I exist only to kill!
The three Black Waltzes (黒のワルツ, Kuro no Warutsu?) are special, winged black mages manufactured by Zorn and Thorn in Final Fantasy IX to apprehend Princess Garnet. They are many times more powerful than regular black mages, but their vast magical power means they have a shorter life expectancy, and are more volatile in nature.
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Each Black Waltz seems to specialize in a certain element, although they have access to each others'. Black Waltz 1 uses mainly ice-based magic, Black Waltz 2 uses mainly fire-based magic, and Black Waltz 3 uses mainly thunder-based magic.
StoryEdit
This article or section is a stub in Final Fantasy IX. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.Musical themesEdit
The theme "Black Waltz" (黒のワルツ, Kuro no Warutsu?) plays when encountering the Black Waltzes in the game.
MerchandiseEdit
Black Waltz figures have been released as part of the Final Fantasy Creatures series of action figures.
Other appearancesEdit
Final Fantasy Dimensions IIEdit
This article or section is a stub about Summon magic in Final Fantasy Dimensions II. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.
Theatrhythm Final FantasyEdit
Black Waltz appears as an enemy in Battle Music Sequences.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain CallEdit
Black Waltz No.3 appears as an enemy in Battle Music Sequences.
Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit
This article or section is a stub about an enemy in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.
Final Fantasy ArtniksEdit
Black Waltz 3 appears in Final Fantasy Artniks.
Pictlogica Final FantasyEdit
Black Waltz 2 appears as a boss.
Final Fantasy Record KeeperEdit
The Black Waltzes appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Brave ExviusEdit
This article or section is a stub about a character in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. You can help the Final Fantasy Wiki by expanding it.
Final Fantasy Trading Card GameEdit
Black Waltzes appears as a trading cards in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Black Waltz 2 is Fire-elemental while Black Waltz 3 is Lightning-elemental.
Triple TriadEdit
Black Waltz 3 and Black Waltz 2 appear on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via Final Fantasy Portal App.
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EtymologyEdit
The waltz is a ballroom dance that is performed to triple time, meaning it will have three beats per measure or some number divisible by three. This is how Zidane knows there are only three Black Waltzes and no more, as Steiner initially feared.
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- The logo of the progressive metal band, the Black Mages, features a Black Waltz. The logo has appeared in all three studio albums released by the band.
- In Final Fantasy XI, a specific player gesture associated with the Black Mage job involves sprouting large black wings and levitating above the ground for several seconds, quite possibly alluding to the Black Waltzes.
