Temple of Earth

Struggling with the Gigas Lich in Bravely Default's Temple of Earth? Get the lowdown on its attacks, weaknesses, and the best strategies to bring it down.

Alright, so you've made it to the Temple of Earth, and guess what? There's a big, nasty boss waiting for you: Gigas Lich. Don't let its name scare you too much; we'll get through this together!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Level: 45
• HP: 80,000
• Weak to: Light, Undead
• Absorbs: Earth

Phases:

1. Initial Phase: Gigas Lich starts by using 'Slam' for heavy physical damage and 'Fear' to inflict Dread on a single target. Crucially, it uses 'Negative Power' every turn, boosting its physical and magic attack by 10% each time. If you let this go unchecked, its attack power can skyrocket to 150% of its base!
2. Mid-Battle: As the fight progresses, Gigas Lich might use 'Death,' an instant K.O. move. This is where having Safety Rings equipped on your key characters becomes a lifesaver, as you can equip up to three. Alternatively, a Salve-maker can compound a Phoenix Down with a Potion to bring a fallen ally back with full HP.
3. Counter-Attack: Once you've got a handle on its moves and have ways to mitigate the damage and instant death, it's time to go on the offensive.

Strategy:

• Countering Stat Buffs: The most important thing here is managing Gigas Lich's 'Negative Power.' You absolutely need to bring its attack boosts down. The Pirate's 'Defang' ability is perfect for this, as it lowers the enemy's attack power. Alternatively, a White Mage's 'Dispel' can remove all of its stat increases. Use these abilities frequently to keep its damage output manageable.
• Exploit Weaknesses: Remember Gigas Lich is weak to Light and Undead attacks. Weapons like the Excalibur or Holy Lance, and any Light-elemental magic or abilities you have, will be super effective.
• Dealing with 'Death': Equip Safety Rings if you have them! If not, make sure you have a character ready to use a Phoenix Down or a Salve-maker who can quickly revive fallen allies with full HP. Don't let an instant K.O. take you out of the fight.
• Healing to Death (Optional): This is a bit of a cheeky tactic, but it works! If you have a way to deal damage by healing (like some specific Salve-maker recipes or abilities), you can actually