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Eidolon Battles
Final Fantasy XIII

Eidolon Battles

Learn how to defeat Eidolons in Final Fantasy XIII. This guide covers the Doom counter, Gestalt gauge, Libra technique, and battle strategies to claim victory.

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Learn how to defeat Eidolons in Final Fantasy XIII. This guide covers the Doom counter, Gestalt gauge, Libra technique, and battle strategies to claim victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    At the start of an Eidolon battle, a Doom counter will impose a time limit.
  2. 2
    Demonstrate your power to the Eidolon to slowly fill its Gestalt gauge.
  3. 3
    Attack the Eidolon until the Gestalt gauge is full.
  4. 4
    Press the Square button to claim victory.
Tips
  • Attacks are not the only way to charge the Gestalt gauge.
  • Using the Libra technique may provide hints on which additional abilities can be used to fill the gauge.
  • Some battles require using defensive abilities, such as healing or Guard, to fill the gauge.
  • The method for filling the gauge is unique to each Eidolon.

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