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The Basilisk (バシリスク, Bashirisuku? or バジリスク, Bajirisuku?), also known as SAURIA, Geckorex, or Bagrisk, is recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series, debuting in the original Final Fantasy. They most frequently appear as giant horned lizards with bulging eyes that greatly resemble chameleons, though serpents or even bird-like forms are not unheard of. Their common threat is their ability to Petrify characters using their stare, although there are often times when this status is their biggest weakness. The petrification usually is gradual (similar to Condemned when compared with Death), but in some games it happens instantly.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Basilisk, also known as SAURIA, is an enemy that appears as a random encounter on the Cardian Islands and within the Citadel of Trials. Later, they appear in Chaos Shrine, where they are easy to defeat.
Final Fantasy II[]
The Basilisk is an enemy encountered in the Mysidian Tower. It can use the Gaze V move, which inflicts Petrify on one target.
Final Fantasy III[]
The Basilisk is fought in the areas around Kazus, Canaan, Tozus, and Vikings' Cove. Basilisks cause the Sleep status with their Stare attack. They were dummied in the original release, and only appear in the Nintendo DS and later versions.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy in the Antlion's Den. The Stone Gaze can petrify party members, but the basilisks can in turn drop the Gold Needles needed to cure them.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Basilisk can be encountered during Rydia's chapter in the Sylph Cave, the Underworld, and the Agart area; and in Yang's chapter, in Mt. Hobs and the Fabul area.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]
The Basilisk returns as an enemy encountered in the Cave of Eblan.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Basilisk, also known as Geckorex, is an enemy encountered on the Jidoor and Narshe continents in the World of Ruin. It has high HP and can inflict Petrify with its Stone Gaze ability. It can be fought on various islands in the World of Ruin.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Bagrisk is an enemy encountered in the Cosmo Area. It can use Quake 2 and Petrify.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Basilisk is an enemy encountered in Burmecia. It attacks in groups and has attacks that can deliver Petrify status to the player.
Final Fantasy X[]
The Basilisk is an enemy encountered on the Djose Highroad. It has the ability to use Stone Gaze, which can be learned as a Ronso Rage.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Basilisk is an enemy encountered in the Feywood. It has the abilities Gnaw and Tail Spear.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Basilisks are high-level enemies encountered in the Bluefog area of Northern Thanalan. They form the basis of the Basilisk enemy family, and take their appearance from Final Fantasy XI's Peistes.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The Basilisk appears appears as an enemy in the Vesperpool region in Cleigne, and are fought during the Breeding Season: Rooster Extermination Hunt.
Justice Monsters Five[]
The Basilisk is an obtainable R monster. It is an Earth-elemental monster whose type is Climb, class is Mystic and its specialty is Balance. Its hero tech is Rock Blast which fires a spray of missiles upward. Its leader bonus is Earthstorm which increases Earth damage dealt by 30%. Its auto-effect is SOS Luck +20% which boosts Luck by 20% when below 30% HP.
Vagrant Story[]
The Basilisk takes on the appearance of a gray-blue lizard. It can be found at Snowfly Forest.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]
The Basilisk can be found at Bone Dungeon. It uses simple physical attacks and is no danger to the player.
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
The Basilisk is an enemy found within the desert region between Menos and Jadd. They have a chance of inflicting Ston onhit, and can drop Rubies.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Basilisk is a possible transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Basilisk is a possible transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Basilisk is an enemy encountered outside of Guera and inside the Moonlight Tower during the early stages of the story. After darkness floods the world, the enemy can only be encountered inside the Trial Tower. The monster can only use the the Poison spell.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
Basilisk appears as a regular enemy. It can be found in mountain areas such as Mt. Lux and Mt. Liene as well as the Crystal Temple.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Basilisks from Final Fantasy IV and IX appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Final Fantasy IV Basilisk appears as an enemy inside the Fabul Waterways. It uses Talon Dive and drops the Ogrenix.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Basilisk from Final Fantasy IX appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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Etymology[]
The Basilisk is a fictional beast that appeared in medieval bestiaries, it is said that a single gaze to their eyes would kill or petrify the observer. It was supposed to appear when a chicken's egg was hatched by a snake or a frog (hence their reptilian appearance).