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Sprite
HP
240
Gold
879 G
Experience
879
Absorb
12
Evade
24%
Magic Def.
60%
Damage
38–76
Hit
113%
Critical Hit Chance
1%
Family
Giant
Morale
136 (may run at party level 28+)
HP
240
Gil
879 gil
Experience
879
Size
Large
Damage
38
Hit Rate
1×113%
Critical Hit Chance
1%
Absorb
12
Evade
24%
Magic Defense
60%
Morale
136 (may run if party is level 28 or higher)
Monster Family
Giant
Ogres define the "meatwagon" type of enemy early in the game, but when you reach the Terra Cavern, the Hill Gigas takes over that defining role. They only make one attack per round, but with 38 Attack and 60 Accuracy, they are dangerous to even your heavily-armored Warriors. Their physical Defense is not high, but they have a whopping 240 HP, and will take some time to defeat. Don't waste offensive Spells on them, as their high Magic Defense and lack of weaknesses combined with high HP make them shrug off most magic. Steel and Haste can be very useful in a fight against Hill Gigas, however.
This speedy giant loves a good fight. But watch out when he starts throwing elbows.
Encountered In
Palamecia Desert 3, Interdimensional Rift 3
Sprite
Rank
5
HP
750
Average Drop Value
315 gil
Power
100
Attacks
3×80%
(2.4)
Defense
60
Evasion
1×30%
(0.3)
Magic Resistance
4×40%
(1.6)
Monster Family
Giant
Fear
−50% (50% at 3,950 party HP)
Treasures
200 gil (40%), 300 gil (30%), 400 gil (20%), Giant's Helm (5%), Giant's Gloves (5%)
The Hill Gigas is a dangerous brute that requires your full attention to defeat. Offensive and defensive buffs work well against them, though their attacks are so brutal they can easily derail your plans.
Game
Final Fantasy XI
Type
Monster
Card Number
73/81
Game
Final Fantasy VI
Type
Monster
Card Number
59/81