The Mythril Golem (ミスリルゴーレム, Misurirugōremu?), also known as the IronMan, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy II. It is typically a blue or silver golem, and one of the strongest members of the family, with higher HP and defensive stats, as well as stronger Strength stats.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy exclusive to the Dawn of Souls and Anniversary releases, where it is a rare encounter in the deepest levels of Whisperwind Cove on floors resembling the Flying Fortress. It has a high Defense and Magic Defense, as well as very strong physical attacks. Due to this, and its resistance to all elements, Flare is the best spell to use against it.
Final Fantasy II[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy encountered in Pandemonium. It is the strongest of all golems, due to its HP, Attack and Defense stats, which make the fight last very long. A high leveled Thunder or Blood Sword is advised.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy encountered in the Tower of Babil, as well as within the Lunar Ruins in the Advance and Complete Collection releases. It typically drops mythril equipment, such as Mythril Armor. It has very high HP and Attack, but is susceptible to Paralyze from Rydia's whips.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Mythril Golem returns as an enemy encountered on the lunar overworld and within various Challenge Dungeons. As in its original appearance, it can drop various pieces of mythril equipment.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]
The Mythril Golem is an enemy encountered in the Tower of Babil, and is similarly dangerous. Porom can use Hold in place of Rydia's paralysis, while Edge can steal Mythril Knife and throw them.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
The Mythril Golem appears as a boss encountered by Barret and Red XIII in the Mythril Mines in chapter 3, "Deeper into Darkness." It is a deposit of mythril animated as a result of contact with mako energy.
Final Fantasy XI[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy from the golem family encountered in Ro'Maeve. Incidentally, most members of the golem family are capable of dropping Mythril Ore, making the whole family "mythril golems" even if individual members may be named after a different material.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy encountered in Giruvegan and the Great Crystal. It has various magick abilities and very powerful stats.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy encountered in Mysidia Cavern.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Mythril Golem appears as an enemy encountered in the Mysterious Lighthouse.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Mythril Golems from Final Fantasy IV and XII appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
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The Mythril Golems from Final Fantasy IV and XII appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Mythril Golem from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth appears as a boss during the "Giant of the Mythril Mine" event.
Etymology[]
The word "mythril" or "mithril" is a metal found in many fantasy worlds. It was originally introduced by the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, being present in his Middle-earth. It resembles silver but is stronger than steel, and much lighter in weight than either. The author first wrote of it in The Lord of the Rings, and it is retrospectively mentioned in the third, revised edition of The Hobbit in 1966. In the first 1937 edition, the mail shirt given to Bilbo is described as being made of "silvered steel". The name mithril comes from two words in Sindarin—mith, meaning "gray" or "mist", and ril meaning "glitter".
In Jewish and medieval folklore, a golem is an animated anthropomorphic being, magically created from inanimate matter. The word was used to mean an amorphous, unformed material (usually out of stone and clay) in Psalms and medieval writing. Adam, the first man created by God in the Holy Bible, was a golem since he was created from dust and sand. Having a golem servant was seen as the ultimate symbol of wisdom and holiness, with stories of prominent Rabbis owning golems throughout the middle ages. In modern times, the word golem, sometimes pronounced goilem in Yiddish, has come to mean one who is slow, clumsy, and generally dimwitted.