Barbariccia (Final Fantasy IV)

Barbariccia, also known as Valvalis or Valvalecia, is a storyline boss in Final Fantasy IV. A seductive figure known as Empress of the Winds, she is one of Golbez's Archfiends.
== Stats ==
== Battle ==
=== First encounter ===
While Barbariccia is in tornado form, she counters all weapon attacks (with the exception of Kain's Jump which forces her out of this form), with strong physical attacks and the Maelstrom spell. During the battle in the Giant of Babil, Barbariccia is permanently locked in tornado form because Kain is not in the party, and thus is immune to all physical attacks, but in this battle she has a weakness to the Holy element.
===== Strategy =====
When she returns to her regular form, the player should start using Cecil's and Cid's attacks, Yang should use Focus, and Rosa should buff the party. For the battle in the Giant of Babil it would be best to have Rosa (if she has learned it) or Fusoya cast Holy, and Rydia summon Mist Dragon to take her down quickly.
=== Second encounter ===
== AI script ==
Normal pattern:
:Turn 1: Assume tornado form
:Turn 2: Attack
If in tornado form:
:Turn 1: Tornado
:Turn 2: Stone Touch
:Turn 3: Lightning
If tornado form is attacked by the Jump ability: Assume normal form
At all times:
:If attacked by a physical attack: Lightning (30%)
:If attacked by magic: Maelstrom (50%)
== Gallery ==
FFIV Maelstrom.png|Maelstrom (GBA).
FFIV Ray.png|Ray (GBA).
== Etymology ==
== Related enemies ==
* Scarmiglione
* Cagnazzo
* Rubicante
=== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ===
* Barbariccia
* Scarmiglione
* Cagnazzo
* Rubicante
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