Desmond

(デズモンド, Dezumondo?)
Gameplay details
Location(s)	Yusnaan (Slaughterhouse during "Tanbam's Taboo" sidequest)
Type	Normal enemy
Data	Stats

Desmond is a unique enemy in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII fought during the "Tanbam's Taboo" side quest in Yusnaan. The quest also rewards its monster notes.

Story

Desmond was alchemist Tanbam's late brother. Tanbam, filled with remorse, broke the alchemist rules and created an ensorcelled machine infused with the soul of his lost brother and powered by Chaos. The machine grew hostile and started to kill people, and by the time Lightning involves herself it has already killed many brave warriors. After the savior defeats Desmond, Tanbam is left without a choice and decides to bear the guilt for his crime, an action which saves his soul.

Stats

Normal

Stats
HP	Easy: [Days 1-6] 80,000 [Days 7-9] 128,000 [Days 10-12] 160,000 [Day 13] 240,000 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100,000 [Days 7-9] 160,000 [Days 10-12] 200,000 [Day 13] 300,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 350,000 [Days 7-9] 560,000 [Days 10-12] 700,000 [Day 13] 1,050,000
HP	Easy: [Days 1-6] 80,000 [Days 7-9] 128,000 [Days 10-12] 160,000 [Day 13] 240,000 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100,000 [Days 7-9] 160,000 [Days 10-12] 200,000 [Day 13] 300,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 350,000 [Days 7-9] 560,000 [Days 10-12] 700,000 [Day 13] 1,050,000
Strength	Easy: [Days 1-6] 300 [Days 7-9] 390 [Days 10-12] 480 [Day 13] 600 Normal: [Days 1-6] 500 [Days 7-9] 650 [Days 10-12] 800 [Day 13] 1,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 1,250 [Days 7-9] 1,625 [Days 10-12] 2,000 [Day 13] 2,500
Strength	Easy: [Days 1-6] 300 [Days 7-9] 390 [Days 10-12] 480 [Day 13] 600 Normal: [Days 1-6] 500 [Days 7-9] 650 [Days 10-12] 800 [Day 13] 1,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 1,250 [Days 7-9] 1,625 [Days 10-12] 2,000 [Day 13] 2,500
Magic	0
Magic	0
Keep	60
Keep	60
Launch	N
Launch	N
Gil	0
Gil	0
EP	0
EP	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	50%
Fire	50%
Ice	120%
Ice	120%
Lightning	50%
Lightning	50%
Wind	120%
Wind	120%
Physical	100%
Physical	100%
Magical	100%
Magical	100%
Statuses and immunities
Debrave	Immune
Debrave	Immune
Defaith	Immune
Defaith	Immune
Deprotect	Immune
Deprotect	Immune
Deshell	Immune
Deshell	Immune
Imperil	Immune
Imperil	Immune
Slow	Immune
Slow	Immune
Poison	Immune
Poison	Immune
Curse	Immune
Curse	Immune
Daze	Immune
Daze	Immune
Dispel	Immune
Dispel	Immune
Bestiary
#N/A
#N/A
Classification
Habitat	Yusnaan (Slaughterhouse during Tanbam's Taboo sidequest)
Species	Man-made Unit/Mid-Scale Weapon
Day	1- 13
Time	Anytime
Item drops
Accessories	None
Items	None
Abilities	None
Weapons	None
Abilities
Abilities	Rush
Stagger Info
Stagger Conditions	1: Unleash physical attacks or deal lightning damage. The effect is greater in the instant following the enemy's attack.
Modifiers	Lightning-imbued attacks: x1/x5 Physical attacks: x1/x5 Magical attacks: x0
Stagger Stats
Stagger Point (Decay)	1000 (25)
Stagger Point (Decay)	1000 (25)
Preservation (Decay)	600 (25)
Preservation (Decay)	600 (25)
Staggered
Duration	7s
Duration	7s
Iterative Resistance	0%
Iterative Resistance	0%
Further staggering	N
Further staggering	N
Stagger effects	Unprotected (7s)
Stagger effects	Unprotected (7s)
Stagger Modifiers	All attacks: x2
Stagger Modifiers	All attacks: x2

Staggered

Stats
HP	Easy: [Days 1-6] 80,000 [Days 7-9] 128,000 [Days 10-12] 160,000 [Day 13] 240,000 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100,000 [Days 7-9] 160,000 [Days 10-12] 200,000 [Day 13] 300,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 350,000 [Days 7-9] 560,000 [Days 10-12] 700,000 [Day 13] 1,050,000
HP	Easy: [Days 1-6] 80,000 [Days 7-9] 128,000 [Days 10-12] 160,000 [Day 13] 240,000 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100,000 [Days 7-9] 160,000 [Days 10-12] 200,000 [Day 13] 300,000 Hard: [Days 1-6] 350,000 [Days 7-9] 560,000 [Days 10-12] 700,000 [Day 13] 1,050,000
Strength	Easy: [Days 1-6] 60 [Days 7-9] 78 [Days 10-12] 96 [Day 13] 120 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100 [Days 7-9] 130 [Days 10-12] 160 [Day 13] 200 Hard: [Days 1-6] 250 [Days 7-9] 325 [Days 10-12] 400 [Day 13] 500
Strength	Easy: [Days 1-6] 60 [Days 7-9] 78 [Days 10-12] 96 [Day 13] 120 Normal: [Days 1-6] 100 [Days 7-9] 130 [Days 10-12] 160 [Day 13] 200 Hard: [Days 1-6] 250 [Days 7-9] 325 [Days 10-12] 400 [Day 13] 500
Magic	0
Magic	0
Keep	60
Keep	60
Launch	N
Launch	N
Gil	0
Gil	0
EP	0
EP	0
Elemental affinities
Fire	150%
Fire	150%
Ice	100%
Ice	100%
Lightning	150%
Lightning	150%
Wind	120%
Wind	120%
Physical	150%
Physical	150%
Magical	150%
Magical	150%
Statuses and immunities
Debrave	0%
Debrave	0%
Defaith	0%
Defaith	0%
Deprotect	0%
Deprotect	0%
Deshell	0%
Deshell	0%
Imperil	0%
Imperil	0%
Slow	0%
Slow	0%
Poison	Immune
Poison	Immune
Curse	0%
Curse	0%
Daze	0%
Daze	0%
Dispel	0%
Dispel	0%
Bestiary
#N/A
#N/A
Classification
Habitat	Yusnaan (Slaughterhouse during Tanbam's Taboo sidequest)
Species	Man-made Unit/Mid-Scale Weapon
Day	1- 13
Time	Anytime
Item drops
Accessories	None
Items	None
Abilities	None
Weapons	None
Abilities
Abilities	Rush
Stagger Info
Stagger Conditions	1: Unleash physical attacks or deal lightning damage. The effect is greater in the instant following the enemy's attack.
Modifiers	Lightning-imbued attacks: x1/x5 Physical attacks: x1/x5 Magical attacks: x0
Stagger Stats
Stagger Point (Decay)	1000 (25)
Stagger Point (Decay)	1000 (25)
Preservation (Decay)	600 (25)
Preservation (Decay)	600 (25)
Staggered
Duration	7s
Duration	7s
Iterative Resistance	0%
Iterative Resistance	0%
Further staggering	N
Further staggering	N
Stagger effects	Unprotected (7s)
Stagger effects	Unprotected (7s)
Stagger Modifiers	All attacks: x2
Stagger Modifiers	All attacks: x2

Battle

Desmond is a stronger version of Desdemona with immunities to most of the status ailments until it is staggered. It is weak to Fire and Lightning damage. If the player has become well-practiced in guarding against Rush, Desmond can be defeated easily.

Strategy

Having the Bravery status effect will also make the battle easier. Desmond uses Bravery onto itself that Lightning can steal with certain abilities. Fira and Thundara work well in this fight.

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Desmond is a given name and surname of, derived from the Irish place-name Kingdom of Desmond, an anglicization of Gaelic Deas-Mhumhna "South Munster".

Related enemies

• Desdemona
• Gertrude