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Bomb King Hunt Location and How to Beat in FF16
Final Fantasy XVI

Bomb King Hunt Location and How to Beat in FF16

Learn the Bomb King's location in The Crock, Sanbreque, and discover effective strategies, recommended abilities, and equipment to defeat this B-Rank Hunt target in Final Fantasy XVI.

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Learn the Bomb King's location in The Crock, Sanbreque, and discover effective strategies, recommended abilities, and equipment to defeat this B-Rank Hunt target in Final Fantasy XVI.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To find the Bomb King, first unlock the Weird Science quest.
  2. 2
    Access the Hunt Board and select Bomb King. Its location is The Crock in Sanbreque.
  3. 3
    Teleport to the Dragon’s Aery obelisk.
  4. 4
    Head towards the southeast exit, then take the southern exit (Imperial Chase).
  5. 5
    Continue south until you reach a crossroad.
  6. 6
    Take the northern path to enter The Crock. The Bomb King will be there.

Bomb King Stats / Weaknesses:

  • Location: The Crock, Sanbreque
  • Level: 33
  • Bounty: 9,000 Gil, 20 Renown

Bomb King’s Attacks:

  • Coronation: Spits a large fireball that leaves persistent fire on the floor. Counter by dodging forward for a Precision Dodge and punish.
  • Flame Breath: Breathes a flame in a small cone in front. Counter by stepping to the side or Precision Dodging.
  • Witan: Rises into the air, creates an orange circle, then crashes down. Stay out of the circle; Precision Dodge the crash. Often followed by King’s Justice.
  • King’s Justice: Summons 2-6 bomb minions (purple and orange) that fire projectiles before exploding. These have low health; avoid them unless Flames of Rebirth is active. Purple bombs deal more damage.
  • Violet Flames: Spits hovering violet flames that explode briefly. Mostly ignitable; chip damage only. Avoid if possible but don't let it alter your path into other attacks.

Recommended Abilities:

  • Phoenix: Flames of Rebirth (Damage 3 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Effective for clearing minions.
  • Phoenix: Heatwave (Damage & Will 2 Stars) - Dispels projectiles.
  • Garuda: Rook’s Gambit (Damage 2 Stars, Will 5 Stars) - Good for countering Coronation.
  • Ramuh: Lightning Rod (Damage 2 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Place near the mark for extra damage.
  • Titan: Upheaval (Damage 4 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Area-of-effect damage for minions.
  • Titan: Raging Fists (Damage 3 Stars, Will 3 Stars) - Triggers damage with Lightning Rod.

Recommended Equipment:

  • Weapon: Enhancer +2 (or highest Attack)
  • Belt: Drakeslayer’s Belt (or highest Defense/Health)
  • Vambraces: Drakeslayer’s Bracelet (or highest Defense/Health)
  • Accessories: The Breath of Fire (reduces Flames of Rebirth cooldown), Berserker Ring (increases attack proficiency with Precision Dodges), The Heat of Fire (increases Heatwave damage).
  • Items: Potion, High Potion, Strength Tonic (for extra damage).

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