Highwind

Highwind is a recurring term in the Final Fantasy series. It has a variety of uses, most commonly as a surname and a weapon. Universally however, the word "Highwind" and whatever or whomever bears the name, is associated with Dragoons.

Final Fantasy II
Ricard Highwind is the last of the Deist Dragoons, and a member of the playable party.

Final Fantasy IV
Kain Highwind is a Dragoon of Baron, and a central protagonist to the game, though he also operates as a minor antagonist for a time under Golbez's control.

Final Fantasy V
Alexander Highwind Tycoon bears Highwind as a middle name. He is the king of Tycoon and the keeper of the Wind Drake. He is also the father of Lenna and Faris, two of the main party members.

Final Fantasy VII
Cid Highwind is a party member and fights with a spear and various Jump attacks in a manner based on Dragoons. His airship is also named Highwind. Cid's strongest Limit Break and the manual to learn it share the name as well, and the attack calls the airship to rain missiles on enemies.

Final Fantasy X
The Highwind is a spear for Kimahri Ronso, who shares many similarities with Dragoons in his fighting style. The weapon bears the ability "Triple Overdrive."

Final Fantasy XIII
Oerba Yun Fang's Full ATB Skill is named "Highwind," Fang herself being another character who acts much like a Dragoon. Highwind has Fang leaping up and descending to impale enemies with her spear, similar to the recurring Dragoon Jump attack.

When performed, Highwind resets the target's chain gauge, so it's advised to use as an alternative to Scourge or Smite at the end of an enemy's Stagger period.

Final Fantasy Type-0
The Highwind is one of Nine's, who has a skillsit not unlike Dragoons, best weapons.

Final Fantasy XIV
Highwind is the name of the group responsible for administrating the airship landings on the three city states.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Highwind is a trade ship, which was shipwrecked in the errand "Salvage The Highwind!"

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
The Highwind is a weapon usable by the Lilty.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
The Highwind is Kain's Level 100 exclusive weapon.

Kingdom Hearts
Highwind is the default name for the raft the protagonists build at the beginning of the game, as well as the default name of the player's first Gummi Ship.

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