Quote Originally Posted by Molly_Millions View Post
Since you seem to be implying that beating Ifrit is possible with only ARC to 50, what ARC skill do you use to deal with Hellfire? (I think that's hellfire anyway, the AOE after you drop a spike.) Although it seems like I'm asking just to be a jackass, I'm asking in earnest because my roommate has only ARC to 50.
Well if really the only thing you have leveled up is Archer, then yeah you will probably die. It's possible to survive through the use of HP+ materia, but dieing in that situation is pretty likely. Still pretty easy to win the battle though. The mage will revive you when he has the chance and all you have to do is make sure to wait until an opportune time to come back.

Or if everyone knows you won't survive before the battle starts then an alternative strategy can be put into motion, such as going after all 4 nails, or crafter stunning him.