How to beat Benedikta in Final Fantasy 16 — FF16 boss fight guide

You can also find out more about the following: Final Fantasy 16, you’ll face off against Benedikta, the Dominant of Garuda, at the end of the main story chapter “Headwind.” Benedikta is the first Dominant you’ll fight against, and her attacks can be quite punishing if you don’t dodge them properly. However, don’t be alarmed! The fight against Benedikta isn’t as intimidating as you think — a majority of her attacks can be dodged by just running to the side.

Read on to learn all of Benedikta’s attacks, and how to defeat her in Final Fantasy 16.

Benedikta: How to defeat him

Benedikta weaves in and out between close range and long distance combat. Clive’s sword will clash with her as she retreats to use magic infused by wind. The game has two phases. Human formThe following are some examples of how to get started: Semi-Primed Form. Benedikta’s power will be revealed after you beat her in human form.

Prepare for the fight against Benedikta

Follow these tips before you take on Benedikta:

• Improve your skillsIf you don’t spend them, they will go to waste since there is no cost for a refund. If you’re not spending your ability points, they’re going to waste since you can always get them back for free.
• Just keep running: A lot of Benedikta’s projectiles can be dodged by simply running to the side. It is not necessary to be fancy to achieve the animation. Keep moving and strafing in battle to dodge most of her attacks.
• You can swap your skills: You’re pretty limited on what abilities you can use at this point in the story, and you should always use what you’re comfortable with. However, the Benedikta fight is heavy on projectiles, and the Phoenix ability “Heatwave” becomes extra effective when it blocks a projectile. If you’re good at timing your dodges and parries, you should definitely give “Heatwave” a try here!
• Watch for Benedikta’s tells: Benedikta’s attacks will always have a “wind-up” move where she either jumps backwards, floats into the air, flies around the stage, or collects particles around her body. Learn what these movements mean, and how to avoid getting hurt. After Benedikta shoots wind orbs at you, and then flies back around to the other side of the stage, there will be a quick follow-up. Be ready!

First phase — human form

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In the initial phase, Benedikta’s human side will be on display, as she battles from close-up and at a long distance. Benedikta’s first phase has three attacks.

• AeroraBenedikta is going to swirl air all around her and fire a ball of wind your way. Benedikta’s projectile is very fast. You can choose to either run away or dodge if you notice her using Aerora.
• AerogaBenedikta is going to charge up an air ball and throw it your way. It will cause a mini-whirlwind to appear at the ball’s location. Aeroga projectiles can be avoided by running off to the side and dodging as soon as they are about to strike the ground.
• Wind BladeBenedikta is going to dash from you, and around her will form blue particles. Then, she’ll either shoot a horizontal arc at you followed quickly by another horizontal one or send three vertical ones followed by three more vertical ones.

Benedikta also has some unnamed attacks in addition to its named ones:

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• Benedikta floats in the sky with green particles all around. She’ll then quickly lunge towards your direction in a stabbing motion once. Avoid the lunge and sprint back to land a few hits.
• Benedikta begins to create blue particles and will then unleash five ball of wind. To avoid the attack, you can stand between or dodge around them.
• Benedikta is going to retreat and lunge at you. You will have to dodge her five swings.

Second phase — semi-primed form

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In the second phase, Benedikta will semi-prime by calling upon Garuda’s power without fully transforming. While doing this, Benedikta’s abilities will be upgraded and she may even throw in a couple of new attacks. Benedikta’s second phase has 10 named attacks.

• AeroraBenedikta now fires two wind orbs at once, an upgrade of Aerora in the first phase.
• AerogaBenedikta now shoots three consecutive balls, an upgraded version from Aeroga’s first phase.
• Aerial SlashBenedikta repeats the Wind Blade move in the second phase three times. In the next fight, Benedikta’s Aerial Slash moves will be upgraded one more time. He will first throw vertical projectiles and then move to horizontal ones. To avoid damage, continue to dodge projectiles as they come towards you.
• Aero RainBenedikta is going to take flight and will shoot six groups of wind orbs your way. She’ll continue to fly around the stage and throw eight more groups of orbs. To avoid the attack, you can run along the orbs’ side or duck just before the orbs hit the floor.
• NosediveBenedikta disappears from view as she launches upwards. On the ground, a spark of blue will indicate that Benedikta is about to touch down. You can avoid being struck by moving quickly out of her way.
• TornadoTwo versions of Tornado are available during the second stage. First, the green light appears on the stage and then the wind gathers around it to summon a Tornado. In the second variation, there will be multiple green light around the entire stage. Multiple tornadoes are spawned. Avoid the green light on the stage to avoid tornadoes.
• Gathering cloudsBenedikta will be surrounded by a large wind circle. Quickly run out of the circle, or else you’ll be caught in her next move, Rammelfall.
• RammelfallBenedikta’s will throw pieces of the building in your direction. If you’re caught by Gathering Clouds, you’ll be encased in the rubble, and slammed onto the ground instead.
• Deathly Embrace: Benedikta will launch Garuda’s claws out towards your direction, grabbing you in the process. She’ll pull you back in and summon a tornado right on top of you. If you do end up getting grabbed, don’t be alarmed because you can still avoid the tornado if you quickly run from the area.
• TwisterBenedikta is going to grab you. She will throw you up in the air and then smash you down. Avoid the first grab in order to prevent damage. If you’re low on health and you’ve already been grabbed, make sure to use a potion before you hit the ground!

Benedikta also has some unnamed attacks in addition to its named ones:

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• Benedikta is going to back up, and then launch a triple-staged assault in your direction. First, she’ll lunge towards you, swiping her claws multiple times. Then, she’ll spin towards you, hitting you multiple times. Lastly, she’ll slam the ground with Garuda’s foot. If you’re hit with three different attacks at once, you lose a lot of HP. Be prepared to avoid the first lunge once you’ve seen Benedikta fly backwards in the air. To avoid being hit, either continue to run sideways or do a quick dodge as Benedikta approaches.
• Benedikta will then fly around and toss two wind orbs your way. Following the throwing of two orbs by Benedikta, she’ll perform Nosedive or Deadly embrace or Twister. Dodging or running away from the orbs is a good way to avoid them, but you should be ready for the following moves.