List of battle themes

The following is a list of all the themes that play exclusively in battle scenes present in the Final Fantasy series: Random encounter battle themes, Boss battle themes, specific Boss battle themes and Final Boss themes, etc.

Final Fantasy

 * "Battle Scene" for exclusive battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and random encounter theme for the latest versions.
 * "Inside the Boss Battle" for minor boss battle theme.
 * "Boss Battle A" for the battles against Lich and Kraken in versions more recent than MSX.
 * "Boss Battle B" for the battles against Marilith and Tiamat in versions more recent than MSX.
 * "Last Battle" for the final battle theme in versions more recent than MSX.
 * Final Fantasy III's "Battle 2" for battles against Earthgift Shrine bosses in the PSP version.
 * Final Fantasy IV's "Battle 2" for battles against Hellfire Chasm bosses in the PSP version.
 * Final Fantasy V's "Battle 2" for battles against Lifespring Grotto bosses in the PSP version.
 * "Clash on the Big Bridge" for the battle against Gilgamesh in the PSP version.
 * Final Fantasy VI's "Decisive Battle" for the battle against Whisperwind Cove bosses in the PSP version.

Final Fantasy II

 * "Battle Scene 1" for random encounter and minor boss battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and random encounter theme for the latest versions.
 * "Battle Scene 2" for major boss and final boss battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and final boss theme for the latest versions.
 * "Battle Scene B" for minor boss theme in versions more recent than MSX.
 * "Battle Scene A" for major boss theme in versions more recent than MSX.

Final Fantasy III

 * "Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Battle to the Death" for final boss battle theme.

Final Fantasy IV

 * "Fight 1" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Battle with Golbez's Four Emperors" for battles against the Archfiends and Golbez.
 * "Dancing Doll Calcobrena" for battles against Calcabrina and Dr. Lugae.
 * "The Final Battle" for final boss battle theme.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
For the most part, The After Years re-uses the battle tracks from the original game, though new music was composed for significant new bosses.


 * "Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Battle with Golbez's Four Emperors" for battles against Dark Kain, the Mysterious Girl in Baron, the Archfiends, and Ultima Weapon.
 * "The Final Battle" for the battle against Zeromus's Malice.
 * "The Dispossessed Eidolons ~Minudes~" for battles against the the Eidolons and the Maenads.
 * "Planetary Core" for the battle against the Creator's shell.
 * "Master of Imagination" for the battle against the Creator's second form.
 * "Straying from Evolution" for the battle against the Creator's third form.
 * "The Battle for Life" for the battle against the Creator's final form.

Final Fantasy V

 * "The Battle" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Clash on the Big Bridge" for all battles against Gilgamesh starting with the one at the Big Bridge.
 * "Decisive Battle" for the battles against Exdeath and the battles against most of the bosses of the Sealed Temple in the Advance remake.
 * "The Final Battle" for final boss battle theme against Neo Exdeath, but also plays in the battle against the superboss Enuo in the Advance remake.

Final Fantasy VI

 * "Battle Theme" for random encounter theme.
 * "Decisive Battle" for minor boss battle theme.
 * "The Fierce Battle" for battles against major boss battle theme.
 * "Grand Finale" for the battle against Ultros during the opera play.
 * "Protect the Espers!" for battles during the raid at Narshe.
 * "Dancing Mad's" four tiers for the final boss battle's four tiers.

Final Fantasy VII

 * "Fighting" for random encounter theme.
 * "Those Who Fight Further" for boss battle theme.
 * "J-E-N-O-V-A" for the battles against Jenova∙BIRTH, Jenova∙DEATH and Hojo.
 * "Jenova Absolute" for the battle against Jenova∙SYNTHESIS.
 * "Birth of a God" for the battle against Bizarro∙Sephiroth.
 * "One-Winged Angel" for final battle theme against Safer∙Sephiroth.

Final Fantasy VIII

 * "Don't Be Afraid" for random encounter theme.
 * "Force Your Way" for boss battle theme.
 * "The Man with the Machine Gun" battle theme played during all battles in Laguna dream sequences.
 * "Premonition" for the battles against Edea and the Sorceresses.
 * "Only a Plank Between One and Perdition" for the battles against Bahamut and Ultima Weapon
 * "The Legendary Beast" for the battle against Griever.
 * "Maybe I'm a Lion" for the battle against Ultimecia-Griever.
 * "The Extreme" for final battle theme against Ultimecia.

Final Fantasy IX

 * "Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Faerie Battle" for the battles against the Friendly Enemies.
 * "Hunter's Chance" during the Festival of the Hunt and the battle against Hades.
 * "The Wavering Blade" for battles against Beatrix.
 * "The Darkness of Eternity" for the battle against Trance Kuja.
 * "Final Battle" for the final battle theme.

Final Fantasy X

 * "Battle Theme" for random encounter theme.
 * "Enemy Assault" for boss battle theme.
 * "Assault" for the battles in the city of Bevelle and against Sin.
 * "Challenge!" for battles against Sinspawn Gui (Second), Seymour Flux, Yunalesca, and Omega.
 * "Fight With Seymour" for the battle against Seymour Omnis.
 * "Otherworld" for the battle against Braska's Final Aeon.
 * "A Contest of Aeons" for the battles against Yuna's Aeons (and Penance in the PAL and International Versions).
 * "Decisive Battle" for the final battle theme.

Final Fantasy X-2

 * "YRP Battle 3" for random encounter theme.
 * "YRP Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Clash" for final boss theme.

Final Fantasy XI

 * "Battle Theme" for outdoor solo battles (regardless of expansion).
 * "Battle in the Dungeon" for dungeon solo battles (regardless of expansion).
 * "Battle Theme #2" for outdoor party battles.
 * "Battle in the Dungeon #2" for dungeon party battles.
 * "Tough Battle" for boss encounters/battlefields ("BCNMs").
 * "Shadow Lord" for battles in Dynamis.
 * "Awakening" for the battle against the reawakened Shadow Lord, as well as for Dynamis - Xarcabard.

Rise of the Zilart

 * "Battle Theme #3" for outdoor party battles in Outland areas.
 * "Battle in the Dungeon #3" for dungeon party battles in Outland areas.
 * "Tough Battle #2" for boss encounters/battlefields in the Zilart expansion.
 * "Fighters of the Crystal" for the battles against the Crystal Warriors.
 * "Eald'narche" for the first battle against Eald'narche.
 * "Belief" for the second battle against Eald'narche.

Chains of Promathia

 * "Onslaught" for outdoor party battles in Chains of Promathia expansion areas.
 * "Depths of the Soul" for dungeon party battles in Chains of Promathia expansion areas.
 * "Turmoil" for boss encounters/battlefields in the Chains of Promathia expansion.
 * "Dusk and Dawn" for the first round against Promathia.
 * "A Realm of Emptiness" for the second battle against Promathia, as well as the rematch against Kam'lanaut & Eald'narche during the "Apocalypse Nigh" quest.
 * "Ruler of the Skies" for the battles against Bahamut.

Treasures of Aht Urhgan

 * "Mercenaries' Delight" for outdoor party battles in Near East areas.
 * "Delve" for dungeon party battles in Near East areas.
 * "Hellriders" for boss encounters/battlefields in Near East areas.
 * "Rapid Onslaught -Assault-" for party battles during Assault missions.
 * "Fated Strife -Besieged-" for during Besieged events.
 * "Iron Colossus" for the battle against Odin.
 * "Ragnarok" for the battle against Alexander.

Wings of the Goddess

 * "Clash of Standards" for outdoor party battles in Shadowreign areas.
 * "On this Blade" for dungeon party battles in Shadowreign areas.
 * "Roar of the Battle Drums" for Campaign battles.
 * "Run Maggot, Run!" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas, as well as most Campaign Ops.
 * "Under a Clouded Moon" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas.
 * "Kindred Cry" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas.

Add-on expansions

 * "Ode to Life Bestowing" for the battle against the Seed Crystal.
 * "Evil in Small Doses" for the battle against Riko Kupenreich.
 * "Project Shantottofication" for the battle against Belle Shantotto & Domina Shantotto.
 * An unnamed track is used for battles in Abyssea areas.
 * An unnamed track is used for the battle against Shinryu.

Final Fantasy XII

 * "Boss Battle" for boss battles.
 * "Speechless Fight" for the first battle and the second battle against Ba'Gamnan.
 * "Esper Battle" for battles against Espers.
 * "Fight to the Death" for the battles against Vossler, Cid, and Gabranth.
 * "Upheaval" for the battles against Ghis, Bergan, and Vayne Novus.
 * "Clash on the Big Bridge" for the battle against Gilgamesh.
 * "The Battle for Freedom" for the battle against the The Undying.

Final Fantasy XIII

 * "Blinded by Light" for normal encounter theme.
 * "Saber's Edge" for boss battle themes until Chapter 10, with the exception of the Mark bosses in the Faultwarrens.
 * "Eidolons" for the battles against Shiva, Hecatoncheir, Bahamut and Havoc Skytank.
 * "Test of the l'Cie" for battles against Brynhildr, Dahaka and Alexander. Also present in some Mark battles.
 * "Desperate Struggle" for some boss battles and most Mark battles and the battle against Odin.
 * "Can't Catch a Break" for the battle against Enki and Enlil.
 * "Fighting Fate" for the battles against Barthandelus.
 * "Eden Under Siege" for the battle against The Proudclad.
 * "Born Anew" for the first battle against Orphan.
 * "Nascent Requiem" for the final battle.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

 * "Last Hunter" for the main random encounters.
 * "Paradigm Shift" for alternative battles.
 * "Worlds Collide" for the battle against Paradox Alpha.
 * "Knight's of the Goddess" for Lightning's battle between Chaos Bahamut. Later returns as the battle theme in the Dying World.
 * "Breaking The Limits!" for the battle between some bosses.
 * "Beautiful Heroes" plays during the first battle between Lightning and Caius and also when the three Cie'th attack Yeul in Academia -400 AF-
 * "Giant Impact" plays during the series of battles in New Bodhum -003 AF- and during the battle with Atlas.
 * "God of War" plays during the aerial battle with Chaos Bahamut and the fights in Academia - 500 AF-.
 * "The Invisible Abyss" is the final boss theme.
 * "Track 21" plays during the Omega battle.
 * "Clash on the Big Bridge - Oriental MIX" plays during Coliseum Gilgamesh DLC battle.

Final Fantasy XIV

 * "Nail of the Heavens" for regular battles in La Noscea.
 * "In the Shadow of the Colossus" for battle Guildleves in La Noscea and its dungeons.
 * "The Forest's Pulse" for regular battles in The Black Shroud.
 * "Bathed in Woodsin" for battle Guildleves in The Black Shroud and its dungeons.
 * "Quicksand" for regular battles in Thanalan.
 * "Desert Moon Defied" for battle Guildleves in Thanalan and its dungeons.
 * "Beneath Bloodied Banners" most commonly used in battle guildleves where some enemies run.
 * "Primal Judgement", for battles against Ifrit
 * "Good King Moogle Mog" for the battle against the eponymous primal
 * "Broken Angel" for the battle against Garuda
 * There are also several yet unnamed songs for battles in Coerthas and Mor Dhona, battles in dungeons, boss battles, faction guildleves, behests, behest bosses, class quest bosses, instanced dungeons, beast tribe strongholds, Hamlet Defense, job quest battles and the lunar transmitter fight inside Castrum Novum, but names for those will only be known when a full soundtrack is released.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

 * "Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
 * "Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
 * "Battle 3" for final boss battle theme.

Trivia

 * In the original six installments of the main series, the total number of themes that appeared only in-battle present in each game corresponded to the game's chronological number. This was stopped after Final Fantasy VI when Final Fantasy VII included only six distinct battle themes.