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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)

Lizardmen Leader Weaknesses and Boss Guide

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Lizardmen Leader Weaknesses and Boss Guide
Lizardmen Leader is a Boss in Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0). Check out the stats and weaknesses of the Lizardmen Leader, how to beat, and general tips on how to defeat the Lizardmen Leader!

Lizardmen Leader Overview

Stats and Weaknesses

Lizardmen Leader
Desert Lizardking
Enemy Information
Octopath Traveler 0 - Lizardmen LeaderIconLizardmen Leader
Shield Points (SP)
17 SP
Weaknesses
PolearmsDaggersTomesFansWindDark
Drop Heavy Axe
Enemy Information
Octopath Traveler 0 - Desert LizardkingIconDesert Lizardking
Shield Points (SP)
6 SP
Weaknesses
SwordsBowsStavesIceDark

How to Beat Lizardmen Leader

Boss Tips


Debuff the Lizardmen Leader's Speed

The Lizardmen Leader has a high Speed stat and usually moves right after your faster party members. Apply Speed debuffs to him and his Lizardking minions to move earlier in turns and create more openings to break their shields before they act or set up important attacks.

Skill User Details
Shadow Bind Shadow Bind
Protagonist
Damage Type: Dark
SP Cost: 8
Deal dark damage to a foe, and lower Speed for 2 turn(s).
Piercing Shadow Piercing Shadow
Delitia
Damage Type: Bows
SP Cost: 8
Deal bow damage to a foe, and lower Speed for 2 turn(s).
Leg-Crippling Thrust Leg-Crippling Thrust
Ludo
Damage Type: Polearms
SP Cost: 22
Deal polearm damage to a foe 2 time(s), and lower Speed for 2 turn(s).
Dance of Sloughs Dance of Sloughs
Goodwin
Damage Type: N/A
SP Cost: 30
Lower Speed/Evasion of all foes for 2 turn(s), and cause targets to act last for 2 turn(s). Dance skill.

Stats Explained

Use Speed Buffs on Your Party Members

Use Speed buffs on your own party to act before the boss and its minions. Dancers excel at providing these buffs, making Saoirse or Primrose especially valuable picks for this fight.

Skill User Details
Divine Speed Divine Speed
Celsus
Damage Type: N/A
SP Cost: 6
Raise own Evasion/Speed for 3 turn(s).
Panther Dance Panther Dance
Saoirse Primrose
Damage Type: N/A
SP Cost: 6
Raise Speed of an ally for 2 turn(s). Dance skill.
Fleeting Feline Fleeting Feline
Isla
Damage Type: N/A
SP Cost: 10
Raise own Speed for for 2 turn(s), and grant self the ability to dodge physical attacks 1 time(s).

List of All Battle Skills

Bring Herbs of Healing to Cure Poison Status Effects

The Lizardmen Leader frequently inflicts Poison, so stock up on Herbs of Healing from Apothecary shops before the fight. This keeps your party healthy, not having to heal constantly due to poison damage.

Lizardmen Leader Location

Finesand Ruins During The Merchant Ludo Quest

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Finesand Ruins Map

During The Merchant Ludo quest in the Kindlers of the Flame questline, you will face the Lizardmen Leader in the Finesand Ruins of the Sunlands Region. The battle occurs during the “Defeat the lizardmen infesting the trade route” objective, near the north end of the ruins.

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Octopath Traveler 0 Related Guides

List of Bosses
List of All Bosses

List of All Main Bosses

Prologue
Emerald Direwolf Scarlet Wings Corporal
Kindlers of the Flame
Spiked Skinks Lizardmen Leader
Master of Wealth
Captain Tristan Sonia
Rosso Lady Herminia
Master of Power
Al the Servant Jurgen
Snow Yak Jurgen (2nd Fight)
Commander Tytos
Master of Fame
Aide (Vanguard) Aide (Rearguard)
Francesca the Actress Auguste the Playwright
Finale: The Rings Sealed Away
Sazantos Ring-Sealed Beast
Master of All
Mesara the Thief M'suhi the Viper
Gimel the Brigand Leader Cerro the Emissary
King Pardis III

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