Imp (enemy)

Imps (インプ Inpu) are recurring enemies within the Final Fantasy series. They are usually shown as a winged, pointy-featured creature with a tail. They are usually related to devilish ideas. Imp was the early, original title for the Goblin species, however all more recent translations keep the two enemies apart. Imps are commonly recolored variations of Gremlins and other times, Gargoyles.

Final Fantasy II


The first appearance of the Imp is in Final Fantasy II. A gray creature with purple wings, he appears in the earlier stages of the game and can be fought near Mysidia and in the Tower of Mysidia. The Pit Fiend is a stronger, fire-based variant. Green with orange wings, it can be fought in Mysidia later in the game after obtaining Ultima and in the Jade Passage.

Final Fantasy IV


The Imp of Final Fantasy IV, originally titled "Fiend", and later "Mini Satana", was only titled "Imp" in the Nintendo DS release of the game. However, the earlier sprite of the creature copied Final Fantasy II's Imp design but with an orange body and gray-blue wings. Fought in the Feymarch, it is a relatively tough foe. The Gremlin is a difficult creature to find, fought in the Tower of Zot. The variation features a green base with orange wings.

Final Fantasy V


The Great Forest of Moore contains the Imp of Final Fantasy V. With its back to the enemy peering over its shoulder, the Imp has a purple base and green wings. The Jackanapes, a green and pink variant, can be fought in the basement of Walse Castle and is a tough enemy for the part of the game. The Oiseaurare is a red and purple-winged pallete-swap fought in the Island Shrine.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-


The Imp of Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- takes a turn from the usual appearance of the recurring fiend. It is a red, frog-like creature with purple spikes. It's recolors keep similar titles to other recolors from other games however.
 * Boundfat
 * Gremlin
 * Hedgehog Pie
 * Lesser Demon
 * Red Cap
 * Spriggan

Final Fantasy VIII


Final Fantasy VIII uses a modeled version similar to the Imp of Final Fantasy V. The majority of the model is purple in color but red is used at points and yellow is used on its head. Fought various times in the game, although most notably in Esthar City, the Imp starts off using high level elemental spells until it starts to fly once an amount of health has been depleted. Once this has happened, the Imp will cast Quake, Tornado and Meteor instead.

Final Fantasy X


The Imp is both a fiend type and a fiend in Final Fantasy X. The four winged Imps are all lightning based except Vidatu of the Monster Arena who casts Ultima and Holy on the party.
 * Aerouge
 * Gandarewa
 * Imp
 * Vidatu

Final Fantasy X-2
The Imps of Final Fantasy X-2 have a recurring weakness to the fire element except the Elder Zurvan, though is still not immune as they are to the other elements.
 * Arast
 * Elder Zurvan
 * Varan
 * Zurvan

Final Fantasy XII


The Imp fiend is a class of Gargoyle in Final Fantasy XII. They can be fought in Sochen Cave Palace, are weak against ice based attacks and use thunder based attacks.
 * Garchimacera
 * Gargoyle
 * Pit Fiend
 * Gargoyle Baron
 * Buer
 * Elvoret
 * Diabolos (mark)
 * Larva Eater (rare)
 * Arioch (rare)

Vagrant Story


Imps are gray bat like creatures with red on the inside on their wings and ears, their claws, and their eyes. They can be fought in the Keep and are a stronger variation of the Gargoyle. The Gargoyle is a gray, stone creature with blue eyes, they can be fought in the Undercity.