Final Fantasy 13: Beating Adamantoise With a Weak Party

The Adamantoise is a powerful enemy on the Archylte Steppe of Gran Pulse in Final Fantasy XIII. During the first exploration of Gran Pulse, it is best to avoid them, as they will take the team out in one stomp. It is recommended to return after completing the story to battle them, when the party's HP is around 15,000 and Strength exceeds 1,500.

An Adamantoise also appears on the Leviathan Plaza in Edenhall. To respawn this one, the player can walk up to the sliding fal'Cie door and return; going through will cause the soldiers and Humbaba to respawn alongside the Adamantoise.