Bahamut (Final Fantasy III)

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Final Fantasy III Enemy
Bahamut
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NES Name	Bahamut
DS Name	Bahamut
NES Stats Level HP 50 7,500 EXP Gil 2,800 3,500 Location Bahamut's Lair Steal Potion Item Dropped None Weak Against Wind Abilities Megaflare Other Information None DS Stats Level HP 45 34,000 Attack Defense 90 37 EXP Gil 20,000 16,500 Location Bahamut's Lair Steal None (first encounter), Hi-Potion (second encounter) Common Drop Hi-Potion Uncommon Drop Hi-Potion Rare Drop Phoenix Down Weak Against Wind Abilities Megaflare Other Information

Bahamut is an optional boss in Final Fantasy III. Once he is defeated the party gains the spell Bahamur.

Bahamut is first encountered on Dragon's Peak towards the beginning of the game, but is much too strong for the party to defeat. The player can visit Bahamut's Lair later on in the game after acquiring the Invincible in order to defeat and obtain Bahamut.

[edit] Strategy

Before saying "Yes" to Bahamut's challenge, make sure two of the party's characters are either Devouts or Dragoons, the latter of which is extremely helpful if the character is equipped with two Wind Spears. Bahamut's two actions per turn sometimes include the powerful spell Mega Flare, which deals damage to the entire party. Since Bahamut is an aerial opponent, it has a weakness to the Wind element. First, have a Devout cast Aeroga, and have a Dragoon use Jump, which will deal about 3,000 and 9,999 damage, respectively. Just repeat these actions every turn and Bahamut will fall in about three turns.

[edit] Alternate Strategy (DS version only)

Before saying "Yes" to Bahamut, have at least one Dragoon and one Scholar, two Dragon Lances (purchasable in the Invincible), and at least one Chocobo's Wrath (one is found in Bahamut's Lair). It is also recommended to be at least level 42 with all characters. Any other jobs are optional. If you don't mind exploiting the "Item Cloning" glitch have an item in the top right/left corner of the Item screen and press Up and A at the same time. If done correctly you should see the Equipment screen for about .5 Seconds, before seeing the Item Use screen). Equip the Dragon Lances on the Dragoon and Jump. Have your other two jobs attack physically, unless one or more is a high Intelligence job, which should use Chocobo's Wrath/Flare which will deal 3,000-4,000 damage to Bahamut. (A Devout/White Mage with Aeroga or a second Dragoon would be helpful, albeit a little more costly. Also, a high job level Monk/Black Belt and Thief/Ninja may deal within the 2,000-4,500 Damage to Bahamut as well). Have your Scholar use your Chocobo's Wrath to cast Flare on Bahamut. The Scholar's high Intelligence stat and Item Lore effect should allow you to deal 7,000-9,000 (depending on Job and character level). Next turn, your Dragoons will land on Bahamut for 5,000-9,999 damage (depending on Job/character level). Use another Chocobo's Wrath with your Scholar, and Bahamut should fall within two turns.