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==Tips==
*Equip a Bibiki Seashell for tremendous intimidation, up to 10-15 times per battle. Extremely useful for tanking.
*Fe'e uses Sea Monk special attacks. When available Barwatera should be continuously maintained to reduce special attack damage (Maelstrom).
*Fe'e is susceptible to Lullaby, Bind, Blind, Gravity (Even without Elemental Seal), and Sleep (is less effective on Lightsday when it will be resisted more often.)
**Lullaby only sticks 3-5 times with a duration of about 2-15 seconds. 
**Repose works exceptionally well and lasts a while before Fe'e will wake up.
*At first, Fe'e has incredibly fast multiple weak attack hits per attack round. (This makes blink tanking a dangerous option) 
*As damage is dealt to Fe'e, its tentacles become wounded and start to break, the number of attacks is reduced, but each attack deals increased damage. 
:*Tentacle breaks occur 6 times, each time the chat log says, "One of the sea creature's tentacles has been wounded." 
:*When the last tentacle breaks the chat log says, "All of the sea creature's tentacles have been wounded." Then the standard physical attack is replaced with an attack having the Ink Jet animation. This Ink Jet attack is recorded in the log as a standard attack ("Fe'e hits Player for # points of damage"), but it will be treated as magical damage (it will bypass things like Invincible, Perfect Dodge, and Utsusemi) and has a knockback effect. This Ink Jet attack can hit for upwards to approximately 200-300 damage. By this point, its rate of TP gain will also have increased tremendously, so beware.
*When Fe'e's health drops below 25%, it will begin to spam all of its TP moves.
*Beware of getting hit by his attacks, especially if doing a mage-based strategy. He can critical hit for upwards of 750 damage. Tentacle (TP move) did over 1000 damage to a well equipped BLU.
*If you use the Sleep-Nuke-Method avoid Lightsday when sleep is more easily resisted.
==Working Job Combinations==
This section is not meant to discourage people from trying different combinations, but to illustrate combinations that have been tried and tested. Please feel free to try this BCNM with any combination you think might work, and above all, have fun! This fight has been beaten with a large number of combinations.
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===SOLO STRATEGIES===
====<SAM>====
anyone got a sam/dnc solo strategy yet? seems like there could be.. ive seen sam/dnc solo things my smn, blm, or rdm couldnt solo and all 3 can solo this, what about sam/dnc? with Soboro? if not with what wep?
====<BST>====
With the new Pet Medicine (Dawn Mulsum) This has become a very easy solo for BST. Pet of Choice is a Funguar Familiar as their high native Dark Resistance helps to negate a lot of the damage from the NMs Ink Jets.
I send my pet in and allow it to secure a little hate before engaging my self. If he takes too much of a beating use reward and pop a pet food, if your reward timer is down, pop a Dawn Mulsum. For the first half of the fight your pet will take a lot of damage fast, but the Mulsum will help you survive this initial stage. Once the NM has lost a few legs, he becomes much more managable and you can generally ride your reward timer without needing many more Mulsum.
Hate can bounce around a lot to begin with (Even with snarl), and Maelstrom hurts so bringing a few high pots is generally a good idea. On average I take around 7 minutes per fight, use around 8-10 Dawn Mulsum and 2-3 Pet Gamma. The 15k gil and common x3 Oxbloods will generally more than cover the price of your meds, if you can synth your own even better!
Screenshot: http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/GenryuOfBahamut/BSTY.jpg?t=1305200179
I've solod this BCNM a few times now and I do not see it being possible to use as little Dawn Mulsums as the above^ poster has said. I use on average 20 per fight. Hate on this thing is all over the place I can let my pet attack it for the first full minute and take hate by casting Utsusemi: Ichi once. The only real way to have your pet hold hate is open with a TP wing and snarl off the bat, this saves you a lot of trouble.
(Tried to do this BCNM as beastmaster went through 5 Dawn Mulsum using Funguar Familiar went through all 5 before i took it down to 50% Total 5 Mulsum, 2 call beast and 4 pet food to take it to around 50-60% so i find it hard to believe this can be done solo unless your taking it 12+ mulsum which at 9k each isnt cost effective unless you manage to get the KClub. Unless i see a video of this being done solo by a beastmaster i find it hard to believe.)
EDIT: Can confirm solo on BST, with relative ease with the use of Familiar also. You will generally use about 5-6 Dawn Mulsum as once Fe'e enters the final attack stage, your pet will take very little damage from the standard dark based attack (It will seem as if you are using a lot at first, but this is only during the first 50% or so). The fight will take around 8 minutes, but you could probably speed things up by making sure Snarl is up before a WS. Personally I prefer to save TP for Waltz after AoE and keeping Boxstep and Quick Step on. Finally, fighting on Earthsday with a Kabrakran's Axe will really, REALLY help once hate has been set on pet and you're ok to melee. 
Using 11 Dawn Mulsums, and half a stack of Pet Food Delta (highest usable at level 60) 2 houring Funguar Familiar, and a TP wing to set hate on NM at the open with snarl, this fight was anything but simple. Took NM to 43% before all Mulsums were gone, reward timer down, call timer down (2nd Funguar). This BCNM is definitely no longer reliably soloable with this Funguar pet. 14 APR 2012.
EDIT: Just tried this the other day with above setup. Confirmed to be BS. Took 12 mulsims just to get it to 90% before it wiped my pet and I bailed. Also, player melee makes this even more impossible as the pets can't hold hate at all. I snarled and as soon as I hit it again, my pet lost hate. Don't waste your time or your money with this solo b/c it's utter crap.
UPDATE: It has come to my attention that the Funguar familiar may have been nerfed at some point so this was most likely the reason why the above strategy failed.
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It is not that the pet has been nerfed, although that is a possibility, I see no difference in how it performs compared to how it performed years ago. except now I get to silence gas every 3 minutes.
Actually, what is happening is that your pet is spawning within a 0~2 level range below your own level. which means that the fungaur can be as low as level 58, thats a 4 level difference between the fungaur and the Sea monk, that's VT level. So soloing this fight is very much so based on luck. I used somewhere around 25 dawn mulsums (at the time, about 250,000 gil) on my first run before giving up. Instead, i levelled my mules beastmaster, between the two of our pets we only use about 10~14 dawn mulsum. thats about 100k a run, you're only spending maybe 60k.
But I digress, you will notice very quickly when the fungaurs spawning are two different levels, as one will take a beating much faster than the other, will always have TP ready after a minute, and ultimately your chances of success.
How the first guy won this fight without timing out, I do not know, even with 2 beastmasters I didnt have the time to heal up my Call beast timer, although I found out that it is entirely unnessecery with two beastmasters anyway.
if you want to win, bring some pet enhancing items, me and my mule have herder's subligar which really helps put an edge on.
other things you can get, sheperd's chain. DT-2% isnt much to start with but, you never know, with 200ish damage swings thats 4 damage reduced, Aega's doublet, Fidelity earring. the biggest thing is giving your pet enough accuracy to reliably hit Fe'e, if you're not hitting him, you're not winning, and worst of all, you're spending a lot of money on mulsums and pet food. --Nattack (talk) 20:10, September 16, 2012 (UTC)
I really wonder the setup for several of these bst runs. Did you have any pet buffing gear on? Also, there was a change to the fungaur pet. SE found that Discreet louise and the normal Funguar familiar had their stats swapped for awhile. Which resulted in a weak Louise and a very buff funguar familiar. 
====<BLM/RDM>====
* Can be Solo'd by a BLM. Strategy:
Drink a Kitron Juice, Gravity and nuke while kiting with Blizzard II and Thunder II. Sleep if Gravity wears off before recast. Here's a link to a video. 
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* 8/13/20: Started the battle with Elemental Seal Sleep II. Used Blink and Aquaveil, Protect II and Shell. Cast Gravity and kited/nuked Blizzard II and Thunder II. When blink fell, used Sleep II and recast Blink and Aquaveil. Gravity fell most of the time when slept so recast gravity. Basically repeated steps using Thunder II, Aero III, and Blizzard II. Used Hi-Elixer +1 half way through fight.
====<RDM/BLM>====
Can be soloed with about the same difficulty as the BLM above. 
Strategy: 
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*Caspi, a Japanese RDM, on Bismarck soloed and got the Kraken Club to drop.
*I soloed this BCNM but no Kraken Club dropped. Needed some Elixirs to get my MP back, because i had no time to heal me. My Battlefield clear time was 14 minutes and 18 seconds. Good Luck if you try it! --Keltin
*Gravity, Chainspell nuked/kited it and followed up with Convert and several Drains and more nukes. Had to Sleep it to hMP twice and use Convert a second time. Won in 14:47, was a very close call. Good luck.
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====<RDM/SCH>====
Strategy:
*Meds: INT Food (Melon Pie +1 or Cream Puff) Pro-Ether(+1, +2, or +3) Hi-elixir.
*I find this to be a very simple solo with the correct gear and plan. Wear MP gear upon entering, Composure > Light Arts > Buff yourself as you would any other fight, remember barwater. Run up to the edge of the BC, activate Dark Arts, cast Gravity > Bio II > Poison II > Bind. Activate Chainspell, Nuke with Thunder II, kiting toward the entrance, until almost out of mp. Convert, then drain yourself back up to full, keep spamming Thunder II until chainspell wears, then bind. The aftermath of chainspell should have him at 40-50% HP with no resists and good timing. With Fe'e bound at the entrance run back out toward the BC arena and begin nuking at max distance, alternating Thunder II and Blizzard II, running some after each nuke. If you get uncomfortably low on MP feel free to sleep him, he is susceptible, Bio and Poison should have worn by now. Just nuke and kite until he's dead, keeping gravity on him as much as possible, using Parsimony when it's up. This can be done without any meds, using Int food (Melon Pies +1 or Cream Puffs) but I recommend bringing a pro-ether and Hi-elixir just in case. The first time doing this I killed him in 13 minutes and 45 seconds , having used a pro-ether and Hi-elixir. I set a personal record of 6 minutes and 57 seconds using only a Pro-ether, just takes practice. 
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*I recommend against using dot spells, as you're dead if you get an unlucky break on Gravity and Bind. Also completely possible to do without your 2hr, using the same basic strategy as above. When at ~100mp after converting, Sleep > recast refresh (probably wore by now) > Rest 3 tics > Sleep2 > rest 5-6 tics. Don't forget Parsimony! 
====<SCH/RDM> ====
Can be soloed with about the same difficulty as BLM and RDM above.
Strategy:
*Meds: Yag Drinks, Pro-Ether(+1, +2, or +3), Int Food (I used Melon Pie +1, for +Int and +HMP)
*Buffed up with Protect III, Blink, and Windstorm. Popped Sublimation, and pulled with Gravity. Used 2hr and nuked down with Aero III, until 2hr was down, kiting it back towards the BCNM entrance. Once I got to the end, I slept it and ran back, using Drain whenever it was up. Then just bind/sleep nuke with Parsimony Aero III, Stone III, and Drain until dead. I had to rest once to get enough MP back to finish it off.
*notes: I'm a Tarutaru with full Int and Elemental merits, and I stacked as much +Int gear for the level cap as I could. I finished it with 3mins left.
Strategy 2:
*Meds: Yag drinks, Pro-Ether, Cream Puff
*As the poster above, buffed up and pulled with Gravity. Use Tabula Rasa to get off some high power nukes (Aero III/Stone III), then used Bind/Sleep/more Gravity to control him. Honestly, the risk of dying to him is low (and any hits landed shouldn't one shot, allowing you to drain back HP), the time limit is the main concern. I won at 14 minutes and 5 seconds (Hume). I advise Yagudo Drinks over Sublimation, since you do not have access to Stoneskin and therefore cannot rest, which you will probably need to do. I brought 3 yagudo drinks; in retrospect having 5 would've been safer. Maximising Aero III damage is vital, as the majority of damage comes from it (taking about 5% HP with each nuke). Be sure to dispel Regeneration to avoid having to nuke more than you need. Tarus will of course find this easier (more INT and more MP) but nonetheless, Humes can do it as well. INT merits and maxed elemental skill can help close the gap (I have 3 elemental skill merits and no INT merits). With a slightly weaker equipment set, I think the risk of timing out is large. Therefore, for consistency in winning this BCNM solo, a strong Lv60 gearset is advised.
Strategy 3:
*For a (very easy) SCH solo:
*Gear: Any halfway decent +INT gear will do. I personally had no pieces of AF gear outside of Klimaform. Chatoyant Staff is highly recommended. I know that some folks sing praises about the Bibiki Seashell and its intimidation effect for this, but that is really only for straight-up tanking Fe'e (which you won't be doing). I'd recommend something like a Morion Tathlum in your ammo slot instead.
*Food: Not really necessary, but Cream Puffs are best if you feel that you need a little extra INT.
*Medicine: Take a few potions / ethers / yag drinks if you want. But really, if you do this right, meds are completely unnecessary.
*Subjob: RDM. Mandatory. You must have Gravity. Fast Cast certainly doesn't hurt, either.
*Strat: Try to avoid doing this BCNM on Iceday or Lightsday (weakens Gravity and Kaustrum/Bio/Noctohelix, respectively). Windsday or Darksday would be ideal. To start, Light Arts / Addendum: White and buff up as usual (Protect, Shell, Stoneskin, Blink, Aquaveil...Reraise JUST in case if you want). Rest to full MP (you'll have plenty of time to do so). Now go Dark Arts / Addendum: Black, and carefully position yourself within striking range of Fe'e, but don't get too close as he will aggro you. Voidstorm, Klimaform, pop all three Dark Arts strategems, then activate Tabula Rasa and hit him with Kaustrum. (Remember, now that Tabula Rasa is up, always pop your strategems before every cast, no matter the spell). Immediately cast Gravity on him after and run down the tunnel back toward the BC entrance. When you get a comfortable distance away (about halfway through the tunnel), stop, and the moment he's back in range hit him with Bio and Noctohelix, lure him into the entrance chamber, and then Bind him. Run around him in as wide a berth as you can, then head back up the tunnel toward the BC arena. At this time, if he managed to get in hits on you, reapply Stoneskin and Cure yourself or Drain him (Draining him will break Bind early, though...but it's not that big of a deal since Gravity should still be on him). Keep kiting him like so as your DOTs eat away at his health. If Gravity, Kaustrum, Bio, or Noctohelix falls off him, immediately reapply it (the first two are by far the most important). Keep Binding as necessary. Nuke him with Aero III once he's low if you wish to end things quicker, but I've found that he'll just fall over dead to the massive DOT effect you have on him. Don't worry about him building up debuff resistance, because if you do a halfway decent job of kiting with Gravity and Bind and keep at least Kaustrum up on him, he'll die before that happens.
*Now, /laugh at Fe'e's pathetic corpse for him having been a Too Weak opponent, pray for a Kraken Club, and open that chest.
*To date I am personally at 5/5 wins using this strat (0/5 on the club, though). I made some huge mistakes on my first solo attempt and still won with yellow health, more than 100 MP left, and eight minutes to spare, if that tells you anything about how well this works.
*Here is a link to a video that shows a very similar strat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lXPN4LeMU
===DUO STRATEGIES===
==== <BLMx2> ====
Sub RDM and cast Gravity on the Enemy. Nuke using Blizzard II and Thunder II, If the Black mages stay on opposite sides of Fe'e and are equally geared you can basically keep it in the middle of the circle the whole time. 
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====<RDM/SCH & BLM/SCH>====
: BLM used Manafont at start, RDM used Convert -> Chainspell around 20%.
Strategy:
*Both buff with a Cream Puff and use Dark Arts. RDM buffs with Composure Refresh Haste and gave BLM Refresh and Haste.
*BLM opens with Parsimony -> Burst. During cast RDM lands Bind and Gravity on the mob. BLM uses Manafont -> Alacrity -> Freeze.
*Kite Fe'e back to the Burning Circle while RDM concentrates on Gravity, Bind and Thunder/Blizzard II. BLM casts Blizzaga II and Thunder II.
*When Manafont wears off, the mob should have about 65% HP left. RDM Sleeps, both heal MP and repeat.
*After 13-14 minutes, or at 20% HP remaining, the RDM uses Chainspell Thunder II to finish.
====<SCH/RDM & BLM>====
:Subjobs don't matter. SCH has to /RDM if you plan on using Gravity.
Strategy:
*Buff with food, Protectra, Blink, Stoneskin, Refresh.
*BLM will only cast Thunder II, Blizzard II, Aero III, Sleep II, Drain, Bind.
*SCH will only cast Aero III, Gravity, Bind, Thunder II, Blizzard II.
*Standard Gravity kiting in circles around the arena. Don't waste mp on ancient magic, it is inefficient and time is of the essence.
*When you both run out of mp, Sleep II and rest mp full, then continue kiting in circles.
====<RDM/SCH & BLM/WHM>====
:Subjobs don't matter but RDM subbing SCH can almost instant cast Sleep II or Gravity in emergencies
Strategy:
*Buff with food, Protectra, Blink, Stoneskin, Refresh.
*BLM will only cast Thunder II, Blizzard II, Aero III, Sleep II, Drain, Bind.
*RDM will only cast Gravity, Bind, Sleep II, Refresh, Thunder II, Blizzard II.
*Standard Gravity kiting in circles around the arena. Don't waste mp on ancient magic, it is inefficient and time is of the essence.
*When you both run out of mp, Sleep II and rest mp full, then continue kiting in circles.
*Wear the Bibiki Seashell! Towards the end the NM can hit upwards of 500 damage and an intimidation can save you.
*You can drag along a leech in the 3rd party spot if you want. DRK stun and drain are useful.
*RDM/BLM & BLM/WHM Works just as well, same exact strategy, Elemental Seal was never needed. (Even with an Elvaan RDM)
====<RDM/BLM & BLM/RDM>====
*We did this on 6/15. We used this cycle:Freeze from BLM, Gravity from RDM. Then BLM started to kite in circles while RDM nuked with Aero II, Blizzard II and Thunder II. Then the BLM cast Bind and it was about time for a second cycle. Then RDM cast Sleep II and we rested mps. Repeated it 3 times (at the end RDM used Chainspell but since we won with 3 minutes left it was not needed). We didn't even have a Bibiki Seashell and it didn't create a problem at all.
====<DRG/WHM & RDM/WAR>====
:2HR not needed.
Strategy:
*RDM/WAR should keep stoneskin up at all times, while provoking and providing as many DoTs as possible.
*DRG/WHM follows while attacking, healing themselves when necessary.(Make sure High Jump or Super Jump are ready before Weapon Skilling as it has the tendency of stealing hate)
*Hate CAN be stolen after the 25% mark with this setup.
*Call Wyvern was used during battle).
====<BST/NIN & RDM/WAR>====
:2HR not needed. Fight lasted around 10 min.
Strategy:
*Much in the same way as above.
*using a Funguar Familiar and Snarl after Rampage the fight was very easy. (2 pets were used as 1 died from tanking too long)
*at low HP the NM was easily tanked by the Funguar Familiar allowing the RDM to nuke.
====<RNG/NIN & RDM/BLM>====
:2HR not needed. Fight lasted around 10 min.
Strategy:
*RDM open with Gravity, and then, Blizzard II for around 205dmg, and Thunder II for 225dmg. RNG Sharpshot, Barrage for 600ish dmg, 1 shot, and Slug Shot for 700ish dmg. Running in circles while shooting, and RDM nuke, when his MP at about 30%, Sleep II and rest. 
*When awake, some shoots and Slug Shot, the RDM keep with his nukes. When low on MP, sleep again. Sleep II was not resisted any of the 4 times it was used, also gravity landed all times, and bind.
*RNG with full Ranged Accuracy set, and Coeurl Sub. Hi-Ethers and Hi-Potions were used, but never were in danger. Easy fight.
====<RDM/NIN & SAM/THF>====
:2HRs suggested. Fight lasted around 7.5 min with resting for MP at the beginning.
Strategy:
*RDM buffs both participants. Haste is nice for the SAM. Phalanx and Stoneskin obviously for the RDM. With this strategy there should be plenty of time to rest MP, so there's no reason not to buff fully.
*RDM open with Chainspell and cast Gravity, followed by a barrage of Blizzard II (using Ice/Aquilo's Staff). RDM should convert when needed to continue nuking and making the best use out of Chainspell. Don't forget to Cure IV as the NM can do non-physical damage through your shadows.
*SAM can melee the NM from the start, since the RDM should have adequate hate on the monster. SAM can use TP at the beginning, but save 100%+ for when Chainspell ends. The RDM will then cast Sleep on the NM and then run behind the NM, allowing the SAM to SATA a WS on Fe'e.
*Keep Gravity on Fe'e, and the SAM should 2hour once a fresh Gravity is applied.
*If the RDM is able, putting the NM to sleep for another SATA WS can be useful.
*SAM continues to melee and the RDM can free nuke as MP and distance permits.
*All in all a relatively safe fight. The RDM must keep shadows up and the SAM must pay attention to what the RDM is casting so as to not wake up the monster or unbind it when the RDM didn't want you to.
====<RDM/NIN & DRG/THF>====
:Only RDM 2HR is needed.
Strategy:
*Fought exactly like the above rdm/nin & sam/thf strategy. DRG does not need to spirit surge as SATA Penta Thrust does tons of damage to replace that of a SAM 2HR. Completed in a little over 8 minutes.
====<BLM/SCH & RDM/BLM>====
* No 2HR needed whatsoever. Fight is extremely easy. Poor thing never even got to leave the arena between AM and sleep II. BLM needs to cast Burst while using dark arts and parsimony to cut mp cost to 50%. Super easy never had a single resist. 
====<DRG/BLU & PLD/DNC>====
:There is no co-tanking involved; PLD is the main tank. Eye Drops are highly recommended, if not required. It should take approximately 8-10 minutes to defeat Fe'e, including preparatory time. 
Strategy:
*PLD casts Protect III and Shell III on each player, then uses 3 Hi-Ethers and a Yagudo Drink to recover 150MP. Walk up to the circle and Flash Fe'e. This process shouldn't take more than a minute and a half.
*PLD should use Sentinel after engaging; DRG should use both Jumps, and WS immediately. If the hate line is crossed, then the DRG should Super Jump; this will likely cement hate on the PLD for the rest of the fight.
*DRG should always prioritize curing (via Healing Breath) over attacking, as Fe'e has the potential to knock the PLD into the red depending on its TP usage.
*DRG had +46 Accuracy in gear, and ate Meat Mithkabobs. Requires one Yagudo Drink; a spare Eye Drop or two may be helpful in the event they are hit with Ink Jet. DRG must make sure that their wyvern has been called, and the job ability has recharged fully; Spirit Link is required.
*PLD used a hybrid tanking build; full AF for a safety net, though accessories were geared for DD. Had +25 accuracy. Later used a Haubergeon, and it worked well. Used Tavnazian Tacos; Quickstep's level depends on how much TP the PLD must devote to Waltzing, but Level 5 was not difficult to reach and maintain; used Desperate Flourish (successfully landed) after Level 2. Suggested medicines: Two Yagudo Drinks and 3-5 Hi-Ethers.
Strategy Pros:
*The "luck factor" is greatly minimized with this setup. The PLD may hit the low 200s at one point if Fe'e uses damaging TP attacks, but it is easily recoverable. It's an endurance match; with a Yagudo Drink, the DRG's MP gauge is more than tripled, though only about 150 mp should be required, if that. 
*No 2-hours are required; the PLD may use Invincible, but the DRG should never use Spirit Surge.
Strategy Cons;
*PLD requires 3-5 Hi-ethers; two Yagudo Drinks; and a stack of eye drops per fight (sometimes more, sometimes less). DRG only requires two Yagudo Drinks at best. 3 Hi-ethers are used by the Paladin after Protect and Shell in order to save time instead of resting; the other 2 may or may not be used during the course of the fight.
*Even while using Spirit Link, it is still possible to lose a wyvern. It is absolutely imperative that you start each BCNM with a fresh wyvern and a timer ready for reuse in the event that the wyvern dies. It is possible to lose your second wyvern during the fight (thus leaving you without a wyvern for the remainder of the fight) if Fe'e favors Maelstrom/Whirlwind, though. Use Spirit Link often!
Making This Strategy Better;
*Latest battlefield clear time was 7 minutes and 35 seconds. It is most likely possible to cast Protect and Shell and both players, then rest to full MP before engaging, though that may be cutting it short. It takes between a minute to two minutes (depending on how fast the PLD casts and uses items) to fully buff, use three hi-ethers, and then finally engage Fe'e.
*Subbing WHM or RDM could work, but it would likely require Hi-ethers or some sort if the DRG intends to use Blindna frequently, which is not recommended--the period of being unable to cast spells after using the hi-ether can spell defeat. /BLU is preferred because the Slow effect from Sprout Smack can be very helpful.
====<BLM/RDM & BLM/RDM>====
:We figured that if a BLM/RDM can can solo this, 2 of them should be able to get the job done as well
:We did both use our 2H for this fight. 
Strategy:
:Basically the same strategy as BLM solo, start off with gravity. As soon as it sticks, pop Manafont and spam
:Blizzaga II, Aeroga II and Aero III. Pull him towards the BCNM entrance while doing this and you shouldn't get hit.
:After you get to the entrance and have both cast the 3 spells, sleep him. Now work the other way towards the BC center.
:We just alternated Blizzaga II, Aero III and Stone III. Again, when at the edge of the circle, sleep him and work towards the
:entrance again.
:Repeat this until your low on MP. Use a Pro-ether +1 and finish him off with the remainder of our MP.
: Here's a video of this in action: 
Strategy Pros:
*Basically is fail-proof
*Because of gravity and the power of 2 BLMs, he should never come in range for direct hits and die within 9 minutes
Strategy Cons:
*Have to use 2H for this combination to make it no-fail.
*Just invest in a Pro-ether +1 and you should be ok. (as it's a guaranteed profit, it's a small investment)
Making this Strategy Better:
*All i can think of is use 3 BLMs and there would be no need for Manafont
===TRIO STRATEGIES===
*Known victories have occurred with the following teams who did not leave any strategy advice other than their team composition; 
:PLD/WAR, RDM/BLM, RNG/NIN PLD Kite, RDM Nuke/Gravity, RNG Damage
:BLU/WAR, RNG/NIN, RDM/BLM
:DRG/WHM, PLD, BRD/WHM 2HR not used.
:DRG/WHM, PLD, BLM 2-hour abilities not used.
:DRG, PLD, BLM 2HR Used.
:DRG/WHM, PLD, COR
:RDM/BLM(Hume) BRD/WHM(Hume) BLM/WHM(Taru)
:SAM/RNG, WAR/THF, RDM/BLM
:BRD/WHM, RDM/BLM, RDM/BLM
:DRG/RDM, DRG/WHM, PLD/WAR 2HR not used.
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Easy strategy Jobs--> Sam/dnc Dnc/Nin Rdm/blm Sam holds hate a bibiki shell is not a have to have . Dnc keeps drain samba II up and back up heals Rdm casts * Protect III haste shell II Regen on samurai / Casts haste on Dnc . Food needed ( I used Shogun riceball - sam Dnc- tuna sushi Rdm- Cream puff) Fight took about 6-8 mins . * This strategy can be altered to be made better rdm/whm would work better and Buffs may not be needed but safe to have them . No 2hr used
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==== <BLMx2 & GEO> ====
Overkill. Sub RDM and cast Gravity on the Enemy. Nuke using Blizzard II and Thunder II, If the Black mages stay on opposite sides of Fe'e and are equally geared you can basically keep it in the middle of the circle the whole time. If One BLM is slightly weaker, have the GEO stay by them with Indi-Focus or Indi-Acumen to level it out.
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====<BLMx2 & RDM>====
:A standard Manaburn approach used BurstX2/Sleep/FreezeX2/Sleep until it dies. 
Strategy:
*Burst did 792 damage. Blizzaga II did 458 damage.
====<BLMx2 & COR>====
:Similar to the BLMx2 & RDM strategy, sleeping and nuking can easily win the fight in under 10 minutes. COR can easily kept Fe'e slept with Light Shot while the BLMs rest for MP. I had a light staff, Corsair's Tricorne, and +24 AGI from gear. Evoker's Roll and Wizard's Roll were kept on the BLMs. It should be noted that the Quick Draw's 1-minute recast means that when BLMs aren't resting for MP, they should be prepared with Sleep II.
====<BRD/WHM, RDM/BLM & RNG/NIN>====
:This is very easy way because barely any curing is needed and very easy win. I've done this about 30 times (no drop -.-) but it works!
Strategy:
*While the BRD is there only for sleep/cure, the RDM will be there for gravity, bind, and also sleep. The BRD will just keep sleeping it over and over. It will start to resist around 20% but by that time you can just go all out on it and kill it.
====<BST/WHMx3>====
Strategy:
*Used 2 jugs plus food per BST per fight. One should stand back and rest while the other two fight.
**Funguar Familiar strongly recommended, because it is the strongest BST jug at level 60 and takes half damage from Maelstrom.
**Be sure to run more than 25' away from Fe'e before casting large cures, to avoid pulling hate.
***It really doesn't matter how far away you are because BSTs have Snarl to send the hate to the pet. -MildewMan (Asura)
***(update) bst pet commands have to be used within 4 yelms of pet. ~coorslite (odin)
====<DNC/NIN, SAM/DNC & NIN/DNC>====
:2HR not needed. Easily beaten.
Strategy:
*Samurai should meditate while wearing af helmet before fight and focus on healing - DO NOT WEAPONSKILL -
*SAM should keep seigan up at all times and Third Eye whenever possible.
*SAM should serve as tank for entire fight by keeping himself alive.
*NIN should focus on paralyzing poisoning and back-up healing.
*DNC should keep tp high and act as main healer.
====<NIN/WAR, BRD/WHM & WHM/SMN>====
:2HR Used 
Strategy:
*Make sure your NIN has Tools for casting Kurayami: Ni because with just Mambo x2 NIN will get hit way too much (NIN even had 2 Melody Earring +1). 
*It is also recommended that your BRD does NOT cast Requiem on Fe'e your first attempt until you get a feel of the fight because you may feel the need to Lullaby it and get some MP. 
*When Fe'e hits about 30-34% HP your NIN having shadows up will be irrelevant, so don't bother recasting them. 
*Otherwise, after that point all you wanna do is kill it as fast as possible. 
*Not really recommended casting any DoT spells after all tentacles are damaged either. 
*Fe'e is also immune to Elegy. (Resisted a 2HR'd Carnage Elegy)
====<NIN, PUP & WHM>====
:Easy
Strategy:
*NIN will kite till first two tentacles break off, then straight tank with Automaton using Flashbulb and PUP dealing damage. Stormwaker Frame recommended, to keep itself alive, and its master, on top of nukes if desired, or just its weapon skill "Knockout" which gives Fe'e the effect of evasion -40% and deals moderate damage.
====<NIN, RDM/WHM & MNK>====
Strategy:
*NIN shadows will go fast, Steamed Crab will increase Tank's HP.
*RDM MUST keep Gravity on Fe'e at all times, to assist the NIN kiting and in the event the RDM steals hate, giving the NIN more trime to retake hate.
*RDM can steal hate with Convert+Divine Seal+Cure IV and kite Fe'e till tank is able to retake hate. 
*At the end of the fight (since his ink attack seems to ignore shadows) the RDM and NIN may need to bounce hate until he is defeated. 
*RDM should sub WHM for Blindna.
*MNK is a DD and doesn't do much else. 
*MNK can unleash his 2HR to finish off Fe'e, you'll be able to do it without it in less that 10 minutes (I tried that 3 times and all ended well)
Alternate Strategy:
*MNK doesn't 2HR at the end 
*NIN should use Steamed Crab and the RDM Vile Elixir (to consistently succeed without the MNK 2HR)
====<NIN/WAR, RDM/BLM & BLM/WHM>====
:The fight is over in about 10-12 minute. 
Strategy:
Equip NIN: AF boots for 25% extra movement at night.
*NIN kites with constant RDM gravity and bind. NIN should provoke whenever possible and also cast the Ninja: Elemental Wheel to maintain hate. BLM blind and nuke. RDM also works as healer.
*Notes: When I did this at night Vana'diel time, I had +72 evasion gear. With Jack-o'-Lantern +82. Still, the mob teared through my shadows so kiting is needed at least before it's below 50% hp. I would actually recommend kiting the entire fight. It might be a good idea to bring enmity gear instead of evasion gear for NIN. Since every once in a while the BLM got hate.
====<NIN/WAR, RDM/WHM & RNG/NIN>====
Strategy:
*Equip NIN: Same as above
*Same as above, only the RNG/NIN is a DD. Either the RDM can Blind him or the RNG can bring items
====<PLD, BLU & BLM>====
:No 2HR needed. 
Strategy:
*PLD generally requires healing assistance to begin with as it's easy to be interrupted while casting. Once the tentacles are broken enough for the PLD to cure themselves, the BLM should proceed to nuke the mob as usual.
====<PLD/WAR, BLU/NIN & RDM/BLM>====
:No 2HR needed.
Strategy:
*Same strategy as above and make sure to have Fe'e face away from RDM.
*RDM used Convert.
====<PLD/WAR, BLM/RDM & WHM/BLM>====
:No 2HR needed.
Strategy:
*PLD kites the NM while BLM gravities.
*BLM and WHM nuke the NM and sleep/repose when they need to rest. Do not put DoT on the NM!
*PLD does most of his own healing, but WHM casting regen helps a lot.
*Hold the NM above 20% until you're ready for the final push.
*Should finish with 2-4 minutes left.
====<PLD/WAR, MNK/NIN & either WHM/BLM or WHM/SMN>====
:No 2HR needed.
Strategy:
*Bibiki Seashell Highly recommended for both PLD and MNK.
*Melee should have signet so they can rest and not lose TP.
*WHM stick Blind and Dia II on it at outset, you won't get Paralyze or Slow to work.
*When NM is at 40-50% Repose it and have all members rest for HP/MP. WHM may have already taken a short rest while mob is between 50-75%, the PLD can cure comfortably here but not 75%-100% due to fast attack rate.
*If necessary, repose it a second time as soon as it awakes.
*WHM should not use Cure4 so that they conserve MP.
*You'll finish with ~2 minutes to spare.
====<PLD/NIN, MNK/NIN & WHM/SCH>====
:No 2HR needed.
Strategy:
*Same as above except twice as easy.
*PLD and MNK can largely handle themselves in the 30%-60% range on the mob.
*Should be able to easily get mob down to 30-40% before sleeping, only one repose is really necessary.
*You'll finish with ~4-5 minutes to spare, very textbook and easy.
====<PLD/DNC, SAM/DNC & WHM/BLM>====
:No 2HR needed.
Strategy:
*Bibiki Seashell Highly recommended for both the PLD and the SAM.
*WHM buffed up at start, rested to full then SAM and PLD engage.
*PLD popped Sentinel around 90% which caused NM to hit for 0 and allowed PLD to cure himself.
*SAM and PLD both melee'd using Box Step to reduce defence and PLD used moves for Animated Flourish. Sam would WS as and when was appropriate.
*WHM would repose when she reached around 300 MP, allowing us to rest up and contine when full.
*Slept a second time around 26% before pushing on for the kill.
*First run won in 14 minutes, 2nd run managed to bring that down to 13 minutes. Comfortable and fun win.
====<RDM, BLM & BRD>====
:First Attempt -- Fight took 14 Minutes, we were kind of slow since it was our first run.
Strategy:
*Food: RDM: Melon Pie BLM: Melon Pie BRD: Tuna Sushi
*Fight like a Mana Burn with the BLM and RDM nuking. 
*Lullaby worked early on but started getting resisted late. (BRD had +42 CHR before food) When Fe'e started resisting lullaby we used the RDM and BLM to sleep. 
*Sleep II was only resisted once on the last cast. BLM cast Blizzaga II averaged about 480 and Thunder II averaged about 200 while RDM cast Thunder II and Blizzard II. 
*BRD kept ballad up and also weakened Fe'e using the Threnodies. 
*Had to stop once to rest during the fight. 
*RDM and BRD healed whenever needed.
Strategy Cons:
*Resist to sleep
Making this Strategy Better:
*Stayed away from AM because of its long cast time and huge MP cost.
====<RDM, BLM & BRD Version 2>====
:2HR not needed. Finished with 5 minutes left on first run.
Strategy:
*Food: RDM / BLM: Melon Pie +1 BRD: Tuna Sushi
*BLM was fully merited, cast mostly AM and did upwards of 1k damage. 
*BRD kept Ballad up at all times. Lullaby never was resisted and lasted full 30 seconds. BRD had +39 CHR/+9 Wind/+5 Singing. Lullaby was used when Sleep was down and if Bind/Gravity wore or was resisted.
*RDM nuke a little bit but mostly Gravity/Bind/Sleep.
*BLM casts 2 AM, rests while RDM kites using top tier spells and BRD helps. 
*Keep Stoneskin up, never took 1 damage.
====<RDM/WAR, DRG/WHM & BLM>====
:2HR not needed. Can win this w/ little to no trouble at all.
Strategy:
*RDM tanks, the DRG melees and Heals, and the BLM nukes. 
Strategy Pros:
I have done this strategy a good number of times (at least 12) and I will admit I sometimes overnuke and pull hate now and then but once it falls below 25% I am unable to pull hate even if I try (used Freeze > Blizzard II > Aero III, > Burst) and the mob didn't even glance at me. Once the mob falls below 25% I have never seen it change to another target so unless there is a glitch somewhere in there.... When the mob falls below 25% there is no pulling hate off the person who its has hate(Confirmed by Mozes of Lakshmi). *side note* I have done it a few times with other setups and there was still no pulling hate off the person post 25% mark.
 
Strategy Cons:
Hate isn't as stable as the other person stated. (Celeres of Ragnarok found the inability to pull hate below 25% to be false. A BLU easily took hate off the PLD after 25%, and hate bounced around for the rest of the fight.)
====<RDM/BLM, WHM/BLM & BLM/RDM>====
:Our longest run took 10:32/15:00 Shortest was around 8 mins. Both these times were also allowing for the other party members to escape prior to opening box. Current 7/8 wins with this strategy. (the loss was prior to Repose). Any 2HR will just make this go faster, barring WHM's, however WHM's will save MP. 
Strategy:
*Go in, Stoneskin, Blink, Protect and Reraise. 
*Rest and start. 
*BLM starts with Burst and WHM with Banishga II, however, WHM cast when BLM is ~50% through spell. 
*RDM land Gravity just as BLM hits with Burst. Total this should almost cause 1k damage to start. 
*Then BLM rotate through Thunder and Ice Spells, as RDM does same and WHM cycle through Banish II, Holy and Banishga. 
*Once BLM is out of MP (or very low) RDM should Sleep Fe'e. 
*Rest to as full as you can get and RDM should Sleep again if needed to get full. Depending on the Race/Mp of the BLM you may be able to take more hp away in a cycle.
*Repeat Above Cycle, except when it comes time to Sleep again, this time WHM uses Repose, to guarantee a 100% duration Sleep.
*Its possible you can kill him with your 2nd cycle, if not, just rest and kill on 3rd cycle, RDM using Convert helps to kill faster.
*Suggested food is Ginger Cookie Wizard Cookie, as you will have plenty of time to rest.
====<RDM/WAR, 2x DD>====
:RDM Gravity kites while DDs follow Fe'e and attack it, have done this successfully 24~ times w/ DRG/WHM, SAM/WAR, THF/NIN, DRK/SAM, RNG/NIN as DDs, many jobs work in the DD positions.
Strategy:
*Buff up upon entering, Stoneskin/Blink/Barwater/Protect III/Phalanx recommended, and fully rest if desired.
*Have RDM enter first and cast Gravity on Fe'e, following w/ Provoke and preferably Defender for hate control, then proceed to run laps around the main BC area and Fe'e will typically stay closer to middle.
*Once RDM begins to kite, DDs enter and chase Fe'e while meleeing, and WSing when desired.
*If at any point a DD pulls hate off the RDM, immediately begin to kite until [[RDM] can establish hate again.
*Keep gravity up at all times. If gravity begins to wear off before timer is back up, have DDs back off and then bind or sleep Fe'e, casting Gravity once timer is ready.
*If buffs are down, kiting Fe'e to one side of BC and then running across to far side directly across main area can gain a lead far enough to allow a full Stoneskin cast and never bring you within melee range afterwards.
*High Breath Mantles are recommended and for added safety, RDM should use Tavnazian Tacos. DDs are recommended to bring accuracy food due to the Blind (Status Effect) Fe'e can use, and may slow the killing process down. Some Hi-Potions are advised for every member and Yagudo Drinks may be used if needed.
Strategy Pros:
*2HRs aren't needed, although DD 2HRs may be useful if damage isn't being done fast enough or repeated gravity resists force time to be spent keeping Fe'e bound/slept.
*Wide variety of jobs work for this, and this is a very safe strategy once everyone understands the basic plan.
*Will typically take between 8 and 11 minutes per fight, although can take close to 15 if damage isn't being done fast enough.
*As most jobs will work, many gear sets work as well. There is no strict requirement for this setup's DDs.
Strategy Cons:
*This strategy relies on a RDM/WAR kiter, which might be difficult to find, depending on resources. 
*If Fe'e resists Gravity a lot, there can be a lot of time lost for damaging it, and players may inadvertantly take excessive damage if they pull hate and don't begin to kite imediately after.
*The current gameday may affect gravity resists heavily, leading to a somewhat difficult time.
Making this Strategy Better:
*Having DDs that utilize weapons w/ piercing damage can greatly enhance damage inflicted. SAM/WAR using a polearm and using Penta Thrust fairly often sped kills closer to the 8 minute mark. Having a RDM can lead to faster kills as well, and SAM/RNG would probably work well depending on if they have a Soboro Sukehiro, although this hasn't been tested.
*Having HQ Elemental Staves can help resist rates for the RDM dramatically. If Gravity seems to be getting resisted often, consider finding an Auster's Staff to use.
*If a DD has meditate, having the RDM run in to edge of BC to cast Gravity/Bind and then having the DD run in and WS, followed by the RDM provoking can take a large chunk of Fe'e's HP at the very beginning of fight.
*Having a Bibiki Seashell might be desired. Even though the RDM is kiting, it can sometimes intimidate a melee hit if the RDM pulls to close for some reason.
====<RDM/WHM, BLM/RDM, & RNG/NIN>====
:2HR not needed. 
Strategy:
*The way this works is the RDM casts sleep, then gravity/bind. 
*RNG will start off with barrage. RNG will run around (Kite)and keep shooting it.
*BLM and RDM keep sleeping it. 
*BLM will nuke every now and then, and the RNG will just go all out on it.
====<RDM/WHM, COR/RNG & PLD/WAR>====
:2HR not needed. 3 times with little problem. Very comfortable win with this setup.
Strategy:
*COR does Evoker's Roll and Gallant's Roll on RDM and PLD, then can do Hunter's Roll on himself. 
*PLD tanks and gets strong hate early with Job Abilities
*RDM supports and nukes
*COR can sleep mob for ~60 seconds with Light Shot multiple times if you need a rest at any time.
====<RDM/WHM, PUP/WAR & PLD/WAR>====
:2HR not needed. Completed this BCNM 6/6
Strategy:
*PLD and PUP must have Bibiki Seashells, RDM heals when the PLD gets low, debuffs Fe'e with blind, dia/bio, poison, and additional nukes when the time comes. 
*Reraise highly advised, but optional. (Out of those 6 runs, the PLD and PUP died once each, but as RDM, managed to nuke as he pursued me for the kill.). 
*Automaton weaponskill "Knockout" (400+) combined with "Raging Fists" 350+ from the PUP made for very good damage, the PLD and PUP should flash cycle, keeping Fe'e blind for the majority of the battle. (PLD flashes first for hate, then PUP follows with flashbulb, repeat when PLD's MP allows). 
*Barwatera for maelstrom.
====<RNG/NINx2 & RDM/WHM>====
:2HR not needed. 
Strategy:
*RDM cast Gravity on Fe'e to reduce damage for Kiter. 
*Use Barrage at the start to get rid of some tentacles fast. 
*RDM can sleep if needed.
====<SAM, DRG & RDM>====
:2HR not needed. Easy.
Strategy:
*RDM must keep Gravity on Fe'e.
Alternative Strategy:
*Substitute a DRK for the DRG 
====<SMN/WHMx3>====
:2HR not needed. The fight takes about 10 minutes with this strategy.
Strategy:
*Upon entering full buff (Earthen Ward, Aerial Armor, Protect, Shell,Stoneskin, Blink)
*Rest up then summon Carbuncles and sic them on him.
*Stand close to Fe'e when you command the Blood pact Meteorite (Blood Pact) as hate might shift to you when you command it, if hate shifts to you and you're too far it will move out of range and Meteorite (Blood Pact) will not land. Meteorite (Blood Pact) does roughly 300 damage every time, summoning skill over cap will help against resistance.
*Run to a safe distance, reapply Stoneskin, Blink and cure up if needed.
*Resummon Carbuncle when it's defeated and resic it on Fe'e or wait for the other Carbuncles to die.
*Fe'e moves very slow so you have enough time to resummon as long as you keep far enough away.
*When Carbuncle's on Fe'e again Meteorite (Blood Pact) again and repeat this until Fe'e is defeated.
*Around 25% it is advisable to keep Barwatera up because Fe'e likes to spam Maelstrom and you will be in range of it's AoE when giving the Meteorite (Blood Pact) command.
Other Strategies:
*Reserve 2HR for emergences.
*Medicines needed:
::2 Yagudo Drinks per fight should be enough but it's optional to bring Hi-Ethers.
*MP food is not needed but it is advisable to have when you have a natural low MP like Galka or Elvaan. Humes, Mithras and Tarus should not have any MP problems as long as drinks are used.
====<THF/NIN, WHM/NIN, BLM/RDM>====
:2HR not needed. 
Strategy:
*Time left with this combination after the BCNM varies from 90-6 seconds.
*Food: THF/ATK(Elv), WHM/DEF(Tar), BLM/DEF(Tar)
*Cast Barblindra and Barwatera or Baraera
*After buffs and recovering the THF got Sneak+Haste then he made a Sneak Attack and uses Hide. He engaged Fe'e and ran straight for him. That way SA hits with its full strength. Since the THF gets beaten up he will lose hate to the WHM. But with Stoneskin up there is enough time to recast Utsusemi after the first few shadows got beaten down. BLM nukes and uses Bind and Gravity. The THF uses some Hi-Potions while the WHM rests whenever he can. BLM also tosses in some cures. When 5 minutes of the fight are left the BLM Elemental Seal+Sleeps him. Mages recover until he wakes up. He will probably do an AOE attack after he wakes up. Then the BLM starts nuking with intense and Gravity/Bind kiting until Fe'e is dead.
Other Strategies:
*Reserve 2HR for emergences.
====<WHM/BLM, RDM/BLM, & NIN/WAR>====
:2HR not needed.
Strategy
*Full buffs when inside, NIN vokes the mob and proceeds to attack. RDM casts gravity and bind and begins to nuke him. WHM casts regen, haste, and keeps the NIN cured initially. Once the WHM gains hate (or the RDM) then the mages start to kite him with the WHM casting Banishga II, and Banish II and the RDM nuking as well. Note: DO NOT CAST Bio/Dia! The NIN will be voking occationally gaining hate and keeping shadows up hitting as often as possible. Once all mp is gone then have the RDM sleep it or the WHM (repose which works quite well) and full rest for mp. RDM recasts bind/gravity before NIN wakes fE'E with voke and first hit. Repeat until death. 
*Just remember the time limit and you'll be good to go. 
Other Strategies:
*Yag drinks would be nice but are not neccesary. 
*RDM 2HR makes this faster.
====<WHM, NIN & SAM>====
Strategy:
*Used Meikyo Shisui at 35% health.
====<DRK/NIN, BLU/WHM & WHM/BLM>====
The dark knight may easily tank with shadows, as high damage output will help maintain hate; a Bibiki Seashell should be of considerable use. The blue mage is responsible primarily for damage-dealing, debuffs, and supplementary healing if and when necessary.
Strategy
*Prior to entering the burning circle, the BLU should make sure to set all spells for the level 60 cap. Head Butt, Soporific and Magic Fruit are invaluable spells for this battle. Stinking Gas, Frightful Roar, and Mysterious Light are excellent debuffs, while Refueling is always welcome. Setting as many Clear Mind job traits as allowable by the set point limit will improve MP regeneration during breaks.
*Upon initiating contact, the BLU should cast relevant buffs and debuffs, but should generally refrain from casting physically damaging spells other than Head Butt, both to conserve MP and maintain the hate threshold.
*As the tank, the DRK should have little to no difficulty maintaining aggro. If Fe'e begins focusing on the WHM, stop healing until the DRK regains the mob's attention. Assuming that the BLU set and cast Mysterious Light, the mob should be weighed down, buying the DRK time to regain hate. The BLU should take over healing until this point.
*It is difficult, but possible, to stun the mob's TP moves.
*Maintain Barwatera and Barblindra at all times.
*When HP and/or MP appear to be a problem, call for all damage-dealers to disengage or turn away, then have the WHM cast Repose to sleep the mob. Rest, making sure to maintain some distance from the mob. If you need more time, have the BLU equip a Dark/Pluto's Staff and cast Soporifc immediately once Fe'e awakens. It may be useful to call for a rest even when the situation is safe, particularly in the last 15% of the mob's HP.
*Once the mob has lost all its arms, the DRK and BLU should spam Stun and Head Butt, respectively. Make sure to spread out castings so that the effects do not overlap. At 5% or less, the BLU may spam any desired physical blue magic spells.
Strategy Pros: There should be no need to use 2-hours. DRK naturally produces a great deal of enmity, so hate control should be a simple matter, as long as the WHM heals sparsely. Healing spells from the BLU will allow the WHM to act with more freedom. The combination of Stinking Gas and Frightful Roar will greatly improve damage output.
Strategy Cons: Without shadows, DRK is naturally extremely susceptible to damage, particularly when Fe'e spams TP moves. If the BLU focuses on physical blue spells early on in the battle, he/she may not have MP for healing/buffing/debuffing later on.
Food/Medicine: A Tavnazian Taco will help the DRK to survive when shadows are down. The BLU should consume a Fish Mithkabob (for defence and dexterity) and a juice of some kind (for refresh). An ether is useful for BLU or WHM when MP is an immediate emergency.
====<RDM/BLM, RDM/BLM & BRD/WHM>====
2hrs not needed
no item needed
on entrance, RDM buff themselves with Composure, Refresh, Haste & Stoneskin and all the good stuff RDM have.
BRD use ballad and keep ballad up, that's all 
RDM start with sleep , one of the RDM use Gravity + Bind then nuke Thunder II + Blizzard II + Fire II. Once 3 nuke landed, sleep again; then, the other RDM go Gravity + Bind and keep the circle going that way until victory.
====<BLM/WHM, RDM/WHM & DRG/SAM>====
I was the Dragoon, and a rookie at that (this was my first BCNM). This is what we did, but I cannot take credit for the strategy. It was not my plan, I just did what I was told.
Strategy:
Buff with Protectra, Shellra, Refresh (for the mages) and Haste for the DD. Use Regen when you need to. Mages use second tier magic but no water spells if you can help it. DD run up and hit it. Use Hasso and Meditate whenever they come up. As soon as you get 100%TP use Penta Thrust. If the mages start running lost on MP, have DD disengage so wyvern stops attacking and have RDM cast Sleep. Back off to heal and finish him off!
Strategy Pros:
7 minutes total. No one died, not even the wyvern.
Strategy Cons:
If sleep doesn't stick or your DD does not back off after sleep is cast you can't heal.
Making this Strategy Better:
We used whatever we had handy for armor.(Dkhyrosha 00:06, 7 June 2009 (UTC))
====<BST/WHMx2, SMN/WHM or SCH>====
Decided to take a swipe at this in a mixed petburn setup. Very easy fight. No 2-hours used and no food/meds needed. Will need to bring 2x Seedbed Soil and 3x Pet Food Zeta's per fight to be safe.
Strategy:
Beastmasters bring FunguarFamiliars to the fight and Call Beast as soon as they are in the arena. Buff up with Protectra, Blink and Stoneskin, and rest up MP while waiting for Call Beast timers. When there's about 2:30 remaining on Call Beast, Summoner calls Carbuncle, all run in and begin rushing Fe'e.
*Summoner stands back and commands Carbuncle to use Meteorite, which will most likely pull hate and cause Carbuncle to tank until it's dead. Summoner rinses and repeats.
*Beastmasters set their Funguars on Fe'e and engage. If either take hate, use Snarl. By the time they have enough TP for Rampage, their pet should have enough as well. Use Rampage, followed by Snarl, then Sic. Repeat this when available and use Reward there after as available. If one Funguar falls, call another one out ASAP and set it to fight.
*Around 25%, Fe'e will spam TP moves. Beastmasters should disengage and back off with the Summoner, letting the pets tank for the remainder of the fight. Use Sic as available.
Strategy Pros:
8 minute fight. No deaths. No sweat.
Strategy Cons:
Not really a con, but be sure to give yourself ample time before fighting so that Call Beast will be available when you need it. If a Funguar were to die before Call Beast were ready, it would not have been quite so easy. We had no trouble waiting until 2:30 was left on the cooldown before running up to the arena, and still beat the fight in 8 minutes.
Making this Strategy Better:
Experience. After a few runs and some fine-tuning, we found we could get by with one jug per run. It's a very easy fight. 
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====<DRG/RDM, DRG/WHM & PLD/WAR>====
No 2hr needed; Buff inside as usual.
Strategy:
* DRGs and PLD simply go in and start fighting after buffing; DRGs make sure to have wyvern HP gear that is at or under lvl cap of BC; helps wyvern stay alive longer with less Spirit Links needed; also use AF Helmet. PLD just has to voke and keep hate; Full AF recommended. If Possible both DRGs should consider use of a Platinum Grip +1 the stun helps alot.
* Yagudo Drinks for both DRGs and PLD is a must; use Accuracy food, can use Attack food if you want, but Accuracy food is better for Penta Thrust. Tank use Taco or Salad.
Strategy Pros:
* This set up is very MP efficient, and can do BC multiple times with relatively little rest.
* Didn't need to de-buff the NM to kill it; Simply used Dia II.
Strategy Cons:
* Wyverns can Die to AoE; make sure your Call Wyvern timer is cooled down before you go in.
* I don't know if Treasure Hunter effects drop rates or not in a BCNM; but if it does lower drop rate for rare items (EX. Kraken Club).
====<PLD/DNC, SCH/WHM & RDM/DRK>====
Strategy:
*Rdm and Sch ate rolanberry pie and int potion
*Pld ate Tavnazian Taco
*Buffed and used ethers before entering fight
*Started off fight with Pld straight tanking and Rdm meleeing/curing/enfeebling with sch throwing occasional nukes and cures
*At 20% health pld pops Invincible for hate and begins to kite while rdm and sch used sleep2/gravity/nuke strategy
*Rdm must have capped enfeebling and good int for this fight - SleepII stuck completely 4 times and only lasted about 10sec the 5th time
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====<JOB/SUB, JOB/SUB & JOB/SUB for future entries>====
:<A quick description of the basic rationale behind the strategy, one or two sentences should suffice, or leaving this bit blank is also acceptable. does not include a job combination, here is where you will tell them>
Strategy'
Strategy Pros:
*<Here you list off the qualities of the combination or strategy that makes this work>
*<This is where the reasoning behind the combination comes to light>
Strategy Cons:
*<Here you list off what can go wrong with your combination, and other limitations that>
*<people using this strategy would want to consider when entering the fight>
Making this Strategy Better:
*<This section lists off things that can be improved to make the strategy work better, such as certain (possibly expensive) changes to armor, weapons, food, or drink, that can improve your chances of success or the speed at which you complete the fight>
*<These considerations are not the ones that are required for the strategy, but would certainly help>
Alternative Strategy:
*<This entirely optional section is for job combinations that have multiple strategies. This is merely an extension of the same combination, but should be treated the same as the previous sections>
Other Strategies'