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[[File:Holy Kain Artwork.png|200px|right|Kain Highwind (as seen in ''The After Years'').]]
 
[[File:Holy Kain Artwork.png|200px|right|Kain Highwind (as seen in ''The After Years'').]]
'''Highwind''' {{j|ハイウィンド|Haiwindo}} is a recurring term in the ''[[Final Fantasy (Series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series. It has a variety of uses, its been used has a surname, a [[Weapon (Equipment)|weapon]], and an ability. Universally however, the word "Highwind" and whatever or whomever bears the name, is associated with [[Dragoon (Job)|Dragoons]] or characters that have dragoon traits.
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'''Highwind''' {{j|ハイウィンド|Haiwindo}} is a recurring term in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]]. It has a variety of uses, it's been used as a surname, a [[Weapon (equipment)|weapon]], and an [[Highwind (Limit)|ability]]. Universally however, the word "Highwind" and whatever or whoever bears the name, is associated with [[Dragoon (job)|Dragoons]] or characters that have dragoon traits.
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===''[[Final Fantasy II]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy II]]''===
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[[Ricard Highwind]] is the last of the [[Deist (Final Fantasy II)|Deist]] [[Dragoon (Final Fantasy II)|Dragoons]], and a member of the playable [[party]].
 
[[Ricard Highwind]] is the last of the [[Deist (Final Fantasy II)|Deist]] [[Dragoon (Final Fantasy II)|Dragoons]], and a member of the playable [[party]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''===
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[[Kain Highwind]] is a Dragoon of [[Baron (Final Fantasy IV)|Baron]], and a central protagonist to the game, though he also operates as a minor antagonist for a time under [[Golbez]]'s control.
 
[[Kain Highwind]] is a Dragoon of [[Baron (Final Fantasy IV)|Baron]], and a central protagonist to the game, though he also operates as a minor antagonist for a time under [[Golbez]]'s control.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
 
[[Alexander Highwind Tycoon]] bears Highwind as a middle name. He is the king of [[Castle Tycoon|Tycoon]] and the keeper of the [[wind drake]]. He is also the father of [[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon|Lenna]] and [[Faris Scherwiz|Faris]], two of the main party members.
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[[Alexander Highwind Tycoon]] bears Highwind as a middle name. He is the king of [[Tycoon (Final Fantasy V)|Tycoon]] and the keeper of the [[Wind Drake]]. He is also the father of [[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon|Lenna]] and [[Faris Scherwiz|Faris]], two of the main party members.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''===
 
[[Cid Highwind]] is a party member and fights with a [[Spear (weapon type)|spear]] and various [[Jump (ability)|Jump]] attacks in a manner based on Dragoons. His [[Airship (term)|airship]] is also named ''[[Highwind (Final Fantasy VII)|Highwind]]''. Cid's strongest [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)#Cid|Limit Break]] and the manual to learn it share the name as well, and the attack calls the airship to rain missiles on enemies. Obtaining the Highwind Limit Break in the PC version re-release of ''Final Fantasy VII'' unlocks the [[Final Fantasy VII achievements and trophies|Highwind achievement]].
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[[Cid Highwind]] is a party member and fights with a [[spear (Weapon Type)|spear]] and various [[Jump (Ability)|Jump]] attacks in a manner based on Dragoons. His [[Airship (Term)|airship]] is also named ''[[Highwind (Final Fantasy VII)|Highwind]]''. Cid's strongest [[Limit (Final Fantasy VII)#Cid|Limit Break]] and the manual to learn it share the name as well, and the attack calls the airship to rain missiles on enemies. Obtaining the Highwind Limit Break in the PC version re-release of ''Final Fantasy VII'' unlocks the [[List of Final Fantasy VII Achievements|Highwind achievement]].
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
 
High Wind is the name of a [[Galka]] [[non-player character]] found in [[Ru'Lude Gardens]]. He is a member of the [[Ducal Guard]] and is responsible for guarding the Archduke's Audience Chamber. An [[Abyssea]]n incarnation of High Wind also exists and can be found in [[Abyssea - Attohwa]], where he serves as a goal tracker who assists the player by tracking their completed objectives for that particular zone.
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High Wind is the name of a [[Galka]] [[Non-Player Character|non-player character]] found in [[Ru'Lude Gardens]]. He is a member of the [[Ducal Guard]] and is responsible for guarding the Archduke's Audience Chamber. An [[Abyssea]]n incarnation of High Wind also exists and can be found in [[Abyssea - Attohwa]], where he serves as a goal tracker who assists the player by tracking their completed objectives for that particular zone.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
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{{Main|Highwind (Limit)}}
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[[Oerba Yun Fang]]'s [[Full ATB Skill]] is named "Highwind", Fang herself being another character who acts much like a Dragoon. Highwind has Fang leap up and descend to impale enemies with her spear, similar to the recurring Dragoon Jump attack.
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Highwind is [[Oerba Yun Fang/Gameplay|Fang's]] [[full ATB skill]], Fang herself being another character who acts much like a Dragoon. Highwind has Fang leap up and descend to impale enemies with her spear, similar to the recurring Dragoon Jump attack.
   
 
====''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''====
 
====''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''====
 
[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Highwind Charm|Highwind Charm]] is an accessory. It can be obtained by obtaining a third [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Falcon Charm|Falcon Charm]] in [[New Game Plus|New Game+]] and increases ATB speed by 150.
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A [[Accessory|head accessory]] is named the [[List of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Accessories#Highwind Charm|Highwind Charm]]. It can be obtained by obtaining a third [[List of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII Accessories#Falcon Charm|Falcon Charm]] in [[New Game+]] and increases ATB speed by 150.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
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Highwind Skyways is the name of the organization responsible for administrating the airship landings on the three city states.
 
Highwind Skyways is the name of the organization responsible for administrating the airship landings on the three city states.
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===''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''===
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[[Aranea Highwind]] is a female Dragoon from [[Niflheim]]. It is also the name of her [[Technique (Final Fantasy XV)|Technique]].
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''===
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The Highwind is a trade ship, which was shipwrecked in the [[Errands#The Highwind|Errand]] "Salvage The Highwind!"
 
The Highwind is a trade ship, which was shipwrecked in the [[Errands#The Highwind|Errand]] "Salvage The Highwind!"
   
===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''==
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===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
 
[[Final Fantasy Type-0 weapons#Highwind|Highwind]] is a weapon for [[Nine]]. It provides 63 Attack Power and [[EXP bonus abilities|doubles EXP]]. It is bought from the [[Akademeia]] SPP Post after unlocking ti for 1 ticket on the Square Enix Members site (PSP) or after landing 300 [[Killsight]] strikes with Nine (HD). In the PSP version it can also be obtained by exchanging for 5 tickets on the Square Enix Members site. It costs 20000 SPP in the PSP release, and 5000 SPP in the HD remake.
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[[List of Final Fantasy Type-0 Weapons#Highwind|Highwind]] is a weapon for [[Nine]]. It provides 63 Attack Power and [[Level Up (Ability)|doubles EXP]]. It is bought from the [[Akademeia]] SPP Post after unlocking ti for 1 ticket on the Square Enix Members site (PSP) or after landing 300 [[Killsight]] strikes with Nine (HD). In the PSP version it can also be obtained by exchanging for 5 tickets on the Square Enix Members site. It costs 20000 SPP in the PSP release, and 5000 SPP in the HD remake.
 
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]''===
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{{stub|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}}
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===''[[Mobius Final Fantasy]]''===
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{{main|Highwind (Mobius)}}
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Highwind is a job class.
   
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
===''[[Final Fantasy Trading Card Game]]''===
 
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{{Abil-stub|Final Fantasy Trading Card Game}}
 
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==Non-''Final Fantasy'' appearances==
==Other Appearances==
 
 
===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
 
===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''===
Highwind is the default name for the raft the protagonists build at the beginning of the game, as well as the default name of the player's first Gummi Ship.
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Highwind is the default name for the raft the protagonists build at the beginning of the game, as well as the default name of the player's first Gummi Ship. Cid Highwind also appears as a side character.
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In ''{{KHWiki|Kingdom Hearts III}}'', the Wheel of Fate has a transformation called Highwind which changes the weapon into a spear, referencing the recurring name and its relation to the Dragoon job class.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
{{Gallery|class=seriesa
 
|File:Amano Ricard.jpg|Ricard Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''.
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Amano Ricard.jpg|Ricard Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''.
|File:Kain.jpg|Kain Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
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Kain.jpg|Kain Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]''.
|File:King Tycoon Artwork.jpg|Alexander Highwind Tycoon in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
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King Tycoon Artwork.jpg|Alexander Highwind Tycoon in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
|File:CidHighwind-FFVIIArt.png|Cid Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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CidHighwind-FFVIIArt.png|Cid Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
|File:Highwind 3.jpg|The airship ''Highwind'' in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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Highwind 3.jpg|The airship ''Highwind'' in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
|File:FFVII Limit Break Cid Highwind.jpg|Cid's Limit Break Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
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FFVII Limit Break Cid Highwind.jpg|Cid's Limit Break Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
|File:Highwind ffxiii.jpg|Oerba Yun Fang's Full ATB Skill Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''.
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Highwind ffxiii.jpg|Oerba Yun Fang's Full ATB Skill Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''.
|File:FFAB Highwind - Dragoon (M) SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR).
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FFXV Aranea Highwind.png|Aranea Highwind in ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]''.
|File:FFAB Highwind - Fang UR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR).
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FFAB Highwind - Dragoon (M) SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR).
|File:FFAB Highwind - Fang Legend UR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR Legend).
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FFAB Highwind - Fang SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR).
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FFAB Highwind - Fang SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+).
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FFAB Highwind - Fang UR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR).
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FFAB Highwind - Fang Legend UR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR Legend).
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</gallery>
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
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{{Etym|Highwind}}
Highwind refers to a very strong wind.
 
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Revision as of 13:52, 20 August 2019

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Kain Highwind (as seen in The After Years).

Highwind (ハイウィンド, Haiwindo?) is a recurring term in the Final Fantasy series. It has a variety of uses, it's been used as a surname, a weapon, and an ability. Universally however, the word "Highwind" and whatever or whoever bears the name, is associated with Dragoons or characters that have dragoon traits.

Appearances

Final Fantasy II

Ricard Highwind is the last of the Deist Dragoons, and a member of the playable party.

Final Fantasy IV

Kain Highwind is a Dragoon of Baron, and a central protagonist to the game, though he also operates as a minor antagonist for a time under Golbez's control.

Final Fantasy V

Alexander Highwind Tycoon bears Highwind as a middle name. He is the king of Tycoon and the keeper of the wind drake. He is also the father of Lenna and Faris, two of the main party members.

Final Fantasy VII

Cid Highwind is a party member and fights with a spear and various Jump attacks in a manner based on Dragoons. His airship is also named Highwind. Cid's strongest Limit Break and the manual to learn it share the name as well, and the attack calls the airship to rain missiles on enemies. Obtaining the Highwind Limit Break in the PC version re-release of Final Fantasy VII unlocks the Highwind achievement.

Final Fantasy XI

High Wind is the name of a Galka non-player character found in Ru'Lude Gardens. He is a member of the Ducal Guard and is responsible for guarding the Archduke's Audience Chamber. An Abyssean incarnation of High Wind also exists and can be found in Abyssea - Attohwa, where he serves as a goal tracker who assists the player by tracking their completed objectives for that particular zone.

Final Fantasy XIII

Highwind is Fang's full ATB skill, Fang herself being another character who acts much like a Dragoon. Highwind has Fang leap up and descend to impale enemies with her spear, similar to the recurring Dragoon Jump attack.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Highwind Charm is an accessory. It can be obtained by obtaining a third Falcon Charm in New Game+ and increases ATB speed by 150.

Final Fantasy XIV

Highwind Skyways is the name of the organization responsible for administrating the airship landings on the three city states.

Final Fantasy XV

Aranea Highwind is a female Dragoon from Niflheim. It is also the name of her Technique.

Final Fantasy Tactics

The Highwind is a trade ship, which was shipwrecked in the Errand "Salvage The Highwind!"

Final Fantasy Type-0

Highwind is a weapon for Nine. It provides 63 Attack Power and doubles EXP. It is bought from the Akademeia SPP Post after unlocking ti for 1 ticket on the Square Enix Members site (PSP) or after landing 300 Killsight strikes with Nine (HD). In the PSP version it can also be obtained by exchanging for 5 tickets on the Square Enix Members site. It costs 20000 SPP in the PSP release, and 5000 SPP in the HD remake.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade

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Mobius Final Fantasy

Highwind is a job class.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

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Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Kingdom Hearts

Highwind is the default name for the raft the protagonists build at the beginning of the game, as well as the default name of the player's first Gummi Ship. Cid Highwind also appears as a side character.

In Kingdom Hearts III, the Wheel of Fate has a transformation called Highwind which changes the weapon into a spear, referencing the recurring name and its relation to the Dragoon job class.

Gallery

Etymology

"High wind" is typical of wind speeds that place a seven on the Beaufort scale. When wind travels this fast (approximately 32 to 38 miles per hour), the sea heaps up. Streaks of foam from breaking waves are blown in the direction the wind is traveling, and there are moderate amounts of airborne spray. On land, high wind moves entire trees, and effort is required to walk against it.