Gilgamesh Boss Guide

Learn Gilgamesh's attacks and strategy in final fantasy vii rebirth. Counter his Ultimate Illusion by dealing enough damage.

Gilgamesh is a formidable superboss in final fantasy vii rebirth, utilizing a variety of weapons that grant him new attacks throughout the fight. He begins with his naginata and progressively adds the Muramasa, Rune Axe, Banana Fan, Excalipoor, and finally, the Excalibur.

Gilgamesh's Attacks:

1. Naginata Attacks:
   • Helmsplitter: An overhead swing.
   • Retreating Swipe: A sweeping attack while jumping away.
   • Sweep: A basic sweeping attack that can be blocked.
   • Dual Thrust: Two consecutive thrusting attacks.
   • Pinwheel: A spinning naginata attack while running at you.
2. Special Attacks:
   • Gilgamesh Pose!: Unblockable. Gilgamesh jumps to land on you, potentially binding your character and allowing him to attack. Successfully landing this buffs Gilgamesh.
   • Genji Shield: Absorbs all incoming damage and provides buffs.
3. Muramasa Attacks:
   • Draw Slash: A quick dash and sweeping slash after sheathing his sword, can inflict debuffs/ailments.
   • Daemon Wave: A quick beam attack that can inflict debuffs/ailments.
   • Triple Slash: Three rapid slashes, can inflict debuffs/ailments.
   • Booming Swing: Causes a small explosion for those marked by other Muramasa moves, can inflict debuffs/ailments.
4. Rune Axe Attacks:
   • Brutal Swing: Unblockable. Jumps and slams the axe down, creating an area of effect.
   • Upheaval Slam: Unblockable. An upward swing causing rocks to erupt from the ground.
   • Lunar Slash: Unblockable. An upward swing with the axe.
   • Spatial Rend: Unblockable. Jumps and crashes down with the axe, followed by a ground explosion; move away from Gilgamesh.
5. Banana Fan Attacks:
   • Flutterwing Dance: Summons small, stationary tornadoes.
   • Fallen Blossom: Conjures an exploding Chinese character after jumping away.
   • Firefly Ward: Unblockable. A barrier that stuns if you melee attack him.
   • Whirlpool Dance: Creates a large circular marker that becomes a damaging whirlpool.
6. Excalipoor Attacks:
   • Sloppy Swordplay: Unblockable. A lunging sweeping strike dealing multiple hits of one damage each; dodge it.
   • Shoddy Swordplay: Unblockable. A double sweeping attack; get out of range quickly.
   • Scrappy Swordplay: Unblockable. Jumps and stabs the ground; get out of range quickly.
   • Legenderpy Strike: Unblockable. The opening move when he brandishes Excalipoor, deals one damage.
7. Excalibur Attacks:
   • Brilliant Sweep: A quick, wide-range sweeping attack that can be blocked.
   • Radiant Geyser: Swings the weapon upwards, launching a mass of light energy forward.
   • Gilgamesh Beam: Fires a fast, damaging laser beam that can be blocked.
   • Soaring Cross: Tosses the sword horizontally, which spins like a boomerang before returning.
   • Ephemerality: Unblockable. An upward sword slash that can inflict debuffs/ailments; avoid at all costs.
8. Phase 2 Attacks:
   • Phantasmal Field: A large circle on the ground that deals damage over time while standing in it.
   • Ultimate Illusion: Unblockable/unavoidable. Gilgamesh's ultimate attack; deal enough damage to stop it.

Strategy:

• When Gilgamesh uses his naginata, his attacks are generally straightforward and can often be blocked or dodged.
• Be wary of 'Gilgamesh Pose!', as it's unblockable and can lead to significant damage.
• The Muramasa attacks are fast and can inflict status ailments, so be prepared to cure them.
• All Rune Axe attacks are unblockable, requiring precise dodging or positioning. Spatial Rend specifically requires you to move away from him.
• Banana Fan attacks are elementally infused and can create hazardous areas on the field. Avoid the tornadoes and whirlpools. Firefly Ward punishes melee attacks.
• Excalipoor attacks are unblockable and deal significant damage, so dodging is crucial. 'Legenderpy Strike' is a unique opening move.
• Excalibur attacks, while some can be blocked, include powerful moves like 'Radiant Geyser' and 'Gilgamesh Beam'. 'Ephemerality' is unblockable and should be avoided.
• During the second phase, avoid standing in the 'Phantasmal Field'.
• To counter 'Ultimate Illusion', you must deal enough damage to interrupt the countdown.