The Plague (プレイグ, Pureigu?), also known as the Plague Horror, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy IV. It is often the strongest ahriman encountered, frequently appearing as a late-game boss. It frequently inflicts Doom to force players to fight it on a timer.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Plague, also known as the Plague Horror, appears as a boss encountered in the Lunar Subterrane, guarding the Holy Lance. It starts the battle by casting Doom on the party, then continuously casting Haste on the party. In the 3D remake, it will group-cast Haste, and then cast Protect and Shell on itself, followed by healing itself for 2,000 HP each turn.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Plague appears as a boss exclusive to the Advance and Matrix Software releases, encountered in the Dragons' Den. It drops Relm's ultimate weapon, the Angel Brush, upon defeat. It fights using Doom, Trine, Haste, Roulette, and Gaze. It will start by casting Doom on the entire party on its first turn, never to use the spell again, and then will alternate between Gaze, Trine, and a physical attack. It counters physical attacks with Haste on a party member, and magic attacks with Roulette.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Plague appears as an enemy encountered in the Halfcombe region of Waloed.
Final Fantasy Tactics[]
The Plague Horror, also known as the Plague, appears as the strongest of the ahriman family, able to use Doom in addition to Wing Buffet and Bewitching Gaze. When paired with an unit that has Beastmaster, it is the only Ahriman-type to gain access to the skill Beam. It can be poached for a Yagyu Darkrood and Zwill Crossblade.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Plague appears as the middle-tier of the ahriman family, having access to all of the abilities for the family, including Roulette, Glare, Demonic Gaze, Binding Circle, Dread, and Bewitching Gaze.
Crystal Defenders[]
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Final Fantasy Type-0[]
The Plague appears as an enemy encountered in the Black Tortoise Crevasse.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
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The Plague from Final Fantasy IV appears as a boss.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Plague Horror appears as a boss encountered during the event "The Phantom Blueprint."
Etymology[]
A plague is any virulent and highly infectious disease that can cause an epidemic or even a pandemic.