Concept artwork for Final Fantasy IX.
The Amduscias (アムドゥスキアス, Amudusukiasu?, lit. Amduskias or (アムドゥシアス, Amudushiasu?)), also known as the Amdusias, Tap Dancer, or TapDancr, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy VI.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Amduscias, also known as the Tap Dancer or TapDancr, appears as an enemy encountered in the Zone Eater's Belly. It is generally a non-threatening enemy, but if hit with a Thrown weapon will counterattack with powerful throws of its own in the Crystal Sword and Enhance. It is a magical enemy, and can be defeated by reducing its MP to 0 with abilities such as Rasp or Osmose.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Amdusias appears as an enemy encountered in Pandemonium, first in a scripted encounter and later as a random encounter; a weaker version can also be encountered in Treno's weapon shop. It is capable of using LV4 Holy, which can be learned as blue magic by Quina Quen.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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Duke Amduscias appears as a demon notorious monster encountered in the Throne Room during the "Kindred Spirits" battlefield. He has the Black Mage job and can use its Manafont special job ability, and is fought alongside fellow demons Count Andromalius, Grand Marquis Chomiel, and Duke Dantalion.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Amduscias from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Amdusias from Final Fantasy IX appears as an enemy and boss.
Etymology[]
In Goetic demonology, Amdusias is a Grand Duke of Hell. His appearance is said to be that of a man with claws instead of feet and hands, the head of a unicorn, and a trumpet, or either just a unicorn that can change into a man at request. He is associated with thunder, has a boisterous voice. Some sources say he can give concerts when commanded, and although they will be heard, instruments are never seen. He can also make trees bend at will.