Grimguard

The Grimguard is an enemy from Final Fantasy VII found in the Corel Valley. It has a small humanoid shape (much like goblins) and lush, pink skin. It is fairly rare and the area where it is fought is passed through quickly, meaning the player may go through the whole game without encountering it once.
==Stats==
==Formations==
#	Formation
 	Grimguard A, Grimguard B, Grimguard C
==Locations==
Corel Valley Cave	Corel Valley Cave
Climb 	664
Snow Fields Exit 	664
==Battle==
Grimguard uses decently powerful magic and alternates between two forms—in one it has high physical Defense, in the other it has high Magic Defense. The player should take note of which form is which and alter their attack plan accordingly. Beyond this, the Grimguard is not too much of a threat.
It has a rod and shield, and attacks mostly with magic. It can use its rod to physically attack as well, but it is less likely to do so. It uses Ice2 and Bolt2 in his first form, while in his second form uses Grim Rod.
Grimguards are among the few enemies to drop Shrivels, an item that inflicts Small. They give large amounts of EXP and thus can be an ideal enemy to level grind with.
===Strategy===
If Grimguard's magic spells pose a threat, the player can use Magic Hammer, an Enemy Skill obtained from manipulating a Razor Weed, to prevent it from using magic.
==AI script==
AI: Setup
{
:TempVar:DfltDef = Grimguard's Def
:TempVar:DfltMDf = Grimguard's MDf
:Count = Rnd(0..3)
:If (Count > 1) Then
:{
::Grimguard's Def = 254
::Grimguard's MDf = TempVar:DfltMDf
::Grimguard's IdleAnim = Def Mode
:} Else {
::Grimguard's Def = TempVar:DfltDef
::Grimguard's MDf = 510
::Grimguard's IdleAnim = MDf Mode
:}
}
AI: Main
{
:Count = Count + 1
:If (Count == 1) Then
:{
::Choose Random Opponent
::1/2 Chance: Use Ice2 on Target
::1/2 Chance: Use Bolt2 on Target
:} Else If (Count == 2) Then {
::Choose Self
::Use Spin Shield on Target
::Grimguard's Def = 254
::Grimguard's MDf = TempVar:DfltMDf
:} Else If (Count == 3) Then {
::Choose Random Opponent
::Use Grim Rod on Target
:} Else {
::Choose Self
::Use Spin Shield on Target
::Grimguard's Def = TempVar:DfltDef
::Grimguard's MDf = 510
::Count = 0
:}
}
AI: Counter - Physical
{
:If (Grimguard's Def == TempVar:DfltDef) Then
:{
::Grimguard's HurtAnim = Flinch (MDf Mode)
:} Else {
::Grimguard's HurtAnim = Defense
:}
}
AI: Counter - Magical
{
:If (Grimguard's MDf == TempVar:DfltMDf) Then
:{
::Grimguard's HurtAnim = Flinch (Def Mode)
:} Else {
::Grimguard's HurtAnim = Magic Defense
:}
}
==Gallery==
Grimguard-ffvii-artwork.jpg|Artwork.
FFVII Spin Shield.png|Spin Shield.
Category:Enemies in Final Fantasy VII