Four Fiends

The Four Fiends are a group of recurring elemental monsters that appear as counterbalances to the elemental crystals.

Final Fantasy
The Four Fiends of the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind are all demons that serve the evil Chaos. Each are defeated by the Warriors of Light, only be fought again in the final dungeon, the Chaos Shrine before the final battle with Chaos. In the GBA version, the Four Fiends of Final Fantasy IV can be fought in the extra Soul of Chaos dungeon, Hellfire Chasm.

Final Fantasy IV


The Four Archfiends or Four Fiends of the Elements play a major role in this game, as they act as checks on Golbez's power in the eyes of Zemus, and vice-versa. They are Scarmiglione of Earth, Cagnazzo of Water, Barbariccia of the Wind, and Rubicante of Fire. Cecil's group has to fight each one once, and then he must fight all four together near the end of the game inside the Giant of Babil.

Final Fantasy IX
The Four Fiends of the Elements are the Chaos Guardians of Terra. They are found in each of the four shrines around Gaia. They are named Tiamat, Maliris, Kraken, and Lich. They also make an appearance as bosses in Memoria and enemies on the Crystal World.