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Hunt 05: Marauder in the Mines

Nidhogg - Rank I

You can begin this Hunt after completing the Lhusu Mines and after Vaan has completed the Notoriety mini-quest posing as Basch. The Mark, Nidhogg, is back in the Lhusu Mines.

Petitioner

Aekom is standing just outside the Lhusu Mines near the Save Crystal.

Speaking to Aekom about hunting down Nidhogg Map showing the location of Aekom

Mark Location

You’ll find Nidhogg inside the Lhusu Mines in Transitway 1. It is visible almost immediately upon entering the area, as it sits in the split in the pathway between the two large roads heading west. There is a “Steeling” enemy flying around nearby, but it is relatively easy to take out the Steeling while fighting Nidhogg.

Nidhogg
Hunt Battle
Entering Transitway 1 of Lhusu Mines where Nidhogg is located

Level: 10
HP: 6,079
Steal: Herb Item IconAntidote, Loot Item IconTanned Hide, Loot Item IconAries Gem

Nidhogg is one of the easier marks to defeat. Its attacks become much stronger, though, once it drops below 80% HP as it gains access to a new attack called “Tail Spear.” It will also be able to cast a buff called “Saber,” which will increase the damage that it does while also increasing the damage done to it.

This mark is susceptible to all kinds of negative status effects, including Black Magick IconBlind, Time Magick IconSlow, Time Magick IconImmobilize, and Black Magick IconSilence. At a minimum, make sure to set up a Gambit to have one of your characters keep Black Magick IconBlind on Nidhogg to help you deal with any unexpected bursts of damage. You should also set up a Gambit to deal with the Poison status effect (such as Ally: Any > White Magick IconPoisona or Ally: Any > Herb Item IconAntidote).

Black Magick IconFire Magick is very effective against Nidhogg if you are having difficulties taking it down.

Battle against Nidhogg

You can find a video of this battle in the Zodiac Age version below:

White Sword Weapon Icon

Return to Aekom at the top of the stairs and speak to him to receive your reward, which includes: 600 gil, Amulet Accessory IconRose Corsage, and a Light Helm Armor IconBalaclava.

Aekom will also give you a ‘memento’ called a Loot Item IconGreat Serpentskin. Be extra careful with the Great Serpentskin! You’ll need it for the Desert Patient side quest, and it is possible to accidentally sell it at a shop (which happens to many players).

Obtaining the Great Serpentskin reward for completing Hunt 05 from Aekom