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Thanatos (Usher to the Underworld)

Hunt introduction screen for the Notorious Mark: Thanatos

The section provides an overview of how to track down and defeat the Notorious Mark for the Thanatos Hunt.

Unlock Conditions

This Hunt becomes available at the beginning of the Brotherhood Main Scenario Quest, but only after you’ve visited the infirmary.

Notorious Mark Location

This Notorious Mark is located in the “Titan’s Wake” area of the Dhalmekian Republic. Warp to either the Kretov or The Gilded Parth Obelisk and head to the area identified on the map below:

Map showing the location of the Notorious Mark, Thanatos, in the Titan’s Wake area of Dhalmekia

Battle Tactics

Thanatos
Notorious Mark Battle
Close-up of Thanatos at the start of the Notorious Mark battle in Titan’s Wake

Rank: A

This mark is very similar to the Undertaker with a few minor exceptions:

  • Spirits Without: This attack replaces “Spirits Within.” It’s similar but a bit more challenging to deal with because Thanatos will move around quite a bit to try to line Clive up in its sights. Just continue dodging around to the back of it every time. It will launch a total of 3 blasts from its chests, and Thanatos uses this attack at the start of the battle every time.
  • Destrudo: This is a combination attack. Thanatos will slam the ground, dealing damage if you’re too close. At the same time, blue magic bursts will start appearing on the ground, and at the same time, Thanatos will begin ‘Ground Slamming,’ so you’ll need to dodge the emanating rings of magic as well.
Thanatos using its Destrudo attack
Video Guide - Thanatos
Thumbnail of the video showing the Notorious Mark battle against Thanatos

A video demonstration of how to successfully complete the fight against Thanatos.

Spoils

  • Darksteel
  • 9,000 Experience Points
  • 110 Ability Points
  • 17,000 Gil
  • 45 Renown

Next Steps

There are five Hunts that can be completed at the start of the “Brotherhood” subchapter. They are listed below:

Otherwise, you can use the link below to return to the walkthrough section: