Core (Final Fantasy IX)

The Core is an enemy from Final Fantasy IX. It can be found in the tree on the way to Cleyra, and is inside the chest of the Sand Golem. If the Core is attacked while the Sand Golem is still animate, the Golem will counterattack with a harsh physical strike. As such, it is best to deal enough damage to the Sand Golem to immobilize it before atatcking the Core. However, the Core will eventually resurrect the Sand Golem, starting the process over again. Other than this Raise move, the Core has no other attacks. Defeating the Sand Golem multiple times is not enough; the Core must be destroyed to end the battle. Vivi's Ice magic is a good means of accomplishing this.

Related enemies

 * Sand Golem