Bestiary entry from Final Fantasy XII.
The Antares (アンタレス, Antaresu?), also known as the Coelecite or Coelcite, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series. It is typically a type of scorpion.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Antares, also known as the Coelecite or Coelcite, appears as an enemy encountered in the Cave to the Sealed Gate, fighting using regular attacks and the Sleep-inducing Dreamstinger. It has Magnitude 8, but will never use it due to lack of MP.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Antares appears as an scorpion enemy encountered in the Gustav Tunnel and Halvung.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Antares appears as an enemy encountered in the Salikawood, using regular attacks, Ram, and Shock Wave, in addition to Cannibalize on chocobos to raise its levels and restore HP.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Antares appeared as a diremite boss encountered in the Thousand Maws of Toto-Rak in the original release of Final Fantasy XIV. While it was present in the A Realm Reborn version during development, it was removed before launch. The Antares Needles that drop in the A Realm Reborn version of Toto-Rak are named after it.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Antares appears as an enemy encountered in the Northern and Southern Velkroy Desert regions of Dhalmekia.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Antares appears as an enemy encountered in Mt. Lux and the Crystal Temple. It is a dangerous foe for its Death Needle ability, but otherwise can be defeated quickly.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Antares from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Antares from Final Fantasy XII appears as an enemy.
Etymology[]
Antares is another name of the star Alpha Scorpii located in the constellation Scorpio, named from Greek meaning "against Ares" due to its red coloration similar to the planet Mars. In the religion of Stregheria and in some translations of the Book of Enoch, Antares is a fallen angel.