Ghrah are found in four states, Ball (BLM), Spider (WAR), and Bird (THF). Higher level Ghrah can take on a Humanoid (PLD) form. They alternate between Ball, and one other form particular to that Ghrah, every minute or so. In Ball form, Ghrah will not aggro, but will link. When not in Ball form, Ghrah aggro by True Sound, but do not link.

Ghrah have an elemental alignment indicated by the color of their glowing core. Ghrah are immune to their element and highly resistant to the element weak to theirs, of course they are also are weak to the element strong to theirs.

Outside of their ~ga and ancient magic spells, Only Sickle Slash is dangerous.

This spell can be soloed by a 75 BLU/NIN. A duo with a skilled 75 Tank works very well. A small three person party works best if you cannot get a full six person exp sort of set up.

You must be at or past CoP mission 8-2 to enter the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi.

Once you zone into the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi, there are five camps that can be reached easily, located at J-11, J-10, I-10, I-8 and I-7. In each case, the Ghrah will be floating in the the pathway. They often like to lurk right around a corner. The five Ghrah are marked on the map above with red circles.

Remember that Ghrah will aggro if they are in bird or spider form.

Reaching the other Ghrah in the Grand Palace of Hu'Xzoi is difficult, because of locked gates that can only be opened while on CoP mission 8-2. So the four camps will have to be enough. Respawn is 16 minutes, so given the time to hike between camps, and the time for the fights, you shouldn't need to wait too long for the first one you killed to repop after the last of the five is beaten.

For your fights attack the Ghrah where you find them, unless there is a second one near. If that is the case, pull the one you are fighting a safe distance away. You should have no problems with the fights. If you can silence the Ghrah your battle will be much simpler. If not, then the Blue Mage should be sure to stun all ~ga and AM. These spells will hurt a lot if the Ghrah gets them off. Sickle Slash is very nasty here. Make sure your tank is kept near full HP. Take care, and you will get your spell.

Aw'ghrah are found in the The Garden of Ru'Hmet. As they are higher levels, they are not the best targets with the lower ones so easily reached. You also need to be on or past CoP mission 8-3 to get at them.

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A 75 BLU/NIN can solo this spell.

For these fights, look for the EM Eo'ghrah to do battle with. Also, make sure they do not have a purple core, as this sort of Ghrah will resist your stuns. The fights are basic ones where you watch your shadows, and chip away at the mobs HP. Some Blue Mages report using a Sleep/High Damage Spell method. If you choose this method, watch for Light and Dark Cores so you use a Sleep that will not be resisted.

Both Damnation Drive in the bird form, and Sickle Slash in spider form should be watched for. They can swing a fight against you. Hexidiscs in Ball form is no fun either. If you want to be safer, eat a defensive food, or wear some -% damage gear. Be sure to have Eye Drops to remove blindness, even though it wears fast from Flash, you might NEED to land a spell, and thus the drops can save you.

The T Eo'ghrah's can also be fought, but the fights get much more dangerous.