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Streets of Madness
Final Fantasy XVI

Streets of Madness

Guide to defeating the Behemoth and navigating the boss rush in Final Fantasy XVI's 'Streets of Madness' quest. Includes strategies and enemy details.

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Guide to defeating the Behemoth and navigating the boss rush in Final Fantasy XVI's 'Streets of Madness' quest. Includes strategies and enemy details.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon reaching Drake’s Spine, you will first encounter Akashic Osfreyrs. Defeat them and proceed through the large gate to face the Behemoth.
  2. 2
    Dodge the Behemoth’s initial leap and counter-attack. Avoid staying too close to avoid swipes and stomps. Be mindful of its spin attack.
  3. 3
    Dodge or use Titanic Block against its body slam and rush attack. Stay at a safe distance from its fireballs.
  4. 4
    Dodge or block the shockwave from its 'Comet' attack.
  5. 5
    During the stagger, mash Square to deflect 'Ecliptic Meteor'.
  6. 6
    In the second phase (near half-health), Behemoth gains new moves: summoning three comets, charging with electricity (electrifying parts of the arena), 'Maelstrom' (tornado attack), and 'Meteor' (raining meteors). Focus on dodging during 'Meteor'.
  7. 7
    Before defeat, Behemoth uses 'Extinction'; move outside the red ring to survive.
  8. 8
    After defeating Behemoth, proceed to a large courtyard and defeat two waves of Akashic Osfreyrs and Akashic Sigfreyrs.
  9. 9
    Loot the chest containing The Will of Ice (Rime).
  10. 10
    Engage the next group of enemies: Akashic Osfreyrs, Akashic Worgens, and Vultures. Prioritize taking out the Vultures first, then use Garuda’s Deadly Embrace to group the others. Defeat both waves.
  11. 11
    Proceed through the gate. Take the right path to find a chest with x15 Bloody Hides, x15 Steelsilk, and x15 Sharp Fangs.
  12. 12
    Continue along the path, defeating more Akashic enemies, including an Akashic Gandfreyr and Akashic Sigfreyr. Prioritize the Gandfreyr to prevent it from casting Protect, then defeat smaller enemies, and finally the Sigfreyr.
  13. 13
    Proceed to the dock to face an Akashic Gunnvaldr mini-boss. Defeat the surrounding Orcish Fodder first, then focus on the Gunnvaldr.
Tips
  • Stock up on Potions and High Potions at the Hideaway before starting.
  • Upgrade your equipment with Blackthorne.
  • Choose Eikons like Shiva, Garuda, or Odin for their effectiveness in this quest.
  • Consider completing hunts to level up and acquire better gear before proceeding.
  • Use Garuda’s Deadly Embrace to pull ranged or flying enemies closer.
  • Prioritize specific enemy types in groups (e.g., Vultures first, then Gandfreyrs) to manage threats more effectively.
  • The Will of Ice (Rime)
  • x15 Bloody Hides
  • x15 Steelsilk
  • x15 Sharp Fangs

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