Griffon (enemy)

The Griffon , also known as the Griffin, is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series, introduced in Final Fantasy III. It is bird-like in appearance and often has powerful abilities.

Appearances

Final Fantasy III

The Griffon is an optional boss fought in the west tower of Castle Sasune. It is guarding a chest containing the Wightslayer.

It can also be encountered as a regular enemy near the town of Tokkul.

Final Fantasy VII

The Griffin is fought on the world map near Cosmo Canyon, 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-

The Griffon appears near Gongaga Village 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

The Griffon appears as an event boss in Final Fantasy VII G-Bike.

Final Fantasy IX

The Griffin is a flying enemy found in Fossil Roo and on the Donna Plains on the Outer Continent. Quina can Eat the Griffin to learn White Wind.

Final Fantasy XIV

Griffins are fierce creatures native to Abalathia's Spine. They have a long history of serving as mounts, specifically in a regiment of the Ala Mhigan cavalry as mounts for soldiers who harried opposing forces, and is depicted on the flag of Ala Mhigo. They are often encountered as higher level enemies in places like Sea of Clouds and the Peaks.

A Griffin Mount is available for players who purchased the Collector's Edition of Heavensward.

Final Fantasy XV

Griffon is fought 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

Griffon in Justice Monsters Five.

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%.

The Final Fantasy Legend

The Griffon is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found on the fifth floor of the Tower.

Final Fantasy Legend II

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

Final Fantasy Legend III

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

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

The Griffin is 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.

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Etymology

[view · edit · purge]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.