Dumbest Ways The Heroes In Final Fantasy Won A Fight

Summary

• Incapacitating allies to draw out a boss (Wrexsoul) is an unconventional but necessary strategy.
• Engaging Ruby Weapon with two incapacitated party members prevents players from being ejected.
• Remaining idle in battle against Gogo forces him to concede, allowing players access to his job.

Final Fantasy is one of the greatest video game franchises of all time. Countless fans love the many amazing battles in this series that push players to their very limits and force them to implement effective strategies in order to take out the opposition.

However, there are times when the series features bosses that can be defeated in the stupidest manner possible. From weird battle gimmicks to hilarious scripted sequences, certain boss battles in the series will likely remain memorable for all the wrong reasons. Here are some of the dumbest ways that Final Fantasy heroes have won a battle.

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Forcefully Opening NORG’s Pod To Smash Him With Powerful Attacks

A Weird Way To Beat Up A Funny Boss

Final Fantasy 8 features some bizarre story reveals, with the orphanage twist being the most ridiculous one of the lot. However, NORG also deserves a mention in this regard, with Cid casually revealing that Balamb Garden had a proprietor that lived in the facility’s basement.

After a civil war breaks out in the Garden, Squall and his friends must infiltrate NORG’s chambers and defeat him in combat. Players must forcefully open the Shumi’s chambers and pepper the helpless fool with attacks. When he starts casting Water, the player should take this cue to draw Leviathan to add insult to injury, robbing NORG of a powerful spell.

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Entering The Battle Against Ruby Weapon With Two Downed Party Members

Must Be Done So That They Aren’t Ejected From Battle

In any other boss fight, entering the battle with two out of three characters being unconscious is akin to a death sentence. However, in Ruby Weapon’s case, this strategy is a must for those who don’t want to solo this boss.

This is because Ruby Weapon will kick out two party members if all three are on their feet, rendering them unable to fight in combat. Given how challenging this boss is, it’s easy to see why players would want the entire party to pull their weight against this foe.

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KOing Allies To Bring Wrexsoul Out

Playing The Guessing Game To Draw Out This Boss Is Certainly Weird

Wrexsoul is one of the most unique bosses in Final Fantasy 6, forcing Cyan into a disturbed sleep where his nightmares plague him. During this sequence, players must invade this dream world and gather their party members before heading to face Wrexsoul.

This boss fight is a tricky one, with Wrexsoul disappearing and forcing players to figure out how to deal with this foe. To do this, they must KO their party members one by one until they figure out which one is possessed by the boss, forcing it to reappear and making it susceptible to powerful attacks before repeating the cycle and possessing another party member. It can certainly feel strange targeting one’s allies and downing them in order to unlock the path to victory, but that’s simply what must be done.

5

Doing Nothing To Win The Fight Against Gogo

Beating The Mimic At His Own Game

Final Fantasy 5 is one of the quirkiest and most enjoyable entries in the series. The game is rife with humor, to the point where a secret boss battle can turn into an interesting test of the player’s wits.

The Famed Mimic Gogo is a ridiculously powerful foe who will smash the player to bits if they decide to attack him. However, if players want to beat the boss at his own game, all they need to do is remain idle in combat. Since Gogo can’t mimic anyone’s moves, he will eventually admit defeat and lets players use his job. It’s certainly one of the weirdest Final Fantasy battles of all time.

4

Sabin Suplexing A Train

Watching The Phantom Train Be Picked Up Helplessly Is Hilarious

Sabin is one of the best party members in Final Fantasy history, with his Blitz abilities turning him into an incredibly powerful monk. Suplex is one of the abilities he starts with, and a fight against the Phantom Train has become legendary for the use of this attack.

Players can use the Suplex ability against this train, causing Sabin to pick the locomotive up and send it crashing down without any problems. It’s a hilarious and ridiculous sight, and it’s easily one of the most stupid ways that some Final Fantasy heroes have taken down a formidable foe.

3

Steiner Failing To Realize That There’s A Bomb Behind Him

The Bumbling Knight Refuses To Listen To Zidane And His Allies

Final Fantasy 9 is another game that doesn’t shy away from its humorous battles, with one particular moment coming when Zidane and the theater group face off against Steiner. During the battle, a bomb enemy appears behind Steiner, and it starts gearing itself up for an explosion.

Despite multiple warnings, Steiner refuses to listen to the voice of reason, causing him to be taken out in a hilarious manner as the bomb explodes. It’s just one of many instances that highlight Steiner’s endearing stupidity and why he’s one of the most entertaining party members in Final Fantasy 9.

2

Gilgamesh’s Incompetence Causes Exdeath To Banish Him

Pulling Out Excalipoor Was The Last Straw

Gilgamesh’s legendary appearance in Final Fantasy 5 has turned him into one of the best recurring characters in the series. He stands in the way of the heroes numerous times, with the warrior boasting the power of a legendary sword during their final encounter.

He transforms and intimidates the player, only to pull out the hilariously-named Excalipoor to dish out some meager damage. It’s such a stupid moment that Exdeath is exasperated by his henchman, unceremoniously banishing him to the void for his incompetence.

1

Palmer Getting Run Over By A Truck

The Bumbling Fool Tries To Run Away, Only To Become A Hit-And-Run Victim

Most of the higher-ups in Shinra are intelligent in their own right, even if they may be more interested in lining up their pockets instead of saving the world. However, Palmer is an exception here, with this bumbling buffoon displaying numerous times why fans love laughing at his incompetence.

He is fought in Coral Town and is easily dealt with by the party, prompting him to make a hasty retreat. His incompetence is highlighted again, however, as he fails to look at both sides of the road and is promptly run over by a passing truck, making for a stupid yet hilarious conclusion to this battle.