FF16 - Losing to Barnabas Optimally No Damage (FF Mode)

Never uploaded this one on the first play through. It’s impossible to win here. Despite being cut short, this is one of the most fun fights. Probably because it’s a normal 1v1 boss without huge cutscenes. would love to see dlc fights that similar to this but more difficult
Fight starts: 6:04
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[@JonFardi]

"Task failed successfully" vibes

[@NinetyNineNo]

This is a hilarious title lmao
Some of the smoothest FF16 gameplay I've seen, too. I wonder if this is a record for damage dealt to Barnabas before his Iron Flash.

[@Namriel]

Well you can actually deplete his will during Iron Flash, but it doesn't break him which means regardless the damage, he will use Zantetsuken lv 5 on you.
The best advice I have for it is to use the electric sphere during his own zantetsu (when he sneaks behind you), use some Eikon ultimates (Bahamut, Shiva and Ramuh come to mind) as well as your own Zantetsuken lv5 and Bahamut Megaflare lv 4.
Bear in mind however that it's a huge setup for nothing special xD .

[@keybladeciel3716]

The Game: _Clive Bested_
Also the game: Plays the victory theme despite Clive Rosfield getting his ass kicked by Barnabas Tharmr.

[@monlei1020]

I seriously laughed so hard when it happened 🤣

[@ironstark917]

Literally laughed out loud reading that title.

[@keenheat3335]

i wonder if you can chain rift snap during the dps check to freeze the meter, then run through the cooldown until rift snap reset. Though even if you pass the dps check, the outcome might still be the same.

[@oscarmontano5236]

Love that iron flash vs lvl 5 zan!

[@House_of_Green]

Optimal anime loss achieved 😂

[@Nj36012]

What was your set up for this?

[@Littleknockoutkidmac]

The most boring video game antagonist I’ve ever seen

[@ironstark917]

I mean, sort of. Barnabas is more of a co-antagonist rather than the real deal. He is no Sephiroth.

[@jamrah8713]

I enjoyed Barnabas a lot when you actually end up fighting him and his true personality comes out and it turns out he’s an unhinged psycho

[@Littleknockoutkidmac]

I’ll be clear. It’s not a matter of gameplay. The boss fight was ok. It’s the character’s persona. Barnabas’ and Ultima’s actually. I’ve seen the “the world sucks, time to rebuild it from scratch” trope being overused and always interpreted the same way. BOOOOOORING. Even when he goes nuts, Barnabas still fails to become an interesting character. Just two very basic, disillusioned, failed AND flawed antagonists that I will remember only for their lack of impressiveness.