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Diabolic Variant Boss Guide
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Diabolic Variant Boss Guide

Master the Diabolic Variant boss fight in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Learn its attacks, weaknesses, and strategies for both phases to emerge victorious.

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Master the Diabolic Variant boss fight in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Learn its attacks, weaknesses, and strategies for both phases to emerge victorious.

Alright, let's talk about the Diabolic Variant. This boss has two phases, and while it uses most of its moves throughout, things get a bit more intense after it uses Enshadow around the 75% HP mark.

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Weakness: Ice

Phases:

  1. Phase 1: The boss uses its Right Arm and tentacles for various attacks. The Right Arm can be targeted and destroyed.
  2. Phase 2: Begins after the boss uses Enshadow (around 75% HP). The arena is filled with poison mist, and the boss starts summoning clones.

Strategy:

  • The Diabolic Variant isn't super tough, but can be annoying. Focus on its Right Arm first. It's a targetable part that, when destroyed, pressures the boss and removes some of its attacks.
  • The arm is weak to Ice magic like Blizzard or Blizzara, so spam those to take it off quickly.
  • Tentacle Lash: A normal attack where the boss sticks out its right arm and tentacles shoot forward. You can block this.
  • Tentacle Slam: The boss raises its right arm and slams it down, extending tentacles. Dodge or block at the last second.
  • Tentacle Drill: Tentacles emerge from the ground, tracking a character. Keep moving or block this.
  • Poison Burst: A close-range burst that can poison you. It knocks you back.
  • Firaga: A standard Fire spell. Blockable.
  • Toxic Mire: Unblockable. Creates a poison pool on the ground. Just step out of it.
  • Ensnare: Unblockable. Similar to Tentacle Lash, but it tries to grab a character and slam them. Dodge this!
  • Reconstitution: If you destroy the Right Arm, the boss can regrow it using this move. Keep an eye out for it.
  • Enshadow: Unblockable. This marks the start of Phase 2. The boss envelops the room in poison mist. You can't avoid it, so just manage your HP and heal as needed.
  • After Enshadow, the boss will start summoning clones. Don't worry too much, they have low HP and can be dealt with easily. Focus on the main body if you can, but taking out clones prevents you from getting overwhelmed.

After the fight, head through the door to find Murasaki and his ID.

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