The Armored Fiend (まじんへい, Majinhei?, lit. Demon Soldier), also knows as Giant Warrior or RedGiant, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV[]
It can be found at the Lunar Subterrane and the Lair of the Father and gives a large sum of EXP upon defeat. In 2D versions, it will use Beam as a counter against magic, inflicting damage equal to one tenth of the target's maximum HP.
In the 3D versions, the Armored Fiend is weak against Lightning and may drop an extremely rare Black Tail, which can be taken to the Adamant Isle Grotto for a reward.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
They are not very strong enemies, but will counterattack any magic attack by using Self Destruct on the party, which can possibly kill everyone if used early in the fight. Instead, use only physical attacks on them
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Armored Fiends (アームドフィーンド, Āmudofīndo?) are a form of Garlean magitek fielded in the latter days of the empire. Seemingly based off of their magitek colossi, they trade their swords for an arm cannon.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
An enhanced armor construct that is even harder and more annoying to defeat. Can be found in Troia Range 1, 3 andInterdimensional Rift 3.
Etymology[]
demon in mythology.
A fiend is an evil spirit or a