Vanquishing Crisis Core‘s Behemoth King: The Ultimate Strategy Guide

I still remember my epic battles with Crisis Core‘s dreaded Behemoth King years ago. This hulking horned beast wiped my party out three times before I finally conquered it using carefully-honed strategies. Now, with Crisis Core Reunion amping up the challenge, defeating this dungeon-guarding juggernaut requires masterful tactical play.

As a gaming guide writer who relishes tough battles, I‘ve researched the upgraded Behemoth King extensively and compiled every tip possible for guaranteed victory. Follow my hands-on walkthrough, and claim your Goddess Key prize!

Know Thy Enemy: Behemoth King Vitals

Before strategizing our attack plan, let’s break down everything we know about the Behemoth King:

Stats

Immunities: All elements; tactics must be non-elemental.

Dangerous Attacks: Quake, Comet, Gyro Tail, Heave

Drops: Goddess Key (progression), Steal Items – Iron Bangle (Common), X-Potion (Rare)

Gil & EXP: 96 Gil, 3,280 EXP

We‘ll use this intel to inform our choice of gear and abilities. Let‘s examine optimal Materia and equipment next.

Choosing Your Arsenal

Against an elementally-resistant damage sponge boss like Behemoth King, boosting stats and survivability is crucial. After comparing notes with numerous veteran players, here is the ultimate battle-ready loadout:

Weapons: Hardedge (ATK+102)

Materia: Barrier (Wall defense), Regen (Gradual HP restoration), Graviga (Heavy HP-draining AOE), Dispel Blade (Removes enemy buffs)

Accessory: Genji Gloves (Break damage limit)

Other: Plenty of HP/MP restoring items like Megalixirs and Turbo Ethers

Hardedge keeps damage output high while Genji Gloves enables Graviga to inflict insane damage. Our Materia selection minimizes incoming attacks while replenishing our own health and mana.

Now let‘s delve into battle tactics…

Step-By-Step Battle Tactics

Studying the Behemoth King‘s attack patterns reveals that its frontal charges and claw swipes are most dangerous. Therefore, flanking it from behind opens opportunities to strike less-protected areas safely using these tactics:

1. Open with Barrier – Protects against initial Comet and other magic attacks. Recast when it wears off.

2. Flank from behind – Circle quickly and strike its rear blind spot for criticals.

3. Hit Graviga – Unload the amplified AOE spell against its back legs for max damage.

4. Keep moving – Evade horn swings, claws and charges by strafing rapidly.

5. Reapply Regen – Keep regeneration effect active to recover from incidental hits.

6. Use items – Drink X-Potions or Megalixirs if you take big damage.

Repeat this sequence while concentrating attacks on its vulnerable back region and legs. Dispel Blade removes any Regen effects it casts on itself to stop automatic healing. Whittle down its health bar steadily with this strategy until the Behemoth King finally collapses!

Victory Will Be Ours!

Stay frosty and stick to the battle plan outlined above, and this towering beast will fall. I wish you the best of luck slayers! Share your own Behemoth conquest stories after claiming your Goddess Key prize. Onward to endgame glory!