The revered Bahamut Arisen returns in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, delighting fans with its beam-blasting prowess. Once you’ve reached the Cosmo Canyon region, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge and acquire its materia. Here’s our guide on obtaining the Bahamut Arisen summon in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
How to Obtain Bahamut Arisen Summon in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Your journey brings you to the Cosmo Canyon region during Chapter 10: Watcher of the Vale. Upon arrival, you’ll find the Bahamut Arisen encounter available in the Combat Simulator. However, it’s advisable to weaken it first by analyzing its crystals scattered throughout the area.
First Crystal Location and Button Sequence
The first crystal can be found near the Ancient Baths cache and one of the Remnawave Towers. Approach it by utilizing the Gliding Range while riding a Chocobo, enabling you to reach a ledge near a cave entrance. The button sequence for this crystal is: Square-Triangle-Square-Triangle-Square-Circle-Square-Circle.
Second Crystal Location and Button Sequence
The second crystal is situated in the northernmost part of the Cosmo Canyon region. Head towards the Remnawave Tower, and beyond that, you’ll discover a tunnel leading to the sanctuary. The button sequence is: Circle-Triangle-wait-X-X-wait-Circle-Triangle-wait-X-X.
Third Crystal Location and Button Sequence
The third sanctuary lies in the southern portion of the region. Reach the Remnawave Tower in the Ancient Ruins by utilizing the air current from the large fan or the Gliding Range at the plateau’s highest point in the southeast. Follow the path to a cavern housing the crystal. The button sequence here is: X-wait-Square-Triangle-X-X-wait-Square-Triangle-X.
Bahamut Arisen Boss Fight
Bahamut Arisen’s abilities are formidable, with purple particles attaching to your party members and causing significant damage upon explosion. Additionally, watch out for attacks like Flame Breath, Laser Raze, Umbral Bombardment, Soaring Slash, and Whirlwind Slash. Utilize Synergy Skills and Abilities to remove particles, pressure the boss, and stagger it faster.
Bahamut Arisen Abilities when Summoned
Defeating Bahamut Arisen allows you to equip its summon materia and utilize its abilities:
- Summon Cost: 2 ATB once the summon meter is fully charged.
- Umbral Bombardment: Fire magical orbs that create shockwaves on impact; costs 2 ATB.
- Infernal Rush: Unleash a combo attack on a target; costs 2 ATB.
- Ultimate: Gigaflare: Inflict massive non-elemental magic damage.
Bahamut Arisen’s Gigaflare is an awe-inspiring sight, though its use can be challenging due to its costs. Nevertheless, its potency, even in regular melee attacks, makes it a valuable asset. Explore more powerful entities in our comprehensive summon materia guide for an enhanced gaming experience in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
