Alt strategy I found:
Iron Giants
★ Party Setup: DD, DRK, COR, RDM, BRD, SMN
- DRK: DD and stun for final phase (when only the head remains). Use Arcane Circle. Responsible for the Blue Iron Giant (Frostnought).
- Other DD: Flexible dd. Responsible for the Blue Iron Giant (Frostnought).
- BRD: DD buffs: March, Minuet x2, Scherzo; COR/RDM buffs: Victory March, Madrigal, Lightning Carol x2; Monster: Elegy. Assists with the Red Iron Giant (Blazenought) if RDM dies, taking on the COR’s skillchain role.
- SMN: before entering, swaps to SCH and casts Protect, Shell, Regen, and Barthunder in Mhaura, then switches to SMN. Uses Earthen Armor, Crystal Blessing, and Crescent Howl. Healing. Note: If using a Warrior, Inferno Howl is not needed.
- COR: Chaos and Samurai Roll. Uses Last Stand and Leaden Salute weapon skills. Responsible for the Red Iron Giant (Blazenought).
- RDM: Buffs the party with Haste II and Phalanx II, then transitions to a damage-dealing role. Responsible for the Red Iron Giant (Blazenought).
★ Mechanics Explanation
The two Iron Giants have an HP difference mechanic:
• If their HP differs by more than 10%, the following occurs:
• The Iron Giant with lower HP enters a Terror state, takes no damage, regenerates HP, and resets enmity.
• The one with higher HP unlocks new special abilities.
• Until this mechanic activates, both Iron Giants only use Turbine Hurricane (AoE damage + Dispel + Knockback). Once the mechanic activates, this move is no longer used.
Frostnought (Blue Iron Giant)
• Uses Manafont and spams Blizzaga IV when its HP drops below a certain point.
• Deals massive damage; countered with Earthen Armor and Scherzo.
• Weak to physical damage.
• Weak to Fire element.
Blazenought (Red Iron Giant)
• Uses Mighty Strikes when its HP drops below a certain point.
• High firepower with Flare, countered with Utsusemi.
• Weak to magical damage.
• Weak to Water element.
• Defeating one Giant causes the remaining one to enter a “head-only” phase, during which it resets enmity and unleashes powerful attacks. Use stuns to interrupt these abilities while quickly finishing it off.
★ Preparation
• Scholar Buffs: Use AoE Protect, Shell, Regen, and Barthunder to reduce the need for healing during the battle.
• Equip proper damage-reduction gear, especially for DRK, RUN, COR, and RDM.
• Recommended Food: Scotch Eggs (offers Fire resistance, useful for COR and RDM).
★ Battle Strategy
1. Split Duties:
• DRK and DD handle the Blue Iron Giant (Frostnought).
• COR and RDM handle the Red Iron Giant (Blazenought).
2. Phase 1 - Blue Iron Giant:
• DRK and DD focus on avoiding Turbine Hurricane while dealing physical damage. Only use weapon skills after dodging Turbine Hurricane.
• If buffs are dispelled, restart the fight.
3. Phase 2 - Red Iron Giant:
• Once the Blue Iron Giant enters the Terror state, COR and RDM begin attacking the Red Iron Giant using Leaden Salute > Requiescat > Leaden Salute for skillchains.
• Switch back to the Blue Iron Giant once the Red Iron Giant is in the Terror state, and repeat until one Giant is defeated.
4. Special Moves:
• Frostnought: Counter its Manafont phase with Earthen Armor and Scherzo. Ensure high Shell levels.
• Blazenought: Use Utsusemi to dodge Flare during Mighty Strikes. If RDM is defeated, BRD steps in to assist COR with weapon skill chains (Leaden Salute > Aeolian Edge > Leaden Salute).
5. Final Phase - Head Only:
• Use stuns (e.g., Weapon Bash) and interrupts to handle the head’s enmity reset and powerful AoE abilities (Area Bombard). Quickly finish it off.
★ Timing and Observations
• Battle Time: Approximately 6–7 minutes.
• Key Challenges:
• Learning to avoid Turbine Hurricane. Success depends on positioning and reaction timing.
• Maintaining buffs and ensuring both Giants are kept within the 10% HP threshold.
★ Trigger Information
• Trigger obtained by defeating one Arcana enemy.
• Location: Fei’Yin #2, Ru’Avitau #1, etc.
Credit:
https://www.kagurazakac.com/entry/2024/01/11/000000
