How do you stop tidal wave Leviathan?

Stapling Leviathan’s Jaws: A Comprehensive Guide to Stopping Tidal Wave Leviathan in FF7 Remake

Before we dive into the various strategies and techniques to thwart Leviathan’s fury in Final Fantasy VII Remake, it’s essential to understand the boss’s tactics and weaknesses. Tidal Wave Leviathan, despite its intimidating appearance, isn’t invincible and has several vulnerabilities that can be exploited to gain an edge in battle.

Assigning a Tank to Protect All Party Members

A strategic approach to defeating Leviathan involves designating a suitable tank to absorb damage from the boss’s attacks, thereby protecting the other party members. Cleric’s MBarrier: Apply MBarrier on this designated tank to boost the tank’s defense against attacks, ensuring they remain as the primary target of Levinath’s wrath. Another option is to utilize magical abilities to enhance the designated tank’s defense. If possible, maintain a reasonable distance from Leviathan until the tank’s defense stabilizes.

Eyes on the Prize: Materia and Abilities to Dodge Attacks

While keeping Barret ready when Leviathan is in air attacks, maintain the strategy by focusing on magical ability damage and elemental damage-enhancing abilities. Make wise use of the Reviva Materia, granting this Materia to any damaged party member to replenish their health. With full MP, continue dealing focused elemental damage and avoid waste, as MP regenerative items are limited in available supply.

Spree Limitation: Leviathan vs. Lightning and Physical, but Not Ice and Magic

Lightning: When using elemental light-speed on physical attackers, including melee attacks, be particularly aware of Leviathan attacks’ stagger speed to prioritize lightning-based attacks on airborne enemies. When a stun or stagger is available take the opportunity to heal or recharge stamina immediately, ensuring maximum stamina effectiveness in battle.

Dodge and Counter with Defense:

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  This stagger-affected counter is designed when a staggered or hurt Leviathan becomes temporarily accessible. When this condition permits, the cloud double slash will further cripple Leviathan.

Tactical Options by Enemy Position:
While maintaining the primary approach’s foundation, enimies’ positions: Position party members in response when Leviathan swims up to attack with increased strength.

-When in air attacks:
For defense utilize barriers/bar.
When on ground attack try for elemental attacks/light speeds and healing.
Use air-attack based defense at 50% stamina points.