Leviathan

**Leviathan** is an enemy in *Octopath Traveler*. It is the optional mini boss of Captains' Bane, located via West Goldshore Coast in the Coastlands.

The Leviathan battle can only be activated during the Scourge of the Seas side story.

## Battle

* ***The sea beast bellows mightily and attacks!*:** Used at the very beginning of the battle. Leviathan increases its actions per turn to 3.
* ***The leviathan assumes a different posture...*:** Used when Leviathan recovers from the first two breaks.
	+ First break: Leviathan increases its shields by 2, up to a total of 6. Followed by **Sweep** and then **Constrictor**.
	+ Second break: Leviathan increases its shields by 2, up to a maximum of 8. Followed by **Tentacle Bash** and then a normal **Attack**.

* **Attack:** Physical attack, single target.
* **Constrictor**: Physical attack, single target. Chance to afflict  **Unconsciousness** for 2-3 turns.
* **Sweep**: Physical attack, targets entire party.
* **Tentacle Bash**: Physical attack, target random allies. Hits 3-5 times.
* **Dissolving Mist**: Physical attack, targets entire party. Applies  **Decreased Physical Defense** for 4 turns.

* ***The leviathan called out for its companions!*:** Used as Leviathan's first action, and throughout the battle. Summons a Sea Urchin and Crimson Urchin. Subsequent uses summon a Sea Urchin and Crimson Urchin with 50% HP and half shields, rounded down.
	+ ***The leviathan is protected by its fellow beasts...*:** Used immediately **The leviathan called out for its companions**. Sets Leviathan's weaknesses to the following:
	+ ***The leviathan consumed a sea urchin.*:** Effect. Usable if a Sea Urchin is present. Destroys the Sea Urchin, and restores 5000 HP to Leviathan.
	+ ***The leviathan consumed a crimson urchin.*:** Effect. Usable if a Crimson Urchin is present. Destroys the Crimson Urchin, and applies the following effects to Leviathan for 4 turns:
		- **Increased Physical Attack**
		- **Increased Physical Defense**
		- **Increased Elemental Defense**
		- ***The leviathan is defenseless!*:** Used when both Sea Urchin and Crimson Urchin have been defeated or consumed. Unlocks all of Leviathan's weaknesses.

* ***The beast's tentacles writhe ominously...*:** Leviathan enters boost mode for 1 turn. Uses **Rampage** if not broken before Leviathan's next action.
	+ **Rampage:** Heavy physical attack, targets entire party. Chance to afflict  **Unconsciousness** for 2-3 turns.

* Sea Urchin
* Crimson Urchin
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* **Attack**: Physical attack, single target.
* **Roll**: Physical attack, single target.
* **Venomous Sting**: Physical attack, single target. Chance to afflict  **Poison** for 2-4 turns.
* **Venomous Rain**: Physical attack, targets random allies. Hits 3-5 times. Chance to afflict  **Poison** for 2-4 turns.
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- **Attack**: Physical attack, single target.

- **Roll**: Physical attack, single target.

- **Venomous Sting**: Physical attack, single target. Chance to afflict  **Poison** for 2-4 turns.

- **Venomous Rain**: Physical attack, targets random allies. Hits 3-5 times. Chance to afflict  **Poison** for 2-4 turns.

## Etymology

Leviathan is named after the creature of the same name from Abrahamic folklore.