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[[File:Carbuncle FFXI.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Carbuncle in ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle FFXI.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Carbuncle in ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''.]]
{{Q|A beast with a crimson jewel shining from its forehead.|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' Summon Compendium}}
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{{Quote|A beast with a crimson jewel shining from its forehead.|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' Summon Compendium}}
'''Carbuncle''' {{J|カーバンクル|Kābankuru}}, also called '''Carbunkl''', '''Crbnkl''', or '''Carbunkle''', is a recurring [[List of summons|summon]] that appears in various games in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. Its name is an archaic word for a red gemstone, which commonly adorns its forehead.
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'''Carbuncle''' {{J|カーバンクル|Kābankuru}}, also called '''Carbunkl''', '''Crbnkl''', or '''Carbunkle''', is a recurring [[summoned monsters|summon creature]] that appears in various games in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. Its name is an archaic word for a red gemstone, which commonly adorns its forehead. When it appears as a summon, its ability is [[Ruby Light]].
   
{{See Also|Carbuncle (summon)/Summon sequences}}
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{{See|Carbuncle (summon)/Summon sequences}}
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
 
[[File:FFV Carbuncle.png|right|Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:FFV Carbuncle.png|right|Carbuncle.]]
{{SeeEnemy|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy V boss)}}
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{{For enemy|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy V boss)}}
 
Carbuncle is a Level 4 Summon obtained in [[Castle Exdeath]] after battling it as a secret boss. At the 10th floor where skull-tiles cover the room, if the party steps onto the northernmost one, they will teleport to a normally inaccessible spot where Carbuncle is. It costs 45 MP to summon, and casts [[Reflect (ability)|Reflect]] on the party.
 
Carbuncle is a Level 4 Summon obtained in [[Castle Exdeath]] after battling it as a secret boss. At the 10th floor where skull-tiles cover the room, if the party steps onto the northernmost one, they will teleport to a normally inaccessible spot where Carbuncle is. It costs 45 MP to summon, and casts [[Reflect (ability)|Reflect]] on the party.
   
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===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle - FF6 iOS.png|right]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle - FF6 iOS.png|right]]
 
{{main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VI)}}
 
{{main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VI)}}
Carbuncle (Carbunkl in earlier versions) is an [[Esper (Final Fantasy VI)|esper]] obtained automatically in the [[Magitek Research Facility]]. It casts [[Final Fantasy VI statuses#Reflect|Reflect]] on the entire [[party]]. It costs 36 MP to summon. As a [[Magicite (Final Fantasy VI)|Magicite]], it teaches [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Reflect|Reflect]] (x5), [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Haste|Haste]] (x3), [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Protect|Protect]] (x2), [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Shell|Shell]] (x2) and [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Warp|Warp]] (x2).
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Carbuncle (Carbunkl in earlier versions) is an [[Esper (Final Fantasy VI)|esper]] obtained automatically in the [[Magitek Research Facility (Final Fantasy VI)|Magitek Research Facility]]. It casts [[Final Fantasy VI statuses#Reflect|Reflect]] on the entire [[party]]. It costs 36 MP to summon. As a [[Magicite (Final Fantasy VI)|Magicite]], it teaches [[Reflect (Final Fantasy VI)|Reflect]] (x5), [[Haste (Final Fantasy VI)|Haste]] (x3), [[Protect (Final Fantasy VI)|Protect]] (x2), [[Shell (Final Fantasy VI)|Shell]] (x2) and [[Magic (Final Fantasy VI command)#Warp|Warp]] (x2).
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===''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''===
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Carbuncle will be one of three summon materia obtained automatically in the 1st Class Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition.
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Carbuncle summon from FFVII Remake.png
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===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle FFVIII Art.png|Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.|thumb]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle FFVIII Art.png|Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.|thumb]]
 
{{Main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VIII)}}
 
{{Main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VIII)}}
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Its ability pool reflects its supportive role in battle. It learns HP, Vitality and Magic [[Junction system|junctions]], as well as status attack and defense junctions. It learns HP and Vitality boosting support abilities and [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities#Ability x3|Ability x3]] that lets the junctioner equip three support abilities at once. Carbuncle is the first GF to learn [[Counter (ability)#Final Fantasy VIII|Counter]], which has the junctioner use the [[Attack (command)#Final Fantasy VIII|Attack]] command on the enemy that hits them physically, and [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities#Auto-Reflect|Auto-Reflect]], that bestows a permanent Reflect status. Its unique ability is [[Refine#Recov Med-RF|Recov Med-RF]] that lets the player [[refine]] recovery items from other items.
 
Its ability pool reflects its supportive role in battle. It learns HP, Vitality and Magic [[Junction system|junctions]], as well as status attack and defense junctions. It learns HP and Vitality boosting support abilities and [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities#Ability x3|Ability x3]] that lets the junctioner equip three support abilities at once. Carbuncle is the first GF to learn [[Counter (ability)#Final Fantasy VIII|Counter]], which has the junctioner use the [[Attack (command)#Final Fantasy VIII|Attack]] command on the enemy that hits them physically, and [[Final Fantasy VIII support abilities#Auto-Reflect|Auto-Reflect]], that bestows a permanent Reflect status. Its unique ability is [[Refine#Recov Med-RF|Recov Med-RF]] that lets the player [[refine]] recovery items from other items.
   
Its compatibility item is [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Dragon Skin|Dragon Skin]] and its compatibility is boosted by casting support and healing magic in battle, as well as [[Magic (Final Fantasy VIII)#Holy|Holy]]. Its "opposing" GF is [[Siren (Final Fantasy VIII)|Siren]] whose summoning deducts from Carbuncle's compatibility value the most.
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Its compatibility item is [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Dragon Skin|Dragon Skin]] and its compatibility is boosted by casting support and healing magic in battle, as well as [[Holy (Final Fantasy VIII)|Holy]]. Its "opposing" GF is [[Siren (Final Fantasy VIII)|Siren]] whose summoning deducts from Carbuncle's compatibility value the most.
   
 
[[Final Fantasy VIII Triple Triad cards#Carbuncle|Its Triple Triad card]] modifies into [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Glow Curtain|Glow Curtains]] and is held by [[Card Club|CC Group Heart]] in [[Balamb Garden]].
 
[[Final Fantasy VIII Triple Triad cards#Carbuncle|Its Triple Triad card]] modifies into [[Final Fantasy VIII items#Glow Curtain|Glow Curtains]] and is held by [[Card Club|CC Group Heart]] in [[Balamb Garden]].
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With the add-on equipped:
 
With the add-on equipped:
*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Diamond|Diamond]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Diamond Light|Diamond Light]]" casts [[Invisible (ability)|Vanish]] (short animation) or Vanish and Protect (long animation).
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*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Diamond|Diamond]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Diamond Light|Diamond Light]]" casts [[Vanish (magic ability)|Vanish]] (short animation) or Vanish and Protect (long animation).
 
*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Emerald|Emerald]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Emerald Light|Emerald Light]]" casts [[Haste (ability)|Haste]] (short animation) or Haste and Protect (long animation).
 
*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Emerald|Emerald]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Emerald Light|Emerald Light]]" casts [[Haste (ability)|Haste]] (short animation) or Haste and Protect (long animation).
 
*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Moonstone|Moonstone]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Pearl Light|Pearl Light]]" casts [[Shell (ability)|Shell]] (short animation) or Shell and Protect (long animation).
 
*'''[[Final Fantasy IX jewels#Moonstone|Moonstone]]''': "[[Summon (Final Fantasy IX)#Pearl Light|Pearl Light]]" casts [[Shell (ability)|Shell]] (short animation) or Shell and Protect (long animation).
   
 
Summoning Carbuncle earns the [[Final Fantasy IX achievements and trophies#Here to Help|Here to Help]] achievement in the mobile and Steam versions.
 
Summoning Carbuncle earns the [[Final Fantasy IX achievements and trophies#Here to Help|Here to Help]] achievement in the mobile and Steam versions.
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<gallery>
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle (FFXI).png|right|150px|Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle (FFXI).png|right|150px|Carbuncle.]]
Carbuncle appears as one of the five terrestrial [[Avatar (Final Fantasy XI)|Avatars]]. Associated with rainbows and a strange gem called Carbuncle's Ruby, he is the patron of player [[Summoner (Final Fantasy XI)|summoners]]. Upon completing the associated quest, which is basically a tour of the weather on [[Vana'diel]] in order to restore a carbuncle ruby, the player gains the job of Summoner along with Carbuncle.
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Carbuncle is one of the five terrestrial [[Avatar (Final Fantasy XI)|Avatars]]. Associated with rainbows and a strange gem called Carbuncle's Ruby, he is the patron of player [[Summoner (Final Fantasy XI)|summoners]]. Upon completing the associated quest, which is basically a tour of the weather on [[Vana'diel]] in order to restore a carbuncle ruby, the player gains the job of Summoner along with Carbuncle.
   
 
Carbuncle has weak physical attacks, but has useful skills like Healing Ruby and Shining Ruby, a healing spell and a defensive spell respectively. Carbuncle has a lower [[Perpetuation Cost]] than any other Avatar (potentially as low as zero with certain equipment), making him a favorite for special tasks such as pulling or kiting mobs.
 
Carbuncle has weak physical attacks, but has useful skills like Healing Ruby and Shining Ruby, a healing spell and a defensive spell respectively. Carbuncle has a lower [[Perpetuation Cost]] than any other Avatar (potentially as low as zero with certain equipment), making him a favorite for special tasks such as pulling or kiting mobs.
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[[File:Carbuncle Concept.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Carbuncle concept art.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle Concept.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Carbuncle concept art.]]
 
While Carbuncle is usually considered the weakest player-avatar, Carbuncle Prime is, in enormous contrast, an extremely powerful enemy avatar, and can be faced in a separate sidequest. A somewhat weaker version of Carbuncle Prime (in comparison) tends to appear in different areas of Limbus at random when opening treasure chests. Carbuncle is also the name of a server.
 
While Carbuncle is usually considered the weakest player-avatar, Carbuncle Prime is, in enormous contrast, an extremely powerful enemy avatar, and can be faced in a separate sidequest. A somewhat weaker version of Carbuncle Prime (in comparison) tends to appear in different areas of Limbus at random when opening treasure chests. Carbuncle is also the name of a server.
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====[[Blood Pact]] abilities====
 
====[[Blood Pact]] abilities====
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!class="b"|1
 
!class="b"|1
 
|Searing Light
 
|Searing Light
|[[Blood Pact: Rage|Rage]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Rage]]
 
|All
 
|All
 
|Massive light-element damage to enemies within area of effect. Only available during [[Astral Flow]].
 
|Massive light-element damage to enemies within area of effect. Only available during [[Astral Flow]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
!class="b"|1
 
!class="b"|1
|Healing Ruby
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|[[Healing Ruby]]
|[[Blood Pact: Ward|Ward]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Ward]]
 
|6
 
|6
 
|Restores a moderate amount of HP to target party member.
 
|Restores a moderate amount of HP to target party member.
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!class="b"|5
 
!class="b"|5
 
|Poison Nails
 
|Poison Nails
|[[Blood Pact: Rage|Rage]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Rage]]
 
|11
 
|11
 
|Deals minor piercing damage and may inflict [[Poison (status)|poison]].
 
|Deals minor piercing damage and may inflict [[Poison (status)|poison]].
 
|-
 
|-
 
!class="b"|24
 
!class="b"|24
|Shining Ruby
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|[[Shining Ruby]]
|[[Blood Pact: Ward|Ward]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Ward]]
 
|44
 
|44
 
|Boosts the defense and magic defense of all [[Party]] members within area of effect.
 
|Boosts the defense and magic defense of all [[Party]] members within area of effect.
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!class="b"|44
 
!class="b"|44
 
|Glittering Ruby
 
|Glittering Ruby
|[[Blood Pact: Ward|Ward]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Ward]]
 
|62
 
|62
 
|Increases a random stat for each party member. The stat is randomly chosen per player.
 
|Increases a random stat for each party member. The stat is randomly chosen per player.
 
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|-
 
!class="b"|55
 
!class="b"|55
|Meteorite
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|[[Meteorite (ability)|Meteorite]]
|[[Blood Pact: Rage|Rage]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Rage]]
 
|108
 
|108
 
|Deals moderate light-element magic damage.
 
|Deals moderate light-element magic damage.
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!class="b"|65
 
!class="b"|65
 
|Healing Ruby II
 
|Healing Ruby II
|[[Blood Pact: Ward|Ward]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Ward]]
 
|124
 
|124
 
|Restores a large amount of HP for party members within area of effect.
 
|Restores a large amount of HP for party members within area of effect.
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!class="b"|76
 
!class="b"|76
 
|Holy Mist
 
|Holy Mist
|[[Blood Pact: Rage|Rage]]
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|[[Blood Pact|Rage]]
 
|152
 
|152
 
|Massive light-element magic damage to a single target.
 
|Massive light-element magic damage to a single target.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle RW.png|right|110px]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle RW.png|right|110px]]
 
{{main|Carbuncle (Revenant Wings)}}
 
{{main|Carbuncle (Revenant Wings)}}
{{Q|The rays of its ruby light heal all they touch.|Description}}
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{{Quote|The rays of its ruby light heal all they touch.|Description}}
 
Carbuncle is the rank 2 [[Holy (element)|Holy]] [[Esper (Revenant Wings)|Esper]]. In order to reach its node on the [[Ring of Pacts]], either [[Atomos (Revenant Wings)|Atomos]] or [[Balasa]] must be obtained first.
 
Carbuncle is the rank 2 [[Holy (element)|Holy]] [[Esper (Revenant Wings)|Esper]]. In order to reach its node on the [[Ring of Pacts]], either [[Atomos (Revenant Wings)|Atomos]] or [[Balasa]] must be obtained first.
   
 
To heal its allies, Carbuncle can use [[Cure (ability)|Cure]], which targets one ally, or its special attack, Ruby Balm, which heals all characters in range. Carbuncle is the only Esper that can cast a multiple unit healing spell.
 
To heal its allies, Carbuncle can use [[Cure (ability)|Cure]], which targets one ally, or its special attack, Ruby Balm, which heals all characters in range. Carbuncle is the only Esper that can cast a multiple unit healing spell.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
 
[[Carbuncle (fal'Cie)|Carbuncle]] is the [[fal'Cie]] responsible for providing [[Cocoon (Final Fantasy XIII)|Cocoon]] with food, encountered by [[Hope Estheim]] and [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning]] underneath [[Palumpolum]].
 
[[Carbuncle (fal'Cie)|Carbuncle]] is the [[fal'Cie]] responsible for providing [[Cocoon (Final Fantasy XIII)|Cocoon]] with food, encountered by [[Hope Estheim]] and [[Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII)|Lightning]] underneath [[Palumpolum]].
   
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====''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''====
 
 
[[File:FFXIII2 Adornment - Carbuncle Figurine.jpg|left|70px|Carbuncle adornment.]]
 
[[File:FFXIII2 Adornment - Carbuncle Figurine.jpg|left|70px|Carbuncle adornment.]]
{{q|A figurine for staging imaginary battles alongside Carbuncle.|Adornment description}}
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{{Quote|A figurine for staging imaginary battles alongside Carbuncle.|Adornment description}}
 
A Carbuncle doll can be seen in [[Serah Farron|Serah's]] room in the beginning, as well as in [[Chocolina]]'s chest. The player can also obtain one as an [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 adornments|adornment]] from a treasure sphere in [[Yaschas Massif]] 10 AF.
 
A Carbuncle doll can be seen in [[Serah Farron|Serah's]] room in the beginning, as well as in [[Chocolina]]'s chest. The player can also obtain one as an [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 adornments|adornment]] from a treasure sphere in [[Yaschas Massif]] 10 AF.
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====''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''====
 
====''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''====
 
 
[[File:LRFFXIII Carbuncle Figurine.png|thumb|150px|Carbuncle figurine.]]
 
[[File:LRFFXIII Carbuncle Figurine.png|thumb|150px|Carbuncle figurine.]]
 
Lightning can obtain a [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII adornments#Carbuncle Figurine|Carbuncle Figurine]] as an [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII adornments|adornment]] after completing "[[Luxerion/Quests#The Things She's Lost|The Things She's Lost]]" quest in [[Luxerion]]. This quest involves finding a green Carbuncle doll for a young girl named Dolce who had lost her toy. A red Carbuncle doll can also be found while undergoing this sidequest, but if found and given to Dolce the player will fail the quest.
 
Lightning can obtain a [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII adornments#Carbuncle Figurine|Carbuncle Figurine]] as an [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII adornments|adornment]] after completing "[[Luxerion/Quests#The Things She's Lost|The Things She's Lost]]" quest in [[Luxerion]]. This quest involves finding a green Carbuncle doll for a young girl named Dolce who had lost her toy. A red Carbuncle doll can also be found while undergoing this sidequest, but if found and given to Dolce the player will fail the quest.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
 
[[File:FFXIV Arcanist Artwork.png|right|150px|Arcanist with a Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:FFXIV Arcanist Artwork.png|right|150px|Arcanist with a Carbuncle.]]
Carbuncles appear as the "core" summons of the [[Arcanist (Final Fantasy XIV)|Arcanist]] class, and is the first creature the Arcanists learn to summon before branching out into either Primal egi (Summoner) or Nymian fairies (Scholar).
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Carbuncles appear as the "core" summons of the [[Summoner (Final Fantasy XIV)|Arcanist]] class, and is the first creature the Arcanists learn to summon before branching out into either Primal egi (Summoner) or Nymian fairies (Scholar).
   
 
Carbuncles are small fox-like creatures that can help fulfill various roles depending on which version is summoned. Emerald Carbuncle casts spells while Topaz Carbuncle can tank.
 
Carbuncles are small fox-like creatures that can help fulfill various roles depending on which version is summoned. Emerald Carbuncle casts spells while Topaz Carbuncle can tank.
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Arcarist_&_Carbuncle_XIV.jpg|An Arcanist and a Topaz Carbuncle.
 
Arcarist_&_Carbuncle_XIV.jpg|An Arcanist and a Topaz Carbuncle.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle_ffwiki.jpg|thumb|134px]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle_ffwiki.jpg|thumb|134px]]
 
{{Main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy XV)}}
 
{{Main|Carbuncle (Final Fantasy XV)}}
 
Carbuncle appears as a companion in ''[[Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV]]'', leading young [[Noctis Lucis Caelum|Noctis]] through his [[dream world|dreamscape]]. Upon completing the demo, the player can name the Carbuncle. It also appeared at the [[Moogle Chocobo Carnival]] holiday event.
 
Carbuncle appears as a companion in ''[[Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV]]'', leading young [[Noctis Lucis Caelum|Noctis]] through his [[dream world|dreamscape]]. Upon completing the demo, the player can name the Carbuncle. It also appeared at the [[Moogle Chocobo Carnival]] holiday event.
   
In [[Difficulty level#Final Fantasy XV|Easy Mode]] Carbuncle appears when Noctis is downed in battle to significantly increase his attack and defense and completely heal the party. Carbuncle can appear in both dungeons and the open world, once per battle. He can also randomly appear in the background of [[photos]] taken by [[Prompto Argentum|Prompto]].
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In [[Difficulty level#Final Fantasy XV|Easy Mode]], Carbuncle will appear whenever the currently controlled character is KO'd in battle, bestowing a buff that significantly increases their attack and defense for the duration of the battle while completely restoring their HP. Carbuncle can appear indefinitely, though many harder [[Quest (Final Fantasy XV)/Hunts|hunts]] and locations will disable his appearance, indicated by a "no help icon. He can also randomly appear in the background of [[photos]] taken by [[Prompto Argentum|Prompto]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
 
[[File:FFT Carbuncle.jpg|80px|left|Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:FFT Carbuncle.jpg|80px|left|Carbuncle in ''Tactics''.]]
 
 
[[File:FFTWLCarbuncle.png|80px|right|Carbuncle's artwork for ''War of the Lions''.]]
 
[[File:FFTWLCarbuncle.png|80px|right|Carbuncle's artwork for ''War of the Lions''.]]
{{Q|An esper whose ruby light reflects magicks cast on allies.|Description}}
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{{Quote|An esper whose ruby light reflects magicks cast on allies.|Description}}
Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on all allies for 30 MP with a speed of 25. It costs 350 Job Points to learn. In the original English translation, the job list spelled it as "Carbunkle", but was corrected in the ''War of the Lions'' port.
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Carbuncle (Carbunkle on the PlayStation) can be summoned to cast Reflect on all allies for 30 MP with a speed of 25. It costs 350 Job Points to learn.
   
 
This is the only instance in which Carbuncle is characterized as reptilian rather than mammalian.
 
This is the only instance in which Carbuncle is characterized as reptilian rather than mammalian.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle.jpg|left|120px|Art of Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle.jpg|left|120px|Art of Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:FFTA-Carbuncle.png|right]]
 
[[File:FFTA-Carbuncle.png|right]]
{{Q|Summons fairy Carbuncle to cast "Reflect."|Description}}
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{{Quote|Summons fairy Carbuncle to cast "Reflect."|Description}}
 
Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on any allied units within range. It can be learned by [[Summoner (Tactics Advance)|Summoners]] through the Garnet Staff and requires 300 AP to master. It costs 12 MP to cast.
 
Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on any allied units within range. It can be learned by [[Summoner (Tactics Advance)|Summoners]] through the Garnet Staff and requires 300 AP to master. It costs 12 MP to cast.
   
 
====''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''====
 
====''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''====
 
 
Carbuncle appears is a summon which can be learned by Summoners from the Pomegranate Staff. 200 AP is required to master this skill. It grants [[Reflect (status)|Reflect]] to all units in a large area for 16 MP.
 
Carbuncle appears is a summon which can be learned by Summoners from the Pomegranate Staff. 200 AP is required to master this skill. It grants [[Reflect (status)|Reflect]] to all units in a large area for 16 MP.
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===''[[Crystal Defenders]]''===
 
===''[[Crystal Defenders]]''===
 
 
[[File:CD Carbuncle.gif|70px|right]]
 
[[File:CD Carbuncle.gif|70px|right]]
{{SeeEnemy|Carbuncle (Crystal Defenders)}}
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{{For enemy|Carbuncle (Crystal Defenders)}}
 
Carbuncle appears as a summonable [[summoned monsters|Esper]] in [[Crystal Defenders W2]], and nullifies resistances of all enemies in an area.
 
Carbuncle appears as a summonable [[summoned monsters|Esper]] in [[Crystal Defenders W2]], and nullifies resistances of all enemies in an area.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions II]]''===
 
 
[[File:FFLSTC Carbuncle.png|right|235px|thumb|Artwork of Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:FFLSTC Carbuncle.png|right|235px|thumb|Artwork of Carbuncle.]]
Carbuncle appears as a [[Holy (element)|light-elemental]] summon. It is one of the basic low-ranked summons and is equipped to [[Aemo]] once she joins the party at the beginning of Chapter 1. When summoned into battle, Carbuncle will use Ruby Light as its special attack, which reflects a single magic attack for all party members. Summoning Carbuncle costs 2 points from the Consumption Gauge. The summon's initial design is based on its incarnation in ''Final Fantasy XI'', but it's final form is based off Amber Carbuncle from ''Final Fantasy XIV''.
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Carbuncle is a [[Holy (element)|light-elemental]] summon. It is one of the basic low-ranked summons and is equipped to [[Aemo]] once she joins the party at the beginning of Chapter 1. When summoned into battle, Carbuncle will use Ruby Light as its special attack, which reflects a single magic attack for all party members. Summoning Carbuncle costs 2 points from the Consumption Gauge. The summon's initial design is based on its incarnation in ''Final Fantasy XI'', but it's final form is based off Amber Carbuncle from ''Final Fantasy XIV''.
   
 
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===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''===
 
[[File:DFFCarbuncle2.png|thumb|right|The automatic version.]]
 
[[File:DFFCarbuncle2.png|thumb|right|The automatic version of Carbuncle.]]
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[[File:CarbuncleDissidia.png|thumb|right|The manual version.]]
[[File:CarbuncleDissidia.png|thumb|right|The manual version of Carbuncle.]]
 
 
Carbuncle appears in both its ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and ''Final Fantasy XI'' forms. It casts Ruby Light to equal the opponent's [[Bravery (stat)|Bravery]] with the summoner's. Carbuncle can be summoned by two distinct ways: Automatically, which summons it immediately when the summoner succeeds in an HP attack, and shows the artwork of its ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearance, and manually, where the artwork of its ''Final Fantasy VIII'' appearance appears. Carbuncle's auto version can be obtained in the [[Destiny Odyssey IV]]'s third stage, and its manual version in its second stage.
 
Carbuncle appears in both its ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and ''Final Fantasy XI'' forms. It casts Ruby Light to equal the opponent's [[Bravery (stat)|Bravery]] with the summoner's. Carbuncle can be summoned by two distinct ways: Automatically, which summons it immediately when the summoner succeeds in an HP attack, and shows the artwork of its ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearance, and manually, where the artwork of its ''Final Fantasy VIII'' appearance appears. Carbuncle's auto version can be obtained in the [[Destiny Odyssey IV]]'s third stage, and its manual version in its second stage.
   
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
====''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]''====
 
 
{{Dialogue|Carbuncle|I seek one who hears the voices within, to inform you of a ruby...|Laguna|A song? Who's singing...|Carbuncle|My name is Carbuncle, a stone harboring the rainbow light.|Laguna|Ha, ha... sorta cute. So, you gonna help me out?|Carbuncle|These lights shall descend when you are in peril!|context=Carbuncle and Laguna conversing}}
 
{{Dialogue|Carbuncle|I seek one who hears the voices within, to inform you of a ruby...|Laguna|A song? Who's singing...|Carbuncle|My name is Carbuncle, a stone harboring the rainbow light.|Laguna|Ha, ha... sorta cute. So, you gonna help me out?|Carbuncle|These lights shall descend when you are in peril!|context=Carbuncle and Laguna conversing}}
 
Carbuncle is a summonstone, with the same function as in ''Dissidia''. Its auto version is now found near the end of [[Treachery of the Gods/Chapter 3|Chapter Three: Clues]] of Scenario 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain [[Moogle Shop]]s for 50 [[KP]].
 
Carbuncle is a summonstone, with the same function as in ''Dissidia''. Its auto version is now found near the end of [[Treachery of the Gods/Chapter 3|Chapter Three: Clues]] of Scenario 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain [[Moogle Shop]]s for 50 [[KP]].
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====''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''====
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[[Alphinaud Leveilleur/Opera Omnia|Alphinaud]] summons a Moonstone Carbuncle by default as his companion in battle. While active for 6 turns, it grants various buffs to the party, but will be called back if Alphinaud is in BRV Break. His primary ability Summon Moonstone has 4 uses by default, also modifying his standard BRV and HP Attacks to incorporate the creature.
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In a late cutscene for [[Walk This Way]], Alphinaud summons an Obsidian Carbuncle.
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DFFOO Moonstone Carbuncle.jpg|Moonstone Carbuncle
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DFFOO Obsidian Carbuncle.png|Obsidian Carbuncle
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===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
 
 
[[File:PFF Carbuncle Icon.png|right]]
 
[[File:PFF Carbuncle Icon.png|right]]
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===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle Brigade.png|right|80px|Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle Brigade.png|right|80px|Carbuncle.]]
 
Carbuncle is a [[Holy (element)|Light]]-elemental [[Esper (Airborne Brigade)|esper]]. From time to time, players may encounter Carbuncle in battle. Defeating Carbuncle will grant players the [[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade summon stones#Carbuncle I|Carbuncle I]] summon stone, which allows Carbuncle to be summoned into battle. When summoned, Carbuncle uses the skill, Meteorite.
 
Carbuncle is a [[Holy (element)|Light]]-elemental [[Esper (Airborne Brigade)|esper]]. From time to time, players may encounter Carbuncle in battle. Defeating Carbuncle will grant players the [[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade summon stones#Carbuncle I|Carbuncle I]] summon stone, which allows Carbuncle to be summoned into battle. When summoned, Carbuncle uses the skill, Meteorite.
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FFAB Carbuncle Meteorite.png|Meteorite in battle.
 
FFAB Carbuncle Meteorite.png|Meteorite in battle.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
 
 
Carbuncle is a summon with its sprite from ''Final Fantasy V''. When summoned, it casts Reflect on all members of the party.
 
Carbuncle is a summon with its sprite from ''Final Fantasy V''. When summoned, it casts Reflect on all members of the party.
   
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FFRK Carbuncle Icon.png|Summon icon.
 
FFRK Carbuncle Icon.png|Summon icon.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
 
{{For enemy|Carbuncle (Brave Exvius boss)}}
 
{{SeeEnemy|Carbuncle (Brave Exvius boss)}}
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
FFBE Carbuncle Artwork.png|Carbuncle (★1).
 
FFBE Carbuncle Artwork.png|Carbuncle (★1).
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FFBE Carbuncle Sprite.png|Enemy sprite.
 
FFBE Carbuncle Sprite.png|Enemy sprite.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
 
 
[[File:MFF Carbuncle.jpg|right|150px]]
 
[[File:MFF Carbuncle.jpg|right|150px]]
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===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
 
===''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''===
 
[[File:WoFF Carbuncle.png|right|thumb|200px]]
 
{{Main|Carbuncle (World of Final Fantasy)}}
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Carbuncle can be seen in various parts of the story accompanying a [[Masked Woman]] who helps guide the twins. It is later revealed that the woman was merely an illusion produced and maintained by the Carbuncle under the orders of [[Brandelis]]. Originally accompanying [[Hauyn]], the esper was fused with one of the [[Exnine Knight]]s, but due to its weakness, it could not take a human form and was forced to retain the carbuncle's appearance. The carbuncle is later fought several times in [[Castle Exnine]].
   
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Carbuncle are a type of [[Mirage (World of Final Fantasy)|Mirage]] from the ''Mu'' group. They can be [[Transfiguration|transfigured]] from a [[Skull Eater (World of Final Fantasy)|Skull Eater]] with a [[Carbuncle Memento]]. Another version, [[Topaz Carbuncle]], is available as [[World of Final Fantasy downloadable content|DLC]] and was later released in the standalone ''World of Final Fantasy Maxima'' version.
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[[File:WoFF Carbuncle.png|right]]
 
Carbuncle appears as an obtainable [[Mirage (World of Final Fantasy)|Mirage]]. The [[Masked Woman]] has a Carbuncle companion following her by her side.
 
 
It is later revealed that the Masked Woman was merely an illusion in the likeness of [[Hauyn]] produced and maintained by the Carbuncle following her around.
 
{{endspoiler}}
 
   
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
WoFF Carbuncle Artwork.png|Concept art.
 
WoFF Carbuncle Artwork.png|Concept art.
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WoFF Topaz Carbuncle.png|Topaz Carbuncle
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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===''[[Chocobo Racing]]''===
 
===''[[Chocobo Racing]]''===
 
 
[[File:Carbuncle at Fantasia.jpg|thumb|150px|Carbuncle.]]
 
[[File:Carbuncle at Fantasia.jpg|thumb|150px|Carbuncle.]]
 
Carbuncle appears as a scenery element in the [[Fantasia]] track.
 
Carbuncle appears as a scenery element in the [[Fantasia]] track.
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===''[[Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon]]''===
 
===''[[Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon]]''===
 
{{Section|Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon}}
 
{{stub|Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon}}
 
   
 
====''[[Chocobo's Dungeon 2]]''====
 
====''[[Chocobo's Dungeon 2]]''====
 
{{Section|Chocobo's Dungeon 2}}
 
{{stub|Chocobo's Dungeon 2}}
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales]]''===
 
 
Carbuncle is a light element card, and has six cards under its name. The player can see it on the overworld, since they must locate it six times to get all six of its cards.
 
Carbuncle is a light element card, and has six cards under its name. The player can see it on the overworld, since they must locate it six times to get all six of its cards.
   
 
====Cards====
 
====Cards====
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = ShiningStar.JPG
 
|image = ShiningStar.JPG
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|ability = Deal 2 damage and causes Silence.
 
|ability = Deal 2 damage and causes Silence.
 
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = Carbuncle Quickstomp.png
 
|image = Carbuncle Quickstomp.png
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|ability = Deals 4 damage and casts Haste.
 
|ability = Deals 4 damage and casts Haste.
 
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = RubyLight.JPG
 
|image = RubyLight.JPG
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Deal damage equal to the strength of opponent's card.
 
Deal damage equal to the strength of opponent's card.
 
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = RubyLight plus.JPG
 
|image = RubyLight plus.JPG
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Deals damage equal to twice the strength of opponent's card.
 
Deals damage equal to twice the strength of opponent's card.
 
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = Carbuncle Holy Guard.png
 
|image = Carbuncle Holy Guard.png
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Restore 10 HP.
 
Restore 10 HP.
 
}}
 
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{{Card FablesCT
{{CT Cards
 
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|card = Carbuncle
 
|image = Carbuncle Blessed Song.png
 
|image = Carbuncle Blessed Song.png
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Destroy all crystals of the most abundant color in opponent's CP gauge.
 
Destroy all crystals of the most abundant color in opponent's CP gauge.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
 
Carbuncle appears in its ''Final Fantasy Tactics'', ''Final Fantasy IX'' and ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearances. The cards are Earth-elemental apart from his ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearance, where he is Shine-elemental.
 
Carbuncle appears in its ''Final Fantasy Tactics'', ''Final Fantasy IX'' and ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearances. The cards are Earth-elemental apart from his ''Final Fantasy XI'' appearance, where he is Shine-elemental.
   
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Carbuncle4 TCG.png|Carbuncle's ''Final Fantasy XI'' trading card.
 
Carbuncle4 TCG.png|Carbuncle's ''Final Fantasy XI'' trading card.
 
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===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
 
===''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]''===
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507c Carbuncle.png|''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''.
 
507c Carbuncle.png|''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''.
 
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==Non-''Final Fantasy'' appearances==
 
==Non-''Final Fantasy'' appearances==
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[[File:KotC Carbuncle.png|right|100px]]
 
[[File:KotC Carbuncle.png|right|100px]]
 
Carbuncle appears on an ultimate card.
 
Carbuncle appears on an ultimate card.
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===''[[Puzzle & Dragons]]''===
 
===''[[Puzzle & Dragons]]''===
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===''Antique Carnevale''===
 
===''Antique Carnevale''===
 
[[File:Antique Carnevale - Carbuncle.jpg|right|150px]]
 
[[File:Antique Carnevale - Carbuncle.jpg|right|150px]]
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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
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{{navbox summons}}
 
{{navbox summons}}
 
[[Category:Recurring summons]]
 
[[Category:Avatars]]
 
[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII Eidolons]]
 
[[Category:Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Summoned Creatures]]
 
 
[[Category:Chocobo Tales Cards]]
 
[[Category:Chocobo Tales Cards]]
[[Category:Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008) summons]]
 

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Carbuncle FFXI

Carbuncle in Final Fantasy XI.

A beast with a crimson jewel shining from its forehead.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Summon Compendium

Carbuncle (カーバンクル, Kābankuru?), also called Carbunkl, Crbnkl, or Carbunkle, is a recurring summon creature that appears in various games in the Final Fantasy series. Its name is an archaic word for a red gemstone, which commonly adorns its forehead. When it appears as a summon, its ability is Ruby Light.

Appearances

Final Fantasy V

Carbuncle.

Carbuncle is a Level 4 Summon obtained in Castle Exdeath after battling it as a secret boss. At the 10th floor where skull-tiles cover the room, if the party steps onto the northernmost one, they will teleport to a normally inaccessible spot where Carbuncle is. It costs 45 MP to summon, and casts Reflect on the party.

Final Fantasy VI

Carbuncle - FF6 iOS

Carbuncle (Carbunkl in earlier versions) is an esper obtained automatically in the Magitek Research Facility. It casts Reflect on the entire party. It costs 36 MP to summon. As a Magicite, it teaches Reflect (x5), Haste (x3), Protect (x2), Shell (x2) and Warp (x2).

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Carbuncle will be one of three summon materia obtained automatically in the 1st Class Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition.

Final Fantasy VIII

Carbuncle FFVIII Art

Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.

Carbuncle is a Guardian Force obtained by drawing from the Iguions. If missed, it can still be drawn from Krysta in the final dungeon. Carbuncle casts Ruby Light, granting the party the Reflect status. Because Carbuncle is not a damage-dealing GF it cannot be boosted, and while it can learn SumMag+% abilities from items, they will have no effect.

Its ability pool reflects its supportive role in battle. It learns HP, Vitality and Magic junctions, as well as status attack and defense junctions. It learns HP and Vitality boosting support abilities and Ability x3 that lets the junctioner equip three support abilities at once. Carbuncle is the first GF to learn Counter, which has the junctioner use the Attack command on the enemy that hits them physically, and Auto-Reflect, that bestows a permanent Reflect status. Its unique ability is Recov Med-RF that lets the player refine recovery items from other items.

Its compatibility item is Dragon Skin and its compatibility is boosted by casting support and healing magic in battle, as well as Holy. Its "opposing" GF is Siren whose summoning deducts from Carbuncle's compatibility value the most.

Its Triple Triad card modifies into Glow Curtains and is held by CC Group Heart in Balamb Garden.

Final Fantasy IX

Carbuncle.
See the Summon sequence here.

Carbuncle is an eidolon summoned by Eiko. It is learned through the Ruby for 35 AP, added to the inventory upon entering the Iifa Tree. Summoning Carbuncle costs 24 MP.

Its short animation only bestows Reflect, but its long animation casts Protect as well. Although it normally uses Ruby Light, Eiko's add-on jewel alters Carbuncle's "attack" by switching the ruby on its forehead.

With the add-on equipped:

Summoning Carbuncle earns the Here to Help achievement in the mobile and Steam versions.

Final Fantasy XI

Carbuncle.

Carbuncle is one of the five terrestrial Avatars. Associated with rainbows and a strange gem called Carbuncle's Ruby, he is the patron of player summoners. Upon completing the associated quest, which is basically a tour of the weather on Vana'diel in order to restore a carbuncle ruby, the player gains the job of Summoner along with Carbuncle.

Carbuncle has weak physical attacks, but has useful skills like Healing Ruby and Shining Ruby, a healing spell and a defensive spell respectively. Carbuncle has a lower Perpetuation Cost than any other Avatar (potentially as low as zero with certain equipment), making him a favorite for special tasks such as pulling or kiting mobs.

Carbuncle Concept

Carbuncle concept art.

While Carbuncle is usually considered the weakest player-avatar, Carbuncle Prime is, in enormous contrast, an extremely powerful enemy avatar, and can be faced in a separate sidequest. A somewhat weaker version of Carbuncle Prime (in comparison) tends to appear in different areas of Limbus at random when opening treasure chests. Carbuncle is also the name of a server.

Blood Pact abilities

Level Name Pact Type MP Effect
1 Searing Light Rage All Massive light-element damage to enemies within area of effect. Only available during Astral Flow.
1 Healing Ruby Ward 6 Restores a moderate amount of HP to target party member.
5 Poison Nails Rage 11 Deals minor piercing damage and may inflict poison.
24 Shining Ruby Ward 44 Boosts the defense and magic defense of all Party members within area of effect.
44 Glittering Ruby Ward 62 Increases a random stat for each party member. The stat is randomly chosen per player.
55 Meteorite Rage 108 Deals moderate light-element magic damage.
55 Carbuncle's Favor Avatar's Favor 0 Grants a potent Regen effect to all party members near Carbuncle.
65 Healing Ruby II Ward 124 Restores a large amount of HP for party members within area of effect.
76 Holy Mist Rage 152 Massive light-element magic damage to a single target.


Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Carbuncle RW

The rays of its ruby light heal all they touch.

Description

Carbuncle is the rank 2 Holy Esper. In order to reach its node on the Ring of Pacts, either Atomos or Balasa must be obtained first.

To heal its allies, Carbuncle can use Cure, which targets one ally, or its special attack, Ruby Balm, which heals all characters in range. Carbuncle is the only Esper that can cast a multiple unit healing spell.

Final Fantasy XIII

Carbuncle is the fal'Cie responsible for providing Cocoon with food, encountered by Hope Estheim and Lightning underneath Palumpolum.

Carbuncle is also portrayed as an Eidolon as part of the Pompa Sancta parade at Nautilus. It can also be regarded as the mascot of the park, with Carbuncle dolls sold as merchandise.

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Carbuncle adornment.

A figurine for staging imaginary battles alongside Carbuncle.

Adornment description

A Carbuncle doll can be seen in Serah's room in the beginning, as well as in Chocolina's chest. The player can also obtain one as an adornment from a treasure sphere in Yaschas Massif 10 AF.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

LRFFXIII Carbuncle Figurine

Carbuncle figurine.

Lightning can obtain a Carbuncle Figurine as an adornment after completing "The Things She's Lost" quest in Luxerion. This quest involves finding a green Carbuncle doll for a young girl named Dolce who had lost her toy. A red Carbuncle doll can also be found while undergoing this sidequest, but if found and given to Dolce the player will fail the quest.

Final Fantasy XIV

Arcanist with a Carbuncle.

Carbuncles appear as the "core" summons of the Arcanist class, and is the first creature the Arcanists learn to summon before branching out into either Primal egi (Summoner) or Nymian fairies (Scholar).

Carbuncles are small fox-like creatures that can help fulfill various roles depending on which version is summoned. Emerald Carbuncle casts spells while Topaz Carbuncle can tank.

Urianger Augurelt summons an "Amber Carbuncle", who functions as simply a stronger, alternately-colored Topaz Carbuncle. In the Heavensward expansion, Alphinaud Leveilleur is also able to use Ruby, Obsidian, and Onyx Carbuncles when he participates in instanced battles. In Stormblood he summons a Moonstone Carbuncle, this one being perhaps his strongest one.

Emerald Carbuncle abilities
Ability Level Type Cast Recast Range Radius
Gust
File:FFXIV Gust Icon.png
1 Spell 1.00s 3.00s 25y
Deals wind damage with a potency of 90.
Backdraft
File:FFXIV Backdraft Icon.png
1 Ability Instant 90.00s 5y
Deals wind damage with a potency of 80.
Additional Effect: 15-yalm knockback
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command.
Downburst
File:FFXIV Downburst Icon.png
20 Spell 3.00s 30.00s 25y 5y
Deals wind damage with a potency of 80 to target and all enemies nearby it.
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command.
Shining Emerald
File:FFXIV Shining Emerald Icon.png
40 Ability Instant 60.00s 25y
Increases target's magic damage taken by 10%.
Duration: 15s
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command.
Topaz Carbuncle abilities
Ability Level Type Cast Recast Range Radius
Gouge
File:FFXIV Gouge Icon.png
1 Spell Instant 3.00s 3y
Damages opponent with a potency of 70.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity
Shining Topaz
File:FFXIV Shining Topaz Icon.png
1 Spell Instant 15.00s 4y
Deals earth damage with a potency of 60 to all nearby enemies.
Additional Effect: Increased enmity
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command.
Curl
File:FFXIV Curl Icon.png
20 Ability Instant 120.00s
Decreases damage suffered by pet by 20%.
Duration: 20s
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command
Storm
File:FFXIV Fleece Butt Icon.png
40 Spell Instant 40.00s 3y
Deals earth damage with a potency of 60.
Additional Effect: Stun
Duration: 2s
When Obey is active, will only execute upon command.


Final Fantasy XV

Carbuncle ffwiki

Carbuncle appears as a companion in Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV, leading young Noctis through his dreamscape. Upon completing the demo, the player can name the Carbuncle. It also appeared at the Moogle Chocobo Carnival holiday event.

In Easy Mode, Carbuncle will appear whenever the currently controlled character is KO'd in battle, bestowing a buff that significantly increases their attack and defense for the duration of the battle while completely restoring their HP. Carbuncle can appear indefinitely, though many harder hunts and locations will disable his appearance, indicated by a "no help icon. He can also randomly appear in the background of photos taken by Prompto.

Final Fantasy Tactics

Carbuncle.
Carbuncle's artwork for War of the Lions.

An esper whose ruby light reflects magicks cast on allies.

Description

Carbuncle (Carbunkle on the PlayStation) can be summoned to cast Reflect on all allies for 30 MP with a speed of 25. It costs 350 Job Points to learn.

This is the only instance in which Carbuncle is characterized as reptilian rather than mammalian.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Art of Carbuncle.
FFTA-Carbuncle

Summons fairy Carbuncle to cast "Reflect."

Description

Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on any allied units within range. It can be learned by Summoners through the Garnet Staff and requires 300 AP to master. It costs 12 MP to cast.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Carbuncle appears is a summon which can be learned by Summoners from the Pomegranate Staff. 200 AP is required to master this skill. It grants Reflect to all units in a large area for 16 MP.

Crystal Defenders

CD Carbuncle

Carbuncle appears as a summonable Esper in Crystal Defenders W2, and nullifies resistances of all enemies in an area.

Final Fantasy Dimensions II

FFLSTC Carbuncle

Artwork of Carbuncle.

Carbuncle is a light-elemental summon. It is one of the basic low-ranked summons and is equipped to Aemo once she joins the party at the beginning of Chapter 1. When summoned into battle, Carbuncle will use Ruby Light as its special attack, which reflects a single magic attack for all party members. Summoning Carbuncle costs 2 points from the Consumption Gauge. The summon's initial design is based on its incarnation in Final Fantasy XI, but it's final form is based off Amber Carbuncle from Final Fantasy XIV.

Depending on Carbuncle's type and rank, it can teach the following abilities:
  • Reflect Guard I
  • Reflect Guard II
  • Reflect Guard III

Upgrading stats

Rank Maximum Level Signet Cost Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Magic Max Speed Components Needed
☆ 2 20 7 208 23 20 20 16 None
☆ 3 30 7 359 40 36 36 28 ?
☆ 4 40 7 516 57 51 51 40 ?

Dissidia Final Fantasy

DFFCarbuncle2

The automatic version.

CarbuncleDissidia

The manual version.

Carbuncle appears in both its Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy XI forms. It casts Ruby Light to equal the opponent's Bravery with the summoner's. Carbuncle can be summoned by two distinct ways: Automatically, which summons it immediately when the summoner succeeds in an HP attack, and shows the artwork of its Final Fantasy XI appearance, and manually, where the artwork of its Final Fantasy VIII appearance appears. Carbuncle's auto version can be obtained in the Destiny Odyssey IV's third stage, and its manual version in its second stage.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Carbuncle: I seek one who hears the voices within, to inform you of a ruby...
Laguna: A song? Who's singing...
Carbuncle: My name is Carbuncle, a stone harboring the rainbow light.
Laguna: Ha, ha... sorta cute. So, you gonna help me out?
Carbuncle: These lights shall descend when you are in peril!
Carbuncle and Laguna conversing

Carbuncle is a summonstone, with the same function as in Dissidia. Its auto version is now found near the end of Chapter Three: Clues of Scenario 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain Moogle Shops for 50 KP.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

Alphinaud summons a Moonstone Carbuncle by default as his companion in battle. While active for 6 turns, it grants various buffs to the party, but will be called back if Alphinaud is in BRV Break. His primary ability Summon Moonstone has 4 uses by default, also modifying his standard BRV and HP Attacks to incorporate the creature.

In a late cutscene for Walk This Way, Alphinaud summons an Obsidian Carbuncle.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

PFF Carbuncle Icon
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

Carbuncle.

Carbuncle is a Light-elemental esper. From time to time, players may encounter Carbuncle in battle. Defeating Carbuncle will grant players the Carbuncle I summon stone, which allows Carbuncle to be summoned into battle. When summoned, Carbuncle uses the skill, Meteorite.

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

Carbuncle is a summon with its sprite from Final Fantasy V. When summoned, it casts Reflect on all members of the party.


Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

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Mobius Final Fantasy

MFF Carbuncle
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World of Final Fantasy

WoFF Carbuncle

Carbuncle can be seen in various parts of the story accompanying a Masked Woman who helps guide the twins. It is later revealed that the woman was merely an illusion produced and maintained by the Carbuncle under the orders of Brandelis. Originally accompanying Hauyn, the esper was fused with one of the Exnine Knights, but due to its weakness, it could not take a human form and was forced to retain the carbuncle's appearance. The carbuncle is later fought several times in Castle Exnine.

Carbuncle are a type of Mirage from the Mu group. They can be transfigured from a Skull Eater with a Carbuncle Memento. Another version, Topaz Carbuncle, is available as DLC and was later released in the standalone World of Final Fantasy Maxima version.

Chocobo Racing

Carbuncle at Fantasia

Carbuncle.

Carbuncle appears as a scenery element in the Fantasia track.

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Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon

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Chocobo's Dungeon 2

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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales

Carbuncle is a light element card, and has six cards under its name. The player can see it on the overworld, since they must locate it six times to get all six of its cards.

Cards

Carbuncle
ShiningStar
#073 Yellow
None None Defend Defend
Shining Star
Deal 2 damage and causes Silence.
Carbuncle
Carbuncle Quickstomp
#074 Yellow
None None Defend Attack
Quickstomp
Deals 4 damage and casts Haste.
Carbuncle
RubyLight
#075 ★★ Yellow
Defend None Defend Defend
Ruby Light
Crystal Ability (**)

Deal damage equal to the strength of opponent's card.

Carbuncle
RubyLight plus
#076 ★★★ Yellow
Defend None Defend Defend
Ruby Light+
Crystal Ability (******)

Deals damage equal to twice the strength of opponent's card.

Carbuncle
Carbuncle Holy Guard
#077 ★★ Yellow
None None None Defend
Holy Guard
Recover

Restore 10 HP.

Carbuncle
Carbuncle Blessed Song
#078 ★★★ Yellow
None None Defend Attack
Blessed Song
Deal 2 damage.

CP Crush

Destroy all crystals of the most abundant color in opponent's CP gauge.


Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Carbuncle appears in its Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy XI appearances. The cards are Earth-elemental apart from his Final Fantasy XI appearance, where he is Shine-elemental.


Triple Triad

Carbuncle from the series appears on Triple Triad cards in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.


Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable

Carbuncle is a chance card, with the ability: Pearl value up 20% on random street.

Knights of the Crystals

KotC Carbuncle

Carbuncle appears on an ultimate card.

Puzzle & Dragons

Carbuncle appeared as part of the Crystal Defenders collaboration.

Antique Carnevale

Antique Carnevale - Carbuncle

Carbuncle appears as a summoned beast.

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Etymology

Carbuncle was a mythical creature reportedly sighted in the Americas by Spanish conquistadors. It is described as a small creature, either a bird or a mammal, that has a gem in its forehead crystallized from the brain of a dead dragon. According to myth, it is good luck to catch a carbuncle. A carbuncle is also an archaic name given to any red cabochon cut gemstone. The name applied particularly to red garnet.