Monster Hunts in FF16 are challenging high-level optional boss fights found all across Valisthea. Grimalkin is a C-Rank Monster Hunt unlocked after reaching the Dhamelkian Republic in FF16. Taking down this beast will earn you a rare hide alongside a handsome amount of XP and Ability Points that can be later used to craft exclusive items and unlock better skills.
Key Highlights
- Grimalkin is a C-Rank Monster Hunt, unlocked after initiating the Out of Shadows questline.
- It is located south of The Sickle, in The Cattery region of Dhalmekia.
- Grimalkin is a two-phase bossfight.
- In the first phase, Clive will face waves of Wild Nakkas, which can be easily nullified using AoE attacks such as Upheaval, Blind Justice, and Ignition.
- For the second phase, it is recommended to focus on single-target attacks to stagger Grimalkin.
- Once he gets staggered, use every Eikonic ability under your belt to deal as much stagger damage as possible.
- Judgment Bolt, Pile Drive, Rising Flame, and Windup are great for single-target nuking.
- Once Grimalkin is down, it will drop Grimalkin hide alongside 6100 Gil, 500 XP, 45 AP, and 10 Renown points as a reward.
Before You Start: The hunt for Grimalkin is unlocked level after starting the thirty-second questline of Final Fantasy 16 “Out of Shadows.
I recommend you also watch the following video about Grimalkin, and learn about how to beat this boss in FF16.
What Is Grimalkin In FF16
Location
Bossfight
Phase 1 – Wild Nakkas
- Wild Nakkas themselves aren’t particularly hard enemies to beat; however, they’ll try to overwhelm you with their large number.
- For the first phase, I recommend using AoE attacks to take out large quantities of Wid Nakkas.
Eikon ability – Upheaval [Image Credit: eXputer] - The Eikon moves I used for the first phase were Ignition, Blind Justice, and Upheaval.
- These AoE attacks are great for separating the group of Wild Nakkas and leaving them vulnerable to individual attacks.
Stabbing Wild Nakka [Image Credit: eXputer] - Once they are separated, use Pheonix Shift to teleport to your targets and take them out.
- Lastly, don’t waste your Limit Break on them; instead, use this phase to build up your Limit Break gauge.
Phase 2 – Grimalkin
| Attack | Description | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Lunge | It is a basic forward lunge swipe attack | Dodge when Grimalkin is about to hit you with the swipe attack |
| Savage Attack | Grimalkin will begin the attack with a handful of wild swings and finish it off with a forward lunge | Time your dodge at it's last lunge attack |
- After you have taken out its minions, Grimalkin will join the battle.
- The overall moveset and attack patterns of Grimalkin are reminiscent of panther-type enemies, albeit with more aggressive attack animations.
- For Grimalkin, you’ll have to switch up your strategy and shift your focus to single-target Eikon Abilities instead of AoE Eikon abilities.
Ramuh ability – Judgement Bolt [Image Credit: eXputer] - For single-target nuking, the abilities I used for this bossfight were Judgement Bolt, Pile Drive, Rising Flames, Iginition, Upheaval, and Windup.
- Wait until Grimalkin leaves itself open for attacks, then use your stagger-building Eikon abilities, which in my case were Ignition, Pile Drive, Upheaval, and Judgement Bolt.
Ramuh ability – Pile Drive [Image Credit: eXputer] - You can also create said openings via dodging and parrying.
- At this point of the fight, your Limit Break gauge will also be full, and it is up to you to use it during the battle or wait until he gets staggered.
Ifrit Ability- Ignition [Image Credit: eXputer] - After you have him staggered, use Windup and Rising Flame alongside every other available Eikonic ability to deal maximum damage.
- The Eikonic abilities I used are not necessarily the best for this fight, and you are welcome to try out other abilities; just make sure you have a nice balance of AoE and singe-target attack abilities.
Rewards
- XP: 500
- Gil: 6100
- Ability Points: 45
- Renown: 10
Final Fantasy 16 is filled with exciting boss battles and elite enemy encounters, and if you are not well-versed in action games or their mechanics, consider reading our best combos and beginner’s guide.
To get a complete rundown of its characters and story, consider going through our guide on the characters and story of Final Fantasy 16. This concludes our guide on Grimalkin in FF16. Let us know your queries in the comments below.
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