Pyrolisk (Final Fantasy)

The Pyrolisk, also known as Perilisk, is an enemy in the original Final Fantasy. The Pyrolisk's physical attacks are slightly stronger than their cousin the Cockatrice's, although fortunately they do not cause petrification. This does not mean Pyrolisks are unable to petrify the unwary; rather, the Pyrolisk uses its gaze skill to achieve the same effect. Thankfully, the Pyrolisk often drops the Gold Needle item which will cure petrification.

Pyrolisks, being creatures of fire, are resistant to flames but weak to ice-based magic. Even without ice magic, however, they are not hard creatures and are fairly easily killed.

They are found in the Mount Gulg, and in the Mirage Tower, being very easy monsters in the last place, because the party is more leveled up than in the volcano. However, they appear in groups, and may manage to petrify one of your characters (if they don't run away). They will drop gold needles, so there's no need to worry at all.

In the original Final Fantasy, there is a cave known as the waterfall cave. In the south part of this cave, there is a huge room with many chests and a robot. A group of Pyrolisks, Cockatrices, and mummies guard the room. They can be easily finished off, though.

Related enemies

 * Cockatrice
 * Poison Eagle

Pirolisco (Final Fantasy)