Game:

Final Fantasy IX (2000)

Duration: 4:49

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Like you'd expect from a Gigas-style enemy, Hilgigars can pack a punch. Hiphop and Knockdown are very strong, but the real threat here is Earthquake, an Earth-elemental spell that'll leave a scar if it connects. Finally, it can use Curaga to heal a massive amount of HP.

This battle requires a good strategy, especially if you plan on Stealing. Your first order of business should be to inflict Silence and Slow on the giant. The former will eliminate Curaga from its arsenal, while the latter keeps it from taking as many turns. (Sadly you don't have Mini yet and Darkness doesn't work.) Once that's done, have Zidane Steal, Vivi maintain Slow on Hilgigars, Dagger cast Float on the party (evades Earthquake, which isn't affected by Silence), and Eiko should be running healing duty. Sadly, the Fairy Flute is ridiculously difficult to Steal (same odds as the Mythril Sword in your first battle against Beatrix, meaning you can easily spend hours trying to snatch it). It's still worth trying for (teaches Esuna, Haste, and Regen spells), but if you have everything else and don't get it after trying for a while just call it a day, move Zidane to the front row, and blast Hilgigars with your best stuff (Zidane can attack, Vivi can use Bio, and Dagger and Eiko can Summon).

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