The Daedalus (ダイダロス, Daidarosu?), also known as the Didalos and Daidalos, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearaing in Final Fantasy VI.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Daedalus, also known as the Didalos, appears as an enemy encountered in Kefka's Tower. It uses powerful spells such as Gravity, Bio, and Level 5 Death. In addition, if any character has Reflect at the start of the battle, it will start the battle by casting Reflect???.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Daedalus appears as a boss encountered at Giruvegan at the Gate of Water, and must be defeated in order to enter Giruvegan. It starts the battle with Haste status, and attacks with moderately powerful physical attacks as well as the Darkra spell. It is one of the few enemies in the game to have Gemsteel to steal, a rare bazaar item.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Daedalus appears as a boss during the FATE Rude Awakening, found in the Proud Creek area of the North Shroud. The flavor text for the FATE notes that Daedalus was a vengeful spirit once imprisoned by the elementals of the Black Shroud, but has since been freed by the damage wrought by the Calamity. In the First there once existed company named Daedalus Stoneworks which produced golem-like creatures called Talos to perform manual labor.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]
The Daedalus appears as an enemy encountered in Rela Cyel Past and later at Rela Cyel. It is the most dangerous enemy in the dungeon, but also one of the slowest thus making it easier to fight. It attacks with homing missiles, a spinning attack, and a laser.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]
The Daedalus returns as an enemy encountered in the Ruins and Gate. It has with a blue variation that can cast Barrier on themselves.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Daidalos appears as an enemy encountered in the Lufenia Ruins.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Daedalus from Final Fantasy VI and Ring of Fates appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Daedalus from Final Fantasy VI and XII appear as an enemy and boss respectively.
Etymology[]
Daedalus was a skillful craftsman and artist who constructed the labyrinth of Minos which held the Minotaur imprisoned.
In Greek mythology,