Bahamut Arisen Boss Guide

Learn how to defeat Bahamut Arisen in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Get tips on its moves, phases, and the best strategies to overcome this challenging boss fight.

Alright, so you've made it to Bahamut Arisen in the VR Combat Simulator, huh? This guy's a real challenge, especially when he's at full power. He's super quick and has a ton of different attacks that can really mess you up. The whole fight is pretty intricate, with a lot going on. Keep an eye out for these particles he leaves behind after some moves – they'll stick to your characters and explode after a bit. The trick here is to use a Synergy Skill or Synergy Ability while those particles are active. Doing so will pressure Bahamut and clear all the particles off the field and your party. This is super important, but it won't make the fight a walk in the park, so be ready!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Elemental Strengths: None
• Elemental Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Vulnerabilities: None

Phases:

1. Claw Form: Bahamut primarily uses his claws for attacks.
2. Blade Form: Bahamut switches to using blades for more aggressive attacks.

Strategy:

• Particle Management: When Bahamut uses moves that leave particles on your characters, use a Synergy Skill or Synergy Ability to pressure him and clear them. This is crucial for controlling the fight.
• Particle Charge Mechanic: Bahamut will use Particle Charge, making his wings vulnerable. You absolutely want to destroy these wings within the time limit. Doing so will pressure him and prevent him from switching modes (Neodrive Mode, Gigadrive Mode). If you fail to destroy the wings, he'll eventually unleash Gigaflare, which is a fight-ending move.
• Party Composition: Characters like Tifa and Cloud are highly recommended due to their high damage output, which is essential for destroying the wings during Particle Charge and dealing consistent damage. Save ATB for these critical moments.
• Dodging and Blocking: Bahamut is aggressive and many attacks are hard to dodge. Blocking is often necessary, especially for moves like Vulcan Onslaught. Perfect blocking can help mitigate damage during attacks like Infernal Rush.
• Unblockable Moves: Be aware of his unblockable attacks like Crush Grip, Umbral Bombardment, Luminous Dive, Grim Upheaval, and Twin Lasers. These will require precise dodging or defensive abilities.
• Full Might Difficulty: If you're struggling on Full Might, consider completing the Cosmo Canyon Divine Intel to fight a weaker version of Bahamut.
• Reward: Defeating Bahamut Arisen rewards you with the Bahamut Arisen Summon Materia.