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== Battle == |
== Battle == |
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| − | + | Fiend Dragon is one of the most dangerous enemies in [[Kefka's Tower]], mainly because it counterattacks with [[Heartless Angel]] frequently, which is unblockable and [[HP to one ability|reduces the HP of the entire party to 1]]. If this happens, it can mean an instant [[Game Over (term)|Game Over]] if no one is immune to or absorbs [[Fire (element)|Fire]], because it can then use [[List of Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Southern Cross|Southern Cross]] to attack the entire party for Fire-elemental damage. The Fiend Dragon also uses [[List of Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Northern Cross|Northern Cross]] to [[Freeze (status)|freeze]] characters (although its own Southern Cross can remove the status), and [[List of Final Fantasy VI enemy abilities#Dissolve|Dissolve]] to give itself the [[Invisible (status)|Vanish]] status. They sometimes appear in groups of two, making them all the more dangerous. |
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| ⚫ | The player can take advantage of Heartless Angel by using the [[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Blood Sword|Blood Sword]] to absorb Fiend Dragon's HP, reducing the chance of characters being instantly knocked out by a physical attack. Equipping [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Hermes Sandals|Hermes Sandals]] or [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Marvel Shoes|Marvel Shoes]] increases the rate at which the player character attacks, and optionally [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Ribbon|Ribbon]] can be used to prevent Freeze status. [[Celes Chere/Gameplay|Celes]] equipped with [[List of Final Fantasy VI armor#Minerva Bustier|Minerva Bustier]] and [[List of Final Fantasy VI armor#Aegis Shield|Aegis Shield]] is effective in this battle due to to her equipment nullifying fire and potentially evading Northern Cross. |
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== Coliseum setup == |
== Coliseum setup == |
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<div style="text-align:center">Bet Apocalypse for Save the Queen</div> |
<div style="text-align:center">Bet Apocalypse for Save the Queen</div> |
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<div style="text-align:center">Bet Rename Card for Miracle Shoes</div> |
<div style="text-align:center">Bet Rename Card for Miracle Shoes</div> |
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| − | + | One strategy is to put [[Mog (Final Fantasy VI)/Gameplay|Mog]] in the back [[row]] and equip the [[List of Final Fantasy VI armor#Paladin's Shield|Paladin's Shield]]/[[List of Final Fantasy VI armor#Flame Shield|Flame Shield]], and [[List of Final Fantasy VI armor#Snow Scarf|Snow Scarf]] along with the best available helmet. Paladin Shield/Flame Shield takes care of Southern Cross. Snow Scarf, along with an appropriate helmet, will bring Mog's Defense to 255 which, along with his position, ensures he survives any physical attacks following the use of Heartless Angel. Northern Cross only delays Mog, since the [[Freeze (status)|Frozen]] status will either be removed by Southern Cross or will simply wear off. |
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[[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Valiant Knife|Valiant Knife]] with [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Merit Award|Merit Award]] is a good offensive option depending on Mog's level and HP, since Fiend Dragon will most likely use Heartless Angel sooner or later, after which Valiant Knife will get a boost in damage due to Mog's low HP. |
[[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Valiant Knife|Valiant Knife]] with [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Merit Award|Merit Award]] is a good offensive option depending on Mog's level and HP, since Fiend Dragon will most likely use Heartless Angel sooner or later, after which Valiant Knife will get a boost in damage due to Mog's low HP. |
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| − | + | Another strategy is to deploy [[Gogo (Final Fantasy VI)/Gameplay|Gogo]] with the Paladin shield with [[Blitz (Final Fantasy VI)|Blitz]] and [[Sketch]]. Sketch could get lucky and use Heartless Angel, effectively ending the battle on the next turn. |
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+ | One of the most effective ways of defeating a Fiend Dragon at lower [[level]]s is by using [[Umaro/Gameplay|Umaro]] combined with an [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Angel Ring|Angel Ring]] and the [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Berserker Ring|Berserker Ring]]. With a little bit of luck, the Fire and Ice absorption (combined with the Angel Ring) should be enough to prevent the Fiend Dragon from killing Umaro as low as level 35 (obviously, once the first victory is secured, the player should repeat the process, but replacing the Angel Ring with [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Miracle Shoes|Miracle Shoes]]). |
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| ⚫ | The player can also [[steal]] useful [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Guard Bracelet|Guard Bracelets]] from them; though the Guard Bracelet is not as useful as the aforementioned Miracle Shoes, it can be bet in the Coliseum to win a [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)#Hero's Ring|Hero's Ring]], a relatively rare relic that acquiring in quantities otherwise requires a lot of time and [[gil]] invested at the [[Auction House (Final Fantasy VI)|auction]]. |
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== Formations == |
== Formations == |
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== Other appearances == |
== Other appearances == |
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=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' === |
=== ''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]'' === |
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Fiend Dragon from ''Final Fantasy VI'' appears as an enemy in ''Pictlogica Final Fantasy''. |
Fiend Dragon from ''Final Fantasy VI'' appears as an enemy in ''Pictlogica Final Fantasy''. |
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{{Etym|Dragon}} |
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| − | The variation in English names is a result of mild ambiguity in the Japanese |
+ | The variation in English names is a result of mild ambiguity in the Japanese name; specifically, まじん, ''majin'', or 魔神. It literally it means "evil god," with a note that 神 (''shin'' or ''kami'') covers a wider variety of deific or supernatural entities than the word "god" may denote in English. ''Majin'' are nearly always malevolent, or at least "ill-omened," with the possibility for disaster laced in mortal interactions with them. |
| − | Because of the varied nature of such beings in Japanese mythology and culture there has historically been disagreement over the best single term to use as a translation. "Devil" is sometimes used (although classical |
+ | Because of the varied nature of such beings in Japanese mythology and culture there has historically been disagreement over the best single term to use as a translation. "Devil" is sometimes used (although classical western devils of Hell are referred to as 悪魔, ''akuma''), as is "genie" or simply "evil spirit." "Doom" seems to have been an attempt by translator [[Ted Woolsey]] to capture the idea of 魔, specifically, with a little additional flair; "Fiend" is another general term for evil beings but without some of the specific imagery attached to "devil" or "demon," and is generally a good match for ''majin'' in terms of imagery invoked. |
== Related enemies == |
== Related enemies == |
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Revision as of 16:28, 18 July 2018
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As its name suggests, a powerful foe. Reduces HP to 1 with Fallen One, or attacks with S. Cross, then vanishes with Melt. Just hope 2 don't appear at once.
Final Fantasy VI PlayStation Bestiary entry
The Fiend Dragon, also called Doom Drgn, is an enemy in Final Fantasy VI.
They only appear in a single hallway near the end of the tower before the party confronts Demon, as well as in a small "U-Turn" shaped cave area taken only by the 1st Party that links a laboratory and exterior area. Thus, since it's not unlikely the player will wander through both areas without a random encounter, the player may quite easily miss it.
Stats
Battle
Fiend Dragon is one of the most dangerous enemies in Kefka's Tower, mainly because it counterattacks with Heartless Angel frequently, which is unblockable and reduces the HP of the entire party to 1. If this happens, it can mean an instant Game Over if no one is immune to or absorbs Fire, because it can then use Southern Cross to attack the entire party for Fire-elemental damage. The Fiend Dragon also uses Northern Cross to freeze characters (although its own Southern Cross can remove the status), and Dissolve to give itself the Vanish status. They sometimes appear in groups of two, making them all the more dangerous.
Strategy
The player can take advantage of Heartless Angel by using the Blood Sword to absorb Fiend Dragon's HP, reducing the chance of characters being instantly knocked out by a physical attack. Equipping Hermes Sandals or Marvel Shoes increases the rate at which the player character attacks, and optionally Ribbon can be used to prevent Freeze status. Celes equipped with Minerva Bustier and Aegis Shield is effective in this battle due to to her equipment nullifying fire and potentially evading Northern Cross.
Coliseum setup
Template:See Also
One strategy is to put Mog in the back row and equip the Paladin's Shield/Flame Shield, and Snow Scarf along with the best available helmet. Paladin Shield/Flame Shield takes care of Southern Cross. Snow Scarf, along with an appropriate helmet, will bring Mog's Defense to 255 which, along with his position, ensures he survives any physical attacks following the use of Heartless Angel. Northern Cross only delays Mog, since the Frozen status will either be removed by Southern Cross or will simply wear off.
Valiant Knife with Merit Award is a good offensive option depending on Mog's level and HP, since Fiend Dragon will most likely use Heartless Angel sooner or later, after which Valiant Knife will get a boost in damage due to Mog's low HP.
Another strategy is to deploy Gogo with the Paladin shield with Blitz and Sketch. Sketch could get lucky and use Heartless Angel, effectively ending the battle on the next turn.
One of the most effective ways of defeating a Fiend Dragon at lower levels is by using Umaro combined with an Angel Ring and the Berserker Ring. With a little bit of luck, the Fire and Ice absorption (combined with the Angel Ring) should be enough to prevent the Fiend Dragon from killing Umaro as low as level 35 (obviously, once the first victory is secured, the player should repeat the process, but replacing the Angel Ring with Miracle Shoes).
The player can also steal useful Guard Bracelets from them; though the Guard Bracelet is not as useful as the aforementioned Miracle Shoes, it can be bet in the Coliseum to win a Hero's Ring, a relatively rare relic that acquiring in quantities otherwise requires a lot of time and gil invested at the auction.
Formations
| Number | Enemies | Encounter flags | Introduction flag | Musical theme | Magic AP | |||
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| 226 | Fiend Dragon x2 | Sides, individual | Battle | 6 | ||||
| 300 | Fiend Dragon | Sides, individual | Battle | 5 | ||||
| 544 | Fiend Dragon x2 | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
| 548 | Fiend Dragon | Sides, individual | Battle | — | ||||
AI scripts
Normal script
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Southern Cross (33%) or Attack (66%)
2nd Turn: Southern Cross (33%) or Attack (66%)
3rd Turn: Southern Cross (33%) or Attack (66%)
4th Turn: Southern Cross (33%) or Attack (66%)
5th Turn: Northern Cross (33%) or Flare Star (33%) or Attack (33%)
6th Turn:
- Target: Self
- Dissolve (66%)
- Dissolve (66%)
If attacked by anything:
- Target: All Characters
- Heartless Angel (33%)
Coliseum script
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (25%) or Heartless Angel (25%) or Northern Cross (25%) or Southern Cross (25%)
If attacked by anything:
- Target: All Characters
- Heartless Angel (33%)
Other appearances
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
Fiend Dragon from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
Etymology
A fiend is an evil spirit or a demon in mythology.
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
The variation in English names is a result of mild ambiguity in the Japanese name; specifically, まじん, majin, or 魔神. It literally it means "evil god," with a note that 神 (shin or kami) covers a wider variety of deific or supernatural entities than the word "god" may denote in English. Majin are nearly always malevolent, or at least "ill-omened," with the possibility for disaster laced in mortal interactions with them.
Because of the varied nature of such beings in Japanese mythology and culture there has historically been disagreement over the best single term to use as a translation. "Devil" is sometimes used (although classical western devils of Hell are referred to as 悪魔, akuma), as is "genie" or simply "evil spirit." "Doom" seems to have been an attempt by translator Ted Woolsey to capture the idea of 魔, specifically, with a little additional flair; "Fiend" is another general term for evil beings but without some of the specific imagery attached to "devil" or "demon," and is generally a good match for majin in terms of imagery invoked.