Cyclops (Lightning Returns)

Cyclops is an enemy and boss in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII found in the Yusnaan area. The Slaughterhouse version is called Cyclops the Rage. Its monster notes can be bought from Reveler's Quarter.
== Stats ==
== Battle ==
Cyclops can be a daunting foe as its tactics change mid-fight. It begins as a somewhat simple punching bag with tons of HP and a few simple attacks. At half health it will use Rage, gaining power but resisting damage less. It begins to attack relentlessly, making it difficult to avoid area attacks. Careful timing can stagger it by guarding against its Slam attack, or hitting it with physical attacks when it is balancing one one foot after its larger attack combos.
Cyclops is among the rare enemies that do not disappear upon being defeated. This can be seen when fighting a regular enemy Cyclops or fighting one in the Slaughterhouse.
=== Strategy ===
The player can use Fira Lv. 3 or an equivalent spell to knock Cyclops into the air and capitalize on it by casting lesser ranged spells until it stands up, then knock it into the air again.
Alternatively, the player can attempt to perform Stagger-Launch-Smite combo. While somewhat difficult to pull off, Smite will usually deal enough damage to kill the enemy outright, or at least leave it with very little health.
== Gallery ==
Cyclops-LRFFXIII.png|Lumina sends a Cyclops at Lightning.
LRFFXIII Rampage.png|Rampage.
LRFFXIII Squash.png|Squash.
LRFFXIII Stomp.png|Stomp.
== Etymology ==
== Related enemies ==
* Cyclops Ω
Category:Enemies in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Category:Bosses in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII