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The Black Knight (ブラックナイト, Burakkunaito? or
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Black Knight, also known as BADMAN, appears as an enemy encountered in the Flying Fortress. It is highly resistant to magic and has no real weakness, so resorting to physical attacks is the best option. Upon defeat, it awards a large number of Experience Points and gil and may drop a Deathbringer.
Final Fantasy II[]
Four Black Knights are encountered as an unwinnable battle at the very beginning. If the player wins through a cheat device, the NES version allows the player to progress as normal, but in the Dawn of Souls version, the player is sent back to the title screen. The Black Knight later appears as a regular enemy in Castle Palamecia.
A Black Knight also appears in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releases. Minwu assists Scott in battle against the Black Knight upon his arrival in Raqia. It is not as much of a threat as it was in the original scenario.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Black Knight, also known as the SwordMan, appears as an enemy encountered in the Tower of Zot. It is an undead enemy with high Attack and Defense, which can be easily defeated with fire-elemental attacks. The Black Knight is resistant to dark-elemental attacks. It may occasionally drop a Tent or a Cottage when defeated.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Black Knight returns as an enemy encountered in Ceodore's Tale in Devil's Road; in Yang, Rydia, and Palom's challenge dungeons; and in the Lunarians Tale inside the challenge dungeon and Lunar Overworld. It can be easily killed with fire- and holy-elemental attacks. It always drops a tent and may occasionally leave a Cottage behind.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]
The Black Knight returns as an enemy encountered in the Tower of Babil. It can be easily dispatched with fire- and holy-elemental attacks. It is immune to dark-elemental attacks. It always drop a tent and may occasionally leave a Cottage behind.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Order of the Shields of the Blackened Pinions, colloquially known as the Black Shields (Black Knights in the Japanese localization), are an order of knights in the employ of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque. Founded by Queen Anabella in her role as regent of Rosaria, the Black Shields enforce her draconian rule throughout her former home, being named in mockery of the dismantled Shields of Rosaria. The common Black Shield can be encountered as an enemy during the quests "Dark Clouds Gather," "Bloodlines," "Black or White," and "For Great Justice."
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
The Black Knight appears as a minor antagonist. He is a Lilty warrior trying to regain his lost memories. He is said to be a former hero, but after after losing his memories, he becomes a raving madman. While the party encounters him on a few occasions, he is never fought.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Final Fantasy IV incarnation of the Black Knight may appear as an enemy in several Final Fantasy IV realms: Tower of Zot - Spire, Dwarven Castle, Tower of Babil - Depths, and Cave of Eblan. It is susceptible to fire- and holy-elemental attacks, but will take no damage from dark-elemental attacks.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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Etymology[]
In European history, dark knights, also known as black knights, were a minority group of knights who refused to serve lords or kings. Instead they either looted and raided, hunted bounties, or lived off the charity from the more humble folk, in much the same manner as a Japanese ronin. As they had no master, and thus no squire, they would paint their armor a signature black color to prevent rust and damage. Dark knights were considered by many a necessary evil, as they would protect villages and lesser people from invaders and bandits, but would also cause problems in the regions they dwelt in to sustain themselves. In some legends, black knights were reputed to be nigh-invincible in combat.