Goblu isn’t the hardest boss in Expedition 33, but if you’re still rolling with just two characters or under-leveled, he can absolutely wipe your party. This guide breaks down his attack patterns, how to counter them, and which characters and skills give you the edge.
Prep Before the Fight: Run with 3 Characters & Max Your Area Level
By the time you reach Goblu, you should be running with three characters, not two. This gives you more options and helps spread out damage. Especially with Maelle joining at this point—she usually comes in under-leveled, so you’ll want to backtrack a bit and grind until she’s caught up.
Key Tip: Always max out your area level before entering boss battles. If you’re getting minimal XP and enemies feel repetitive, you’re ready.
Goblu’s Attack Patterns and How to Dodge Them
Goblu has three main attacks, each with a clear pattern once you learn the timing.
1. Jump Crush Attack
Goblu’s most frequent move. He leaps high and lands with a crushing blow, pops back up in a quick 123 to attack and does it a third time.
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How to Dodge: Listen for the jump rhythm and dodge right before impact.
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Visual Cue: Watch his shadow fall—dodge at the moment he’s about to land.
Two-Swipe Combo
A wide, double-hand swipe aimed at multiple party members.
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How to Dodge: Wait until Goblu’s hand is about one-third of the way down toward you, then dodge out. Too early and he’ll still connect.
Flower Shield Phase + Targeted High Jump
Goblu enters a special phase with 5 shields, absorbing energy from surrounding flowers.
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Targets one party member with a more focused version of the Jump Crush.
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How to Dodge: Watch his movement closely and time your dodge just before he lands.
Recommended Attack Types & Team Loadout
To break through Goblu’s defenses and burn him down quickly, focus on:
Lightning Attacks:
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Goblu is weak to Overcharge from Gustave—this should be your go-to damage strategy.
Fire/Burn Effects:
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Burn damage adds up fast, especially between rounds.
Percee (Maelle’s Skill):
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High damage, worth saving AP for.
Avoid:
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Shots — they’re practically useless in this fight and don’t help with shields.
Item Tip:
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Use AP recovery items or skills to fuel Gustave’s Overcharge and Maelle’s Percee. Both require 5 AP, so it’s worth the resource investment. Otherwise, just attack and focus on dodging.
Stun attacks also help slow Goblu down and give you breathing room to heal or buff.
Mid-Fight Mechanics: Flower Absorption Phase
At around 25% into the fight, Goblu starts absorbing power from nearby flowers.
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This applies 2 shields and will reapply after a cooldown.
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You’ll need to keep breaking these down if the phase recurs.
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Again, Shots won’t help here—stick to elemental or shield-breaking abilities.
Best Strategy: Save your big hitters like Overcharge and Percee for this phase when Goblu is trying to stall with shields.
Support & Healing Strategy
You’ll want one character focused on healing and support. Whether it’s using items or abilities, dedicate one team member to staying on top of the group’s health. This keeps Gustave and Maelle free to deal damage without having to burn AP on recovery.
Summary: Winning the Fight Against Goblu
Quick Strategy Recap:
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Run a full party of 3 characters
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Max area level and bring Maelle up to speed
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Dodge Goblu’s jumps and swipes with timing, not panic
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Focus on Lightning, Fire, and Percee
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Avoid using Shots
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Break shields during the flower absorption phase
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Use items to boost AP and support skills efficiently
If you manage your cooldowns and keep your party healthy, Goblu becomes a straightforward win—even with his shield phase. Go in ready, and you’ll come out clean.
