Does Tiamat have a weakness?
Tiamat, the five-headed queen of the evil chromatic dragons, does have a weakness, which includes being vulnerable to ice and slashing damage, particularly on her multiple necks. Her weaknesses can be exploited using specific weapons or jobs that deal ice attribute damage or have access to blizzard magic, such as a Black Mage, making her a formidable but not invincible foe.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Q1: What are Tiamat’s weaknesses?
Tiamat’s weaknesses include being vulnerable to ice and slashing damage, especially on her multiple necks, as well as being susceptible to critical hits when struck from behind.
Q2: What is the best class against Tiamat?
The best class against Tiamat is Black Mage, as she is extremely weak to blizzard magic, making it an ideal choice for dealing significant damage.
Q3: What level should I be to fight Tiamat?
It is recommended to be at least level 17 or higher to fight Tiamat, as a party of 7 level 17 characters can completely destroy her.
Combat Strategies
Q4: What weapon killed Tiamat?
Tiamat can be defeated using a variety of weapons, including a Plasma Cannon, which can blow up the 2×6 tiles protecting her face and deal significant damage.
Q5: Can you whip Tiamat?
Yes, Tiamat can be damaged using a whip, particularly when she has 40 HP and no other weapons or resources are available.
Q6: How do you stop Tiamat from regenerating?
To stop Tiamat from regenerating, it is essential to completely deplete her Break Gauge and use Soul Burst, and hitting her with Life Bringer or Bombs can also help prevent her from recovering too much of her Break Gauge.
Tiamat’s Characteristics
Q7: Why is Tiamat so hard?
Tiamat is a challenging enemy due to her quick blows, ability to fill the fighting arena quickly, and high Break Gauge damage, as well as her self-healing skill and auto-targeting laser attacks in phase two.
Q8: What happens when Tiamat dies?
When Tiamat dies, a significant power vacuum is created, particularly in the portfolio ruling over chromatic dragons, and any devil that dies on Baator is dead for good.
Q9: Is Tiamat unkillable?
Tiamat is immortal, but she can still be defeated in combat, and her immortality does not make her invincible.
Comparison with Other Creatures
Q10: Which is stronger, Tiamat or Tarrasque?
Tiamat is generally considered stronger than the Tarrasque, particularly with her 26 int and wis, making her a more formidable and cunning foe.
Q11: Can Tiamat beat a Tarrasque?
Yes, Tiamat can defeat a Tarrasque in combat, and she has the advantage of being a more intelligent and powerful foe.
Q12: Who is stronger, Bahamut or Tiamat?
Bahamut has better stats across the board, making him a stronger opponent than Tiamat, although both are Divine Rank 10.
Divine and Mythological Context
Q13: Who killed Tiamat?
Tiamat was ultimately defeated by the Babylonian god Marduk, who incapacitated her with his Evil Wind and then killed her with an arrow.
Q14: What does Tiamat turn into?
According to the Enuma Elish, Tiamat’s body was split in half by Marduk, with the top portion becoming the sky and the bottom becoming the earth, and her tears creating the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Q15: Is Tiamat immune to any effects?
Yes, Tiamat is immune to various effects, including ability damage, ability drain, acid, cold, death effects, and mind-affecting effects, making her a highly resistant foe.