FF16: Beating Pandemonium Guide
FF16: Beating Pandemonium Guide
Pandemonium: The Dodge Master
Pulling off a precision dodge is like catching that last piece of cake before someone else does. It’s that satisfying! In Final Fantasy 16, learning and adapting to enemy habits in order to dodge attacks is a fun and rewarding aspect of the game’s combat. However, some enemies have attacks that leave us spamming dodge and hoping for the best. We feel you, trust us.
One such enemy is Pandemonium, the Notorious Mark that tests your ability to dodge by turning their fight into a bullet hell extravaganza. This hunt is available during the Footfalls in Ash main quest. The Stained Loincloth received from this monster is used to create The Sons of Ouroboros, making the fight well worth the trouble. So, let’s dive into the madness and show Pandemonium who’s boss!
Where To Find Pandemonium
Pandemonium enjoys hanging out in Wolfdarr, Ash Deadlands. To locate this dodge master, travel to the Obelisk on The Shadow Coast and head along the path. Take a left before the gate near Skaithfarr, and head down this path towards the giant door. Approach this door and Pandemonium will come out to greet you. Just make sure to introduce yourself with a swift dodge!
How To Beat Pandemonium
Pandemonium’s magical attacks and ability to teleport is what makes them worthy of their S-rank. Brace yourself for a bombardment of spells that will cover the battlefield, making it feel like a confusing maze of destruction. But fear not, we’ve got your back with a breakdown of Pandemonium’s moves and how to dodge them like a pro:
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Magic Missiles | Pandemonium will shoot four red magic projectiles from their club. These missiles will hone in on you, so you can either run around them or precision dodge through them. This attack can be used multiple times in a row, forcing you to continue dodging until the attack ends. |
| Downward Swing | Pandemonium takes their club in one hand and swings it downward. This attack is often used when you’re close to Pandemonium. You can tell when they’re about to swing their club when it glows red. Unlike other giant enemies, these swings come out quickly. |
| Horizontal Swing | Pandemonium swings their club horizontally in a wide range. Another attack used when you’re close to Pandemonium, prepare to dodge when their club starts glowing red. |
| Electric Pools | Pandemonium casts many small rings on the field, after a few seconds, they erupt with electricity. Avoid the small circles to prevent getting zapped. Since the explosion happens a few seconds after this magic is cast, you don’t need to panic if you’re initially standing in range of one of the circles. |
| Miniature Explosion | Pandemonium casts several magic projectiles that combine and explode where you stand. Explosions will continue spawning at your current location for a few moments. Simply running away is enough to avoid this attack. You have to keep moving until this attack ends since several explosions will occur. |
| Explosion | Pandemonium will charge up a magical blast that strikes everything within a few feet. When Pandemonium brings their arms close to their chest and hunches over, they’re beginning to charge an explosion. The moment they start to move their arms outward is when the explosion will happen. You will need to back away when Pandemonium is charging an explosion, the timing on a precision dodge is very strict. |
| Sanguine Rite | Pandemonium casts a red magic sphere to fall into the ground and explode. This is the first attack Pandemonium uses in this fight. As their health dwindles, each time it uses this attack there will be more spheres. Look out for any time their club is raised towards the sky and prepare to avoid the onslaught of attacks. |
| Rictus of Horror | Pandemonium aims their club at you and fires a massive laser. If you fail to dodge this attack, you’ll most likely die. Whenever you see Pandemonium’s club aimed at you, just keep moving. Try running instead of going for a precision dodge or use abilities like Shiva’s Cold Snap to cover ground quickly. Pandemonium will also go for a mix-up later in the fight by teleporting while charging this attack. It’s also safe to run around this variation of the attack as well. |
Phew, that’s a lot to dodge, but we believe in you! Pandemonium loves to combine different spells together, making them a chaotic force to be reckoned with. Remember these tips to come out on top:
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- Only press the attack once the spells have finished being cast, since many of them cover a wide area or chase you.
- Always watch for Pandemonium’s position when they teleport. They will use spells as cover to teleport close to you and quickly strike with a club attack. Use this opportunity to press the attack, since club swings leave them vulnerable.
- Don’t be afraid to use Eikonic abilities when you have an opening. Pandemonium’s staggering amount of health can make this fight drag on if you fail to take advantage of every opportunity to strike.
- If you can master the timing, Shiva’s Cold Snap is great for creating more openings for you to use strong abilities like Dancing Steel and Judgment Bolt.
Rewards For Defeating Pandemonium
After taking down the king of the castle, you’ll receive the following rewards:
| Reward | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Experience | 15,000 |
| Ability Points | 120 |
| Gil | 20,000 |
| Spoils | Stained Loincloth x1 |
Congratulations on conquering Pandemonium! Now go and share your epic dodge skills with the world. And don’t forget to check out our guide on how to beat Atlas in the next adventure!
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