Bestiary entry from Final Fantasy XII.
The Humbaba (フンババ, Funbaba?), also known as the Phunbaba, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy III. While its appearance has varied, it most frequently appears as a variant of the Behemoth. In some appearances, Humbaba can cast higher tier Thunder spells.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy III[]
The Humbaba appears as a regular enemy in Doga's Grotto. It poses little threat to the party, although in 3D version its attacks may petrify their opponents.
Final Fantasy VI[]
Humbaba, also known as Phunbaba, is one of several monsters released from their prison after Kefka Palazzo caused the cataclysm. It terrorizes the ruined town of Mobliz despite Terra Branford's continuous efforts to slay the beast. In battle, Humbaba can use physical attacks and 1000 Needles, and cast Thundara and Thundaga. It is susceptible to Poison-elemental damage.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Humbaba appears as an optional boss encountered in the final mission The Don's Twilight. It is one of the strongest enemies in the game, being one of only a handful of level 99 enemies second only to Minerva.
Final Fantasy X-2[]
The Humbaba appears as an optional boss on the Thunder Plains during the mission "A Fallen Genius?" and in Via Infinito. It is a strong opponent able to perform several physical abilities, cast Thundara, Thundaga, and Mighty Gyard. It uses Meteor as a final attack.
Final Fantasy XI[]
Humbaba is a notorious monster Gigas that appears in Beaucedine Glacier. It is resistant to Ice and Lightning, and immune to Bind, Sleep, Gravity. It possesses an innate Ice Spikes effect which cannot be dispelled, has a high rate of Double Attack, and continuously casts Ice Roar below 25% HP. It is the only source of Radiant Velvet, a crafting ingredient needed to craft the Alacer Aketon body armor.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Humbaba appears as a giant/behemoth-type enemy that appears in the Mosphoran Highwaste. It usually appears in pairs and is fairly strong. Killing Humbabas is one of the ways to acquire Beastlord Horns, an item needed to sell in shop to unlock Sagittarius in the bazaar.
Final Fantasy XIII[]
Humbaba is a powerful enemy encountered in Eden, the Faultwarrens, and the Mah'habara Subterra. When it looses around half of its HP it will stand up and heal itself, while also getting the ability to hit for more damage. Its chain gauge doesn't reset upon standing on its hindlegs.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Humbaba is a boss encountered in the level 68 FATE 
Rattle and Humbaba in the Peaks, just north of Ala Ghiri. Players must first successfully complete the FATE 
Mouth for Water to trigger it. Players who defeat it and achieve a Gold rating on the FATE will be awarded with a set of Ala Mhigan Barding for their Company Chocobo. As a muud suud, its appearance is based on its Final Fantasy VI counterpart rather than the behemoths of other entries.
Final Fantasy XV[]
Humbaba is a appears as a boss in Episode Gladiolus. Its appearance it that of a smaller and slightly reskinned Red Giant.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Humbaba appears as a Werewolf-type enemy in Brightmoon Tor. In addition to the standard werewolf skillset, it also has access to the Turning skillset available to most enemies encountered in Brightmoon Tor.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Humbaba from Final Fantasy VI appears as a boss. Humbaba is also a type of enemy that includes itself and the Wild Shearer, though no character has any particular advantage against the family.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Humbaba from Final Fantasy VI appears as a boss.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
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The Humbabas from Final Fantasy VI, X-2, and XV appear as bosses.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Humbaba from Final Fantasy III appears as an enemy during the Cave of Shadows event.
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
Humbaba appears as an earth-elemental Monk ability card. It grants the Earthen Backhand ability.
Etymology[]
In Akkadian mythology, Humbaba (Assyrian spelling) or Huwawa (Babylonian) was a monstrous giant of immemorial age raised by Utu, the Sun. Humbaba/Huwawa was also the guardian of the Cedar Forest where the gods lived. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh slays Humbaba for fame and glory.