FF Walkthrough
Introduction
The second fiend guarding the Chaos Shrine's past is Marilith. In this boss rematch, she returns with no weaknesses, significantly more HP, and has upgraded her fire magic to the deadly Firaga while also adding the instant-kill Death spell to her moveset.
Boss Stats
HP
3,200
Attack
60
Defense
80
Magic Def
183
Weakness: None
Resistance: Fire, Ice, Lightning
Strategy
With 3,200 HP, Marilith has no weaknesses in this fight. The strategy revolves around mitigating her Fire damage and protecting the party from instant death.
Battle Plan
- Equipment - Equip everyone with a Ribbon if possible to nullify Death
- White Mage - Cast NulBlaze to halve Firaga damage
- Black Mage - Cast Haste on physical fighters, use Flare if able
- Physical attackers - Buff with Saber/Temper and attack relentlessly
Quick Tips
- Ribbons are your best friend - The biggest threat is a lucky Death spell.
- NulBlaze for Fire defense - Halves the damage from Firaga.
- Pure damage race - Once defenses are up, focus entirely on damage.
Rewards
EXP 2,000
Gil 1
After the Battle
The second fiend falls, opening the way to the third level of the past Chaos Shrine. Prepare to face an empowered Kraken next.