Nidhogg (Final Fantasy XII)

Nidhogg is a mark in Final Fantasy XII and the fifth mark to be listed in the Clan Primer. It is arguably the toughest Rank I mark. The hunt becomes available after Vaan has masqueraded as Basch in Bhujerba, and the party has been given permission to enter Marquis Ondore's estate. Nidhogg is found in the Transitway 1 area of the Lhusu Mines, and the petitioner is conveniently located right at the mines' entrance.
== Clan Primer ==
=== Hunt 05: Marauder in the Mines ===
:Petitioner: Aekom
:Petitioner's Location: Bhujerba (outside Lhusu Mines)
* Saw bill posted for the hunting of a nidhogg (Rank I). The petitioner is Aekom in Lhusu Square in Bhujerba.
* Hunt accepted. Aekom tells you that the nidhogg plaguing the Lhusu Mines has effectively brought mining to a halt. It is to be found at a fork in the mine tunnels.
* Nidhogg defeated! Report to Aekom in Lhusu Square in Bhujerba.
* Hunt reported.
=== Bestiary entry ===
:Formerly living in the Depths of the Lhusu Mines, this Creature was ousted from its Lair after it was defeated by an Antlion in a Squabble over Territory. Of late, this Nidhogg has appeared near the Collection Area, where it pesters and annoys the Mine Workers. It was one of these sorely harassed Folks who posted a Bill for this Mark.
==Stats==
==AI script==
== Battle ==
Nidhogg's regular attacks can inflict Poison. It relies solely on physical attacks and opens with Saber to strengthen them, albeit draining its HP in the process. It uses Tail Spear when its HP is depleted by 80% and will have no charge time on its attacks.
===Strategy===
Having Antidotes ready is advisable. Magick, such as Immobilize, Blind, and Slow, will greatly help. Protect is also recommended.
The party can use a character or two with ranged weapons to conveniently stay out of Nidhogg's range. When attacking it close-range, the character should be equipped with a shield and having learned some Shield Lores on the License Board helps.
The player may also Lure a character equipped with a ranged weapon while Nidhogg is immobilized.
== Rewards ==
* 600 gil
* Rose Corsage
* Balaclava
The player will also receive a Great Serpentskin after the battle, which can be given to Dantro's wife as part of the Patient in the Desert sidequest.
== Gallery ==
Ffxii-nidhogg.jpg|Nidhogg (PlayStation 2).
FFXII Saber.png|Saber.
== Etymology ==
== Related enemies ==
* Wildsnake
* Viper
* Python
* Serpent
* Basilisk
* Marilith (Mark)
* Grey Molter (Rare)
* Midgardsormr (Rare)
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