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'''The Time Being''' is a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. With the help of the [[sands of time]], | '''The Time Being''' is a boss in {{Dragon Quest VII}}. With the help of the [[sands of time]], he placed the town of [[El Ciclo]] into an endless time loop and attempted to control the flow of time itself. He has gone on to make regular appearances in spinoff games in the series. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
The Time Being is a large, imposing humanoid dressed in elaborate green and grey robes carrying a silver glaive-like staff. | The Time Being is a large, imposing humanoid dressed in elaborate green and grey robes carrying a silver glaive-like staff. He wears golden shoes, a small grey bolero jacket on his upper body with a grey and gold cape attached, and a large grey and gold belt around its waist. His "face" appears to be a singular eye which is mostly covered by his robes and a golden headpiece with two spikes. The Time Being attacks by hurling his staff like a boomerang at enemies, which then teleports instantly back into its hand afterwards. When he first appeared in the {{Monsters S}} series of games, The Time Being was originally part of the [[material family]], but later became part of the [[demon family]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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At the beginning of the battle, the Time Being will cast [[Magic Barrier]] to protect | At the beginning of the battle, the Time Being will cast [[Magic Barrier]] to protect himself and the side winders from the {{Party 7}}'s spells. As such, it is best not to rely on magic against this boss. If the barrier wears off, he will recast it. If possible, the player should try to cast [[Sap]] early in the battle before it has the chance. [[Tongue Bashing]] can prove invaluable as it will stun the Time Being for a single turn and lower his defences. | ||
To make matters more frustrating, the side winders use the [[sands of time]] at various times during the battle, resetting the fight back to the beginning. The Side winders must be defeated first before focusing on The Time Being | To make matters more frustrating, the side winders use the [[sands of time]] at various times during the battle, resetting the fight back to the beginning. The Side winders must be defeated first before focusing on The Time Being himself. Group-hitting techniques such as [[Lightning]] and breath attacks are ideal to damage all three at once. The Time Being will bombard the {{Party 7}} with both [[Frizzle]] and [[Boom]], so the player should prepare beforehand by equipping the party with magic-resistant armour such as [[platinum mail]], [[Magic vestment]], and [[magic shield]]s. He can also use [[Dazzleflash]] to lower the accuracy of your party. | ||
First, deal with the side winders and then pound away using the {{Party 7}}'s most powerful attacks. As always, {{Maribel}} should have the [[staff of salvation]] in her inventory to heal the {{Party 7}} due to her naturally high {{Agility}}. [[Oomph]] should be cast on both the {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] to deal heavy physical damage. Once the Side winders are defeated, the battle becomes much easier. | First, deal with the side winders and then pound away using the {{Party 7}}'s most powerful attacks. As always, {{Maribel}} should have the [[staff of salvation]] in her inventory to heal the {{Party 7}} due to her naturally high {{Agility}}. [[Oomph]] should be cast on both the {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] to deal heavy physical damage. Once the Side winders are defeated, the battle becomes much easier. | ||
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