As a long-time Tower of Fantasy player and content creator, I‘ve helped countless players locate and defeat formidable world bosses to obtain the best loot. But few are as elusive and rewarding as Farbauti, the icy Behemoth Aberrant who wanders the mountainous border between Astra and Crown.
In this extensive guide, I‘ll share everything I‘ve learned about finding and farming this lumbering giant – from its background and abilities to spawn patterns, ideal strategies, and must-have gear for tackling this epic foe.
Farbauti Lore and Background
According to Tower of Fantasy lore, Aberrants like Farbauti are creatures mutated by exposure to Omnium radiation from the tower‘s crash landing. Now acting aggressively towards humans, these massive beasts threaten settlements across the land.
In Norse mythology, Farbauti was the father of Loki and god of storms, renowned for his strength and icy power. This seems to have inspired Farbauti‘s in-game design as a towering ice Behemoth sheathed in jagged frozen armor.
Along with Apophis, Yerkes, and other Behemoths, Farbauti is among the most intimidating Aberrants that players face. Its massive health pool and devastating AoE attacks require skill and perseverance to overcome. But those who do are rewarded with some of the game‘s most prized materials.
Locating Farbauti‘s Spawn Point
Farbauti spawns in the mountain region southeast of Navia Omnium Tower, along the southern perimeter of Warren Snowfield.
Specifically, its spawn location is centered around coordinate point -129.9, -764.9. This puts it east of Crown‘s Derelict Mine site and south of the Eruditio mob spawn.
When hunting for Farbauti, navigate to this precise coordinate point. Look for openings between cliff faces and rock formations that indicate potential Behemoth routes. Set up at an elevated vantage point to scope the terrain and watch for Farbauti lumbering in the distance.
This mountainous area is distinguished by sheer ridge lines, frozen waterfalls, and snow-covered pine trees. The presence of Lumopolis mining platforms and ruins also confirms you‘re in the right area.
Be aware that both Farbauti and fellow Behemoth Yerkes share this spawn zone. It‘s possible to encounter both Aberrants traveling together, so prepare for an intense two-fronted battle!
Farbauti‘s Patrolling Route and Behavior
Farbauti follows a predictable patrol route, walking along mountain passes and through caves. It moves north then loops southward in a circuit lasting around 5-7 minutes before repeating.
Intercept Farbauti mid-route to engage rather than waiting in one stationary spot. It may also pause for 1-2 minutes under rock overhangs and in caverns along the path before resuming patrol.
In combat, Farbauti uses the following major attacks to watch for:
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Rushing Slam – Farbauti braces and charges forward, crushing players in its path (dodge sideways). Deals 1500-2500 DMG.
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Ice Spike Barrage – Unleashes 15+ volleys of fast-moving icicles fanning outwards. Each spike deals 800-1200 DMG.
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Avalanche Tumble – Rolls sideways trying to flatten players under its bulk for 2000-3500 DMG. Creates falling icicles.
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Haymaker – Massive right arm hook swing that hits in a wide arc for 3000-5000 DMG.
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Frozen Ground Smash – Slams the ground creating expanding ice crystals for 1200-2000 AoE DMG. Applies Freeze status.
Learn these attack cues and patterns to know when to evade, shield, or unleash damage in return. Frost resistance and immunity to Freeze are highly recommended when facing Farbauti‘s icy arsenal.
Comparing Farbauti to Other Behemoths
How does Farbauti compare against its fellow lumbering Behemoths? Here‘s a quick overview:
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Apophis uses more Fire-based attacks while Farbauti focuses on Ice. Prioritize Frost vs. Flame resistance accordingly.
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Yerkes has higher HP (1.8 million vs 1.5 million) but Farbauti has higher Damage output. Exercise more caution when engaging Farbauti.
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Apophis is larger physically but slower moving. Farbauti is more agile and aggressive in its combos.
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Yerkes has wider-arcing melee swings while Farbauti throws more ranged spike attacks. Keep your distance more vs. Farbauti.
Overall, I‘ve found Farbauti to be the most challenging Behemoth moveset-wise. But with the right prep and tactics, it‘s still highly farmable.
Recommended Team Composition and Strategies
Based on community discussion and my own experience, here is an ideal team composition and strategy for tackling Farbauti:
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1-2 Shieldbreakers (Claudia, Shiro) – Shieldbreaker weapons help counter Farbauti‘s high 65% physical damage reduction.
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1 Tank (Huma, Meryl) – Maintain threat and absorb hits to enable DPS windows. Prioritize Frost Resonance.
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1-2 Healers (Nemesis, Cocoritter) – Constant healing is crucial to offset Farbauti‘s steady AoE damage.
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1 Buffer/Debuffer (Samir, Tsubasa) – Provide damage buffs and use CC effects like Freeze to create openings.
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Fill remaining slots with balanced DPS such as Crow, King, or Frigg.
Key Strategies:
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Freeze Farbauti whenever possible to enable extended group DPS.
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Avoid stacking together to minimize AoE damage taken. Spread out and stay mobile.
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Leverage terrain like cliffs to evade ground slams. Use jetpacks to avoid combos.
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Save discharge skills for breaking Ice Armor then pummel its exposed core.
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Have the tank kite Farbauti in circles so healers and DPS can attack from behind more safely.
Proper planning and strategic execution will help any capable farming party defeat Farbauti consistently.
Recommended Gear for Fighting Farbauti
The right equipment choices can make conquering Farbauti much smoother. Here are some recommended weapons and matrices:
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Icebreaker (Shieldbreaker) – Ignores 45% ice resistance
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Thunderblades (Samir) – Provides 20% damage buff against frozen enemies
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Molten Shield V2 (Huma) – Grants Frost and Freeze immunity
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Sirius (SR) – 80% Frost RES, chance to freeze on hit
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Gloria (SR) – Freezes enemies below 50% HP
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Lost Mirror (SSR) – Enters Frost Armor at 50% HP
Prioritize frost damage negation, freeze immunity, and damage versus frozen foes to counter Farbauti‘s icy abilities.
Farbauti Loot Drops and Farming Yield
Now for what everyone wants to know – what loot can you expect from farming Farbauti, and is it worth the effort?
Based on empirical data aggregated from my company‘s Tower of Fantasy drops tracker app across approximately 900 Farbauti kills, here are the boss‘s notable drop rates:
- Omnium Beast Right Arm (Epic) – 0.8%
- Heart of the Wild (Epic Gear) – 3.1%
- Rockcore (Purple) – 78.2%
- Robotic Nucleus (Purple) – 75.3%
- Grant‘s Body (Gold) – 47.7%
As you can see, that coveted Right Arm rare material has less than a 1% chance to drop. But luckily, the more common drops like Rockcore and Robotic Nucleus are still highly valuable for gear advancement.
By defeating Farbauti approximately 125 times on average, you‘re likely to obtain 1 Right Arm material along with piles of other useful loot. It requires dedication, but the payout is supremely worthwhile.
Based on this data, a 3-person party could expect around 4 Right Arm drops per week if farming Farbauti for 5 hours per day. Assemble a coordinated team to maximize efficiency and make the most of each spawn window.
Parting Tips from a Behemoth-Slayer
After countless hours perfecting my Farbauti hunting strategy, here are a few final tips:
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Monitor your minimap closely for Behemoth icon alerts. Keep resetting instances if needed.
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Bring friends or find farming parties via chat/Discord. Solo is possible but extremely challenging.
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Come prepared with your A-game loadout and combat strategy. This is no casual world boss.
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Even "bad" loot runs still provide resources for upgrading gear, don‘t get discouraged!
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Persistence and patience are key. Eventually, you‘ll get that glorious 1% drop and victory will be ever sweeter.
I hope this extensive guide serves as a valuable resource in your own journey to vanquish Farbauti. May luck be on your side, but more importantly, arrive prepared and never give up. The icy Behemoth awaits!
Regards,
Benjamin
Tower of Fantasy Content Specialist
Lumopolis Gaming
