Lich
Lich is the first of the Four Fiends you’ll face in Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster. As the Fiend of Earth, this powerful undead sorcerer guards the Earth Crystal in the deepest part of the Cavern of Earth. Defeating him is the first major step in restoring light to the world.
Stats
Strategy
Weaknesses: Fire, Dia
Resistances: Silence, Sleep, Paralysis, Darkness, Stone, Confuse, Ice, Earth, Spirit, Poison, Time, Instant Death
Bestiary: #049
With 1,200 HP and strong 40 Defense, Lich is a durable foe. As an undead boss, he is extremely vulnerable to Fire and Dia magic. He often casts Blizzara, so have your White Mage use NulFrost to mitigate the party-wide ice damage.
Battle Strategy
Have your Black Mage and/or Red Mage use their strongest Fire spells (Firaga is ideal) to deal massive damage. Your White Mage should cast Dia spells (Diaga) when not healing the party. Physical attackers buffed with Haste and Saber (from Giant’s Gloves) should provide a steady stream of damage.
This is a magic-focused fight. While physical attacks are helpful, the bulk of your damage against Lich will come from exploiting his two key weaknesses. Keep your party’s HP up and focus on a relentless magical assault.
After the Battle
Upon defeating Lich, the light of the Earth Crystal is restored. A portal will appear, allowing you to exit the dungeon quickly. With the first fiend defeated, your next goal is to find a way to Mt. Gulg to face the Fiend of Fire.
Rewards
- Experience: 2,200
- Gil: 3,000
- Item Drops: Dry Ether