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Learn how to defeat the monsters on Mount Hobs in Final Fantasy IV, including Mom Bomb and its spawned Bombs. Get strategies for each phase!

Hey there! So, you're trekking up Mount Hobs in Final Fantasy IV, huh? It can be a bit of a challenge, but don't worry, I've got your back. We'll go over the monsters you'll run into and how to handle them, especially that tricky Mom Bomb boss. Let's get you through this!

First off, Rydia's Fire spell is a lifesaver, but she might not have the MP to spam it early on. Just something to keep in mind!

Mount Hobs - West Slope

Alright, starting off on the west slope, it's pretty straightforward. Just head north and west from the icy patch. Keep going up the steps and through the door. Easy peasy.

Mount Hobs - Vista

Now you're in the Vista area. Follow the path around – if you need to save, this is a good spot to do it. Keep pushing forward and grab the goodies: a TENT, a POTION, a GOLD NEEDLE, and 960 GIL. Once you've got that, backtrack to the door you came through.

Mount Hobs - West Slope (Again)

Back on the West Slope! You might actually finish mapping this area out now. Head east and go through the other doorway you see.

Mount Hobs - Summit

You've reached the Summit! Head east and snag those HOLY ARROWS. Keep heading north, and a scene will trigger. Edward recognizes one of Fabul's monks, and it looks like he's in trouble. Time to get ready for a fight!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Monster: Mom Bomb
• Level: 20
• HP: 11000
• EXP: 4400
• Gil: 2000
• Weakness: Ice, Water, Dark
• Resistance: Lightning
• Absorb: Fire
• Steal: None
• Drops: None

Phases:

1. Initial Phase: Mom Bomb attacks normally.
2. Power Up: Mom Bomb turns into a cloud and builds power.
3. Explosion: Mom Bomb explodes, leaving behind 3 Bombs and 3 Gray Bombs.

Strategy:

• Cecil: Just attack normally. His Dark Sword will do good damage. Don't use Darkness; you'll want all the HP you can get.
• Yang: Focus and then Attack. When Mom Bomb powers up, use Brace to reduce damage even more.
• Rosa: Start by casting Slow on Mom Bomb, then Protect on the whole team. After that, just keep healing with Cure. When Mom Bomb is about to explode, have her ready to cast Cure or Cura on the team.
• Rydia: Cast Blizzard or help Rosa with healing duties.
• Edward: Use Salve with a Potion instead of Life's Anthem – it's faster. When Mom Bomb powers up, have Edward Hide to protect him from the explosion.
• Mom Bomb's Explosion: When she starts charging power, STOP EVERYTHING and have everyone Defend. This is crucial to survive the blast.
• Aftermath: Once Mom Bomb explodes, focus on healing and reviving anyone who fell.
• Smaller Bombs: After Mom Bomb is gone, take out the 3 Bombs and 3 Gray Bombs. Yang's Kick attack is super effective here and will end the fight quickly.

Warning: If you don't have everyone Defend or Hide when Mom Bomb charges up, you're likely to get wiped out by the explosion. Pay attention to that countdown!

After you've dealt with Mom Bomb and the scene with Yang, just continue north into the next area.

Mount Hobs - East Slope

This last stretch on the East Slope is pretty simple. Just keep moving forward, finish up mapping the area, and then exit. You're almost there!

Monsters in the Fabul Region

Just a quick rundown of some monsters you might encounter in the Fabul area:

#	Monster	Lv	HP	EXP	Gil	Weakness	Steal
025	Gargoyle	19	240	810	15	Holy	Potion
026	Cockatrice	19	241	723	14	Wind	Phoenix Down
027	Skeleton	19	135	270	8	Fire, Holy	Leather Clothing
028	Spirit	19	86	172	5	Holy	Potion
029	Bomb	20	55	150	5	Ice	Bomb Fragment
030	Gray Bomb	20	222	484	13	Ice	Bomb Fragment
031	Gatlinghog	21	215	430	12	None	Gold Needle

Keep these stats in mind as you explore. Good luck out there!