Bahamut (Final Fantasy V)

Bahamut is an optional level 5 summon in Final Fantasy V. The most powerful summon in terms of damage dealt, Bahamut uses the ability Mega Flare, which deals immense non-elemental damage to all enemies. Bahamut is one of the iconic summoned monsters found in Final Fantasy.
Bahamut can be used via Summon and Call once obtained, and also via Magic Lamp. With the latter two, the summoner uses no MP.
==Obtained==
Bahamut is found in the merged world after the tablet from the Pyramid of Moore is obtained. He moves to the North Mountain thereafter, where he is fought as a boss.
==Stats==
Ability	MP cost	Power	Effect
 	66 	250 	Non-elemental damage to all enemies.
Mega Flare's damage is calculated as follows:
:Attack = 250 + (0..(250/8))
:M = (Level \times Magic~Power)/256 + 4
:Defense = Magic~Defense
:Damage = (Attack - Defense) \times M
As a summon, there is no split damage property, and Mega Flare is unaffected by reflect.
==Use==
Bahamut performs Mega Flare when summoned, dealing immense non-elemental damage to all enemies, that cannot be reflected. It deals more damage than any other summon in the game, and against groups of enemies, potentially more than any other ability. Since its damage is not split, and cannot be resisted by any elements, the only major downside to Bahamut is its prohibitively high MP cost. This means players may wish to use Leviathan or Syldra more frequently, and if boosted by various elemental equipment, they can deal damage comparable to Bahamut.
Bahamut can be used with Dualcast to devastate enemy parties and boss battles. Against single targets, however, Flare and Odin deal damage in the same range but for a lower MP cost. This means Bahamut's main role is against multiple targets, as against one, there are more MP-efficient choices. Gold Hairpin, which halves spells' MP costs, is especially useful on anyone wanting to use Bahamut. The Mime job's Mimic also comes in handy, allowing the player to spend the MP only once and then mimic the action.
==Gallery==
FF5 - Bahamut Megaflare.pngSuper Famicom (unofficial translation).
FFV GBA Mega Flare.png|GBA.
Mega FlareFFVios.png|Defunct mobile/Steam.
==Etymology==
Category:Summons in Final Fantasy V