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Gilgamesh
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Gilgamesh

Master the Gilgamesh hunt in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Learn strategies for both encounters, including weaknesses, resistances, and crucial Genji equipment steals.

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Master the Gilgamesh hunt in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Learn strategies for both encounters, including weaknesses, resistances, and crucial Genji equipment steals.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To access Gilgamesh, you must first complete the Antlion hunt. This will make the Site 11 Key appear in the Hunters’ Camp on Phon Coast.
  2. 2
    The first battle takes place in Lhusu Mines, Tasche Span. Gilgamesh is Level 45 and accompanied by Enkidu. Defeat Enkidu first.
  3. 3
    The fight has four phases, with cutscenes at 60%, 40%, and 20% HP.
  4. 4
    Phase 1 (100%-60% HP): Gilgamesh uses Kick, Slice Thrice, and normal attacks. Enkidu uses physical attacks.
  5. 5
    Phase 2 (60%-40% HP): Gilgamesh gains new attacks. Steal the Genji Shield at 40% HP.
  6. 6
    Phase 3 (40%-20% HP): Gilgamesh gains more abilities. Steal the Genji Gloves at 20% HP.
  7. 7
    Phase 4 (20%-0% HP): Gilgamesh uses Perfect Defense, becoming invulnerable. Wait for him to use Ultimate Illusion twice, then the defense drops. Defeat Gilgamesh.
  8. 8
    The second battle occurs in Lhusu Mines, Site 7, requiring the Site 11 Key. A Save Crystal is located nearby. Gilgamesh is Level 70.
  9. 9
    Defeat Enkidu first to prevent its skills like Crushing Fangs and Growl (which casts Protect, Shell, and Haste).
  10. 10
    Gilgamesh now uses Level 2 Sleep, Level 3 Disable, and Level 4 Break, targeting party members with levels divisible by 2, 3, or 4 respectively. Odd-numbered levels are safer.
  11. 11
    Dispel Gilgamesh's buffs after each cutscene (occurring at 60%, 40%, and 20% HP).
  12. 12
    When Gilgamesh's HP is low, he will use Perfect Defense and Monarch Sword twice before the defense drops.
  13. 13
    Steal the Genji Helm at 40% HP and the Genji Armor at 20% HP.
  14. 14
    Gilgamesh's normal attacks have a chance to inflict Stop. Counter Bitter End with Regen.
Tips
  • Gilgamesh halves all elemental damage and is only vulnerable to Slow.
  • Ensure party members have odd-numbered levels to avoid his level-based status attacks.
  • Have Remedy Lore 3 for Remedies and stock up on Chronos Tears, Prince’s Kisses, and Gold Needles for status ailment cures.
  • Prioritize stealing the Genji equipment pieces at the specified HP thresholds, as they do not carry over between phases or fights.

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