The Elm Gigas (エルムギガース, Erumugaigāsu?), also known as the Neogigas, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, debuting in Final Fantasy V.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Elm Gigas appears as an enemy encountered in Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releases. It is found in Hellfire Chasm and Whisperwind Cove. Despite appearing much later than the Hill Gigas, they are of no threat to the player.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Elm Gigas, also known as the Neogigas, appears as an enemy fought around the Library of the Ancients in the merged world, using Left Jab and Aeroga to attack the player. It is a semi-strong enemy when first fought, but is otherwise not a difficult foe to deal with.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Elm Gigas appears as an enemy fought at Mt. Rusalka, and is always fought alone. It attacks with a regular physical attack and its Whack ability, which can inflict Confusion to its target.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Elm Gigas from Final Fantasy V appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Elm Gigas from Final Fantasy V appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Elm Gigas from Final Fantasy V appears as an enemy.
Etymology[]
Gigas is a popular term for races of giants in fantasy games. Gigas is a Greek word meaning "giant", originally used to describe the race of Gigantes in Greek mythology and is used in the scientific name, as the specific epithet, of hundreds of species of animals and dozens of plant species to denote their size.