Final Fantasy VII Bosses

15

1200

0

Counter Attack, Big Bomber, Rear Gun

 

 

 

180

16

150

Reactor

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Darkness, Transform, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Airbuster splits your party into two; Cloud to one side, Tifa and Barret to the other. It’s best to use Bolt on him, and limit breaks or physical attacks. Be sure to heal periodically, as some of his attacks can do a fair amount of damage.

18

1800

0

Sewer, Tsunami Tail

 

 

 

 

 

240

22

0

Sewers

 

This boss uses attacks that take advantage of the yucky, probably toxic sewer water around you. He can do a lot of damage if you don’t take care to heal. Use Lightning magic, and make sure you have Cover materia on Cloud so that he can take more damage, and use his limit break more often.

34

11000

120

Big Fang, Ibil Poision

 

 

 

 

 

2000

150

2200

Midgar

Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis

61

Variable; see Notes

Unknown

Bizarro Energy, Bolt3, Quake3, Demi3, Stigma

 

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

????

 

There are many variables that go into generating the HP of this version of Sephiroth. To learn more, visit FF:OSG.

Bizarro-Sephiroth has multiple parts, and each of them must be destroyed. The problem is that each part can be revived by the others, so you should stick to using multiple-target spells and summons (avoid using any fire-based spells, as two parts absorb this element. This means that you can use Trine or Aqualung, but not Magic Breath). You can also choose to go at various parts with single target spells, but with the risk of seeing your efforts go to waste if this body part is revived afterwards.
Two of the parts of Bizarro-Sephiroth are invicible: the main body and the core. What’s worse is that the core uses the Bizarro Energy move, that heals itself for 6000 HP. However, when you managed to kill the other vulnerable parts, you’ll get a message stating that the core is weakened, meaning that it’s susceptible to attacks. Kill it, then kill the main body to finish the battle.
If you have two parties, you can prevent Bizarro-Sephiroth from using the Bizarro Energy. Just switch to the other team after you killed one body part: when facing this team, Bizarro-Sephiroth will not use the Bizarro Energy. You will, however, need to change teams again to deliver the final blow to the main body.

23

2500

100

Tail Attack, Moonstrike, Big Wave

 

 

 

550

52

1000

Junon Harbor

Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Bottomswell is a large creature who floats above the water, does Tail Attack (attacks one character) as well as Moonstrike (attacks one character for more damage), Big Wave (attacks all characters, including Bottomswell, less damage on each than the one person attacks) and an attack that puts your character in a bubble, slowly draining life. Keep in mind that he's long range, so you'll be mostly using magic and your Choco/Mog summon.

45

24000

200

Lapis Laser

 

 

 

2800

240

4000

Underwater Reactor

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Slow, Darkness, Tranform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralyse, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Be cautious with this boss group, and keep your healer active and well. Pound on them with physical attacks, as well as Fire and Lightning. If you can, Time your healer as well as your best physical fighter. As usual, the Big Guard and Regen/All combo is very helpful.

34

5000

210

Absorb

 

 

 

 

2900

50

0

Wutai Pagoda

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Berserk, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate

She's not so tough, really. Equipping a Jem Ring will keep you from being paralyzed by her Stare Down attack and make your life a lot easier. Start with a dose of Barrier and Haste, and since she moves so slow, it'll be that much easier. Anything goes as far as attacks, too, so just unload everything on her and watch her fall.

19

2000

100

Poison Breath, Grand Attack

 

 

 

 

 

200

20

2400

Fort Condor

Sleep

25

4000

200

Poison Breath, Grand Attack

 

 

 

 

 

400

40

4800

Fort Condor

Sleep

37

8000

300

Poison Breath, Grand Attack

 

 

 

 

 

800

80

9600

Fort Condor

Sleep

18

140

80

Barrier, MBarrier

 

 

 

 

 

70

7

250

Shinra Tower

 

He appears with Rufus; take him out quickly with attacks or magic.

45

10000

400

Rock Drop, Cave In, Demon Crush

 

 

 

3800

220

4000

Temple of the Ancients

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

This boss is harder than the last, so be on your guard. Heal often, and make sure your characters don't stay down for long if they faint. Definitely use Bahamut, and your other summons except for Shiva, Ifrit and Ramuh (they don't do so much damage). If you have Deathblow on Cloud, that works well too. Every once in a while, he does a major attack called Demons Rush that takes a lot of HP from the whole party.

49

30000

30000

Countdown, Diamond Flash

 

 

 

 

 Rising Sun

35000

3500

25000

Midgar Area

 

Diamond Weapon is impervious to physical attacks (at least at first), so don’t bother using your Limits if you have some ready. Instead, begin by casting Big Guard, Regen if you feel like it, and then start pounding on Diamond Weapon with your best magic and summons. Contain, Ultima, Comet and the various Bahamut summons will be your primary weapons. Quadra Magic will be a great help too if you have it. Don’t forget to steal from the Weapon during the process though.
Once your opponent uses Diamond Flash though, the deal is different: if you had Limits ready, now is the time to use them, as Diamond Weapon is now vulnerable to physical attacks, and impervious to magical ones. When you reach this point, your opponent has not much time left.

23

1200

20

Needle Gun, S-Mine, Molotov Cocktail

 

 

 

 

600

55

750

GS Prison Desert

Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Berserk, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

You need to be aware of Barret's HP and MP, and get a feel for how many turns Barret can take before he needs to cure. Dyne attacks quickly, so don’t let Barret get below 250-300HP. Regular attacks, limit breaks, and the Flame Thrower enemy skill do well enough against him, as well as Fire2.

99

1000000

100

Emerald Shoot, Emerald Beam, Aire Tam Storm

 

 

 

 

 

50000

50000

50000

Underwater

 

29

5500

200

Take Over, Aspil, Hit

 

 

 

1400

150

3000

Cave of the GI/Cosmo Canyon Caves

Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Use Ice spells and Shiva; avoid your Fire spells. Don't bother with Titan, either. Deathblow also works on the main boss, especially when equipped on Cloud. If you're looking for a faster way, hit it with curative items and spells; an Elixir can kill it immediately, as can a Phoenix Down if it hits.

41

10000

1000

Confu, Beast Sword, Drain, Cure2, Bio2, Demi3, Trine

 

 

 

 

 

5000

60

40000

Wutai Pagoda

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Berserk, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Of all the Pagoda battles, Godo is by far the toughest boss. He has three faces, each with its own attacks and attack turn, so it's going to be very possible that he could get two or even three attacks in to your one. As usual for the Pagoda, throw up Barrier and Haste, which will help a lot. If you have Regen, use it ASAP so you can recover your HP as the battle rages. Fire 2 and better is a big help here, in addition to your limit breaks (for heaven's sake, use them as soon as you can!) He's also vulnerable to poisoning, and an Added Effect/Poison combination can be most useful. When the battle gets going in earnest, keep your Barrier up and keep healing her, and watch out for his Frog and Mini attacks, attacking when you can with your strongest stuff. He's also vulnerable to Slow, so casting that can make your fight easier. Just hang tight and stay with him as long as you can.

30

3000

150

Barrier, Regen, Demi2, Kick

 

 

 

1500

50

0

Wutai Pagoda

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Transform, Berserk, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Equipping Yuffie with a Elemental/Gravity combination helps, as does having Cure, Haste, and Counter Attack. When the fight starts, cast Haste and Barrier if you have them (or if you're that advanced, Wall) and start wailing away on him. Keep curing and laying into him with your strongest attacks, and he'll soon run out of skill points, where it'll then come down to who can outlast the other. For winning, you get a nice little X-Potion.

12

800

0

Search Scope, Scorpion Tail, Rifle Tail

 

 

 

100

10

100

Reactor

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Darkness, Transform, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

Being the first boss, he’s not that difficult. Don’t attack him when his tail is up, because it makes him attack you for more damage than usual. However, if you’re quick enough with potions, this is a good way to get your limit breaks to become available. Both magical and physical attacks work well on him. You get an Assault Gun when you win, which you should quickly equip.

19

1000

0

AB Cannon, C Cannon, Firing Line, Flying Drill, Spinning Bodyblow

 

 

 

250

25

200

Shinra Tower

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Darkness, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

This boss is fairly easy to beat, fortunately, and is also weak against Bolt. Attack as usual.

55

26000

200

Bio Gas, Sleepel

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

Midgar

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Slow, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

In this form, Hojo will have a few status inducing attacks, and so do his arms (that’s where the Ribbon comes in handy). Using White Wind will allow you to regain HP and take care of these status effects. You can choose to concentrate on the main body, or use spells that affect the entire group. However, don’t bother concentrating on the arms, as Heretic Hojo will revive them if need be. Use your most powerful attacks, but save up any Limits available; you will need them later, as Hojo will transform into his final form after you’re finished with this one.

55

24000

400

 

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

Midgar

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Slow, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

In this form, Hojo will have a few status inducing attacks, as well as his arms (that’s where the Ribbon comes in handy). Using White Wind will allow you to regain HP and take care of these status effects. You can choose to concentrate on the main body, or use spells that affect the entire group. However, don’t bother concentrating on the arms, as Heretic Hojo will revive them if need be. Use your most powerful attacks, but save up any Limits available; you will need them later, as Hojo will transform into his final form after you’re finished with this one.

55

5000

300

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

Midgar

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Slow, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

In this form, Hojo will have a few status inducing attacks, as well as his arms (that’s where the Ribbon comes in handy). Using White Wind will allow you to regain HP and take care of these status effects. You can choose to concentrate on the main body, or use spells that affect the entire group. However, don’t bother concentrating on the arms, as Heretic Hojo will revive them if need be. Use your most powerful attacks, but save up any Limits available; you will need them later, as Hojo will transform into his final form after you’re finished with this one.

50

13000

250

Capsule

 

 

 

 

0

0

0

Midgar

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Slow, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate

Hojo will start the battle by creating samples of powerful monsters, and will do so every time you take out one of his Bad Rap Sample or Poodler Sample. The best strategy here is to put the samples to sleep (Bad Breath and Sleepel will take care of that), and then attack Hojo without fear of retaliation. When you take him down, he will transform in a much more powerful form.

18

1600

0

Aux Artillery, Hidden Artillery, Main Artillery, Wave Artillery

 

 

 

330

35

300

Shinra Tower

Sleep, Return, Confusion, Silence, Darkness, Transform, Stop, Berserk, Poison, Paralysis, Stone, Slowly Stone, Manipulate, Death

This boss is, frankly, a pain in the butt. You can’t use long range weapons, but he certainly can, using Wave Artillery and Main Artillery often. Make sure that you keep Aeris healed, and use her healing limit break at every given opportunity. HG is weak against Lightning, so use that as much as you can. Be sure not to let any of the characters stay down for long, as you move to a new boss when you’re done with this one.