Final Fantasy XVI Guide | How To Beat Gigas

Here's everything you need to know on how to beat Gigas in Final Fantasy XVI.

Game Guide by Ornstein on Jan 09, 2025

The Gigas is among the scariest and most complicated opponents to beat in the game Final Fantasy XVI; however, with a proper strategy, even his extraordinary size and excessive forcefulness can be tamed. At the end of this article, you will have an understanding of the Gigas's patterns of attack, some things to do in preparation for this battle, and advice on how you can win.

Preparation for the Battle

Be prepared. Take high-defense equipment, increasing your health or resistance since a single strike from the Gigas will be fatal. Fill up with all varieties of items like Potions, Healing Items, and Spells. Sets of attacking and defensive skills are a necessity.

Using Eikonic skills such as Phoenix Shift, which can provide good speed, or Titan's Earthquake to stun the Gigas would be a good idea. Give more attention to Clive's abilities, more precisely, the ones that will let you avoid the enemy's attack or make a significant hit without making him get closer to you.

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Gigas's Attacks

The Gigas has several potent attacks, most of which are slow but deadly. Learning to dodge and counter these will be key to survival in this fight. Here are the big ones to watch out for:

The Gigas use giant arms to sweep across the field. This covers a big area, so time it right and sidestep to the side to avoid the hit.
Gigas does a ground slam, releasing a shockwave. You'll need to keep a keen eye on this wind-up attack and then move away from where it strikes.
Gigas will fling some rocks at you. The projectiles have slowish movement speed but deal pretty considerable damage upon hitting. You will need to dodge in the right direction to avoid them, or you will be able to avoid them using your mobility skills.
His stomp creates a lethal shockwave that pulses in all directions. You will need to have a plan to either sidestep or hop the attack in order to avoid it.

Strategies for Defeating Gigas

To defeat the Gigas, you are going to have to be mobile-smack-dab in the center, time your attacks, and dodge perfectly. During the early stages of the battle, keep back and learn his set of attacks. Although the slow attacks of Gigas are super easy to telegraph, they may contain ridiculous potential for damage if you don't keep your attention.

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You really shouldn't be afraid to continue dodging liberally, actually rolling or sidestepping your way out whenever you see the Gigas gearing up for an attack. You really shouldn't be afraid to use your magic and Eikonic arts, especially those that deal large amounts of damage and keep you safe.

Hit the weak spots of Gigas throughout battles. Commonly, this includes his legs and head, where more hurts can be added. You pay attention to a meter for the Gigas' stagger; listing multiple hits or using certain skills will fill the meter to full and subsequently activate their incredible amounts of damage while still reeling.

Managing the Environment

The environment is your enemy in this fight. Note that Gigas attacks can break the environment, such as pillars or rocks, that you use to keep from taking damage or to avoid certain attacks. Mind your surroundings, as some of the boulders and rubble are placed to save you from taking damage or allow you small breathing room when you need it.

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Final phase: When to go all-in

Things get even hotter once the Gigas's health starts running low. In its final phase, the Gigas will become more aggressive and hit harder and faster. You'll be dodging and hitting as hard and fast as you can. Once you've gotten a good stagger gauge built up, cut loose with your strongest moves and see how much the Gigas can take. Do not hold anything back, and you will be finishing him with a strong blow.

Finally…

The keys to beating the Gigas in Final Fantasy XVI are planning, timing, and adaptation. Knowing the patterns of this strong monster will help you use your talents and agility to defeat it. Be cool-headed, take advantage of your surroundings, and never be impatient.

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