Hornet (ホーネット, Hōnetto?) is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. It is a giant insect that often appear in swarms and use status effect attacks. Hornets are aerial enemies and are usually weak defensively. Hornets are modeled after the real world insects, the largest of wasps.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
Hornets are found at the beginning of the game. They attack in swarms and may inflict the Venom status effect.
Final Fantasy III[]
Hornets are fought on the areas of the world map around Castle Sasune. As a flying enemy, they are weak to Wind and immune to Earth and their attacks may inflict Poison.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The enemy called Hornet in the English localizations, is not actually named such in the original Japanese version, rather, being called (エポクスプレス, Epokusupuresu?). Nonetheless, it often attacks in groups and has no special attacks. They are fought in South Figaro Cave.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
Hornets are fought during missions. They are part of group of monsters made after the Slaps enemy from Final Fantasy VII. They are resistant to physical attacks and are best defeated with magic.
Final Fantasy X[]
The most formidable version of Hornet is a special enemy created in the Species Conquest at Monster Arena. It has several dangerous attacks inflicting Silence, Sleep, Darkness, Poison and Instant Death. It can also use Curaga on itself.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Hornet is an enemy encountered around Lux Castle. In addition, the Killer Bee and the Stinger appear as enemies.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
Etymology[]
Hornets are the largest eusocial wasps. Some species can reach up to 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length. Most species make exposed nests in trees and shrubs, but some build their nests underground or in other cavities.