[Ralz]

Okay! I just got to the moon, and Fusoya joined my party. I'm playing the DS version, by the way. I want to go to "The Lair of the Father", and get Bahamut. I've read things that the Reflect strategy doesn't work anymore. Does anyone have a good way to beat him with minimal effort? Thanks.

[Changrules]

Final Fantasy 4 DS Walkthrough - Mahalo

Here man check this out it should help out... GOOD LUCK man

[weberr13]

Sure reflect doesn't work as well, but you've got shell on your side. I found it didn't kill everyone like it did on the SNES and he counts to 5 again before re-casting (plenty of time to use your 2 healers and items to get back to health. I think he cast megaflare 3 times before I finally beat him.

[Ralz]

Thanks for all the advice. I managed to beat Bahamut with Slow, Shell, Haste, and Berserk working to my advantage.

[Deathbringer]

Bahamut

Level ........ 55
HP ........ 45001
EXP ...... 180400
Gil ....... 17000


Bahamut only has two attacks: Counter: Reflect, which he uses after being hit with any spell and his other main attack, Mega Flare. Bahamut has a countdown from 5 to 1, after which he'll cast his mighty Mega Flare, which is easily capable of wiping out your entire team with one shot.
Unfortunately in this version, Reflect does NOT protect you from its effects.
This means that your entire strategy (if you've played previous versions) will
need to change. Start by hitting Bahamut with Slow; he will counter with Counter:Reflect on himself but that's to be expected so don't worry about it.
Afterwards, hit everyone with Shell and Haste. Rydia first and then Cecil,
Edge, Rosa and finally Fusoya. Once you have those two spells up and running, you can attack with Cecil, Throw with Edge and summon Leviathan with Rydia. Rosa should concentrate on the defense and Hasting of everyone. Fusoya should help her with that task and use Bless in the process. Once Bahamut's counter reaches 2 or 1, have everyone Defend. If you're lucky,
they will all survive the Mega Flare. Revive anyone who needs it, heal up and
continue your assault. Bahamut is tricky but his only real attack is Mega Flare. So have at him like there's no tomorrow. Even Rosa and Fusoya can attack if you need more help and have Haste+Shell on everyone.

He's gonna be complicated if you're under level 55. He absorbs every element, and you have to obtain Asura and Leviathan to get to him.