Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV 3D boss)

Bahamut is an optional boss in Final Fantasy IV. Better known as the King or Father of the Eidolons, he is located within the Lair of the Father in the eastern area of the Red Moon, and as such is only accessible towards the end of the game. Defeating him earns Rydia the Bahamut summon, but the player must have defeated Leviathan before he can be challenged.
== Stats ==
== Battle ==
Bahamut's only attack is Mega Flare, which is cast after counting down 5 turns. It pierces through Reflect and deals major damage. Bahamut will cast Reflect on himself whenever a spell is cast on him.
===Strategy===
By using the Defend command, as well having proper buffs and high-enough levels, the party can mitigate damage from Mega Flare and survive it. 
The optimal strategy is to quickly cast Slow on Bahamut as soon the battle starts, followed by Rosa and Fusoya casting Haste and Shell on the party. Casting Berserk on Cecil and Edge is also useful, unless Cecil is already equipped with the Avenger sword (which automatically puts its wielder on Berserk). Rydia can use Bluff (assuming she was given it) and repeatedly summon Leviathan. If one of the primary magic users have Bardsong learned, they should cast Hastemarch to give the main attackers near instant turns. Bahamut should fall before he even gets the chance to use Mega Flare once.
Alternatively, if the player waits until after returning to Earth, they can return later and defeat Bahamut using only Kain's Jump. Bahamut will count down from 5 to 1 before casting Mega Flare, and the player will be able to jump with Kain twice per countdown, once after 5, and then again after 1. As long as Kain jumps after Bahamut counts 1, he will be airborne when the spell is cast, and will not take damage. However, if Kain is the only one alive and in the air, Bahamut will not cast Mega Flare. Once Kain comes down from his jump, the count starts over at 5. Depending on Kain's level, the player can defeat Bahamut fairly quickly without using any magic or items.
== Gallery ==
FFIVDS Megaflare.png|Megaflare (DS).
Megaflare Bahamut ffiv ios.PNG|Megaflare (iOS).
== Related enemies ==
* Dark Bahamut
=== Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- ===
* Bahamut
=== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ===
* Bahamut
* Lunar Bahamut
== Etymology ==
Bahamut (FFIV)
it:Bahamut (Final Fantasy IV)
Category:Final Fantasy IV 3D enemies