Eba

Notes:
 * Spawns around D-12 to E-11 on the second map
 * Timed Spawn randomly of either this NM or Mahisha approximately every 8-12 hours
 * Killable by: 5 characters are capable of killing it, however even alliances can easily wipe.
 * Ninjas and White Mages recommended, however Bards are extremely helpful when fighting in smaller groups, as it can be a long fight.
 * Trioable RDM, WHM, and BST with skill. BST charms and familiars an Oil Spill, RDM Gravitys and drag Eba to Gloop/Pug area so when Spill dies, BST swaps between Gloop and pugs. WHM is there to cure incase, but must have RR on incase if he/she gets hit by AoE or grabs hate. Fight was intense and took 40 minutes. Best for BST to have high CHR to charm, 1 miss charm can lead to death.
 * One proven tactic is to have one NIN and one BLU fight Eba in melee range, while a second NIN and everyone else stays at a distance. The second NIN can spam the elemental wheel to build up hate for if the main tanking NIN dies from AOE, and the BLU can spam Head Butt (recast 10sec) to keep Eba stunned much of the time. Other jobs can heal or DD at a distance, staying well out of Eba's AOE range. This strategy was tested successfully in a party of 6, with NIN NIN BLU WHM RDM SMN.
 * Trioable NIN + WHM + BST (with oil spill). NIN kite to stay/regen oil spill
 * Duoable by a skilled NIN/DNC and WHM; two beastmasters with Familiared Oil Spills, pet swaps may be required.
 * Special Attacks: Melee hits of 150-200, high damage from the Fomor special attacks (400+ AOE)
 * Due to AoE, it is recommended Mages stay away from Eba, and keep Stoneskin up if they have it.
 * Tips:
 * Be sure to pull it well away from the open areas, to prevent Fomor from blood aggroing you after her WS.
 * Reraise highly recommended.

Historical Background
Meaning: unknown

The only references to Eba that can be found are: a staple food in Nigeria made from cassava, a festival in western Africa, Mag Eba, a plain mentioned in Irish mythology or the strand of Eba, a beach mentioned in Irish mythology. The word “eba” comes up a lot in many west African languages though.

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