Jenova Lifeclinger Boss Guide

The battle begins with Jenova using Contaminant Expulsion, an unblockable attack that ejects party members from the battle. This will happen initially to sidelined characters and then repeat during the first phase, potentially leaving Cloud solo.

In the first phase, watch out for Castigate (a quick burst of energy around Jenova that damages and pushes characters back) and Mourning Wail (a continuous vortex around Jenova that deals damage over time).

Vengeance involves Jenova firing lasers in random directions; find the gaps between lasers to avoid damage.

Azure Resplendence has Jenova stick a tendril into the ground, causing seeking flames that deal damage over time; keep moving to evade.

Eyes of Providence is an unblockable grab move where Jenova creates a blue ball around a character. If hit, the character is bound and takes damage. Keep moving to avoid it.

During the first phase, Jenova may erect a Barrier, making her immune to physical damage. While you can attack the Barrier to build ATB, magic is required to deplete its health. Successfully destroying the Barrier will pressure Jenova.

If the Barrier is not destroyed in time, Jenova will use Lachrymal Exhale, an unblockable attack where she shoots bubbles across the arena.

The second phase introduces Desecration, an unblockable attack where Jenova fires large lasers straight ahead; find the gaps to stand safely.

Jenova may also use Dreams of Sorcery, which precedes other 'Dreams' skills. This is often followed by Dreams of Pestilence, where Jenova shoots orbs that cast Bioga on the party, potentially poisoning you.

Dreams of Frost is similar to Dreams of Pestilence but casts Blizzaga on the party; dodge the large ice chunks that appear.

Dreams of Zephyr casts Aeroga on the party; keep moving to dodge the wind gusts.

Dreams of Timespace involves spinning cogs that follow party members, eventually exploding and inflicting the Stop status.

Obliterate is an unblockable attack that occurs after Jenova uses Prismatic Compression and then resumes normal attacks. It fills the screen with explosions and is hard to avoid, but dealing enough damage to Jenova before she unleashes it can stop the move.

The fourth phase features Sanguinary Flames, an unblockable attack where Jenova gains Shield status and shoots small fireballs around the arena. These leave behind fire pockets that explode after a few seconds.