Vampire
The Vampire is the fifth boss encounter in Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster, found deep within the Cavern of Earth. This formidable undead enemy guards the Star Ruby, a key item required to progress past the Giant’s Cave and continue the quest to restore the Earth Crystal.
Stats
Strategy
Weaknesses: Fire, Dia
Resistances: Silence, Sleep, Paralysis, Darkness, Poison, Stone, Confuse, Ice, Earth, Spirit, Instant Death
Bestiary: #046
The Vampire has a powerful physical attack (76 Attack) and 280 HP, but its undead nature makes it critically vulnerable to both Fire and Dia magic.
Battle Strategy
Your primary goal is to exploit the Vampire’s weaknesses. Have your Black Mage and/or Red Mage cast their strongest Fire spells (like Fira), while your White Mage uses Dia spells (Diara) when not healing. Physical attackers should focus their attacks while the mages handle the primary damage.
Prioritize magic for this fight. Due to the Vampire’s decent 26 Defense, magic will deal far more reliable damage than physical attacks. Keep your party healed, as its physical strikes can be dangerous, but focus your offensive efforts entirely on its elemental vulnerabilities.
After the Battle
After defeating the Vampire, open the chest in its chamber to retrieve the Star Ruby. With this item, you can exit the cavern and travel to the Giant’s Cave, where the Giant will clear a path for you in exchange for the ruby.
Rewards
- Experience: 1,200
- Gil: 2,000
- Item Drops: None