FF16: Who Is Barnabas Tharmr? [How To Beat Him]

Barnabas Tharmr is a prominent character in the popular role-playing game Final Fantasy 16, where he serves as a secondary antagonist. Known as the Dominant of Odin, FF16’s Barnabas is the ruler of the Kingdom of Waloed. Clive encounters him later during the endgame events of the storyline, where the two finally collide in a hellacious battle to the end.

Who Is Barnabas Tharmr In Final Fantasy 16?

Barnabas, once a wandering swordsman, rose to power with his extraordinary blade skills. He used his Dominant powers to summon Odin, uniting the eastern continent under Waloed’s banner. Now, he commands a formidable army and navy but remains drawn to battle.

He rides into combat on his spectral steed, wielding his feared black blade or observes the chaos of war. His loyalty is to Ultima, furthering her vision of a world without human consciousness, making him a memorable antagonist in Final Fantasy 16.

Voice Actors

Barnabas voice actors are David Menkin and Gotaro Tsunashima for the English and Japanese versions of Final Fantasy 16, respectively.

• David Menkin, known for his versatility and rich vocal texture, brings life to the character of Barnabas Tharmr in the English version of FF16.
• Menkin is an accomplished voice actor who has lent his voice to numerous video game characters, including Magnus from Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers.

How To Beat Him?

In the first phase of the battle against Barnabas in Final Fantasy 16, he showcases his agility and abilities:

1. Melee Combos: Barnabas employs quick slashing combos and powerful thrusts in sequences of two to three attacks.
2. Teleportation: He can teleport to close the distance or evade your attacks, often following up with a swift strike.
3. Magic Spells: Barnabas uses basic elemental magic like Firaga and Thundaga, with a casting time that can be interrupted or dodged.
4. Riposte: He can parry your attacks and counter quickly, so avoid getting overly aggressive.
5. Wave of Darkness: Barnabas’ special attack in this phase releases a wide wave of dark energy, requiring lateral dodging to avoid.

To defeat him, understand his attack patterns, dodge effectively, and strike during vulnerable moments. Depleting his health triggers a cutscene, transitioning to the second phase.

Second Phase

1. Enhanced Melee Combos: Barnabas’ melee attacks are more aggressive and unpredictable, including teleportation strikes.
2. Improved Teleportation: He teleports faster and more frequently, even mid-combo, making his attacks harder to predict.
3. Advanced Magic Spells: Barnabas casts spells faster and introduces more powerful ones like Flare and Ultima, requiring precise dodging.
4. Shadow Clones: He can create shadow clones that mimic his actions, increasing his attack output and making it challenging to manage them all.
5. Cataclysm: His ultimate attack charges up with a dark aura, resulting in a massive explosion of dark energy. It covers a large area and deals heavy damage.

To succeed in this phase, you’ll need to handle unpredictable attacks, deal with shadow clones, avoid or interrupt potent spells, and seize opportunities to strike back.

Rewards 

Here is what you can expect to receive upon defeating Barnabas:

This is it from my side! I hope now you know everything about Barnabas. I strongly recommend you also read Final Fantasy 16: All Eikons, How To Beat Benedikta, Final Fantasy 16: How To Fast Travel, and Trophy List guides.

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