Though nowhere near as popular as Agumon, Gabumon is easily one of the most recognizable Digimon in the entire franchise. For this reason alone, many players will be keen to befriend the cute little Reptile Digimon as soon as possible, though there are plenty of other compelling reasons for seeking out Gabumon early on in Digimon Survive.
Gabumon is the Rookie form of Garurumon, who is both an incredibly powerful Digimon and one of the main characters in Digimon Survive. The latter also has access to several more powerful Digivolutions, making it a worthwhile addition to any early-game team. Finding Gabumon in only half the battle though, as players will also need to figure out the best responses to its questions.
How to Befriend Gabumon in Digimon Survive
By Part 4 of the game, players should already have a pretty good idea of how befriending Digimon works in Digimon Survive. If for whatever reason they don't though, they'll want to start by selecting the Talk option while in battle and then finding Gabumon from the list of foes on the right. Next, they'll need to respond to its questions and statements in order to fill the bar above its head. The best responses will add two segments each, with three or more segments needed for a chance to become Gabumon's friend.
Despite the abrasiveness of some of its statements, Gabumon is actually a fairly gentle soul. It responds well to those who mirror its kind-hearted nature, so players should choose peaceful responses and those which reflect traditional values. Despite this, it can be difficult to know how to answer one or two of its questions, so players may want to consult the best Gabumon responses found in the table below if they find themselves at a loose end.
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Question / Statement |
Best Response |
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You sure like to puff out your chest around a weak monster like myself. |
Strength's irrelevant. |
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Trying to pick a fight with a peace-lover like me... You humans are so cruel. |
I love peace, myself. |
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I bet you've got some secrets, huh? Go on, tell me one! I dare you! |
I've nothing to hide. |
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What do you think decides what's right or wrong? |
Reality itself. |
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You may think of those around you as friends, but perhaps you're actually alone? |
Do you have friends? |
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Let's make a deal: Throw the fight and I'll give you an item! |
Interesting proposal! |
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Who do you think is worse? The deceiver or the deceived? |
The deceiver, duh! |
Where to Find Gabumon in Digimon Survive
Gabumon starts showing up in random shadow encounters from Part 4 onwards, before eventually appearing in certain Free Battle locations during the second half of the game. Like Agumon, it's an incredibly hard-to-find Rookie Digimon and so is well worth befriending if players get the opportunity to do so. This is especially true for those who want to get their hands on Garurumon and its powerful Digivolutions early on in the game.
Digimon Survive is available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.