Follow this guide to defeat the Lich in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, including its weaknesses, attacks, and the best strategy to win.
Walkthrough
- 1Retrieve the crystal chalice and access the new area.
- 2Drop the key to defeat Skeleton Mages and a Wraith.
- 3Open the chest, grab the item, and pick up the key again.
- 4Backtrack to Hell's Puzzle and place the key in the pedestal to open the door.
- 5Head east and examine the hole to enter the Moogle Nest. Get your stamp and exit.
- 6Go north to find a treasure chest. Open it and return to the area with the two damaging switches.
- 7Head south, past the Gargoyles, and defeat the Gargoyle and Nightmare.
- 8Head south, across the STONES, and down to the actual pyramid.
- 9Head up the steps and step on the switch to open a door near the pyramid's bottom.
- 10Go down the other steps, head north, and activate the Clear Magic Switch.
- 11Continue north to find and open a chest. Return to the beginning of this area and step on the switch.
- 12A barrier will lower. Go past it to the first area.
- 13Backtrack to the dungeon entrance, head north, and enter the pyramid to face the Lich.
BOSS: Lich
Stats / Weaknesses:
- Resists: Fire, Blizzard, Thunder, Slow, Stop.
- After Gravity: Resists Gravity.
- Weakness: Holy (effective against visible and invisible states).
Phases:
- Phase 1: Disabling the Sphere
- Lich activates two switches, creating a protective sphere.
- Defeat the Skeleton.
- Cast Fire, Blizzard, or Thunder on the two switches to lower the sphere.
- Phase 2: Attacking the Lich
- Cast Gravity once on the Lich for significant damage (about a third of its health).
- Use Holy repeatedly for massive damage, regardless of Lich's visibility.
- Lich is sometimes transparent and sometimes solid.
- Phase 3: Lich's Attacks
- Electrical Storm: Lich creates a glowing blue halo. Run far away. This attack has a huge radius and causes paralysis.
- Rock Attack: If you get close, a spot of white light appears, followed by a fast-moving rock. This is a weaker attack.
- Charged Spell (Rare): Lich charges a purple and black sphere. Move away to avoid massive damage.
- Cycles Two and Three: Shockwaves
- Lich sends out two yellow shockwaves that knock you down but do not damage you. Avoid these to prevent follow-up attacks.
Strategy:
- Cast Gravity once at the start of the battle for a large chunk of damage.
- Use Holy exclusively for damage after Gravity.
- Be prepared to run from the electrical storm attack.
- Try to avoid the rock attack when you get close to Lich.
- Move away from Lich when it charges its rare spell.
- Avoid the yellow shockwaves in later cycles.
- Physical attacks are not recommended.
- Final drop of Myrrh for year four.
- Begin year five.
- Talk to family for a good item.
- Travel to Lynari Isle via Port Tipa.
Tips
- Ensure you are at full health before entering the pyramid.
- Be capable of casting Gravity and Holy.
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