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Final Fantasy XIII

Devastated Dreams

Guide to defeating the Dreadnought boss in final fantasy xiii Chapter 4. Learn its attacks, weaknesses, and strategy for both encounters.

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Guide to defeating the Dreadnought boss in final fantasy xiii Chapter 4. Learn its attacks, weaknesses, and strategy for both encounters.

The Dreadnought is fought twice in quick succession. The paradigm you used in the first battle will be selected for the second fight.

Dreadnought Stats:

  • Level / HP: LV 62 / 17,940 HP
  • Strength / Magic: 120 STR / 74 MAG
  • Stagger / Chain Res. / CP: 200% / 80 Chain Resistance / 0 CP
  • Vulnerabilities: Physical (Halves) / Magical (Halves)
  • Common Drop / Rare Drop: None / None
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The Dreadnought will start by swiping at your characters a few times. More than one character may be hit.
  2. 2
    Begin with the 'Razer's Edge' paradigm and manually control Sazh to cast Bravery on Lightning and Faith on himself and Vanille.
  3. 3
    While Sazh buffs, have Vanille impair the Dreadnought with Deprotect and Deshell.
  4. 4
    If the Dreadnought turns on Lightning, it’ll likely miss her.
  5. 5
    After several swipes, the boss will shoot 'Wrecking Ball' at one character, dealing about 300 damage.
  6. 6
    If the Dreadnought is impaired by status ailments, it may use 'Steam Clean' to remove negative statuses, providing a brief window to recast buffs, heal, or attack.
  7. 7
    After Lightning hits the Dreadnought a few times to build its Chain Gauge, switch to the 'Razer's Edge' or 'Tri-disaster' paradigm and attack until it’s staggered.
  8. 8
    If you find yourself in a pinch, use a Potion or switch to the 'Combat Medic' paradigm to heal. You can give Sazh Doctor’s Code if desired.
  9. 9
    The second battle is almost the same, but the Dreadnought gains the 'Flamethrower' attack, which deals about 80 damage twice. It retains 'Wrecking Ball' and 'Steam Clean'.
  10. 10
    If any character’s HP drops below 300, switch to the 'Combat Medic' paradigm to heal or use Potions.
  11. 11
    Like in the previous battle, begin with the 'Razer's Edge' paradigm and manually command Sazh for Bravery on Lightning, then Faith on himself and Vanille.
  12. 12
    While Sazh buffs, have Vanille debuff the giant machine.
  13. 13
    After Lightning hits it a few times to build its Chain Gauge, switch to the 'Razer's Edge' or 'Tri-disaster' paradigm and attack the mech until it’s staggered.
  14. 14
    You’ll likely need two Staggers to defeat the Dreadnought.
  • Lenora’s Garage Key Item (opens a fourth shop at Save Points)
Tips
  • Check your characters’ Crystariums. Hope’s and Lightning’s have new Role nodes (increase role effectiveness) and Accessory nodes (add an accessory slot).

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