Behemoth Boss Fight: Prologue

Learn how to beat the Behemoth, the first boss in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Get tips on its attacks like Double Claw Swipe, Gyro Tail, and Heave.

Alright, so you've reached the Behemoth, and it's your first real boss fight in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Don't sweat it, though – it's designed to teach you the ropes! You've got your basic attacks, which you'll use by pressing the Square button. Then there are your special attacks and Materia, accessed by holding down the Circle button and pressing one of the face buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square). For this fight, you'll have Thundaga, Firaga, Blizzaga, and Assault Twister+ ready to go. The first three munch MP, while Assault Twister+ uses AP. Good news is, the Behemoth doesn't have any elemental weaknesses right now, so feel free to experiment!

Let's break down what the Behemoth throws at you:

• Double Claw Swipe: This is a quick one-two punch with its claws. It comes out fast, so don't get too greedy with your own attacks. Just land a few hits and then dodge away.
• Gyro Tail: You'll see it lift its tail for a second before spinning around. This has a bit more range than the claw swipe, so you might want to try blocking it with the L1 button if you're too close to dodge.
• Heave: The Behemoth uses its head to charge forward. This means attacking from the front isn't the best idea. Like the Gyro Tail, it's a named attack, so you'll see it coming.

The main thing to remember here is to avoid attacking the Behemoth head-on. Since two of its moves target the front, it's way safer to circle around and strike from the sides or its back. Also, don't overcommit to your attacks; land a few hits, then dodge away. This 'hit and run' tactic is key to not getting caught by its quick attacks.

Keep an eye on your DMW, too! Sometimes you'll get lucky with buffs that let you use MP or AP without cost. If that happens, go wild with your magic and abilities! And if you manage to get three matching icons, you'll trigger a Limit Break. In Reunion, these don't activate automatically like they used to; you have to press the L1 button to use them in combat. Just remember they don't carry over between battles, so use them while you have them!

Honestly, the Behemoth is pretty manageable if you stick to that hit-and-run strategy. You got this!