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Final Fantasy IX (2000)

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What is new is its attack set. Stab (physical damage) and Thundara are both more or less familiar to you and deal moderate damage, but everything else is as of yet unseen. Ultra Sound Wave sets Mini, a status which severely reduces physical attack and defense and is difficult to remove at this stage (you can do so with Remedy items). When damaged physically, it will "Become Compact," increasing defense to a massive number and basically nullifying damage while it's curled up. During this time it will not attack, but any damage you inflict (or, rather, fail to inflict) will result in an Earth Power counter, hurting your party while healing the snake. Float status nullifies this, but maintaining it is a pain and you can just not attack it while it's curled to avoid it.

The strategy is simple. Try to inflict Darkness and Slow on the piece of crap while Zidane Steals. You may have an Oak Staff already by doing Chocograph #11: Small Beach, but if not it should be your first priority, Vivi really needs it in the near future. You'll also want that Adaman Vest, which won't be available otherwise for quite a while. Once the statuses are set, have Vivi or Dagger strike it physically anytime it's uncoiled; this will keep it from attacking, and allow you some nice, quiet Stealing time. After getting both items, wipe it out with Blizzara. If it coils, just wait for it to uncoil before striking again.

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