Garland

Chaos Shrine
Easy

Garland confronts the Warriors of Light at the Chaos Shrine
Garland confronts the Warriors of Light at the Chaos Shrine

Introduction

Garland is the first boss in Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster. A fallen knight of Cornelia, he kidnaps Princess Sarah and awaits your challenge at the Chaos Shrine. As the opening boss, he's designed to be straightforward for new players.

Boss Stats

HP
212
Attack
15
Defense
8
Magic Def
64
Weakness: None
Resistance: None

Strategy

Garland is a straightforward physical attacker. His attacks deal 15-25 damage per turn, targeting one party member at a time. With only 212 HP and low defenses, this battle won't last long.

Battle Plan

  • Warriors/Monks - Attack every turn for consistent damage
  • Thieves - Attack; don't bother trying to steal
  • Black Mage - Fire or Thunder deals 25-35 damage per cast
  • White Mage - Heal when anyone drops below 30 HP
The Warriors of Light battle Garland
The Warriors of Light engage Garland in battle

Quick Tips

  • Magic is king - Garland's Magic Defense (64) is low. Two mages can end this fight in 2-3 turns.
  • Cast Protect - If your White Mage has Protect, use it on your squishiest party member.
  • Stock Potions - Bring 5-10 Potions as backup healing.

Rewards

EXP 130
Gil 250
Drop Longsword

After the Battle

Defeating Garland rescues Princess Sarah, who returns you to Cornelia Castle. The King rewards your bravery by ordering the bridge north of town to be rebuilt, opening the path to Pravoka and continuing your adventure as the Warriors of Light.

Cornelia Walkthrough →