Learn how to defeat the Severian Notorious Mark in Final Fantasy XVI. Find its location, understand its attacks, and get recommended abilities and gear for the fight.
Walkthrough
- 1Teleport to Martha's Rest in Rosaria.
- 2Exit the town via the western exit to reach the northern part of Sorrowise.
- 3Follow the path west, then north, then west again.
- 4Look for Fallen Remnants in the background; Severian will be on the ground resembling debris.
- 5Approach the object to initiate the battle.
Stats / Weaknesses:
- Level: 31
- Location: North Sorrowise, Rosaria (west of Martha's Rest)
- Bounty: 8,500 Gil, 20 Renown
Severian Attacks:
- Lunging Thrust: A multi-hit lunge that can deal up to half your health. Avoid at all costs due to deceptive range.
- Thunder Balls: Two quick successive projectiles. Be wary of a potential Charging Thrust follow-up.
- Explosive Shield: Severian creates a shield that explodes into smaller circles. Get out of the shield, then run to the center or away from the secondary explosion.
- Wide Slice: A quick sweeping slice used at melee range. Evade with a Precision Dodge. Rook's Gambit is effective.
- Eradicate: Severian spins like a whirlwind, shooting projectiles. Keep distance, dodge projectiles, or use Precision Dodge for a counter-attack.
Recommended Abilities:
- Garuda: Rook’s Gambit (Damage and Will)
- Garuda: Gouge (Will)
- Ifrit: Will-o’-the-Wykes (Will)
- Phoenix: Flames of Rebirth (Damage and Will)
- Ramuh: Judgment Bolt (Damage, Will)
- Ramuh: Lightning Rod (Damage, Will)
Recommended Gear:
- Weapon: Platinum Sword +2 (or highest Attack)
- Belt: Demontamer’s Sash (or highest Defense and Health)
- Vambraces: Mythril Wristlets (or highest Defense and Health)
Recommended Accessories:
- The Breath of Wind (reduces Gouge cooldown)
- Berserker Ring (increases attack proficiency with Precision Dodges)
- The Breath of Wind (reduces Rook's Gambit cooldown)
Recommended Items:
- (Preference-based, specific items not detailed in source beyond suggesting use of shortcut slots)
Tips
- Use Will-o'-the-Wykes to negate damage from Severian's powerful attacks like Lunging Thrust.
- Utilize Rook's Gambit to counter attacks and deal Will damage.
- After pulling Severian down during a stagger, use Gouge for significant Will damage.
- Use Lightning Rod and trigger it with Thunder Magic.
- After accumulating a damage multiplier, use Flames of Rebirth followed by Judgment Bolt during a stagger phase.
- If you don't have the exact gear listed, prioritize highest Attack for weapons and highest Defense/Health for accessories.
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