Tracking down elite targets across the vast territories of Valisthea is one of the most exciting endgame activities available to adventurers. Among the early bounty hunting challenges featured on the corporate Hunt Board, a mysterious C-Rank beast known as the Angel of Death offers a great introduction to the hunting system. Tracking down this elusive creature will test your navigation skills and award you with rare materials needed for crafting early equipment upgrades.
Unlocking the Notorious Mark
Before you can begin your search across the empire, you must first complete the main story quest titled The Gathering Storm. Once this major narrative milestone is concluded, the local Moogle at the hideaway will list several new bounties including this ghostly flying monster. Checking the listing reveals that this mysterious flying mark answers to the true name of Aruna.
Unlike high-tier hunts that include drawings of your targets, this C-Rank entry provides very little descriptive detail to guide your footsteps. Players must rely purely on vague geographic rumors and environmental clues to pinpoint where the beast is currently nesting. Securing this bounty early ensures your character stays properly leveled for the challenging boss battles that lie directly ahead.
Navigating to the Sanbreque Region
To begin the tracking process, open your world map and fast travel directly to the Northreach obelisk waypoint located on the eastern side of the continent. Once your character arrives safely at the settlement gates, hop onto your loyal chocobo companion to accelerate your wilderness travel. You will want to ride your mount directly toward the vast plains lying on the southwestern side of the imperial outpost.
As you descend into the green lowlands, guide your mount toward the center of the expansive open fields known locally as Claireview. This transitional sector serves as the primary hunting grounds for several high-level roaming monsters that threaten passing merchants. Keeping a sharp lookout toward the horizon will quickly reveal a massive harpy circling high above the grassy terrain.
Battle Strategy and Harpy Mechanics
Approaching the clearing will trigger a brief transition sequence as the flying mini-boss descends from the clouds to challenge your party. Aruna relies heavily on fast swooping maneuvers and slow-moving wind projectiles that can quickly deplete your health if you are caught unprepared. Resourceful players can easily nullify her ranged magical blasts by activating the defensive capabilities of Clive's Phoenix abilities.
Maintaining a very close position during the encounter allows you to consistently trigger precise evasive maneuvers and execute devastating physical counterattacks. When the creature takes to the air to unleash a heavy diving kick, sidestep the glowing impact zone to open up a massive offensive window. Once you successfully deplete her stagger gauge, unleash your high-damage abilities to quickly conclude the encounter.
Claiming Your Hunt Board Rewards
Vanishing the aerial threat rewards your warrior with a wealth of valuable spoils that can be used at the local blacksmith shop. Your party will automatically receive a rare Clouded Eye material alongside several thousand coins and valuable renown points to boost your standing. These combined resources are essential for reinforcing your favorite equipment pieces before moving on toward tougher challenges.
