Concept artwork for Final Fantasy by Yoshitaka Amano.
The Medusa (メデューサ, Medūsa?), also known as the Scylla, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in the original Final Fantasy. As with the myth from which it is derived, it typically appears as a humanoid woman with snakes for hair, whose Gaze can inflict petrification.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered in the Citadel of Trials and Mirage Tower. Its Gaze can inflict Stone, and it can inflict Poison with its basic attacks.
Final Fantasy III[]
The Medusa appears as a boss encountered in the Tower of Owen. It was sent by Xande to destroy the tower, which would in turn cause the Floating Continent to crash to the world below. Its Stare can inflict Petrify, and it can also cast -ra tier elemental magic.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered in the Tower of Babil and the Underworld. Its Stone Touch can inflict Gradual Petrify. It can drop the Stoneblade and Medusa Arrow, themselves capable of inflicting Petrify.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Medusa returns as an enemy encountered in the Mist Cliff, Challenge Dungeon, and True Moon.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]
The Medusa returns as an enemy encountered in the Tower of Babil.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy exclusive to the Advance and Matrix Software releases, encountered in the Sealed Temple. It has a variety of abilities capable of inflict Petrify, Confuse, Paralyze, and Sleep.
Final Fantasy XI[]
The Medusa is a lamia notorious monster. It can be encountered leading the Undead Swarm in Al Zahbi and Bhaflau Thickets during Besieged, and can also appear randomly in Arrapago Reef. When defeated in the Reef it grants the title "Gorgonstone Sunderer" and may drop the Medusa's Armlet and Mercenary's Dastanas, and will temporarily stop appearing during Besieged.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]
The Medusa appears as a boss encountered in the Volcano. It can inflict Petrify, Paralyze, Poison, and Confusion.
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
The Medusa appears as a boss encountered in the Cave of Medusa (Shifting Sands). The mother of Davias, Sumo and Amanda seek her out in order to obtain her tears, which are needed to lift the curse on Amanda's brother Lester. While victorious, Amanda is bitten during the battle and begins turning into a Medusa herself, forcing Sumo to kill her before she can fully turn.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered on the sixth floor of the Tower and as a potential transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered in the Cave of Mountain and Cave of Light, and as a potential transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend III[]
The Scylla appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered in the Rosetta Tower.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]
The Medusa appears as a water-elemental Eidolon available to Morrow and Parai. Medusa's special attack is Binding Gaze, which deals moderate water-elemental damage to all enemies and has a chance to inflict stop for a single turn.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
The Medusa from Final Fantasy III appears as a boss in Act 3, as well as during event "The Gorgon's Icy Gaze."
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Medusa appears as an enemy encountered in the Spelvia Dungeons, Moonsand Ruins, and Trial Tower.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Medusas from Final Fantasy III, IV, and V appear as bosses and enemies.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Medusas from Final Fantasy III and IV appear as bosses and enemies.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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The Medusa appears as an enemy and boss encountered in the Lanzelt Ruins, Wind Shrine, Fire Shrine, Societal Ruins, Gigantic Underground Ruins, Realm of the Dragon King, and Colosseum. It also appears during the events "Memories from the Aquapolis," "Shadow of the Empire," and "The Gathering." In addition, the Medusa from the original Final Fantasy appears during the "Mirage Tower" event.
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]
The Medusa from Final Fantasy III appears as an ice-elemental forward card.
Gallery[]
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Etymology[]
In Greek mythology Medusa was a monster, a Gorgon, generally described as having the face of a hideous human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Gazing directly upon her would turn onlookers to stone.