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Final Fantasy VIII Hints

BOSS: Training Area Triffid Thing

  • 1 of 5: These monsters do have real names, but they're not really important.
  • 2 of 5: Nor is this guy -- he doesn't even have a Guardian Force to Draw.
  • 3 of 5: He does have some useful defense spells.
  • 4 of 5: Draw them, then kill him.
  • 5 of 5: You won't have any problems.