Key points
- Omega, a legendary Final Fantasy superboss, presents a substantial challenge with powerful attacks and high defenses.
- Players must optimize the party's equipment, master combat mechanics, and use specific strategies to stand a chance against Omega.
- From Final Fantasy 5 to 16, Omega is a force to be reckoned with, requiring players to use a mix of offensive and support magic.
THE Final fantasy The series is chock-full of familiar monsters that players will encounter throughout each game's epic storyline. This also applies to superbosses. Some games pose a challenge to hardcore JRPG fans by including an enemy so powerful that players must optimize the party's equipment and obtain the highest level to ensure they stand a chance against these worthy foes.
Omega is one of the most legendary superboss of… Final fantasy series, and has time and again presented a substantial challenge to players. This mechanical monstrosity unleashes numerous powerful attacks that can take down a party member in no time and hit everyone for substantial damage. His appearances in the series have been intimidating every time. Players who want to test their strength against this worthy foe must ensure that they have mastered the respective game's combat to at least stand a chance.
5 Omega in the ruins of insomnia
A Superboss added to Royal and Windows editions
Final Fantasy15 it was a disaster at launch, but Square Enix didn't give up on its flagship franchise. They continued to patch and update this title until it was up to the quality standards of this long-running JRPG series. This culminated in the release of the Real AND Windows editions of the game, which are packed with content and improve some of the most criticized parts. This includes the expanded Insomnia Ruins at the end of the game, with a superboss that will force players to fall to their knees.
While exploring this area, players may come across the toughest enemy in the game, Omega. This war mech is a force to be reckoned with, nullifying almost every type of damage in the game, excluding Light and Lightning damage. Players are forced to use real weapons which sap Noctis' HP. This can be a tricky balancing act, since Omega's standard attacks hit heavy damage and his offensive repertoire increases when his health drops below 50%. Players must carry a decent supply of restoratives and dodge at regular intervals to have a chance of defeating this fearsome enemy.
4 Omega Aionios
The second phase of the final fight in Echoes Of The Eye
Final Fantasy16 was honored with two DLCs after launch, with Echoes of the eye leading to a final match against none other than Omega himself. This boss fight takes place in two phases. The first encounter is difficult but relatively simple, as long as players are smart about dodging attacks and choosing attack windows. However, it's after players defeat Omega that things get serious. This machine uses the Mother Crystal's aether to transform into Omega Aionios.
This is one of the toughest enemies in the game and is probably stronger than Ultima. Players must dodge his fiery attacks, use Titanic Block to prevent melee attacks from wiping out Clive, and stagger this enemy at regular intervals to deal a lot of damage. The action-packed focus of Final Fantasy16's combat system, coupled with a decent amount of tonics, makes this fight more than doable. However, the difficulty of this encounter makes it a daunting challenge that only the most experienced players have a chance of winning.
3 Source Cave Omega
Added in The Dawn Of Souls and 20th Anniversary versions of Final Fantasy
The updated reissue of Final fantasy came with a ton of extra content, including four bonus dungeons that house some of the hardest content in the game. This includes the Lifespring Grotto, a dungeon known for hosting two of the toughest bosses in the game, which can wipe out an unprepared group in no time. One of these is a version of Omega with defenses so ridiculously high that players will find themselves staring at a Game Over screen in no time unless they follow a proper strategy.
Thunder elemental magic is a must for dealing damage against this enemy, and physical attackers must buff themselves to reach the realm if they want to stand a chance. It's a long and punishing battle where players must rely on a mix of offensive and support magic to emerge victorious. Some of Omega's attacks are so powerful that a party member can be knocked down in a single blow, adding to the frustration experienced during this battle.
2 Omega Mark XII
A ridiculously tough Superboss
Final Fantasy 12 it's filled to the brim with some of the toughest bosses ever seen in a JRPG, so it's saying something that this game's version of Omega can wipe out a max-level group in no time. The steps needed to unlock this superboss fight are complicated enough as they are, and players must use a well-optimized strategy to have a chance of defeating this mimic. Despite having an attack pattern that is easy to fool, players must always keep an eye on their group's actions if they don't want to be decimated by this enemy.
Without Protection or Withering, the laser beam this boss continuously fires will wipe out a party member in two hits. On top of that, Omega Mark XII has an annoying habit of inflicting Berserk, which can interrupt the flow of combat. Players must ensure that party members constantly change positions so that no one person stays near Omega for too long while he uses high-level equipment and magic. It's the only way to defeat a superboss which can be incredibly frustrating.
1 Omega's first ever appearance
A Superboss so powerful that it surpasses level 99
For a superboss with such an enduring legacy in the series, it's surprising to see that Omega's first appearance came in Final Fantasy 5. Squaresoft spared no expense when designing this boss encounter, giving Omega high defenses and evasion to make the simple act of dealing damage to this mechanical enemy a Herculean feat. To make matters worse, Omega launches Wave Cannon, an attack that deals damage equal to half the party's maximum HP. This makes it important to always maintain high HP levels.
On top of that, Omega has an annoying habit of kicking a party member out of battle at random intervals if players use too many attacks against this enemy. Having to go through this encounter with three party members is a nightmare, and two or less is impossible. Not only must players find a reliable way to deal damage to Omega due to his high evasion, but they must also maximize their DPS with every hit to ensure their best damage dealers don't get knocked out of battle.
Final fantasy
- Year of creation
- 1987
- Developer(s).
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s).
- Square Enix