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Bat (バット, Batto? or コウモリ, Kōmori?) is a recurring type of enemy in the Final Fantasy series. In terms of strength bat-type enemies are weak and pose little threat alone, but they often attack in numbers. Their trademark ability is to absorb the HP from their targets with attacks like Drain and Vampire, and using sound-based attacks. Some bat-type enemies also count as undead. Common variations of bat include the Vampire Bat and Poison Bat.

See also: Blood Bat, Seeker Bat, or Steel Bat

Appearances

Final Fantasy

Bats are found in the Marsh Cave, Cavern of Earth, Mount Gulg, and the Chaos Shrine. However, they do not antagonize the party and are not fought in battle. Instead they roam around the area similar to non-player characters and make a "Kee Kee" noise when examined by the player. The bats found in the Chaos Shrine are actually the missing Sky Warriors from Lufenia, and once the four fiends are defeated, will give the player advice.

Final Fantasy III

The Poison Bat is fought in Nepto Temple and can inflict Poison with its attacks. The stronger Blood Bat is fought in the Tower of Owen, but cannot inflict Poison. As they are classified as Flying enemies, both are weak to Wind-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy IV

There are three varieties of bat in this game: Cave Bat, Blood Bat, and Vampire Bat. All of them share the Vampire attack, which inflicts Sap on the target. All bat-type enemies are weak to Arrows. Groups of bats may attack in the company of a Succubus or an Echidna.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

The Cave Bat, Blood Bat, and Vampire Bat makes a return in the sequel to Final Fantasy IV.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

The Blood Bat, Cave Bat, and the Vampire Bat reappear in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, and a new addition to the genus, the Wild Bat. All of the Bats use the special attack Bloodfeast.

Final Fantasy V

The Steel Bat and Mercury Bat both use Vampire to absorb HP from the party. The Lesser Lopros was called "Freeziabat" in the PlayStation release, but is not a bat-type enemy.

Final Fantasy VII

The Black Bat and Evilhead both use the Blood Suck ability to drain HP from the party and appear in numbers.

Final Fantasy VIII

The only variety of bat in this game is the Red Bat. It appears frequently in cave and temple-type areas and uses the Vampire technique to drain HP. It also drops the Vampire Fang item, which can be used for item refinement and weapon modifications.

Final Fantasy IX

The Seeker Bat is encountered in Fossil Roo and Pinnacle Rocks. It has three varieties of attack, titled Absorb, Absorb More, and Absorb Even More.

Final Fantasy XI

There are two Types of bat enemies, both of the Bird Family, despite bats being mammals. They can be found throughout Vana'diel, either in dark interiors such a caves, or out in the open at night. Bat Trios, which appear as three small bats in formation, favor using formation maneuvers, particularly their trademark Jet Stream attack. Giant Bats, which are single large bats, instead generally rely on sonic debuffs and vampiric attacks.

Final Fantasy XII

Though no specific enemies are referred to as "bats", there are still many varieties of bat-type enemies classified under the Steeling genus. Normal bat enemies include Vampyr, Abysteel, Steeling, Redmaw, and Seeker. Phyllo, Aerieel, and Anubys are Rare Game enemies, and the Bloodwing is a Rank V mark. Several "Steeling"-type enemies can use the Leech attack to drain HP. Bats appear in caves and temples and can drop down from the ceiling. Due to the Steelings' excellent hearing and bad eyesight, they can't be fooled with the Vanish status.

Final Fantasy XIV

Bats are common, weak enemies found throughout Eorzea, including in many dungeons. The most notable bat is Barbastelle, a B-rank elite mark found in Lower La Noscea.

The Baby Bat is a minion that can be summoned by the player.

Vagrant Story

Bat from Vagrant Story.

The basic Bat and stronger Stirge are bat-type enemies.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

The Bat, Sonic Bat, and Vampire Bat appear as enemies.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates

The Bat appears alongside the Fire Bat and Dark Bat.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time

Types of Bat include the Bat, Fire Bat, Dark Bat, and Bat Ghost.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

The Vampire and Fangpire both transform into bats when weakened. Both are also capable of using Drain.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Bats are a family:

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy

Some of the bats from the series appear as enemies in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon

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Chocobo's Dungeon 2

CD2-Bat — Bats in *Chocobo's Dungeon 2*.

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Dice de Chocobo

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-[[File:FFXI Bat.jpg|right|250px|Bat in Final Fantasy XI.]]
+[[File:FFXI Bat.jpg|right|250px|Bat in ''Final Fantasy XI''.]]
-'''Bat''' {{J|バット|Batto}} is a recurring type of enemy in the ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series. In terms of strength bat-type enemies are weak and pose little threat alone, but they often attack in numbers. Their trademark ability is to absorb the [[HP]] from their targets with attacks like [[Drain (Ability)|Drain]] and [[Vampire (Ability)|Vampire]], and using sound-based attacks. Some bat-type enemies also count as [[undead]]. Some variations of bat include the '''Vampire Bat''' and '''Poison Bat'''.
+'''Bat''' ({{J|バット|Batto|fmt=j,r}} or {{J|コウモリ|Kōmori|fmt=j,r}}) is a recurring type of enemy in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. In terms of strength bat-type enemies are weak and pose little threat alone, but they often attack in numbers. Their trademark ability is to absorb the [[HP (stat)|HP]] from their targets with attacks like [[Drain (ability)|Drain]] and [[Vampire (ability)|Vampire]], and using sound-based attacks. Some bat-type enemies also count as [[undead]]. Common variations of bat include the '''Vampire Bat''' and '''Poison Bat'''.
+{{See|Blood Bat|Seeker Bat|Steel Bat}}
 ==Appearances==
 ===''[[Final Fantasy]]''===
-[[File:Bat FF1.png|right|100px|Nintendo Power artwork of the Bat]]
+[[File:Bat FF1.png|left|100px|Nintendo Power artwork of the Bat.]]
-Bats are found in the [[Marsh Cave]], [[Cavern of Earth]], [[Mount Gulg (Final Fantasy)|Mount Gulg]], and the [[Chaos Shrine]]. However, they do not antagonize the party and are not fought in battle. Instead they roam around the area similar to non-player characters and make a "Kee Kee" noise when examined by the player. The bats found in the Chaos Shrine are actually the missing Sky Warriors from [[Lufenia (Final Fantasy)|Lufenia]], and once the four fiends are defeated, will give the player advice.
+[[File:FFI PSP Bat Field Sprite.png|right]]
+Bats are found in the [[Marsh Cave]], [[Cavern of Earth]], [[Mount Gulg (Final Fantasy)|Mount Gulg]], and the [[Chaos Shrine (Final Fantasy)|Chaos Shrine]]. However, they do not antagonize the party and are not fought in battle. Instead they roam around the area similar to non-player characters and make a "Kee Kee" noise when examined by the player. The bats found in the Chaos Shrine are actually the missing Sky Warriors from [[Lufenia (Final Fantasy)|Lufenia]], and once the four fiends are defeated, will give the player advice.
 ===''[[Final Fantasy III]]''===
 [[File:FF3NES-BloodBat.gif|right|Blood Bat from ''Final Fantasy III''.]]
-The [[Poison Bat (Final Fantasy III)|Poison Bat]] is fought in [[Nepto Temple]] and can inflict [[Poison (Status)|Poison]] with its attacks. The stronger [[Blood Bat (Final Fantasy III)|Blood Bat]] is fought in the [[Tower of Owen]], but cannot inflict Poison. As they are classified as Flying enemies, both are weak to [[Wind (Element)|Wind-elemental]] damage.
+The [[Poison Bat (Final Fantasy III)|Poison Bat]] is fought in [[Nepto Temple]] and can inflict [[Poison (status)|Poison]] with its attacks. The stronger [[Blood Bat (Final Fantasy III)|Blood Bat]] is fought in the [[Tower of Owen]], but cannot inflict Poison. As they are classified as Flying enemies, both are weak to [[Wind (element)|Wind-elemental]] damage.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 [[File:BloodyBat-ffiv-gba.png|left|Blood Bat from ''Final Fantasy IV''.]]
-There are three varieties of bat in this game: [[Cave Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Cave Bat]], [[Blood Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Blood Bat]], and [[Vampire Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Vampire Bat]]. All of them share the Vampire attack, which inflicts [[Sap (Status)|Sap]] on the target. All bat-type enemies are weak to Arrows. Groups of bats may attack in the company of a [[Succubus (Final Fantasy IV)|Succubus]] or an [[Echidna (Final Fantasy IV)|Echidna]].
+There are three varieties of bat in this game: [[Cave Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Cave Bat]], [[Blood Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Blood Bat]], and [[Vampire Bat (Final Fantasy IV)|Vampire Bat]]. All of them share the Vampire attack, which inflicts [[Sap (status)|Sap]] on the target. All bat-type enemies are weak to Arrows. Groups of bats may attack in the company of a [[Succubus (Final Fantasy IV)|Succubus]] or an [[Echidna (Final Fantasy IV)|Echidna]].
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
+====''[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-]]''====
+The [[Cave Bat (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Cave Bat]], [[Blood Bat (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Blood Bat]], and [[Vampire Bat (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)|Vampire Bat]] makes a return in the sequel to ''Final Fantasy IV''.
+{{clear}}
 ====''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]''====
 [[File:WildBat.png|right|Wild Bat from ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years''.]]
 The [[Blood Bat (The After Years)|Blood Bat]], [[Cave Bat (The After Years)|Cave Bat]], and the [[Vampire Bat (The After Years)|Vampire Bat]] reappear in ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'', and a new addition to the genus, the [[Wild Bat]]. All of the Bats use the special attack Bloodfeast.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
-[[File:SteelBat-ffv.gif|left|Steel Bat from ''Final Fantasy V''.]]
+[[File:SteelBat-ffv-ios.png|left|60px|Steel Bat from ''Final Fantasy V''.]]
 The [[Steel Bat (Final Fantasy V)|Steel Bat]] and [[Mercury Bat]] both use Vampire to absorb HP from the party. The [[Lesser Lopros (Final Fantasy V)|Lesser Lopros]] was called "Freeziabat" in the [[PlayStation]] release, but is not a bat-type enemy.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 [[File:Black Bat FF7.png|right|100px|Black Bat from ''Final Fantasy VII''.]]
 The [[Black Bat (Final Fantasy VII)|Black Bat]] and [[Evilhead]] both use the Blood Suck ability to drain HP from the party and appear in numbers.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
 [[File:FF8 Red Bat.png|left|100px|Red Bat from ''Final Fantasy VIII''.]]
-The only variety of bat in this game is the [[Red Bat]]. It appears frequently in cave and temple-type areas and uses the Vampire technique to drain HP. It also drops the [[Vampire Fang]] item, which can be used for [[Refine|item refinement]] and [[List of Final Fantasy VIII Weapons|weapon modifications]].
+The only variety of bat in this game is the [[Red Bat]]. It appears frequently in cave and temple-type areas and uses the Vampire technique to drain HP. It also drops the [[Vampire Fang]] item, which can be used for [[Refine|item refinement]] and [[Final Fantasy VIII weapons|weapon modifications]].
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
 [[File:SeekerBat-FFIX.jpg|right|100px|Seeker Bat from ''Final Fantasy IX''.]]
 The [[Seeker Bat (Final Fantasy IX)|Seeker Bat]] is encountered in [[Fossil Roo]] and [[Pinnacle Rocks]]. It has three varieties of attack, titled Absorb, Absorb More, and Absorb Even More.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
-===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
-[[File:BatEye-ffx.png|left|100px|thumb|Bat Eye from ''Final Fantasy X''.]]
-There is an enemy called the [[Bat Eye (Final Fantasy X)|Bat Eye]], but it is an [[Ahriman]]-type enemy rather than a bat, and so does not possess any of their trademark characteristics.
-{{-}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
+[[File:Giant Bat 1 (FFXI).png|left|100px|Giant Bat from ''Final Fantasy XI''.]]
 [[File:Bat Trio 1 (FFXI).png|right|100px|Bat Trio from ''Final Fantasy XI''.]]
-There are two Types of bat enemies, both of the [[List of Final Fantasy XI Enemies/Birds|Bird]] Family, despite bats being mammals. They can be found throughout [[Vana'diel]], either in dark interiors such a caves, or out in the open at night. [[Bat Trio]]s, which appear as three small bats in formation, favor using formation maneuvers, particularly their trademark [[Jet Stream]] attack. [[File:Giant Bat 1 (FFXI).png|left|100px|Giant Bat from ''Final Fantasy XI''.]][[Giant Bat (Final Fantasy XI)|Giant Bats]], which are single large bats, instead generally rely on sonic debuffs and vampiric attacks.
+There are two Types of bat enemies, both of the [[Final Fantasy XI enemies/Birds|Bird]] Family, despite bats being mammals. They can be found throughout [[Vana'diel]], either in dark interiors such a caves, or out in the open at night. [[Bat Trio]]s, which appear as three small bats in formation, favor using formation maneuvers, particularly their trademark [[Jet Stream]] attack. [[Giant Bat (Final Fantasy XI)|Giant Bats]], which are single large bats, instead generally rely on sonic debuffs and vampiric attacks.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
 [[File:Seeker-ffxii.png|right|200px|Seeker from ''Final Fantasy XII''.]]
-Though no specific enemies are referred to as "bats", there are still many varieties of bat-type enemies classified under the Steeling [[genus]]. Normal bat enemies include [[Vampyr (Final Fantasy XII)|Vampyr]], [[Abysteel (Final Fantasy XII)|Abysteel]], [[Steeling]], [[Redmaw]], and [[Seeker (Final Fantasy XII)|Seeker]]. [[Phyllo]], [[Aerieel]], and [[Anubys]] are [[Rare Game]] enemies, and the [[Bloodwing]] is a Rank V [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)#Marks|mark]]. Several "Steeling"-type enemies can use the Leech attack to drain HP. Bats appear in caves and temples and can drop down from the ceiling. Due to the Steelings' excellent hearing and bad eyesight, they can't be fooled with the [[Invisible (Status)|Vanish]] status.
+Though no specific enemies are referred to as "bats", there are still many varieties of bat-type enemies classified under the Steeling [[genus]]. Normal bat enemies include [[Vampyr (Final Fantasy XII)|Vampyr]], [[Abysteel (Final Fantasy XII)|Abysteel]], [[Steeling]], [[Redmaw (Final Fantasy XII)|Redmaw]], and [[Seeker (Final Fantasy XII)|Seeker]]. [[Phyllo]], [[Aerieel]], and [[Anubys (Final Fantasy XII)|Anubys]] are [[Rare Game]] enemies, and the [[Bloodwing]] is a Rank V [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)#Marks|mark]]. Several "Steeling"-type enemies can use the Leech attack to drain HP. Bats appear in caves and temples and can drop down from the ceiling. Due to the Steelings' excellent hearing and bad eyesight, they can't be fooled with the [[Invisible (status)|Vanish]] status.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
-{{Sec-stub|Final Fantasy XIV}}
+[[File:Barbastelle.png|right|200px]]
+{{See|Final Fantasy XIV enemies/Beastkin#Bat}}
+Bats are common, weak enemies found throughout [[Eorzea]], including in many dungeons. The most notable bat is [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XIV)#Barbastelle|Barbastelle]], a B-rank elite mark found in [[Lower La Noscea]].
+The [[Minion (Final Fantasy XIV)#Baby Bat|Baby Bat]] is a [[Minion (Final Fantasy XIV)|minion]] that can be summoned by the player.
 ===''[[Vagrant Story]]''===
 [[File:VS-enemy-bat.gif|left|100px|thumb|Bat from ''Vagrant Story''.]]
 The basic [[Bat (Vagrant Story)|Bat]] and stronger [[Stirge (Vagrant Story)|Stirge]] are bat-type enemies.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles]]''===
 [[File:FFCC-Bat.gif|right|100px|Bat from ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles''.]]
 The [[Bat (Crystal Chronicles)|Bat]], [[Sonic Bat (Crystal Chronicles)|Sonic Bat]], and [[Vampire Bat (Crystal Chronicles)|Vampire Bat]] appear as enemies.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ====''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates]]''====
 [[File:Ffccrof bat.jpg|left|100px|Bat from ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''.]]
 The [[Bat (Ring of Fates)|Bat]] appears alongside the [[Fire Bat (Ring of Fates)|Fire Bat]] and [[Dark Bat (Ring of Fates)|Dark Bat]].
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ====''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time]]''====
 [[File:Bat ffcc echoes of time DS.gif|right|100px|Bat from ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time''.]]
 Types of [[Bat (Echoes of Time)|Bat]] include the Bat, Fire Bat, Dark Bat, and Bat Ghost.
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Mystic Quest]]''===
-[[File:FFMQ Vampire2.png|left|Vampire]]
-[[File:FFMQ Fangpire2.png|right|Fangpire]]
+[[File:FFMQ Vampire2.png|left|Vampire.]]
+[[File:FFMQ Fangpire2.png|right|Fangpire.]]
-The [[Vampire (Mystic Quest)|Vampire]] and [[Fangpire]] both transform into bats when weakened. Both are also capable of using [[Drain (Ability)|Drain]].
+The [[Vampire (Mystic Quest)|Vampire]] and [[Fangpire]] both transform into bats when weakened. Both are also capable of using [[Drain (ability)|Drain]].
-{{-}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''===
-[[File:FFD Abysteel.png|right|50px]]
+[[File:FFD Abysteel.png|right|45px]]
-{{Sec-stub|Final Fantasy Dimensions}}
+Bats are a family:
-{{-}}
+*[[Steel Bat (Dimensions)|Steel Bat]]
+*[[Blood Bat (Dimensions)|Blood Bat]]
+*[[Evil Bat (Dimensions)|Evil Bat]]
+*[[Cave Bat (Dimensions)|Cave Bat]]
+*[[Abysteel (Dimensions)|Abysteel]]
+*[[Icaronycteris]]
+*[[Carmilla Bat]]
+*[[Seeker Bat (Dimensions)|Seeker Bat]]
+*[[Desmodontidae]]
+{{Enemy section|Final Fantasy Dimensions}}
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
+Some of the bats from the series appear as enemies in ''Pictlogica Final Fantasy''.
+<gallery>
+PFF Steeler.png|Steeler.
+PFF Steel Bat.png|Steel Bat.
+</gallery>
+===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
+<gallery>
+FFRK Black Bat FFVII.png|Black Bat from ''Final Fantasy VII''.
+FFRK Bat FFXI.png|Bat from ''Final Fantasy XI''.
+</gallery>
 ===''[[Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon]]''===
-{{Sec-stub|Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon}}
+{{Enemy section|Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon}}
+===''[[Chocobo's Dungeon 2]]''===
+[[File:CD2-Bat.png|right|thumb|100px|Bats in ''Chocobo's Dungeon 2''.]]
+{{Enemy section|Chocobo's Dungeon 2}}
+{{clear}}
 ===''[[Dice de Chocobo]]''===
-{{Sec-stub|Dice de Chocobo}}
+{{Enemy section|Dice de Chocobo}}
-{{Enemies}}
+{{navbox enemies}}
-{{sideicon|FFXIV}}
-[[Category:Enemies]]
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+[[Category:Enemy families in Final Fantasy Dimensions]]
+[[Category:Recurring enemies]]