Antlion (Final Fantasy IV 3D)



The Antlion is a minor boss from Final Fantasy IV, found deep inside Antlion's Den where it produces the Sand Pearl while laying its eggs, the only means to cure those infected by desert fever. Normally, the Antlion is benign but because of the influence that is making monsters become more aggressive, the Antlion attacks the party.

2D versions
The Antlion's eyes change color from white to red and will counter physical attacks when white and magical attacks when red.

Strategy
In the 3D versions, depending on the eye color, the player should should use the appropriate moves to avoid the counterattacks and have Edward use his Bardsongs to aid the party. When the Antlion does not counter physical attacks (red eyes), Cecil should use Darkness, and when he does counter them (white eyes), Rydia should use Blizzard and Cecil should defend.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper


Antlion appears as the boss of Antlion's Den in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.


 * Target Score
 * Exploit weakness to Ice attacks


 * Abilities
 * Attack: Deal physical damage to one target.
 * Pincers: Deal special physical damage to one target.

Defeating this boss sounds easy enough, but it counters all physical attacks. The player should consider creating and honing Ice attacks. The game itself does not limit copying of abilities, so having a Black Mage with two sets of Blizzard spells should all but guarantee a fast finish. Later, icy spellblades will allow fighters to crush the insectoid underfoot.
 * Strategy


 * Elements
 * Status Immunities
 * Instant Death
 * Confuse
 * Petrify
 * Paralyze
 * Sleep
 * Doom

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

 * Antlion (Boss)