Many powerful enemies wield fire inFinal Fantasy 16. From dragons to Dominants, there is no shortage of foes that can engulf you in flames. The most interesting of the bunch are the large knight enemies which rely on technology to shoot fire. Often appearing as mini bosses, mortar-wielding knights are a powerful force.
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The Holy Trumpitour turns things up a notch with their mastery of the mortar. This Notorious Mark is available after completing the For Great Justice and For Great Justice 2 side quests. The Holy Trumpitour’s mortar allows them to blast around the battlefield, making them more nimble than their mini-boss counterparts.
Where To Find The Man In Black
The Holy Trumpitour islocated in Lostwing, Sanbreque.Travel to theObelisk in Lost Wing, walk along the dock to the leftand go down the path that leads below the stone bridge.
Continue along this path and enter the doorway,go all the way down the sets of stepsand go through each door in your path.
Continue walking through the cellar passage,you will eventually reach a dead end where the Holy Trumpitour waits.
How To Beat The Holy Trumpitour
The Holy Trumpitour has an array of attacks that can dish out damage quickly and send you flying across the field. Theflames from their mortar are capable of cutting your health in halfin mere seconds, you’ll want to keep an eye on the mortar at all times.
Flamethrower
Holy Trumpitour will spray flames from their mortar.
Theseflames rapidly cut down your health.It’s also very difficult to dodge out of the attack once you get struck since Holy Trumpitour chases you.When they aim their mortar upward and ignite it, start backing awayto avoid getting burned.
Fireballs
Holy Trumpitour will shoot several fireballs from their mortar
These fireballs shoot quickly, but Holy Trumpitour struggles to keep their aim tracked onto you. You canprecision dodge through the fireballs or run away.If you get hit by any fireball, you’ll be stuck and hit with every remaining fireball in the attack.
Three-hit Combo
Holy Trumpitour swings their mortar right, left, then overhead.
This combo hits pretty hard, but it’s slow and easy to dodge through.Getting caught by the first hit will prevent you from moving, forcing you to tank the second hit. Luckily, there’s a slight delay for the third hit, giving you time to dodge.All hits in this combo can be parried —use your Limit Break for an easier time parrying.
Recoil
Holy Trumpitour will launch into the air and slam down their mortar, causing stones to explode from the ground.
You shoulddodge the moment that Holy Trumpitour begins to fall from their jump.Continue backing away andwatch the cracks on the groundto avoid getting hit by the stones.
Rocketeer
Using an explosion from their mortar, Holy Trumpitour will launch towards you.
Holy Trumpitourwill use this attack three times in a row.These launches are quick, so get ready to dodge when they hold their mortar in both hands to their side.
Fragmentation
Holy Trumpitour will dig their mortar into the ground and cause stone to erupt from the ground.
Just like with Recoil, stones will shoot out from the cracks on the floor. This attack has a long duration andstones will continue spawning around the battlefield until Holy Trumpitour removes their mortarfrom the ground. While they are vulnerable while holding onto their mortar, you’ll get hit by stones if you try to press the attack.
The Holy Trumpitour’smortar is a great indicator for their attacks.When you see sparks of flames on the mortar, you should be ready to dodge or run away. Many of theseattacks deal a lot of damage and can interrupt your abilities.
This is why you shouldwait until you’ve staggered the Holy Trumpitour.Even when their health is low,they don’t use any new abilities or remix older attacks.Even if you struggle with this fight, you’ll eventually learn each of their attacks and the proper dodge timing.
Rewards For Defeating The Holy Trumpitour
After extinguishing their flames once and for all, you’ll receive the following:
2,200
75
9,800
Scarletite x1, Meteorite x1
