Overview#
Main Story Bosses#
Boss 1: Apollo Cannon#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 2 |
| Recommended level | 5-7 |
| Weakness | Lightning |
| Stagger multiplier | 1.5x |
| HP | 12,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Materia shards x20
- Lightning Materia x1
- Power Wristguards
Boss 2: Jabberwock#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 4 |
| Recommended level | 10-13 |
| Weakness | Fire |
| HP | 25,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Materia crystals x5
- Fire Materia x1
- Beast-Hide Cape
Boss 3: Crimson Crab#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 6 |
| Recommended level | 18-21 |
| Weakness | Ice |
| HP | 45,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Materia crystals x8
- Ice Materia x1
- Red Shell Shield
Boss 4: Anzu#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 8 |
| Recommended level | 22-25 |
| Weakness | Wind |
| HP | 60,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Materia crystals x10
- Wind Materia x1
- Winged Armor
Boss 5: Giant Serpent#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 10 |
| Recommended level | 28-32 |
| Weakness | Lightning |
| HP | 85,000 |
Strategy
Boss 6: Sephiroth the SOLDIER#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Chapter | 14 |
| Recommended level | 38-42 |
| Weakness | No notable weakness |
| HP | 120,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Materia essences x5
- Zantetsuken Materia
- Proof of Sephiroth
Hidden Bosses#
Hidden Boss 1: Magic Vessel#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Unlock condition | Complete all Grasslands world reports |
| Recommended level | 15-18 |
| Weakness | Rotates randomly |
| HP | 35,000 |
Strategy
Hidden Boss 2: Hellhound#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Unlock condition | Complete all Junon world reports |
| Recommended level | 22-26 |
| Weakness | Holy |
| HP | 55,000 |
Strategy
Hidden Boss 3: Ifrit (Shadow)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Unlock condition | Complete every Combat Simulator challenge from Chadley |
| Recommended level | 45-50 |
| Weakness | Ice |
| HP | 200,000 |
Strategy
Drops
- Star Fragment x1
- Ultimate materia bundle
- Proof of Shadow
General Boss Tips#
Preparation#
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Check weaknesses | Look up the boss’s weaknesses in the encyclopedia |
| Equip elemental materia | Make sure the party covers multiple elements |
| Carry restoratives | Stock plenty of healing items and antidotes |
| Level materia | Get your key materia to max level |
| Pick the right party | Build your team around the boss’s weaknesses |
In-Battle Techniques#
Boss Drop Summary#
| Boss | Materia | Materials | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Cannon | Lightning x1 | Shards x20 | Power Wristguards |
| Jabberwock | Fire x1 | Crystals x5 | Beast-Hide Cape |
| Crimson Crab | Ice x1 | Crystals x8 | Red Shell Shield |
| Magic Vessel | Random | Shards x30 | — |
| Hellhound | Holy x1 | Crystals x15 | Hellhound Fang |
| Shadow Ifrit | Shadow | Essences x10 + Star Fragment | Proof of Shadow |
Common Boss Questions#
A: There is no penalty at all — you can restart from the nearest checkpoint.