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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy)}}
  
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Chimeras are fought in the Mirage Tower, and a palette swap, [[Rhyos (Final Fantasy)|Rhyos]], appears in the past [[Chaos Shrine (Final Fantasy)|Chaos Shrine]]. In the GBA and following versions, a gray-furred version, the [[Mage Chimera]], is found in the [[Whisperwind Cove]]. Its signature attack is [[Blaze (ability)|Blaze]].
  
Chimeras are fought in the Mirage Tower, and a palette swap, [[Rhyos (Final Fantasy)|Rhyos]], appears in the past [[Chaos Shrine (Final Fantasy)|Chaos Shrine]]. In the GBA and following versions, a gray-furred version, the [[Mage Chimera]], is found in the [[Whisperwind Cove]]. Its signature attack is [[Blaze (ability)|Blaze]].
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy II)}}
  
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Chimeras appear as a boss, guarding the spring where the player must deposit the Wyvern Egg and later as [[Random encounter|random encounters]], usually in the [[Mysidian Tower]]. [[Rhyos (Final Fantasy II)|Rhyos]] and [[Chimera Sphinx]] also appear as palette swaps in the original, as well as [[Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy II)|Chimera Brain]] in the GBA and subsequent remakes.
  
Chimeras appear as a boss, guarding the spring where the player must deposit the Wyvern Egg and later as [[Random encounter|random encounters]], usually in the [[Mysidian Tower]]. [[Rhyos (Final Fantasy II)|Rhyos]] and [[Chimera Sphinx]] also appear as palette swaps in the original, as well as [[Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy II)|Chimera Brain]] in the GBA and subsequent remakes.
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy III)}}
  
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The Chimera appears as a random encounter in the skies of the surface world. A blue version, the [[Chimera Mage]], appears as a random encounter in the [[Temple of Time]].
  
The Chimera appears as a random encounter in the skies of the surface world. A blue version, the [[Chimera Mage]], appears as a random encounter in the [[Temple of Time]].
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{{See|Chimera (Final Fantasy IV 3D)}}
  
{{See|Chimera (Final Fantasy IV 3D)}}
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====''[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-]]''====
  
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A [[Dummied content|dummied version]], the standard [[Chimera (Final Fantasy V)|Chimera]], appears with the use of cheats.
  
A [[Dummied content|dummied version]], the standard [[Chimera (Final Fantasy V)|Chimera]], appears with the use of cheats.
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===''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy VI)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy VI)}}
 
The Chimera is a random encounter that can cast dangerous spells, such as [[Aqua Breath]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Snowstorm|Snowstorm]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Fireball|Fireball]], and [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Cyclonic|Cyclonic]]. The [[Gorgimera (Final Fantasy VI)|Gorgimera]], [[Vector Chimera]], and [[Maximera]] are color variations, all fought in different locations.
  
The Chimera is a random encounter that can cast dangerous spells, such as [[Aqua Breath]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Snowstorm|Snowstorm]], [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Fireball|Fireball]], and [[Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Cyclonic|Cyclonic]]. The [[Gorgimera (Final Fantasy VI)|Gorgimera]], [[Vector Chimera]], and [[Maximera]] are color variations, all fought in different locations.
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===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
  
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[[File:Maximum Kimara FF7.png|left|120px]]
  
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There are three enemies related to the chimera. The [[Harpy (Final Fantasy VII)|Harpy]] (literally Chimera in Japan), appears in the desert surrounding the [[Gold Saucer (Final Fantasy VII)|Gold Saucer]] in the [[Gold Saucer Area]] on the [[world map#Final Fantasy VII|world map]]. Harpy is notable for being the earliest enemy to use [[Aqua Breath|Aqualung]], an [[Enemy Skill Materia|Enemy Skill]]. An orange variation, the [[Maximum Kimaira]] (Ultimate Chimera in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper|FFRK]]''), is fought later as a random encounter on the Mako Cannon in the unrevisitable areas of [[Midgar]] explored toward the end of Part 2. The Maximum Kimaira uses ice-elemental attacks.
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There are three enemies related to the chimera. The [[Harpy (Final Fantasy VII)|Harpy]] (literally Chimera in Japan), appears in the desert surrounding the [[Gold Saucer (Final Fantasy VII)|Gold Saucer]] in the [[Gold Saucer Area]] on the [[world map#Final Fantasy VII|world map]]. Harpy is notable for being the earliest enemy to use [[Aqua Breath|Aqualung]], an [[Enemy Skill (Final Fantasy VII)|Enemy Skill]]. An orange variation, the [[Maximum Kimaira]] (Ultimate Chimera in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper|FFRK]]''), is fought later as a random encounter on the Mako Cannon in the unrevisitable areas of [[Midgar]] explored toward the end of Part 2. The Maximum Kimaira uses ice-elemental attacks.
   
 
The third Chimera-related enemy is not a third variation, but the [[Kimara Bug]], named due to it sporting the heads of three different kinds of insect. The Kimara Bug appears as an encounter within the jungle field screens of [[Gongaga]]. The Kimara Bug uses physical attacks and can inflict [[Stop (status)|Stop]].
  
The third Chimera-related enemy is not a third variation, but the [[Kimara Bug]], named due to it sporting the heads of three different kinds of insect. The Kimara Bug appears as an encounter within the jungle field screens of [[Gongaga]]. The Kimara Bug uses physical attacks and can inflict [[Stop (status)|Stop]].
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[[File:Chimera-bcffvii.png|100px|right]]
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy VIII)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy VIII)}}
 
The Chimera is a random encounter fought in several places, the earliest found on the Dingo Desert, although it is a very rare encounter there. Each head corresponds with a different attack: the lion uses physical attacks, the lizard casts Aqua Breath, the hawk casts magic, and the snake head (on the tail) enforces [[Final Fantasy VIII statuses|status effects]].
  
The Chimera is a random encounter fought in several places, the earliest found on the Dingo Desert, although it is a very rare encounter there. Each head corresponds with a different attack: the lion uses physical attacks, the lizard casts Aqua Breath, the hawk casts magic, and the snake head (on the tail) enforces [[Final Fantasy VIII statuses|status effects]].
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy IX)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy IX)}}
 
Chimera is a [[Final Fantasy IX enemy types#Demon|demon enemy]] fought in [[Memoria (Final Fantasy IX)|Memoria]]. It is one of the strongest enemies and can attack with Virus Crunch, which inflicts a party member with [[Virus (status)|Virus]].
  
Chimera is a [[Final Fantasy IX enemy types#Demon|demon enemy]] fought in [[Memoria (Final Fantasy IX)|Memoria]]. It is one of the strongest enemies and can attack with Virus Crunch, which inflicts a party member with [[Virus (status)|Virus]].
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===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy X)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Final Fantasy X)}}
 
Chimera is a randomly encountered enemy. The [[Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy X)|Chimera Brain]] is a variation appearing in the [[Calm Lands]] and the [[Chimerageist (Final Fantasy X)|Chimerageist]] is an [[Area Conquest]] enemy.
  
Chimera is a randomly encountered enemy. The [[Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy X)|Chimera Brain]] is a variation appearing in the [[Calm Lands]] and the [[Chimerageist (Final Fantasy X)|Chimerageist]] is an [[Area Conquest]] enemy.
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====''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''====
  
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| name = Chimera Coin
  
| name = Chimera Coin
 
| image1 = Ffx2-coin21-chimera-front.gif
  
| image1 = Ffx2-coin21-chimera-front.gif
 
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| Location = Found in the Western or Southern Expanses of the [[Bikanel|Bikanel Desert]].
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| location = Found in the Western or Southern Expanses of the [[Bikanel|Bikanel Desert]].
 
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{{main|Khimaira}}
  
{{main|Khimaira}}
 
Khimairas are members of the [[Final Fantasy XI enemies/Arcana|Arcana]] family found exclusively in the form of [[Notorious Monster]]s. They were introduced in the ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan|Treasures of Aht Urhgan]]'' expansion.
  
Khimairas are members of the [[Final Fantasy XI enemies/Arcana|Arcana]] family found exclusively in the form of [[Notorious Monster]]s. They were introduced in the ''[[Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan|Treasures of Aht Urhgan]]'' expansion.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy XII)}}
  
{{main|Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy XII)}}
 
The Chimera Brain is an enemy in the class of [[Cockatrice]]. They like to travel in packs. The [[Lesser Chimera]] and [[Gorgimera (Final Fantasy XII)|Gorgimera]] exist as other alternate colored versions and randomly encountered enemies.
  
The Chimera Brain is an enemy in the class of [[Cockatrice]]. They like to travel in packs. The [[Lesser Chimera]] and [[Gorgimera (Final Fantasy XII)|Gorgimera]] exist as other alternate colored versions and randomly encountered enemies.
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{{Main|Chimera (Lightning Returns)}}
  
{{Main|Chimera (Lightning Returns)}}
 
Chimera is fought on the [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII days#Final Day|final day]] in [[Luxerion Cathedral]], and it comes in its ''Final Fantasy XIV'' design. It is encountered as a mini-boss and later as a regular encounter.
  
Chimera is fought on the [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII days#Final Day|final day]] in [[Luxerion Cathedral]], and it comes in its ''Final Fantasy XIV'' design. It is encountered as a mini-boss and later as a regular encounter.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
  
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[[File:JM5 Chimera.png|right|120px|thumb|Chimera in ''Justice Monsters Five''.]]
  
[[File:JM5 Chimera.png|right|120px|thumb|Chimera in ''Justice Monsters Five''.]]
 
The Chimera appears as an obtainable SR monster. It is a Light-elemental monster whose type is Burst, class is Enchanted and its specialty is Tech. Its hero tech is Shining Blast which fires small seeker shots. Its leader bonus is Aurora which increases Light damage dealt by 50%. Its auto-effect is SOS Attack +30% which boosts Attack by 30% when below 30% HP.
  
The Chimera appears as an obtainable SR monster. It is a Light-elemental monster whose type is Burst, class is Enchanted and its specialty is Tech. Its hero tech is Shining Blast which fires small seeker shots. Its leader bonus is Aurora which increases Light damage dealt by 50%. Its auto-effect is SOS Attack +30% which boosts Attack by 30% when below 30% HP.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
   
 
Chimera is not an enemy but is mentioned in the [[errand]] "Hilltop Estate":
  
Chimera is not an enemy but is mentioned in the [[errand]] "Hilltop Estate":
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{{Quote|The chimera, once thought extinct, had indeed reappeared. Such an abomination—a foul creation bearing the features of countless beasts—could only have been wrought by the hand of man. It stands to reason that the chimera was the work of dark sorcery, and rumor would place responsibility on one of the townspeople. We managed to fell the beast in a battle that spanned some eight hours.}}
   
 
In a follow-up errand, "Pitiable Monster", it is discovered the chimera was the pet of a girl called Diara Luca.
  
In a follow-up errand, "Pitiable Monster", it is discovered the chimera was the pet of a girl called Diara Luca.
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{{main|Chimera (Mystic Quest)|Gidrah}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Mystic Quest)|Gidrah}}
 
Chimera appears as an enemy in [[Pazuzu's Tower]], [[Mac's Ship]], and [[Doom Castle]]. They can cast elemental spells and inflict status effects, but are ultimately not dangerous. In the Japanese version, the Gidrah boss is called Chimera, while the Chimera is called Trinity.
  
Chimera appears as an enemy in [[Pazuzu's Tower]], [[Mac's Ship]], and [[Doom Castle]]. They can cast elemental spells and inflict status effects, but are ultimately not dangerous. In the Japanese version, the Gidrah boss is called Chimera, while the Chimera is called Trinity.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''===
  
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[[File:FFA Chimera Sprite.png|right]]
  
[[File:FFA Chimera Sprite.png|right]]
 
The [[Final Fantasy Adventure enemies#Chimera|Chimera]] is a boss found within [[Glaive Castle]], guarding the [[Fuji]]'s room. It attacks by shooting fireballs.
  
The [[Final Fantasy Adventure enemies#Chimera|Chimera]] is a boss found within [[Glaive Castle]], guarding the [[Fuji]]'s room. It attacks by shooting fireballs.
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===''[[The Final Fantasy Legend]]''===
  
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[[File:FFL Chimera.png|right]]
  
[[File:FFL Chimera.png|right]]
 
The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found on the sixteenth floor of the [[Tower (Legend)|Tower]].
  
The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found on the sixteenth floor of the [[Tower (Legend)|Tower]].
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[[File:FFLII Chimera.png|left]]
  
[[File:FFLII Chimera.png|left]]
 
The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.
  
The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.
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{{main|Chimera (The 4 Heroes of Light)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (The 4 Heroes of Light)}}
 
Chimera appears in the [[Hunting Caves]] and [[Tower to the Sky]] in Part I, and in the [[Holy Tree Tower]] in Part II.
  
Chimera appears in the [[Hunting Caves]] and [[Tower to the Sky]] in Part I, and in the [[Holy Tree Tower]] in Part II.
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{{main|Chimera (Crystal Chronicles)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Crystal Chronicles)}}
 
Chimera appears in the [[Lynari Desert]] and at [[Mount Vellenge]]. Theses are aggressive creatures that cast [[Thunder (ability)|Thunder]] to paralyze the player. Their appearance is dramatically different from past ''Final Fantasy'' games.
  
Chimera appears in the [[Lynari Desert]] and at [[Mount Vellenge]]. Theses are aggressive creatures that cast [[Thunder (ability)|Thunder]] to paralyze the player. Their appearance is dramatically different from past ''Final Fantasy'' games.
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===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera (My Life as a King)}}
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time]]''===
  
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{{main|Chimera (Echoes of Time)}}
  
{{main|Chimera (Echoes of Time)}}
 
Chimera are identical to their appearance in ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''. They can inflict heavy damage with beams they shoot from their mouths which cause the player to become disoriented if hit.
  
Chimera are identical to their appearance in ''Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates''. They can inflict heavy damage with beams they shoot from their mouths which cause the player to become disoriented if hit.
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*[[Nue (Dimensions)|Nue]]
  
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*[[Gorgimera (Dimensions)|Gorgimera]]
  
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===''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''===
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
  
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FFRK Chimera FFVI.png|Chimera from ''Final Fantasy VI''.
  
FFRK Chimera FFVI.png|Chimera from ''Final Fantasy VI''.
 
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===''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''===
  
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FFBE Chimera FFX Sprite.png|''FFX'' version.
  
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
  
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[[File:Chimera TCG.png|right|100px]]
  
[[File:Chimera TCG.png|right|100px]]
 
Chimera from ''Final Fantasy XIV'' appears with an ice-elemental card.
  
Chimera from ''Final Fantasy XIV'' appears with an ice-elemental card.
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FF1 Chimera Artwork

Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano for the original Final Fantasy.

Chimera (キマイラ, Kimaira?, キメラ, Kimera?) is an enemy in many Final Fantasy games. They are usually depicted as a monster made up of a lion, dragon, goat and snake. Most varieties of Chimera attack with Fire-based attacks.

Other types can use several types of elemental attacks, particularly in the later games. Common variants of the Chimera include the Chimera Brain, Chimerageist, Gorgimera and Rhyos. The Chimera family first appeared in the original Final Fantasy as an enemy at the Mirage Tower.

See also: Chimera Brain, Dhorme Chimera, or Gorgimera

Appearances

Final Fantasy

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Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy)

Chimeras are fought in the Mirage Tower, and a palette swap, Rhyos, appears in the past Chaos Shrine. In the GBA and following versions, a gray-furred version, the Mage Chimera, is found in the Whisperwind Cove. Its signature attack is Blaze.

Final Fantasy II

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Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy II)

Chimeras appear as a boss, guarding the spring where the player must deposit the Wyvern Egg and later as random encounters, usually in the Mysidian Tower. Rhyos and Chimera Sphinx also appear as palette swaps in the original, as well as Chimera Brain in the GBA and subsequent remakes.

Final Fantasy III

Chimera - FF3
Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy III)

The Chimera appears as a random encounter in the skies of the surface world. A blue version, the Chimera Mage, appears as a random encounter in the Temple of Time.

Final Fantasy IV

FF4PSP Chimera
Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy IV)

Chimera is a regular enemy fought in the Tower of Babil. A green version, the Chimera Brain, appears as a random encounter in the Sealed Cave and the Chimera Geist only in the Lunar Ruins (GBA and PSP versions only). In addition, Edge's mother and father were stated by Rubicante to have been transformed into Chimeras by Dr. Lugae.

See also: Chimera (Final Fantasy IV 3D)


Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-)

The Chimera can be encountered in the lower section of the Tower of Babil and Sealed Cave along with Chimera Brain.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Main article: Chimera (The After Years)

The Chimera reappears as an enemy in Yang's and the Lunarian's Challenge Dungeons, as well as in the Lunarian's Tale. The Chimera Brain appears in the Lunarian's tale as well as in Edge's Challenge Dungeon. The Chimera Geist appears in the Depths, being a powerful enemy.

Final Fantasy V

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Main article: Dhorme Chimera (Final Fantasy V)

The Dhorme Chimera is a randomly encountered enemy fought in the desert near the Library of the Ancients. The Manticore is a boss fought at Gohn Meteorite. The Gorgimera is a stronger version that appears in the Interdimensional Rift.

A dummied version, the standard Chimera, appears with the use of cheats.

Final Fantasy VI

ChimeraFF6
Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy VI)

The Chimera is a random encounter that can cast dangerous spells, such as Aqua Breath, Snowstorm, Fireball, and Cyclonic. The Gorgimera, Vector Chimera, and Maximera are color variations, all fought in different locations.

Final Fantasy VII

Maximum Kimara FF7

There are three enemies related to the chimera. The Harpy (literally Chimera in Japan), appears in the desert surrounding the Gold Saucer in the Gold Saucer Area on the world map. Harpy is notable for being the earliest enemy to use Aqualung, an Enemy Skill. An orange variation, the Maximum Kimaira (Ultimate Chimera in FFRK), is fought later as a random encounter on the Mako Cannon in the unrevisitable areas of Midgar explored toward the end of Part 2. The Maximum Kimaira uses ice-elemental attacks.

The third Chimera-related enemy is not a third variation, but the Kimara Bug, named due to it sporting the heads of three different kinds of insect. The Kimara Bug appears as an encounter within the jungle field screens of Gongaga. The Kimara Bug uses physical attacks and can inflict Stop.

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-

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Main article: Chimera (Before Crisis)
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Final Fantasy VIII

FF8 Chimera
Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy VIII)

The Chimera is a random encounter fought in several places, the earliest found on the Dingo Desert, although it is a very rare encounter there. Each head corresponds with a different attack: the lion uses physical attacks, the lizard casts Aqua Breath, the hawk casts magic, and the snake head (on the tail) enforces status effects.

Final Fantasy IX

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Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy IX)

Chimera is a demon enemy fought in Memoria. It is one of the strongest enemies and can attack with Virus Crunch, which inflicts a party member with Virus.

Final Fantasy X

Chimera.
Main article: Chimera (Final Fantasy X)

Chimera is a randomly encountered enemy. The Chimera Brain is a variation appearing in the Calm Lands and the Chimerageist is an Area Conquest enemy.

Final Fantasy X-2

Protochimera.

Although there is no enemy named Chimera, the versions of the monster, Protochimera and Rhyos, are present. It takes 12 kills to Oversoul this type of fiend.

Sphere Break
Chimera Coin
Silver Chimera Coin
Gold Chimera Coin
Coin No. 21 Coin Value 2
Trait Item
Location Found in the Western or Southern Expanses of the Bikanel Desert.

Final Fantasy XI

Khimaira
Main article: Khimaira

Khimairas are members of the Arcana family found exclusively in the form of Notorious Monsters. They were introduced in the Treasures of Aht Urhgan expansion.

Final Fantasy XII

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Chimera Brain as seen in the bestiary.

Main article: Chimera Brain (Final Fantasy XII)

The Chimera Brain is an enemy in the class of Cockatrice. They like to travel in packs. The Lesser Chimera and Gorgimera exist as other alternate colored versions and randomly encountered enemies.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Chimera.
Main article: Chimera (Lightning Returns)

Chimera is fought on the final day in Luxerion Cathedral, and it comes in its Final Fantasy XIV design. It is encountered as a mini-boss and later as a regular encounter.

Final Fantasy XIV

XIV Chimera

Chimera.

See also: Final Fantasy XIV enemies/Beastkin § Chimera

The Chimera is a boss introduced in Patch 1.21, serving as the final boss of Cutter's Cry. The Chimera came to Cutter's Pass thirty years prior and slaughtered any traveling merchants entering its feeding grounds. The merchants hire the Darklight Raiders to kill the Chimera, only for the monster to nearly decimate the mercenaries with everyone believing it was killed off before it eventually resurfaced. In Patch 1.23, another Chimera is found in the skirmish zone of Turtleback Island, fought with several other enemies in a boss-rush fashion.

In A Realm Reborn, the Chimera reprises its role as the final boss of Cutter's Cry. It is also the basis of its own family of enemies. Notable members include the Gorgimera, target of the high-level FATE "Go, Go, Gorgimera" in Northern Thanalan, and the Dhorme Chimera, the boss of the trial "A Relic Reborn: The Chimera," part of the quest to acquire the Relic Weapons.

In Heavensward, Chimeras are revealed to be synthetic lifeforms created by the Allagan Empire at Azys Lla.

Justice Monsters Five

JM5 Chimera

Chimera in Justice Monsters Five.

The Chimera appears as an obtainable SR monster. It is a Light-elemental monster whose type is Burst, class is Enchanted and its specialty is Tech. Its hero tech is Shining Blast which fires small seeker shots. Its leader bonus is Aurora which increases Light damage dealt by 50%. Its auto-effect is SOS Attack +30% which boosts Attack by 30% when below 30% HP.

Final Fantasy Tactics

Chimera is not an enemy but is mentioned in the errand "Hilltop Estate":

The chimera, once thought extinct, had indeed reappeared. Such an abomination—a foul creation bearing the features of countless beasts—could only have been wrought by the hand of man. It stands to reason that the chimera was the work of dark sorcery, and rumor would place responsibility on one of the townspeople. We managed to fell the beast in a battle that spanned some eight hours.

In a follow-up errand, "Pitiable Monster", it is discovered the chimera was the pet of a girl called Diara Luca.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

FFMQ Chimera
Main articles: Chimera (Mystic Quest) or Gidrah

Chimera appears as an enemy in Pazuzu's Tower, Mac's Ship, and Doom Castle. They can cast elemental spells and inflict status effects, but are ultimately not dangerous. In the Japanese version, the Gidrah boss is called Chimera, while the Chimera is called Trinity.

Final Fantasy Adventure

FFA Chimera Sprite

The Chimera is a boss found within Glaive Castle, guarding the Fuji's room. It attacks by shooting fireballs.

The Final Fantasy Legend

FFL Chimera

The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found on the sixteenth floor of the Tower.

Final Fantasy Legend II

FFLII Chimera

The Chimera is an enemy and a possible monster the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

FF4HoL Chimera
Main article: Chimera (The 4 Heroes of Light)

Chimera appears in the Hunting Caves and Tower to the Sky in Part I, and in the Holy Tree Tower in Part II.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

Chimera FFCC
Main article: Chimera (Crystal Chronicles)

Chimera appears in the Lynari Desert and at Mount Vellenge. Theses are aggressive creatures that cast Thunder to paralyze the player. Their appearance is dramatically different from past Final Fantasy games.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates

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Main article: Chimera (Ring of Fates)

Chimera appear in two different forms, Chimera and Chimaiga. Their appearance is different from how they looked in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

Main article: Chimera (My Life as a King)
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time

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Main article: Chimera (Echoes of Time)

Chimera are identical to their appearance in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates. They can inflict heavy damage with beams they shoot from their mouths which cause the player to become disoriented if hit.

Final Fantasy Dimensions

Main article: Chimera (Dimensions enemy)

Chimera is an enemy that comes in two forms.

Chimera is also a family:

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

The Chimera appears as an enemy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Main article: Chimera (Brave Exvius)

The Chimera appears in the Phantom Forest. Serving as the boss of both the story quests and exploration. It is also the boss battle in the Colosseum, beginner C-3. A much more powerful version, the Demon Chimera, appears as a trial boss after defeating the White Dragon.

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Mobius Final Fantasy

MFF Chimera Model
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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

Chimera TCG

Chimera from Final Fantasy XIV appears with an ice-elemental card.

Triple Triad (Portal App)

Chimera from Final Fantasy VIII appears on a Triple Triad card, but with different values than its card had in Final Fantasy VIII. Its Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy XIV versions also appear.

Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable

Chimera is a chance card, the card's ability: Pay 100G to warp back to the bank.

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Etymology

The chimera is a fire-breathing monster, one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna. It is commonly represented with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail in Greek mythology. In modern usage, the term chimera is often taken to mean any sort of hybrid between two or more species.

Trivia

  • The Chimera is the only monster to have appeared in some form in all of the first twelve games of the main series.
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