The Giant Bee is your first significant boss encounter. It's a relatively straightforward fight designed to teach you basic combat mechanics. The bee's primary attack is a stinging charge that can inflict poison. Its weakness is Wind. Focus on chaining Asbel's A-Artes and using Sophie's healing B-Artes if your HP drops. Guard when the bee prepares its charge attack to mitigate damage. If you have any Wind-elemental items or Artes (though unlikely this early), use them. Keep your distance when it's charging and then close in for combos. The reward for defeating it is usually some Gald and a few basic items.

| Weakness | Strategy | Recommended Artes |
|---|---|---|
| Wind | Guard against charge attacks. Chain A-Artes. Use Sophie's healing. | Asbel: Severing Gale, Sophie: First Aid |