A Hill to Die On, Fastitocalon Hunt Location and How to Beat in FF16

Learn the location of the Fastitocalon hunt in Final Fantasy XVI's Dhalmekian Republic and discover the best strategies, recommended abilities, and gear to defeat this B-Rank Notorious Monster.

Location: The Velkroy Desert, Dhalmekian Republic

Level: 34

Bounty: 10,000 Gil, 20 Renown

How to Find:

1. This hunt becomes available after starting the 'Riddle of the Sand' main quest.
2. Fastitocalon is located in the northeastern corner of The Velkroy Desert, just past The Bandit's Bed marker on the map.

Fastitocalon's Attacks:

• Water Cannon: Shoots water projectiles in a straight line. Can be countered with Heatwave for stagger damage.
• Slam: Rears up and slams the ground with front legs. Slow and easy to dodge.
• Snapping Bite: Sweeps its head to bite. Slow and easy to dodge.
• Shell Spin: Dashes across the battlefield while spinning. Hurts significantly; evade.
• Testudo Trompe: Blue lights appear on the ground, followed by mini-explosions, then a Shell Spin attack. Avoid the blue lights and the final spin.

Recommended Abilities:

• Phoenix/Ifrit: Heatwave (Damage 2 Stars, Will 2 Stars) - Good for countering Water Cannon.
• Phoenix/Ifrit: Flames of Rebirth (Damage 3 Stars, Will 3 Stars)
• Garuda: Gouge (Damage 2 Stars, Will 4 Stars) - Effective on staggered enemies.
• Garuda: Wicked Wheel (Damage 2 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Effective on staggered enemies.
• Titan: Lightning Rod (Damage 2 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Use on fully staggered enemies.
• Titan: Raging Fists (Damage 3 Stars, Will 3 Stars)

Recommended Gear:

• Weapon: Grindstone
• Belt: Drakeslayer’s Belt
• Vambraces: Mythril Wristlets
• Accessories: Berserker Ring, Badge of Mettle +1, Cleric’s Medallion +1 (or strongest available)
• Items: Potion, High Potion, Stoneskin Tonic (for defense boost)

Strategy:

1. Fastitocalon's attacks are generally slow, making them manageable.
2. Dodge melee attacks like Slam and Snapping Bite.
3. Evade the Shell Spin and Testudo Trompe's ground effects.
4. Use Heatwave to counter Water Cannon for significant stagger damage.
5. Target Fastitocalon's head, as its shell offers more defense.
6. When the enemy is partially staggered, use abilities like Gouge or Wicked Wheel.
7. Once fully staggered, deploy Lightning Rod and unleash powerful abilities.
8. Equip items like Stoneskin Tonic to increase defense if needed.