Power through the second half of the game without dying to the coeurl boss in Rosalith is non-negotiable, so here are tips on how to beat him.
Introduction
Want to know how to beat the coeurl boss in Final Fantasy XV? The speedy and deadly enemy is encountered very early on in the game as one of the first major bosses you face. Coeurls appear in several other unique encounters as you progress through the RPG game’s story, so it’s important to know what you’re dealing with.
The coeurl boss fight takes place in Rosalith during the main story quest “Capital Punishment,” but several similar encounters happen later in Dhalmekia. These electric beasts are known for their fierce electrical attacks, so being prepared with the best lightning resistant gear is key. While the coeurls you face in Dhalmekia only differ in level and narrative importance, the later coeurls have unique moves which require you to approach each encounter differently. Let’s take a look at all of the coeurl encounters in Final Fantasy XV to learn how to beat them.
Coeurl boss fight strategies
The coeurl boss is quick and often moves around the stage, forcing the player to constantly use lock-on to keep up with them. It’s also important to know that they’re weak to ice attacks, so some magic spells and weapons imbue with elemental power will deal a significant amount of damage.
Here are the coeurl boss’s attacks and how to avoid them:
Coeurl boss strategy
As players spend more time against the coeurl boss in Rosalith, they’ll slowly learn its attack patterns. Players can slowly walk up to the coeurl and choose ‘Attack’ whenever they’re close to it, but they’re much safer if they let the opponent do the work for them. Whenever the coeurl starts any of its moves, such as Whipcrack, players should be ready to dodge or parry. If players manage to correctly avoid these moves, they can safely attack during opportunities like Whipcrack. Combine this with combos and parrying dodges and players will start racking up the damage.
Eventually, this strategy will pay off because the coeurl will start to lose its moves after getting hit enough times. Once players have learned the coeurl’s attack patterns, they can start exploiting Whipcrack for damage windows. They can also use ranged attacks when the coeurl starts its Wild Charge attack, since the chaotic fight often obscures the view, making it easier to accidentally hit the monster.
Beating the coeurl boss in Rosalith rewards players with a significant chunk of experience, along with ability points, gil, and spoils like Coeurl Whiskers and Sharp Fangs.
Coeurl ‘For Great Justice II’ boss fight
If players are still early into the game, they might encounter the first coeurl as part of the quest “For Great Justice II.” The only difference is that this coeurl is white with the name Minas. While Minas does have a few unique moves, he’s overall less difficult than the coeurl in the previous quest, especially if players level up.
Coeurl Bygul boss fights
Final Fantasy XV’s late game features a rather impressive coeurl called Bygul. After finding the Lifter Key in the Kritten Hollow region, players can enter the Hollow of Lost Whispers. Once they reach the Pinnacle, they’ll face off against Bygul and his electro-kinetic abilities. Like Minas, Byg... (remaining content clipped)
