Aurum Giant Boss Guide in Final Fantasy 16

Master the Aurum Giant boss fight in Final Fantasy XVI with our comprehensive guide. Learn its attacks, weaknesses, and the best strategies and abilities to emerge victorious.

You'll face the Aurum Giant immediately after the Control Node boss. If you struggled previously, remember that selecting 'Retry' after defeat will restock your potions. This boss shares many similarities with the Iron Giant, so familiarizing yourself with its new attack patterns is key.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Aurum Giant has some stagger resistance, making it difficult to break its Will Gauge without specific Eikon skills.
• Titan's abilities, particularly Titanic Block and Raging Fists, are highly effective against its melee attacks.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Standard Attacks
   The Aurum Giant utilizes attacks similar to the Iron Giant, with some new variations.
2. Phase 2: Aetherial Assault Cannon (around 50% HP)
   At roughly half health, the Aurum Giant begins using the Aetherial Assault Cannon, firing projectiles from the sky while continuing its other attacks.

Strategy:

• Utilize Titanic Block: Titan's Titanic Block is excellent for parrying the Giant's melee strikes.
• Counter Melee Attacks: Raging Fists is a strong counter-ability for the boss's frequent melee assaults.
• Dodge Effectively: Most attacks have a clear wind-up, allowing ample time to dodge. Pay attention to the timing for !Precision Dodge opportunities, especially with Golden Section.
• Manage Aetherial Assault Cannon: While the impact zones are marked, be mindful that the Aurum Giant continues attacking during this phase. Avoid dodging secondary moves into projectile paths.
• Recommended Abilities:
  • Phoenix / Ifrit: Flames of Rebirth, Rising Flames
  • Titan: Raging Fists, Lightning Rod
  • Bahamut: Gouge, Gigaflare

Aurum Giant Attacks:

• Shield Shockwave: The Giant hops back and sends a ground shockwave with its shield. It travels in a straight line and is telegraphed, making it easy to dodge. Later in the fight, it may perform multiple shockwaves consecutively.
• Sword Combo: The Giant stomps, leaps for an overhead slash, performs another overhead slash, and finishes with a sweeping attack. These are typically executed in sequence and are relatively slow.
• Sword Sparks: The Giant charges forward, dragging its sword, then performs a spinning slash. Dodging through the boss can help avoid the final spin.
• Ground Stomp: The Giant lifts a leg and stomps, causing a small explosion on impact. The wind-up is long, allowing evasion to the sides or rear.
• Golden Section: The Giant enlarges its sword and performs a horizontal slash. This attack covers a wide area and may require a !Precision Dodge. Blue spots appear on the ground afterward, exploding after a short delay.
• Aetherial Assault Cannon: Fires shots into the air that rain down on the battlefield. Impact locations are marked, but the boss continues other attacks simultaneously.