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Bravely Default 2 (Bravely Default II)
How to Beat Hephaestus
This is a guide to Hephaestus, a Quest Boss battle in Bravely Default 2 (Bravely Default II). Read on to know how to beat Hephaestus, its strengths and weaknesses, and the best strategy against Hephaestus.
List of Contents
Hephaestus Basic Info
Hephaestus Strengths, and Weaknesses, and Obtainable Items
| Vulnerabilities | 
|
|---|---|
| Half Damage | No Resistances |
| Immunity | 
|
| Absorbs | 
|
| Items Dropped | None available |
| Stealables | None available |
How to Beat Hephaestus
Hephaestus Recommended Jobs, Abilities, and Equipment
Recommended Jobs
| Best Jobs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Vanguard
|
 White Mage
|
 Red Mage
|
 Phantom
|
| Best Sub-Jobs | |||
 Bastion
|
 Spiritmaster
|
 Black Mage
|
 Salve-Maker
|
Recommended Abilities and Items
| Best Abilities/Items | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Cross Slash | Blizzaga | Philtre | Devotion |
Hephaestus Movesets
| Spin Slam | Damages all party members. |
|---|---|
| Megaton Punch | Deals critical damage to a single target. High chance to miss. |
| BP Up | Counter against magic attacks. |
| Megaton Press | Deals massive critical damage to a single target. |
Hephaestus Strategy
Vulnerable to Charm
Hephaestus deals crazy damage. However, he can be stun locked via Charm. This will prevent your physical attackers from hitting Hephaestus easily but it will massively help in preventing Hephaestus from moving.
Charm cannot be removed by magic attacks so it's having a damage-dealing spell caster is a must if you opt to use Charm against Hephaestus.
Rampart Can Reduce Damage
Spin Spam deals a decent amount of AOE damage but it can be mitigated by Rampart.
Make sure to always have Rampart available in case you run out of MP to use Philtre or if you don't want to abuse the Charm lock strategy.
Use Sanctuary when Hephaestus' BP is 3
Hephaestus can use two Megaton Presses after quad braving. It can one-hit KO a party member and Rampart will be removed by Spin Slam so it's suggested to use Sanctuary to avoid casualties.
Learn Counter-Savvy
Counter-Savvy is a support ability from the Ranger. It allows your character to dodge any counter attacks and it will greatly help against Hephaestus for your physical attackers.
Going physical is highly recommended if you don't opt to use Charm since magic attacks raises Hephaestus' BP.
Bravely Default 2 Boss Fight Guides
All Boss Fight Guides
Story Boss Battles
Halls of Tribulation
| Halls of Tribulation | ||
|---|---|---|
 Hall of Tribulation I |
 Hall of Tribulation II |
 Hall of Tribulation III |
 Hall of Tribulation IV |
 Hall of Tribulation V |
 Hall of Tribulation VI |
 Hall of Tribulation VII |
 Secret Boss
|
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Quest Boss Battles
| Quest Bosses | ||
|---|---|---|
 Shirley |
 Glenn |
 Fenrir |
 Enormocrag |
 Amphora |
 Empuse, Frankenfalcot, and Papilloid |
 Jealous Jody |
 Eclipse |
 Vespus Hex |
 Hoenir |
 D-Vergr
|
Hephaestus
|
 Xolotl |
- | - |
Rare Monsters
| Rare Monsters | ||
|---|---|---|
 Leannan Sith |
 Coral Emperor |
 Mushussu |
 Nightmare |
 Jormungandr |
 Treant |
 Baba Yaga |
 Baal |
 Astaroth |
 Orc King |
 Skullcap |
 Zeus |
 Cyclops |
 Susanoo |
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How to Beat Hephaestus
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