Overview
Gaibon is a gargoyle-like enemy who appears in Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. His skeleton appears in the background in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance. Gaibon attacks by flying through the air, intermittently spitting fireballs down at the hero. In Super Castlevania IV, he can also land and knock stalactites down from the ceiling. Upon taking damage, he turns red and begins firing bigger and more powerful blasts of fire, as well as moving in different patterns. His soul in Dawn of Sorrow allows a Gaibon familiar to follow Soma and attack with him, and is used by Soma at the end of Julius Mode. Gaibon is always seen paired with Slogra, perhaps from their initial appearance as two of the final four bosses in Super Castlevania IV.
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Game Specific Information
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Gaibon is the first boss battle of the game. Afterwards he is a randomly encountered enemy. During the boss battle he teams up with Slogra. He spits fireballs at the enemy while Slogra impales them with his spear. If he gets low on health, Gaibon turns red and starts to spit larger fireballs. He will also step on the ground to shoot even more projectiles at the player. However, if the player breaks Slogra's spear first, Gaibon will start to grab Slogra throwing him at the player for massive damage.
Gaibon should be killed second in this battle. However, when he begins throwing Slogra at the player, note that although Slogra is stretched out, the hitbox remains the same. Therefore, you could be under Slogra's beak, neck or head when he lands, but you won't take any damage unless you're actually under him, the same as if he'd been holding his spear.
You Tube Videos: Library Tactics First Encounter, Luck Mode Main Encounter, Luck Mode
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness
Gaibon can be found in several places. The Mortvia Auqeduct and Dracula's Castle are two places. He attacks by either swooping down and slashing with his feet, firing Ripple Laser from his mouth, stunning you or using his grab attack: picking you up and hitting you 6 times if you don't break free. This time around Gaibon doesn't turn red and spit stronger fireballs like he did in other games. When you find Gaibon he is almost always paired with Slogra, watch out as this is a dangerous combination, if they grab you they will literally throw you into each other.
Enemy Data
Enemy Data: Gaibon | |||||
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Image | Name - Game Description |
Statistics | Items | Location | Notes |
' | B. Castle Keep |
Abil: Fireball | |||
Fire-breathing flying demon. | Level: 6 HP: 200 Exp: 200 |
Guard: Life Vessel |
Alchemy Laboratory, Cave, Entrance |
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' | Guard: Silver Ring |
2. Royal Chapel |
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A fiend that serves the Grim Reaper. It can spit fire while flying. | Strong: Dark Weak: Piercing, Slashing, Holy, Stone HP: 322 MP: 999 Exp: 422 Atk: 70 Timestop: Unaffected |
Soul: Gaibon Familiar (2.73%) |
Mine of Judgment |
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A demonic knight who serves Death. It can spit fire while flying. | Strong: Dark Weak: Slash, Holy, Stone HP: 216 Exp: 188 Skill Pt: 4 |
Tower of Death |
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A direct subordinate of Death, his powers of flight give him an advantage over foes on the ground. | Strong: Dark Weak: Wind, Light Level: 17 HP: 220 Exp: 64 |
Rare Drop: Piroshki Steal: $50 |
Mortvia Aqueduct, Tower of Eternity |
(Strategy) | |
A direct subordinate of Death, his powers of flight give him an advantage over foes on the ground. | Strong: Dark Weak: Wind, Light Level: 34 HP: 390 Exp: 292 |
Rare Drop: Piroshki Steal: $50 |
Aiolon Ruins |
(Strategy) | |
A direct subordinate of Death, his powers of flight give him an advantage over foes on the ground. | Strong: Dark Weak: Wind, Light Level: 45 HP: 550 Exp: 768 |
Rare Drop: Piroshki Steal: $50 |
Dracula's Castle, Tower of Evermore |
(Strategy) | |
' | HP: 300 Exp: +1 level |
Drop: Medal (always) Steal: ~4S, 20C |
Alchemy Laboratory |
Abil: Fire Breath | |
A fiend that serves the Grim Reaper. It can spit fire while flying. | Strong: Fire, Ice, Darkness Weak: Strike, Slash, Pierce, Lightning, Holy |
Soul: Blue (3.50%) Summon Gaibon as a familiar. |
Chapter 9 |
References
- Mr. P's Castlevania Realm
- The Castlevania Dungeon
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Bestiary by Darth Nemesis at GameFAQs.com
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin Walkthrough and FAQ by Zach "Darko" Long at GameFAQs.com
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