Black Knight (enemy)



Black Knight is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series.

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Black Knights are characterized by wearing black, full body armor with gold outlines, although in their debut appearance in the original Final Fantasy their appearance varied depending on the console.

Final Fantasy
Black Knights, known as BADMAN in the NES version, appear as regular enemies in the Flying Fortress. They are highly resistant to magic and have no real weakness, so resorting to physical attacks is the best option. Upon defeat they award a large number of Experience Points and gil, and may drop a Deathbringer.

Final Fantasy IV
Black Knights, known as SwordMan in SNES and PS versions, encountered in the Tower of Zot. They are undead enemies with high Attack and Defense which can be easily defeated with fire-elemental attacks. Dark Knights are resistant to dark-elemental attacks. They may occasionally drop a Tent or a Cottage when defeated.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-
Black Knights return and now are inhabiting the Tower of Babil. Like in Final Fantasy IV, the can be easily dispatched with fire- and holy-elemental attacks. Dark Knights are resistant to dark-elemental attacks. They always drop a tent and may occasionally leave a Cottage behind.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Black Knights can be encountered in Ceodore's chapter in Devil's Road, in Yang, Rydia, and Palom's challenge dungeons, and in the chapter Lunarians inside the challenge dungeon and Lunar Overworld. Like in the previous entries, they can be easily killed with fire- and holy-elemental attacks. They always drop a tent and may occasionally leave a Cottage behind.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight appears.

Final Fantasy All the Bravest
Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight appears.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight may appear in several Final Fantasy IV realms: Tower of Zot - Spire, Dwarven Castle, Tower of Babil - Depths, and Cave of Eblan. It is susceptible to fire- and holy-elemental attacks, but will take no damage from dark-elemental attacks.