Leviathan Magicite

Learn how to defeat Leviathan in Final Fantasy VI. Get tips on party setup, elemental weaknesses, and strategies to obtain the powerful Leviathan Magicite.

Alright, let's talk about taking down Leviathan! This guy's a water-based boss, so if you've got Reed Cloaks or Tortoise Shields, slap 'em on your party. They'll make you immune to drowning, which is pretty much his whole deal. If you've managed to snag Fenrir and Golem Magicites, bring those along too – they'll be super helpful.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Attacks: Basic Attack, Aqua Breath, El Nino (super Aqua Breath), Entangle (sets Slow), Tsunami.
• Triggers: Takes physical damage -> Entangle. Takes magic/Lore damage -> El Nino.
• Weaknesses: Magic Defense is lower.

Strategy:

• Leviathan's main attacks are Aqua Breath and the super-powered El Nino, which are water-based. If you're rocking those Reed Cloaks or Tortoise Shields, you'll actually heal from a lot of his attacks! How cool is that?
• When he gets hit with physical attacks, he'll retaliate with Entangle, which inflicts Slow. Magic or Lore attacks will trigger his devastating El Nino. Since his Magic Defense isn't his strong suit, you can go wild with your own spells. El Nino is actually a great attack for you to use against him in this state!
• For those occasional physical hits that get through, or if you want to buff up your defenses, pop out Fenrir or Golem. They can help absorb some of the damage.
• El Nino hits everyone, so having elemental immunity is a lifesaver. If you don't have the water-absorbing gear, this attack can wipe your party before you know it. Entangle can also hit multiple times physically, so be prepared for that.
• It's a good idea to have Terra or Celes in your party. Their healing abilities will be crucial for keeping everyone topped up after those physical hits land, because when they do, they really hurt.
• After you've successfully beaten Leviathan, you'll get the awesome Leviathan Magicite. Enjoy!