Final Fantasy XIII - Boss 14 "Brynhildr" [HD]

[@Waffersforever]

I don't understand why people don't like this game. I'm growing emotionally attached to the characters. It was terrifying for me at this part of the game, especially the aftermath.

[@Jushuwaaa]

hey 8 year later here lol people just compared the crap out of this game to the past games and complained it was too different but that was the point people couldn't accept the different fighting mechanics and paradigm shifts therefore it brought a bunch of unnecessary hate to the trilogy but the fact the game has amazing ost and a good crew is what baffles me on how people will jump straight to hating it because it's differnt

[@MaipuruSyrup]

@@Jushuwaaa The story was good is the main point. The entire game almost is just a single corridor though.

[@juliantapia1407]

@@MaipuruSyrup exactly. I loved the story and characters. But the gameplay and level designs were not up to par

[@Mbrace818]

It was a bit repetitive.

[@MochaTea94406]

FFXIII to this day, after playing every mainline game and the online ones, is my favorite only after 9. People didn't give the game an actual chance.

[@muzhmox9]

probably the most emotional scene with an epic eidolon entrance! :D

[@diamondborealis454]

Hope’s eidolon entrance I feel was on the same emotional experience too

[@esmith8166]

I agree with you both!! Really enjoyed the feels of course then came the doom counter lol

[@robinpimpin190]

This part was so sad. Both were just ready to give it all up at this point. Sazh just lost the one thing in his life that kept him going on this journey, and Vanille due to her immense guilt. _Enough.... is enough_

[@TheDeejay01]

IMO, the best scene in the entire game.

[@monkeydjimmy5169]

True

[@RuneAddySte]

Amen to that

[@Xxdragonfantasyxx123]

Ironic how Sazh calls Vanille cold blooded yet his Limit Break is Cold Blood

[@monkeydjimmy5169]

Lol

[@sergel02]

this was one of the most emotional scenes of the game

[@ThemoonSlayer21]

Sazh: "YOU THINK YOU DIE AND YOU WILL BE LIKE SUGAR AND RAINBOWS?!" Best line ever! XD

[@monkeydjimmy5169]

Indeed

[@monkeydjimmy5169]

A lot of people are obssed with death in these games Especially FF7, Sazh is by far the only I have seen understanding the meaning of death If only people stopped and relax from watching too much DC UNIVERSE and Batman maybe they would be more normal 😑😂😑

[@rubinellemahrahn6591]

I'm surprised you never SCANNED them to see their rapid requirements. Because most of the Eidolon's don't require active combat. For example, Lightning's Eidolon Odin required her to protect and aid hope, as a way of telling her not to go it alone and step on those that wished for her help. Bahamut appeared before Fang to help her make up her mind to fight her fate. Brynhildr appeared before Sasz to make him realize that there were still people that required his help, and for him to live on. Alexander came to Hope to make him realize his inner potential. Get the picture?

[@rubinellemahrahn6591]

Oh...Well, Snow was determined never to give up, even at the cost of his own life. His desire and drive to protect attracted the Shiva Sisters, who arrived to make him understand that in order to protect others, one must be able to protect yourself first. Which meant not taking such foolish risks.

[@rubinellemahrahn6591]

Crap, and I forgot Vanille. If I remember correctly, Hecaton (cannot spell that name to save my own ass) arrived to elaborate the point to Vanille, that lying and hiding the truth was getting her nowhere. She couldn't escape the truth no matter what, because eventually, it would all catch up to her, and she'd be cornered if she had no one to stand by her side.

[@rubinellemahrahn6591]

Which is why I prefer to think of the Eidolon's as life lessons...Manifestations of the crippling flaws in their masters hearts, the things that would inevitably lead to their death and destruction. The Eidolons appear to correct those flaws, to make you aware that some form of action is needed, or doom will beckon when next you turn your head from the path.

[@rubinellemahrahn6591]

Nah, that's not what happened. Originally, Vanille was SUPPOSED to become Ragnarok, but Fang did the transformation in her place. After they woke from their crystal slumber, Vanille decided to hide that little fact from Fang, who eventually recalled anyways. Which was why Fang's Brand was Sealed...she was practically destined to become Ragnarok again, and she nearly did. Vanille is literally a tragic case of "the little girl who tried to shoulder the burden of the world, and failed."

[@logicnorespond7100]

@@rubinellemahrahn6591 Man I really missed all that on my first playthrough, gotta play ffxiii again sometime.

[@saulalvarenga1862]

This powerful scene and fight changed my whole perspective about this game. The philosophy behind it. It made it more than just a game.

[@DiscoStrings]

This is honestly my favorite scene in the series. The music, the situation and the emotion. Sheesh, so good. Every FF needs a Sazh

[@Quietpower99]

That entire sequence moved me to tears. Not bawling, but my eyes were wet. "Enough... is enough." ^That, and everything leading up to it, was absolutely the most powerful scene in the game in my opinion.

[@nerdyfox6246]

When people say these bosses are easy but they play on easy

[@SilverArro]

+Nerdy Fox This particular boss IS easy; it's the easiest of the Eidolons for sure (aside from Shiva, maybe).

[@coolguy02536]

US consoles didn't have Easy mode.

[@Golden_BOI]

@@coolguy02536 Ps4 version had easy mode but the xbox 360 version only had normal mode. The PC release does have both the modes but changing the difficulty in the campaign doesn't really do much, if you know the battle system well the entire campaign is piss easy until chap 11. In this fight, if you Haste and Enfrost Sahz, go into Commando and spam Blitz you fill up in entire bar guage in 20 seconds because Brynhyldr has a weakness to ice and Sahz'd Blitz is unique as it hits with mulitple projectiles which are weaker but count as seperate hits, so one Blitz is like hiting him with 20 ice attacks. Knowing the enimies weakness is most important in this game as staggering gets you a fastest kill and the correct paradigms to tackle those weaknesses is what game is about and that doesn't really change on either difficulty. All I know is easy mode increases drop rates of items, increases battle time for 5 stars and lowers your damage intake, i'm not sure if it does anything else , just lets you play sub optimal for less punishment, I never played the game on easy but it did take me 2 100% playthroughs to learn everything and the speedruns to learn tricks and gimmicks with characters like with Sahz in this fight.

[@TanteiGH]

Anton Gashi I didn’t know this! I played on XBOX 360 back when it came out and recently replayed on PS3. I’ll have to check that out again at one point.

[@KevinLeroyGrant]

It's definitely easier once you understand how the battle system works

[@Erdadler]

Without a doubt...what a dramatic and great cutscene!!! I love the sound!!!

[@paoloibayan7055]

Vanille is half Australian, half British :D

[@Iorchova]

Very powerful scene. The music fits perfectly.

[@quinnfletcher3906]

Don't you even! You think you die and that's that? You think you die and everything will be sugar and rainbows? Then what can I do? Don't ask me! You figure it out. As someone who had suicidal thoughts in my youth this scene means so much to me.

[@1990Soulguy]

I remember being absolutely blown away when I got to this part of the game, man it was so beautifully written with the music too! Final fantasy XIII is such an extraordinary work of art, even if there are others who don't appreciate it I personally loved its compelling storytelling and amazing combat mechanics. :)

[@elmobrown5401]

To all the people who say this game has bad story and characters...

[@tianapyre2837]

It seems way better than 15 to me

[@bupbup7659]

This game has a great story and well developed characters. Depends on whether you like how it's told. 15, meanwhile, has barely any story or character development to its name.

[@zoharborage6609]

It does have bad characters. Cliches and stereotypes for days.

[@kosmosfantasias7545]

@@tianapyre2837 It's way better than 15. 15 was just overhyped.

[@dinoflagella4185]

@@kosmosfantasias7545I waited years for FF15… then it was released. I bunch of emo bois. No thanks.

[@jason20599]

probably one of the most epic boss fights in the game

[@kjoeknobop]

Sazh: Oh, you're gonna love this! Vanille: *moans*

[@Sonicisbadazz]

This probably sounds stupid, but every time I watch this, I keep wanting to add dialogue for Brynhildr. Something like, "Rise L'Cie. I'm here to show you what you're capable of." Maybe even a bit of taunting, like "GET UP" when he knocks you over. And maybe when you beat him he says, "CLAIM ME!" It probably sounds dorky, but I think it'd be cool. :)

[@Runeless]

+Sonicisbadazz No, it would definitely help the narrative!! Not dorky!!

[@palerider9952]

That sounds badass!

[@fluffles4714]

+Sonicisbadazz That sounds like it would be cool!

[@whatsthatsupposedtomean3104]

*”CLAIM ME!”*

[@Nar0xias]

That would be cool. Its not so often in games or in the summons for FF that they speak to their summoners for advice/praise

[@jakedge3]

it's more like they appear when a person's will isn't in line with their own heart. they aren't following their own nature and are giving into despair, doing something very uncharacteristic. Like when lightning tried to abandon hope, or when fang tried to challenge the party instead of saving the world. or like the scene with sazh giving up. things like that force an eidolon to act.

[@sanddude20]

most emotionally thrilling eidolon scene ever. I mean it shows that Sazh truly gave up and strayed from his focus, but the brynhildr came and she set him straight. I love Sazh! Time for a pain sandwhich!

[@MattAlchemy]

This was my favorite scene! Two characters with personalities of "worthlessness" struggle together to survive. That's freakin' awesome!

[@vell1745]

I remembered how I literally stop playing this game because I was stuck on this level, I'm serious I literally quit. It was soo hard.

[@candy-ass4915]

Same, but I beat it later. Like 6 months later.

[@69Kazeshini]

This was easy for me i took a break from this game when i was stuck on cid.

[@gyroscopejones9217]

Did you ever beat it?

[@mrguy22494]

Brynhildr is confirmed to be female to anyone who doesn't know.

[@Armbreaker21]

and to you shut the fuck up

[@mrguy22494]

Was that comment really necessary?

[@Armbreaker21]

because its what I do dude goodbye

[@Armbreaker21]

plus dude it was 2 months ago

[@MrPalmTree]

u have Dem anger problems...

[@cooking_withvince]

After six attempts, I tried this, and it worked PERFECTLY, with 30 seconds to spare. Thank you so much!

[@NinjaAngelify]

This cut-scene is my personal favorite so far. I started the game again from the last save JUSt to watch it again.

[@Tidus456117]

Sazh, Vanille, Hope, Lighting, Snow, and MY LOVE FANG.....They all had soo much interpersonal interactions, desires, flaws, dreams, and ambitions with each other, all I can say this is what made me love this game despite it's short ass story and tragic ending (which didn't feel like a FF ending).

[@kekeking9626]

Girl yes I’m team Fang all day .

[@gbtygfvyg]

This part and when hope reveals his emotions to snow, are the best parts in the game.

[@jayhow92]

Sazh's phrases in battle are awesome! "Aww gettin' serious now."

[@VF5]

Coming from a long time FF fan, I just played this game for the first time ever. The Sazh scene shocked me more than any other FF scene that I can remember, including Aerith's death. Didn't expect to see this from Square...

[@chuggaaconroyII]

well this came at a time where open world jrpgs were at a popularity boom so most people just hated on it due to its linearity people hated this game but liked 10 which also had linearity to some degree that is some grade A hypocrisy. Plus I kinda get the linearity portion for most of this game the game designers focused more on story in the beginning chapters of cocoon so people wouldn't get too distracted with the enviroments and instead opted for admiration for the backgrounds Nautilus is by far my favorite location on cocoon. also don't let the linearity fool you GRIND YOUR ASS OFF!!! if you don't wanna die in one shot to strong enemies grind CP chapters 7-10 offer PLENTY of opportunities for grinding

[@VF5]

@@chuggaaconroyII my comment wasnt about the gameplay, but the actual cut scene....

[@chuggaaconroyII]

@@VF5 sorry just felt like giving context I like the story myself tbh

[@alekso8254]

I love Square

[@metastabillity8991]

Sazh jumping into the car after the battle completely threw off the seriousness of the cutscene. But god damn this gave off the Goofy death feels of Kingdon Hearts 2

[@TheAwakeOrangutang]

Gotta say, the cutscenes bookending this battle and the one following have gotta be some of my favorite scenes of all time. It just grips the heart and shows true emotion. These definitely are in my top 10, no prompted me to make a top 10. With no other cutscenes it. Maybe I should find the other 9.

[@ford427v8]

After failing a couple of times, I decided to go with your methods...Starting off with Undermine *really* helped, and I got it in one try taking a similar route as you did with the Paradigms...Thank you for helping me not get pissed off!

[@Wetothecrib]

This game aged well

[@C2-J0]

literally the most beautiful scene in the game

[@Crazykid0229]

This was my favourite scene in the entire game. This one even topped the ending. Vanille is my favourite character in the game, and to see her so upset over what she did made me like her even more! : )

[@JMPM2003]

Parade of Eidolons (Disk 3 Track 12 of the OST) and then during the fight Test of The L'Cie (Disk 3 Track 13 of the OST)

[@Ariah09]

"Das Riiight, let do it!"

[@Jenova12]

This scene had me bawling.

[@lighta0009]

this is such a beautiful cinematic. amazing

[@whatswithusenames]

I know, his voice is really nicely done! I actually really like the job they did with the dubbed with FFXIII. :D I can't wait to play it for sure~

[@TwiztidSyko420]

this is one of the best scenes so far...so powerful, it brought a tear to my eye commenting to narmo123456- while commando doesnt get the gauge up, it keeps it from draining fast before you can attack again...ravager fills the gauge, commando keeps it filled longer

[@kekeking9626]

One of my favorites. For me is her and then the Odin and then Bahamut.

[@OhNoTheFace]

I actually like Sahz's voice. Game is pretty good with it's cuscenes. They are pretty sweet

[@MageQuentin]

Sazh's*

[@Labbish1]

I don't understand why Vanille's Eidolon didn't show up on this scene too because she was lost in her way too, just like Sahz.

[@gigas81]

This was a good cutscene. It was so good that I actually looked up who Brynhildr was because I thought Square was making up some more random names again. Im not a mythology major, sue me.

[@DemonKingRegalia]

4:16 "Don't stop!" .... *gets blown up*

[@Visualinate]

@singyist I believe the Eidolons give them an ultimatum when they've "given up" either keep going, or die.

[@mattjindrak]

Any tips to beat her? I was switching paradigms and almsot filled up the Gestalt meter but ran out of time

[@Dyssadia]

XIII will definitely go down as the most emotionally involved FF to date...

[@IrritableGiraffe]

@MasterNinja1250 If playing on ps3 press square when you fill it up, but on xbox it's x.

[@Garlock009]

anyone know the song that's playing when brynhildr comes out?

[@Ba1k3n]

@gearsofcake12 possibly but I think it is mostly recommended to use those

[@lumrules]

1:47 - 1:49 is the best delivered line in the game

[@hotman718]

I knew Sahz wasn't going to kill Vanille. He has too much heart and he has seen the good in her. Game story is a bit predictable. It would've been a nice twist if you get to fight Vanille.

[@BIIDDI]

Or vanille fighting shadow Sazh

[@kylepgames3541]

+hotman718 That would be unnecessary. In a way, yeah we can all predict he won't do it, but I think you are missing the point. It isnt that she almost died by him, it's about how all the build up of emotions and compassion they had for each other, was gone because of him finally knowing the truth. It wasnt about if he pulls the trigger, but it was him coming to the reality and realization of who she really is and he had to find out what path to take. Forgiveness and grudge. And it forced Vanille to finally confront her own feelings instead of just running away. That's what the scene is all about, the gun represents Sazh's emotions that cloud his judgement.

[@muzhmox9]

Kyle Prince well said.....plus all that build up just brings out this epic eidolen entrance :D

[@SukiCat85]

@OmnislashDS Yayy thanks for that tip....tried this boss 5 times and died, then saw your comment and completed it first time!!!!! Thanks so much, you're a gem :)

[@ThriceGr8]

...So why did he fght the eidolon and then shoot himself in the face??

[@dspprince]

some people dont like it cause its all levels and bosses and not open world with sidequests like most FF games. plus the summoning bosses are are a pain. but the director said it wanted to make something completly original, and i think he has done it.

[@Gokuvstheworld]

@gearsofcake12 if not using haste/vigliance: 1 start in Symblosis, cast buffs while Vanille heals don't use tide turner 2 change to undermine to start raising the chain gauge, change to war and peace to heal/freeze the chain gauge 3 use duelcasting/slash and burn to raise the chain gauge (don't let it drop back to 100%) and war and peace to heal 4 when the chain gauge in high enough use duelcasting as long as possable before healing i won doing that with the doom counter at 83

[@BigPuffDaddy]

This is an Amazing Cutscene.

[@kiraina25]

@jdzspace Not to be snarky, but have you tried hitting the Gestalt button? I noticed it popped up during this video, and presumably the player hit it to trigger.

[@MilfanitoX]

@Tailsbrawler when you fill up its gesault gauge, is there something special you have to do? i try this but i keep dualcast attacking with the gesault gauge full & nothing happens.. Brynhildr refuses to yield =(

[@Timothy2012]

anybody know what the name of this soundtrack is?

[@Cresselia22]

@gigante1593 But Vanille didnt give up when hecatoncheir appeared. Was it because she lied?

[@MooglesAndKupo]

The song is called 'Eidolons on Parade'.

[@Yasuhikou]

@Sevvy413 its Eidolons On Parade

[@Sevvy413]

Does anyone know the track name to this theme? It is amazing.

[@IrritableGiraffe]

@MasterNinja1250 maybe you did what I did the first time and accidentally pressed it :> When I get angry i tend to press a bunch of buttons. Cause i remember i was completely full and I had like 100 until i died, and I just started pressing buttons :D

[@nervmeister]

I love how Brynhildr twirls her humongous crossbow like a western gunslinger.

[@gbtygfvyg]

@tripdeezy You customize it, go to battle formation and change your paradigms.

[@jcj1230]

@royery Just grind for a few minutes. It's not that high up on the crystarium. I always looked ahead when the next level was unlocked. I saw that Sazh would get Haste so I got it before they even left the station in Nautilus.

[@BlackBlitz7]

@Sakurairo250 I read the lines are slightly different in the JPN version does anyone know what they are??

[@Morpheel4ever]

Brynhildr, unlike Nix or Odin, doesn't let up for a while after attacking. Does that apply to all later Eidolon fights?

[@XxDeathcorpzxX]

The most epic emotional spine shivering scene of all.

[@cybermarine2]

@amyroseyougirl Sazh didn't die, you can tell by how they say his ATB bar gains a section, and lol they wouldn't give him a eidolon if he died

[@AngryGoats555]

This battle gave me an aneurism. I can’t figure it out

[@fireXdisaster]

I was almost crying in this part...poor Vanille D:!!

[@whatsthatsupposedtomean3104]

Vanille’s Sazh: *menacing*

[@jcj1230]

This was the best cutscenes in the game. This is the one they should have made an FMV out of. The battle was easy. Tide turner to get haste. War and peace to establish a chain, dualcasting to sent the gesault gauge sky high. Also having a maxed doctors code on sazh helps allot. potions do double the healing and you don't have to wait on vanille. 49 seconds is my best on this boss.

[@JMPM2003]

*slight correction, the correct title is "Eidolons on Parade", sorry

[@shawnreaper]

i looked this up and played it as it was loading...i didn't expect to beat it first time without video. XD

[@Inglesdivertidocomshai]

@Tailsbrawler what do u do if you do not have haste?

[@Visualinate]

@danielthepokefreak They were the most fun battles imo, how can you hate a challenge?

[@cokaneds]

Same here, I love it. Just got FFXIII-2 but I'm still up to here. Need to finish it quickly so I can play the next one lol

[@Chronosv2]

@Slevinkelevraable Well, what's kinda' funny (and unfortunate) is that I ended up in the same boat, having to look it up... only to not need any of the information I found. I just reverted to before the boss that leads up to Brynhildr, ground up some CP and rethought my strategy. Next thing I know, I've got a good 350+ left on the timer when the battle ended. I was honestly shocked. For those who don't mind the grind, the little Zwerg droids are worth 128CP a pop.

[@SwobyJ]

I've heard both, and I think the English dubbing...is actually great!

[@meowz1894]

The end of this scene would’ve had a bigger impact if they DIDNT JUST GIVE HIM HIS EIDOLON. JUST A THOUGHT!

[@TheGman4747]

I was thinking that too. Just giving him a race car and extra ATB meant he was definitely gonna live. I don't mind too much since Sazh is my favorite from this game.

[@Inglesdivertidocomshai]

what do u do if you do NOT have haste

[@JClax10]

Does anyone know which song is playing in this scene on the soundtrack?

[@Inglesdivertidocomshai]

what do u do if you do not have haste?

[@Secretstarz7]

Took me forever to beat her :( 7 tries, because I didn't learn haste and had no cp. If you have the same problem, use fortisol before entering the battle

[@bluejay109]

@mitch20003 seriously im having the same problem. ive tried this too many times to imagine and something must be wrong

[@Restingmoth]

How did you get the line wrong while watching it be said? Especially when it's written on the screen.

[@Yossarian409]

Is it possible to beat this boss without haste or do I have to start the game over?

[@anhosmus]

Yea of course. Just make sure to time your attacks right.

[@DJ_Thanos]

You can turn back and kill more enemies until you unlock haste

[@blooye2]

does anybody kno wht the song for this scene is ? plz :]

[@Almostfull777]

@spencerBAXLEY No offense but have you tried using his full ATB skill "Cold Blood"? It's pretty much one big "Fuck You" to bosses.

[@Hansukei]

@ExtremeEmotion1 It is easy. Try equipping the accessory in which amps up potions two if possible. Then all you need to do is keep it on dual casting and just heal when necessary

[@gbtygfvyg]

@speeddemon847 You mean psicom?