FF Walkthrough

Marilith

Mt. Gulg (B5)
Hard
Marilith, the six-armed Fire Fiend, at Mt. Gulg
Marilith, the six-armed Fire Fiend, at Mt. Gulg

Introduction

Marilith is the second of the Four Fiends in Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster. As the Fiend of Fire, this six-armed serpentine warrior guards the Fire Crystal in Mt. Gulg. She uses powerful fire magic and physical attacks to overwhelm the party.

Boss Stats

HP
1,440
Attack
40
Defense
50
Magic Def
183
Weakness: None
Resistance: Fire, Lightning

Strategy

Marilith has 1,440 HP with no weaknesses. Her high Magic Defense makes spells ineffective. This is a battle of physical endurance - cast NulBlaze to mitigate her fire damage.

Battle Plan

  • White Mage - Cast NulBlaze on turn one, then heal
  • Black Mage - Cast Haste on your physical attackers
  • Physical attackers - Use Saber and attack relentlessly
The party endures Marilith's fire attacks
The party endures Marilith's fire attacks

Quick Tips

  • NulBlaze is essential - Halves damage from her fire spells.
  • Physical damage only - Her 183 Magic Defense makes spells useless.
  • Buff your attackers - Haste and Saber maximize physical damage output.

Rewards

EXP 2,475
Gil 3,000
Key Item Fire Crystal

After the Battle

With Marilith defeated, the Fire Crystal is restored. A portal appears to exit Mt. Gulg. Two fiends down, two to go. Journey to the frozen north to continue your quest.

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