Final Fantasy VIII Guardian Forces


Quezacotl-Guardian Force
Name: Quezalcotl
Quezalcotl
Elemental: Thunder
Starting Level: 1
Starting Hit Points: 300
Attack: "Thunderstorm"
How to Acquire:
This is the first GF you can get in the game. You can access him by going to the study panel in the classroom on the second floor of the Balamb Garden. You will also get the Shiva GF.
Shiva-Guardian Force
Name: Shiva
Shiva
Elemental: Ice
Starting Level: 1
Starting Hit Points: 298
Attack: "Diamond Dust"
How to Acquire:
You can get this Guardian Force along with Quezacotl at the study panel in the classroom on the second floor of the Balamb Garden. Make sure it's Squall's desk that you are checking for this Guardian Force.
Ifrit-Guardian Force
Name: Ifrit
Ifrit
Elemental: Fire
Starting Level: 1
Starting Hit Points: 305
Attack: "Hell Fire"
How to Acquire:
Ifrit is located at the Fire Cavern just east of Balamb. This is one of the GFs that require to be beaten in order to join your party. Start off the battle by casting blizzard and Shiva to defeat it easily. For additional help, see Disc 1 Walkthrough.
Siren-Guardian Force
Name: Siren
Siren
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 3
Starting Hit Points: 391
Attack: "Silent Voice"
How to Acquire:
When on the SeeD test in Dollet, you can draw Siren from Elvoret on top of the Communication Tower. This battle occurs right after you fight Biggs and Wedge. If you are having trouble defeating Elvoret, refer to Disc 1 Walkthrough, for additional help in the battle.
Diablos-Guardian Force
Name: Diablos
Diablos
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 9
Starting Hit Points: 730
Attack: "Soul of Darkness"
How to Acquire:
After the test results peak with speak with Cid before leaving Balamb to Timber and he will give you the magical lamp.This is a long grueling battle no matter when you use it. Make sure you stock up on cure magic. Don't forget to save before activating it! See Disc 1 Walkthrough for additional help.
Brothers-Guardian Force
Name: Brothers (Sacred and Minotaur)
Brothers
Elemental: Earth
Starting Level: 7
Starting Hit Points: 670
Attack: "Sibling Justice"
How to Acquire:
At the tomb of the unknown king, you must defeat one of the brothers first, then beat both brothers together to have them join you. If you don’t have the burning desire to have every GF then I would recommend passing them up. Their attack is useless to flying creatures and it takes to long to build up to the high levels.
Carbuncle-Guardian Force
Name: Carbuncle
Carbuncle
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 16
Starting Hit Points: 1220
Attack: "Ruby Light"
How to Acquire:
At the end of the first disc Edea summons upon two Iguions. Draw Carbuncle from one of the Iguions before the battle ends. Iguions are sculptures that Edea brings to life. Iguions are very easy to defeat so be careful not to kill them before drawing from them.
Leviathon-Guardian Force
Name: Leviathon
Leviathon
Elemental: Water
Starting Level: 17
Starting Hit Points: 1349
Attack: "Tidal Wave"
How to Acquire:
In the second disc draw Leviathon from NORG in the basement floor of Balamb Garden. If you are having trouble with the boss battle with NORG, please refer to Disc 2 Walkthrough for help.
Pandemona-Guardian Force
Name: Pandemona
Pandemona
Elemental: Wind
Starting Level: 19
Starting Hit Points: 1442
Attack: "Wind Storm"
How to Acquire:
In the second disc when you revisit Balamb City, draw Pandemona from Fujin in the battle in front of Balamb Hotel. This is the battle when you fight both Fujin and Raijin. For additional help refer to Disc 2 Walkthrough.
Cerberus-Guardian Force
Name: Cerberus
Cerberus
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 23
Starting Hit Points: 1490
Attack: "Counter Rockets"
How to Acquire:
Walk up to Cerberus before the boss fight of Seifer and Edea at the end disk two. He will be in the center of the main hall of Galbadia Garden in a beam of light. For additional information please refer to Disc 2 Walkthrough.
Alexander-Guardian Force
Name: Alexander
Alexander
Elemental: Holy
Starting Level: 25
Starting Hit Points: 1925
Attack: "Holy Judgement"
How to Acquire:
Draw Alexander from Edea in the boss battle at the end of disk two. It is the final battle of disc 2. If you need more help don't hesitate to look at Disc 2 Walkthrough.
Doomtrain-Guardian Force
Name: Doomtrain
Doomtrain
Elemental: Poison
Starting Level: 28
Starting Hit Points: 2521
Attack: "Runaway Train"
How to Acquire:
To get Doomtrain, activate the Solomon Ring after getting it from Tears Point in Esthar. Activate it by getting 6 Malboro Tentacles, Remedy+, and Steel Pipes. It takes a lot of time and money to get these items. Get Malboro tentacles from Malboros, Remedy pluses from Med Lvl up remedies, and get steel pipes from wendigos or grendals.
Bahamut-Guardian Force
Name: Bahamut
Bahamut
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 35
Starting Hit Points: 3274
Attack: "Mega Flare"
How to Acquire:
At the deep sea research center answer the questions he asked correctly and you will be able to fight him. After each answer to the question you will be prompted into battle with a Ruby Dragon.
Cactuar-Guardian Force
Name: Cactuar
Cactuar
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 20
Starting Hit Points: 1766
Attack: "1000 Needles"
How to Acquire:
Fight him on the small island east of Centra Ruins. When you pass the island you will see a Cactus sticking out of the sand it will move from spot to spot randomly. When fighting it, use Leviathon constantly and junction water based magic to your weapons.
Tonberry-Guardian Force
Name: Tonberry
Tonberry
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 30
Starting Hit Points: 2596
Attack: "Chef's Knife"
How to Acquire:
You must fight twenty or so Tonberry’s at Centra Ruins to have him appear. Be patient, he has a ton of HP, when I fought him he had well over 185,000. The battle between the Tonberry King will probably last well over a half hour. Cast Meltdown to weaken its defenses. Remember, Demi is useless against the Toberry King.
Eden-Guardian Force
Name: Eden
Eden
Elemental: None
Starting Level: 30
Starting Hit Points: 4786
Attack: "Eternal Breath"
How to Acquire:
After defeating Bahamut at the Deep Sea Research Center, you will be able to go deeper using steam powered pressure locks. It's a form of a puzzle. You will encounter Ultima Weapon at the bottom. Draw Eden from him. Make sure you are well prepared for this battle, it is a tough one.