How to Beat Bahamut

Bahamut is a boss that appears during the Fire in the Sky quest in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). See the best strategies for how to beat Bahamut, how to counter its attacks and abilities, as well as its location, quest appearance, spoils, and drops.

Bahamut Overview

Bahamut Location and Drops

Bahamut
Quest	Fire in the Sky
Location & Region	The Crystalline Dominion , Crystalline Dominion
Rewards	・5000 EXP ・400 AP ・5500 Gil ・ Magicked Ash ・ Wyrrite ・ Sharp Fang ・ Meteorite ・ Light Shard
Abilities	・Quintessence ・Aura Burst ・Gigaflare ・Megaflare ・Mortal Coil ・Teraflare ・Triple Coil

How to Beat Bahamut (First Phase)

Step-by-Step Guide
Evade Aerial Slashes Jump Over Energy Waves Use Spitflare to Destroy Quintessence Orbs

Evade Aerial Slashes

Bahamut will usually take up to the skies and attack you with aerial manuevers and abilities. One of which is it will launch two consecutive aerial slashes at you so you'll have to Dodge (R1) twice during this.

Jump Over Energy Waves

After executing its dash attack, it will slam the ground, causing a huge energy wave that will flow out of Bahamut. Jump (X Button) over the wave as it approaches you to avoid getting damaged by it.

Use Spitflare to Destroy Quintessence Orbs

Once the boss summons Quintessence orbs, Ifrit will also gain access to the Spitflare ability. Press R2 + Triangle to unleash a fire beam to destroy the orbs, then redirect your aim to Bahamut to damage it with flames until the ability ends.

How to Beat Bahamut (Second Phase)

Step-by-Step Guide
Aim and Shoot Fireballs Lock On to Destroy Multiple Targets

Aim and Shoot Fireballs

You'll be embodying the Phoenix for the second phase. Use the L-Stick to aim the reticule at Bahamut, then Triangle to shoot Fireballs once you see the aim reticule turn into a circle.

Hold Triangle to Charge Fireball For Increased Damage

You can deal more damage with the Fireball by holding triangle. Charging it up for an extended amount of time increases the damage!

Lock On to Destroy Multiple Targets

The Bahamut will charge up a powerful Gigaflare attack in which it will summon multiple orbs and unleash a powerful beam that can instantly kill you if you fail to destroy it within the given timeframe.

Hold Circle to lock on multiple targets while rotating in a counterclockwise direction, then release once you've tagged all targets. Do this until their health is halfway, then switch to Fireballs (Triangle) on each one to finish them off.

How to Beat Bahamut (Third Phase)

Step-by-Step Guide
Utilize Spitflare and Brimstone to Damage It Go Inside the Phoenix's Barrier During Terraflare

Utilize Spitflare and Brimstone to Damage It

You'll find yourself controlling Ifrit again after a brief stint as the Phoenix. The fight will be quick during this segment of the boss battle as you'll only need to deplete a quarter of its health.

Use Spitflare to combine your strength with the Phoenix, then unleash a fire beam towards Bahamut to greatly reduce its health. Once staggered, go near it and charge up Brimstone to its full capacity, then release to unload a huge explosion, greatly damaging Bahamut in the process.

Go Inside the Phoenix's Barrier During Terraflare

Bahamut will harness its power and begin charging up Terraflare. The Phoenix will then summon a protective barrier around it which you must go to in order to protect yourself from the massive explosion.

Execute QTEs to Deflect Terraflare

Once Terraflare is unleashed, keep spamming the Square button to prevent it from destroying the barrier.

Quick Time Events Guide

How to Beat Bahamut (Fourth Phase)

Step-by-Step Guide
Use Lightspeed to Close the Gap Evade Laser Patterns Using Wildfire Avoid Glyphs During Celestrial Foundry

Use Lightspeed to Close the Gap

The final segment of the battle sees Ifrit and Phoenix merge together, which gives you new access to abilities. Use Lightspeed (X Button) to quickly dash towards Bahamut and spam your basic attacks to damage it.

Be sure to back off using Wildfire after a few combos as it will fire off laser beams at you or launch a gigantic ball of energy known as Supernova.

Evade Laser Patterns Using Wildfire

As soon as you see laser beams forming up in multiple vertical and horizontal directions, use Wildfire to quickly fly over to a safe spot, usually a gap in-between two lasers, to avoid getting damaged.

Avoid Glyphs During Celestrial Foundry

Celestial Foundry sees Bahamut spawning numerous Glyphs in-front of you. Avoid staying in the center of the purple light of these glyphs, as it will unleash a massive laser beam after charging it up.

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Related Guides

List of Bosses and Formidable Foes

All Formidable Foes

All Formidable Foes
Gigas	Morbol	Knight of the Blinding Dawn
Eikon of Fire	Shiva's Dominant	Tiamat
Dragon Aevis	Fafnir	Midnight Raven
Chirada	Suparna and Chirada	Benedikta
Garuda	Knight of the Dying Sun	Iron Giant
Infernal Eikon	Infernal Shadow	Imperial Cannonier
Akashic Dragon	Typhon	Republican War Panther
Akashic Morbol	Flame Lizard	Liquid Flame
Coeurl	Hugo	Undertaker
Titan	White Dragon	Necrophobe
Bahamut	Sleipnir	Barnabas (First Encounter)
Control Node	Aurum Giant	Barnabas (Second Encounter)
Behemoth	Ultima (First Encounter)	Ultimalius