The Baknamy is a species of monster and a specific monster in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Replacing goblinss from the original Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Baknamy share several goblin-like traits, being some of the weakest monsters and have goblin-like features and attacks. Baknamy are notable for being the "guardians" of the various "Seal" quests, keeping an eye on the "Stones with No Name".
Classes[]
- Baknamy
Members of this race are seldom seen without their distinguishing masks. What they lack in intelligence they make up for in aggression.
- Luchorpan
This variety of Baknamy boasts a broad range of physical and magick attacks.
- Pavilsag
Pavilsags only appear in Brightmoon Tor. They also have the Brightmoon Tor secondary ability skillset of Turning.
Stats[]
| Monster | Move | Jump | Evasion | Resilience | Weak | Half | Null | Absorb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baknamy | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
| Luchorpan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
| Pavilsag | 3 | 2 | 0 | 40 | — | — | — | — |
Abilities[]
Taktak[]
The attacks of the baknamy pass unhindered through a foe's defenses.
Description
| Ability | MP | Range | Baknamy | Luchorpan | Pavilsag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magick Hammer* | 4 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smite foe with a mysterious hammer. Depletes target's MP. | |||||
| Goblin Attack | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | ? |
| Execute a series of quick punches. Ignores target's armor DEFENSE. | |||||
| Mutilate | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drains half of target's current HP. Accuracy is half of Attack rating. | |||||
Etymology[]
Although not named such, Baknamy resemble goblins and use some of their iconic abilities from the Final Fantasy series. A goblin is a small, mischievous creature found in many European folk tales and legends. The word "goblin" comes from the Norman French word Gobelinus, the name of a ghost that haunted the town of Évreux in the 12th century.