HCBailly plays Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom) - Part 57 of 70

In this entry, we fight Bahamut. Don't forget to cast Reflect.

Cave of the Phantom God Map (by FlyingArmor)

The Ogre Killer is an axe that can be bought in Tomra, but can also be found in the Tower of Bab-il. It deals quadruple damage to Giants, and will work wonders against the Demon Soldiers.

As you go through the Cave of the Phantom Gods, you will eventually enter a fixed mini-boss battle with the Behemoth, and you'll have to do this a few times on your way to the end of the third basement floor. Casting spells on it will cause it to counter-attack with Maelstrom, which will nearly wreck your entire party. Instead, Berserk Cecil and have him hack away at the Behemoth with super-strong attacks. The Behemoth will counter-attack by hitting Cecil every time, but the more damage you do in less time, the fewer counter-attacks the Behemoth will perform before it dies. Since the Behemoth has a low speed, you'll be able to cut it to ribbons in this fashion, anyway. Using Rydia's Mist summon really helps, too.

The Skull Dragons are weak to Fire, so cast Fire 3 on them. As for the Dark Wizard, just Piggy them and take them out as quickly as possible. You can also use Break on the Dark Wizard, but you'll have more luck casting Piggy instead.

At the end of the third basement floor, you'll be met by two purple-haired children. They are surprised by Cecil being half-Lunarian and wondering what business you possibly have with the God of the Phantom Beasts, who is just ahead.

Be ready to equip the Artemis Arrows and Yoichi Bow on Rosa for what you're about to do. When you talk to the God of the Phantom Beasts, he will be surprised by your prowess before challenging you. He then transforms into Bahamut, whom you will then have to fight.

Bahamut has a count-down. Before he counts down to zero, use the Light Curtain and/or cast Reflect on everybody. Once Bahamut hits zero, he will cast Mega Flare. If it hits someone who has Reflect cast upon them by any means, it will hit Bahamut. From here, have Rosa attack with the Yoichi Bow and Artemis, have FuSoYa cast Flare, and have Rydia cast Tsunami. As for Cecil and Edge, have them hit hard with their strongest attacks. As long as you have Reflect up, this battle is doable. Beating Bahamut will allow Rydia to summon Bahamut in battle at any time, and with high Wisdom and Will, Bahamut will be able to pack a punch.