Ahriman (Final Fantasy VI)

The Ahriman, also known as Veteran, is an enemy in Final Fantasy VI.

Battle
They can be quite dangerous, as they counter magic attacks with Roulette, and can use Doom and Dread Gaze, all attacks that work to kill party members in some fashion. They often appear in groups of three, or together with a Cherry or Daedalus. They have no elemental weaknesses, but group magic attacks like Meteor and Ultima should do sufficient damage to kill them quickly.

The Ahriman never uses its special attack called Critical, rendering it a dummied feature.

Metamorphing Ahriman with the Ragnarok esper is en effective way of obtaining Lich Rings and Thornlets, the latter of which can be wagered at the Dragon's Neck Coliseum to win the Mirage Vest. Having a party member cast Metamorph, and then allowing Gogo to repeatedly mimic them (without other intervening attacks) is the most effective method.

AI Script
Attack Turns: 1st Turn: Attack (33%) or Doom (66%) 2nd Turn: Attack (66%) or Doom (33%) 3rd Turn: Attack (33%) or Dread Gaze (66%)

If attacked by "Magic": Roulette (33%)

Related Enemies

 * Plague