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Griffin FFII Artwork

Concept artwork for Final Fantasy III.

The Griffon (グリフォン, Gurifon? or グリフィン, Gurifin?), also known as the Griffin, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy III. It is bird-like in appearance and often has powerful abilities.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy III[]

Griffon from FFIII Pixel Remaster sprite
Griffon DS

The Griffon appears as an optional boss encountered in the west tower of Castle Sasune guarding a chest containing the Wightslayer. It can also be encountered as a regular enemy near the town of Tokkul.

Final Fantasy VII[]

Griffin-FF7

The Griffin appears as an enemy encountered in the Cosmo Area, and in the fourth round of the Battle Square during the time Tiny Bronco is available. It can become a long-ranged enemy, and can drain the party's MP.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]

Griffon-ccvii

The Griffon appears as an enemy near Gongaga and the Abandoned Mako Reactor. All elemental damage dealt to it is halved, and it uses the powerful Feather Shot ability.

Final Fantasy VII G-Bike[]

FFVIIGB Griffon

The Griffon appears as a boss.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]

The Griffon appears as an enemy in the Cosmo Canyon Region.

Final Fantasy IX[]

Griffin-FFIX

The Griffin appears as a flying enemy encountered in Fossil Roo and on the Donna Plains on the Outer Continent. Quina can eat the Griffin to learn White Wind.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

Griffin (Mount) Patch

The Griffin appears as a family of fierce creatures native to Abalathia's Spine. Griffins are of cultural importance to the nation Ala Mhigo, with a long history of serving as cavalry mounts, appearing on the national flag, and acting as the namesake of the masked revolutionary the Griffin. The common Griffin can be encountered as a regular enemy in The Sea of Clouds The Sea of Clouds. A Griffin mount is available for players who purchased the Collector's Edition of Heavensward.

Final Fantasy XV[]

Griffon FFXV

The Griffon appears as an enemy encountered in Duscae, Cleigne and during The Professor's Protégé - Griffon sidequest and the Ruler of the Brave Skies hunt. It is a high leveled enemy with high HP.

Justice Monsters Five[]

JM5 Griffon

The Griffon appears as an obtainable SR monster. It is a Thunder-elemental monster whose type is Climb, class is Avian and its specialty is Defense. Its hero tech is Thunderflap which unleashes a large circular shockwave. Its leader bonus is Charge which increases Thunder damage dealt by 50%. Its auto-effect is Water Damage -15% which reduces Water damage taken by 15%.

Final Fantasy XVI[]

The Griffin appears as a mini-boss exclusive to the higher-difficulty Final Fantasy Mode, encountered in the Kingsfall stage.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

FFL Chimera

The Griffin appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster units can transform into. It can be found on the fifth floor of the Tower.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

FFLII Chimera

The Griffon appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

FFLIII Raven Monster

The Griffon appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]

FFCC-Griffin

The Griffin appears as an enemy commonly found in most of the plains and river areas, such as River Belle Path and Veo Lu Sluice. Although a rather large and dangerous monster, the Griffin's main weakness is its low magic defense. Almost all tier 2 magics will inflict a status effect on the Griffin, making the fight a little easier.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

FFRK Griffon FFIII

The Griffon from Final Fantasy III appears as an enemy.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

DFFOO Griffin Model

The Griffin appears as a recurring boss and type of enemy, though no character has any particular advantage against the family.

Mobius Final Fantasy[]

Mobius - Griffon R3 Ability Card

The Griffon appears as a wind-elemental Ranger ability card, granting the Windfang ability.

Etymology[]

The griffin, griffon, or gryphon (Greek: γρύφων, grýphōn, or γρύπων, grýpōn, early form γρύψ, grýps; Latin: gryphus) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.

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