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The Wailing Banshee, Gizamaluk Location and How to Beat it in FF16
Final Fantasy XVI

The Wailing Banshee, Gizamaluk Location and How to Beat it in FF16

Learn the location of The Wailing Banshee (Gizamaluk) in Final Fantasy XVI and discover the best strategies and abilities to defeat this challenging A-Rank Notorious Monster.

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Learn the location of The Wailing Banshee (Gizamaluk) in Final Fantasy XVI and discover the best strategies and abilities to defeat this challenging A-Rank Notorious Monster.

Location: Garnick, The Kingdom of Waloed

Level: 41

Bounty: 9,700 Gil, 45 Renown

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Unlock the hunt by reaching the final main scenario quest, "Back to Their Origin."
  2. 2
    Accept "The Wailing Banshee" hunt from the board.
  3. 3
    Teleport to the Vidargraes obelisk in Waloed.
  4. 4
    Head southwest towards the village of Garnick.
  5. 5
    Enter Garnick; you will dismount your Chocobo.
  6. 6
    Proceed further into the village to encounter Gizamaluk.

Gizamaluk Abilities and Attacks:

  • Wind Missile: Absorbs magic (green effects) and unleashes two wind projectiles. Dodge or sidestep.
  • Wing Dive: Dives across the arena. Dodge just before impact.
  • Lunging Thrust Combo: A quick thrust followed by two swipes. Sidestep the thrust or dodge quickly; dodge normal swipes. Will-o'-the-Wykes can absorb attacks.
  • Spinning Wings: Stationary spin with wings outstretched. Back away or dodge.
  • Wind Blast: Charges a wind blast indicated by a green line. Move out of the way or rush to its side.
  • Foot Stab: Raises a green foot and stabs the ground. Sidestep or dodge.
  • Cacophony: Places exploding green markers, followed by markers that track you. Avoid markers or dodge. Keep moving for tracking markers.
  • Stormchaser: Combines Cacophony with up to three Wing Dive attacks. Use Will-o'-the-Wykes and stay mobile; dodge Wing Dives as they approach.

Recommended Abilities:

  • Bahamut: Gigaflare (Damage 5 Stars)
  • Bahamut: Will-o’-the-Wykes (Will 2 Stars) - Second Bahamut ability.
  • Shiva: Diamond Dust (Will 5 Stars)
  • Shiva: Lightning Rod (Damage 2 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Second Shiva ability.
  • Odin: Dancing Steel (Damage 1 Star, Will 2 Stars)
  • Odin: Rift Slip (No damage) - Use to recover or slow time after a combo.

Strategy Notes: Odin's Zantetsuken (level 5) is powerful, especially with Dancing Steel for Zantetsuken levels. Rift Slip aids in action recovery and time manipulation for Dancing Steel. Shiva's Cold Snap (from Precision Dodge) and Diamond Dust provide Will-Damage. Lightning Rod from Ramuh amplifies multi-hit attacks on a staggered Gizamaluk. Bahamut's Gigaflare is a potent attack, especially combined with Lightning Rod at the end of a stagger. Titan's Titanic Block can be used for defense instead of Bahamut.

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