The Dread Knight is an enemy in Final Fantasy III found in the Cave of the Circle. They are not a big threat to a high level party, though physical attacks are useless as the player is forced to fight under Mini status; it is recommended to use non-physical attacks such as magic, a Dark Knight’s Darkness, a Geomancer’s Terrain, etc.
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In European history, dark knights, also known as black knights, were a minority group of knights who refused to serve lords or kings. Instead they either looted and raided, hunted bounties, or lived off the charity from the more humble folk, in much the same manner as a Japanese ronin. As they had no master, and thus no squire, they would paint their armor a signature black color to prevent rust and damage. Dark knights were considered by many a necessary evil, as they would protect villages and lesser people from invaders and bandits, but would also cause problems in the regions they dwelt in to sustain themselves. In some legends, black knights were reputed to be nigh-invincible in combat.