The Dark Behemoth (ダークベヒーモス, Dākubehīmosu?) is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy Tactics. It is usually the most powerful of the Behemoth class of enemies.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
The Dark Behemoth is an enemy exclusive to the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releaeses, encountered in Arubboth and the Arcane Labyrinth. It fights using only a very powerful physical attack, so Blink and Protect are key spells to use in defending against it, while magic attacks work well due to its low Magic Defense.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Dark Behemoth is a boss exclusive to the Advance and Matrix Software releases, encountered in the Dragons' Den. It starts the battle by casting Mighty Guard, then attacks with powerful physical attacks and Heave, and when defeated, will either cast Meteor or Ultima.
Final Fantasy Tactics[]
The dark behemoth is the strongest of the behemoth family, having very high HP and, with the help of a unit with Beastmaster, can use the powerful Almagest ability. They are unable to use the Gigaflare or Twister spells that lower-ranked behemoths are capable of using. The dark behemoth can be poached for the stoneshooter, a rare gun.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Dark Behemoth appears as a the strongest member of the behemoth family. It appears in Brightmoon Tor, as has access to the Turning skillset in addition to standard behemoth skills.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers[]
The Dark Behemoth appears as an unwinnable battle in Rivelgauge Gorge. Seemingly having been trapped in a glacier, it is freed when stray gunfire from Jegran's airship destroys the glacier. Layle and Amidatelion must then flee from both Jegran's forces and the Behemoth.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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World of Final Fantasy[]
The Dark Behemoth is an enemy and recruitable Mirage added as DLC and in the Maxima release, encountered in the Coliseum. It can be transfigured with the Behemoth or Kuza Beast.
Etymology[]
Behemoth is a beast mentioned in the biblical Book of Job 40:15–24. In addition to mythological creatures, it is likened to dinosaurs, especially sauropods, as well as elephants, hippos, rhinos, and bison. Metaphorically, the term behemoth denotes "an extremely large or powerful entity".