The Dark Elemental (ダークエレメント, Dākueremento? or 闇のエレメント, Yami no Eremento?, lit. Dark Element, or ダークエレメンタル, Dākuerementaru?, lit. Dark Elemental), also known as the Dark Element, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, debuting in Vagrant Story. It is an elemental associated with the dark element, or alternatively no particular element if the dark element is not present in gameplay.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Dark Elemental is an enemy encountered in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releases, found in Earthgift Shrine, Hellfire Chasm, Lifespring Grotto and Whisperwind Cove. It is found protecting several treasure chests and other tiles.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Dark Elemental is an enemy encountered in the Advance and Matrix Software releases. It is located in the Sealed Temple's Ruined Shrine. The Dark Elemental notably has four different elemental affinities, which dictate its weaknesses, and whether it will use Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga or Aeroga.
Final Fantasy X[]
The Dark Element is fought in the Cavern of the Stolen Fayth. It may cast Reflect on itself, making casting Blk Magic spells detrimental. However, if Blk Magic spells hit, then they can easily defeat it, meaning that it is useful to Dispel it. Due to its tough defense against physical attacks, Armor Break should be used.
Final Fantasy X-2[]
The Dark Elemental is fought in the Farplane and Via Infinito Floors 61 - 64. It has relatively low HP, but can deal high magical and physical damage to the party.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Dark Elemental is a member of the Elemental spirit pact, and is fought as a regular and a notorious monster.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Dark Elemental is fought in the Necrohol of Nabudis's Hall of the Ivory Covenant and Cloister of Distant Song. It has a low spawn chance of only 20%, making it a rare encounter. It is docile unless attacked or unless Magick is used nearby.
Vagrant Story[]
The Dark Elemental is fought as a boss in the Undercity and as a normal enemy in the City Walls.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]
The Dark Elemental is fought in the Library, Graveyard, Tower. It uses one of the three primary magic attacks to attack the party.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Dark Elementals from Final Fantasy V and XII appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
The Dark Element from Final Fantasy X appears as an enemy.
Etymology[]
An elemental is a mythic being described in occult and alchemical works from around the time of the European Renaissance and particularly elaborated in the 16th century works of Paracelsus.