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The Armored Fiend (()(じん)(へい), Majinhei?, lit. Demon Soldier or アームドフィーンド, Āmudofīndo?, lit. Armor Fiend), also knows as the Giant Warrior or RedGiant, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy IV. It is typically a variant of the Iron Giant.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy IV[]

RedGiant from FFIV SNES sprite
Armored fiend ffiv ios

The Giant Warrior, also known as the RedGiant or Armored Fiend, appears as an enemy encountered in the Lunar Subterrane and Lair of the Father, as well as within the Lunar Ruins bonus dungeon exclusive to the Advance and Complete Collection releases. It gives a large sum of EXP upon defeat. In 2D versions, it will use Beam as a counter against magic, inflicting fractional damage equal to one tenth of the target's maximum HP. In the 3D versions, may drop an extremely rare Black Tail, which can be traded for the Onion Armor at the Adamant Isle Grotto.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

FF4PSP Armored Fiend

The Armored Fiend returns as an enemy encountered in the Subterrane and Depths. It will counterattack any magic attack with Self-Destruct, necessitating the use of physical attacks to defeat it.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

The Armored Fiend appears as 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[]

PFF Armored Fiend

The Armored Fiend from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy.

Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

Armored Fiend ATB

The Armored Fiend from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy encountered in the Troia Range and Interdimensional Rift.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

FFRK Armored Fiend FFIV

The Armored Fiend from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

The Armored Fiend appears as an enemy encountered in the Chamber of Challenges.

Etymology[]

A fiend is an evil spirit or a demon in mythology.

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