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Lindwyrm (Rank V Hunt)
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Lindwyrm (Rank V Hunt)

Learn how to defeat the Lindwyrm, a Rank V Hunt in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Includes stats, weaknesses, and strategy for this challenging boss.

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Learn how to defeat the Lindwyrm, a Rank V Hunt in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Includes stats, weaknesses, and strategy for this challenging boss.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Prepare your party, ensuring levels are adjusted to avoid Lv 2 Sleep and Lv 4 Break if possible. Characters with odd levels are unaffected by these spells.
  2. 2
    Head to the Garden of Circle’s Life in the Tchita Uplands. A Save Point can be found in The Nameless Spring along the way.
  3. 3
    Once in the Garden of Circle’s Life, find Lindwyrm east-of-center.
  4. 4
    Cast Decoy on your tank to draw Lindwyrm's attention. Apply buffs like Protect and Bubble.
  5. 5
    Cast Dispel on Lindwyrm to remove its buffs.
  6. 6
    Inflict status ailments like Blind and Silence to mitigate its offense.
  7. 7
    Focus attacks on Lindwyrm, utilizing Wind-based magic and weapons. A Black Mage with Aeroga is particularly effective.
  8. 8
    Heal your party as needed, especially when Lindwyrm uses Restore.
  9. 9
    Be aware that Lindwyrm may use Greater Barrier when injured, and will eventually ignore Evade rates.
  10. 10
    Defeat Lindwyrm.
  11. 11
    Return to Old Fermon in the Sochen Cave Palace area (teleport to Sochen Cave Palace from the Tchita Uplands Gate Crystal) to report your success.

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Level: 39
  • HP: ~250,000
  • Weaknesses: Wind, Blind, Silence, Sleep
  • Resistances: Earth (Absorbs)
  • Immunities: Confuse, Disable, Disease, Doom, Immobilize, Oil, Petrify, Poison, Reverse, Sap, Stop
  • Notable Magicks/Technicks: Bio, Blizzara, Fira, Fireball, Lv 2 Sleep, Lv 4 Break, Stone Breath, Restore, Greater Barrier

Strategy:

  • Party Composition: A balanced party is recommended, such as a Bushi (tank/DPS), a Black Mage (Aeroga user), and a White Mage (healer).
  • Opening Moves: Start with Dispel to remove Lindwyrm's buffs, followed by Blind and Silence.
  • Offense: Utilize Wind-based attacks, especially Aeroga. Weapons like Ame-no-Murakumo, Zephyr Pole, and Zwill Crossblade are effective.
  • Defense: Keep the tank alive with Decoy, Protect, and Bubble. Use healing magic as needed.
  • Status Effects: Blind and Silence are highly effective in reducing Lindwyrm's damage output. Sleep can also be used, but its duration is limited.
  • Level Adjustment: Consider adjusting party member levels to be odd numbers to avoid the effects of Lv 2 Sleep and Lv 4 Break.
  • Equipment: For Black Mages, Cloud Staff or Staff of the Magi can enhance magic power.
  • Hunt Reward: 4,200 Gil, Hi-Ether x1, Minerva Bustier x1
  • Item Dropped: Rusted Scrap of Armor

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