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HP: 8985
Scarlet, or Amarant, has an HP of 8985. This battle could be a little difficult if you aren’t well prepared.
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Hi-potions needed
You need a stock of Hi-potions when fighting that boss since there will be nobody else to heal you when you get hit. At this point, ordinary potions won’t be useful.
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Equip running shoes
If you have running shoes then equipping them will give you auto haste. In such a case, your turn will come more often and so winning this fight will be much easier.
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Equip Brigandine
Brigandine is a kind of body Armour that could provide you with good physical defense. Since all of Scarlet Hair’s attacks are physical, equipping that Armour can help you a lot.
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Equip the power belt
Equip the power belt if you still have it to enable the MP attack ability. This ability can help you do a lot of physical damage easily.
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Avoid hitting him when he is in the background
When he goes in the background don’t attack him for he will counter back with a physical attack that is much stronger than his normal attacks. (See How to defeat Ralvurahva in Final Fantasy 9?)
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Attack him near the third pillar
If you attacked Scarlet Hair while he is behind the third pillar from the left then not only will your attack cause a lot more damage, but he also won’t counter.
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Enable the man-eater ability
The man-eater ability can also help you cause more physical damage when you attack him. Make sure it is enabled.
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Items to steal
This boss has both Poison Knuckles and an Ether. You can only try to steal the first since it’s a bit expensive. (See How To Win Final Fantasy 9 Card Game)
