Balouve Mines

Guide to defeating the Aramusha boss in Balouve Mines in Final Fantasy XV. Learn its weaknesses, strategies, and find key items like the Bow of the Clever.

Alright, let's tackle the Balouve Mines! You've probably run into some Aramusha before, but this one's a bit tougher, even at level 52. It's got about 175,000 HP and really doesn't like swords, daggers, lightning, or holy attacks, but fire? Not so much. If you're playing in the postgame, definitely use Ignis's Enhancement technique to really pile on the damage. Swords are your best bet here because you'll get a lot of chances to parry its attacks, which can trigger some sweet Linkstrikes. Daggers just can't do that, unfortunately.

After you take down the Aramusha, grab the Oracle Ascension Coin right there on the ground. Then, head up the stairs to find some Prismatic Dust next to a big tank. You know that tunnel where those Goblins locked the gate earlier? That's the one you need to unlock. Head back to the main room, climb the stairs near the exit, and then go down the next set. You'll find a Hi-Potion waiting for you at the far end.

There's one more item in this room: another Prismatic Dust. It's up the final flight of stairs, near where you dropped down that second ladder. Now, finding the entrance to the Royal Tomb can be a little tricky. From where you can climb the ladder, head towards that last Prismatic Dust you found. Look for a crack in the wall on the northwestern side. Squeeze through there, and you'll find the Royal Tomb, which holds the Bow of the Clever. You'll also spot a locked vault door that you'll need later on.