The Sahagin (サハギン, Sahagin?), also known as Sahag, WaterHag, Water Hag, or Fins, is a recurring enemy from the Final Fantasy series. It appears in most games, and often has stronger counterparts. The Sahagin is usually portrayed as a fish that walks on land, though in Final Fantasy VII (and other games of the compilation) and Final Fantasy IX, they appear as spear-carrying turtle-like creatures who can hide in their shells to nullify physical damage, and in Final Fantasy XV they are crocodiles. While they are usually aquatic, in some games there is a species of Sahagin that lives in the desert.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Sahagin is a enemy encountered on the Aldean Sea. They have a relatively high agility stat when initially encountered, allowing them to strike fast and hit multiple times per turn.
Final Fantasy III[]
The Sahagin is an enemy encountered on the seas of the Floating Continent.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Sahagin is an enemy encountered in the Underground Waterway, where it is of little threat. A unique Sahagin appears in Kaipo during a scripted encountered while controlling only Edward.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Sahagin appears in several chapters in the Troia Waterway, the Underground Waterway, the Impact Crater, and the Dwarven Mine Path. It also appears in Yang and Palom's Challenge Dungeons.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Sahagin appears as a rare enemy encountered in the waters southwest of the Phoenix Tower. It only relies on physical attacks.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Sahagin appears as an enemy in the Sewer and Battle Square. They can also be fought in the second round of the Battle Square before the player obtains the Tiny Bronco. They have enhanced stats in the Battle Square, with double the normal HP, and Attack and Magic Attack increased by 25%. They mostly just attack for minor damage, but can use Shell Defense to greatly increase their Defense.
Final Fantasy VII Remake[]
The Sahagin again appears in the Sewer System . They are dangerous due to their high physical defense, as well their Jump ability, which can deal high damage and knock down characters if they're not blocking. When fought in high numbers, they can quickly overpower players with a succession of Jumps, effectively stunlocking the party.
Sahagins can also hurl their harpoons at their victims, and are capable of casting a spell called Salientian Curse, both which can cause the Toad status effect. Upon throwing their spears they will fight unnarmed, losing the ability to use Jump, and will instead perform a significantly weaker attack called Flying Kick.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Sahagin appears as an enemy in Shinra Manor and the mission Nibelheim II.
Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Sahagin is an enemy in Chapter 5 encountered in the Nibelheim Sewers. It can fight both in long range and short range battles, using its trident when the player gets too close. Its weak point is in its head.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Sahagin is an enemy that can be found in the Qu's Marsh on the Outer Continent. They can use Shell Defense to withdraw into their shell and nullify physical attacks.
Final Fantasy X[]
Three versions of the Sahagin appear as enemies. The first is a green version encountered in the Submerged Ruins; as it is one of the first enemies encountered it is of little threat. Two stronger versions appear much later in Via Purifico: another green version encountered on land, and a purple version encountered underwater.
Final Fantasy X-2[]
The Sahagin is an enemy encountered in Besaid Cave, Cactuar Hollow, and Via Infinito. Every 12th member of the Sahagin family killed will Oversoul.
Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission[]
Final Fantasy XI[]
Sahagin are a tribe of beastmen. They live on the remote Islands of Elshimo, far from the major cities, but make unsavory neighbors for the citizens of Kazham and pirates of Norg. Sahagin can be found in greatest numbers in the Sea Serpent Grotto.
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]
Sahagin appears as an enemy and summon. Sahagin is an Esper. The Rank I Water Melee summon, it costs 10 affinity points to summon. Its normal attack, Smack, deals damage to one foe.
A Sahagin called Namingway appears in the Galbana Sky Saloon. When spoken to, he can change the airship's name.
Final Fantasy XIII[]
The Sahagin is an enemy on the Archylte Steppe and within Vallis Media, as well as a family of Feral Creatures. They are also targets of the Cie'th Stone missions Defender of the Flock, Surrogate Slayer, and What's Yours Is Brine. While other members of the Sahagin family appear in Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns, the common Sahagin is absent.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Sahagin are a beast tribe that reside in the Indigo Deep. While they spend most of their lives below the sea, they need shallow waters to raise their young, which brings them into conflict with the neighboring city-state of Limsa Lominsa. Their primal is Leviathan, sometimes summoned to attack Lominsan ships, and their stronghold is the Sapsa Spawning Grounds in Western La Noscea.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The Sahagin is a crocodile-like enemies fought in Cleigne in the Wennath Riverhead, north and east of the Vesperpool, and in Maidenwater. They can also be fought during the Acquit Not Evil hunt and appear in Totomostro. The Deadly Waters-style fishing lures are fashioned after sahagin.
Justice Monsters Five[]
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
The Sahagin appears as an enemy in Conall Curach and the Selepation Cave. They jump out of water and have the ability to freeze players. Contrary to series tradition, Sahagins are weak against Fire rather than Thunder.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]
The Sahagin appears as an enemy in Rela Cyel Past, Rela Cyel, and River Belle Path.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[]
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord[]
Sahagin appears as a summon. It is a magic summon that costs 1 slot to summon.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]
The Sahagin appears as an enemy in Ice Mountain, the Aqueducts, and the Mine.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers[]
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
The Sahagin is an enemy found in the Cave in Floatrocks and the Ocean. They have a chance of dropping Keys.
Final Fantasy Legend III[]
WaterHags are humans that were transformed by a mysterious diesease. They will attack when encountered in the Future World, but can be reasoned with in the party transforms themselves into WaterHags using the lost magic "Morph".
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Sahagin is an enemy encountered in the Underwater Temple.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Sahagin from Final Fantasy VII appears as an enemy.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
The Sahagin from Final Fantasy IX appears as an enemy.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Sahagins from Final Fantasy, IV, X and Ring of Fates appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Sahagin from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy encountered on the Palamecia Desert. It uses Claw and drops the Javelin.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Sahagins from Final Fantasy IV, X-2, and World Wide Words appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy World Wide Words[]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon[]
Chocobo's Dungeon 2[]
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales[]
Sahagin is a character duelist that can be found in the Undersea Temple. There are also a few minigames related to him where a frog controlled by the player must avoid Sahagin; and the direct sequel from this game where he shoots tridents to the Chubby Chocobo's Ship. As a dueler, he does not have a specific accent, and will switch to different ones whenever he speaks, apologizing for his inability to keep a specific one.
Dice de Chocobo[]
Sahagin appears in both the PlayStation and Game Boy Advance versions of the game. There is a friendly character called Ashaki and can be unlocked as soon as the player defeats Sahagin enemy.
Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]
The Sahagin from Dirge of Cerberus and Final Fantasy XIV appear as water-elemental cards.
Final Fantasy Portal App[]
Sahagin from Final Fantasy XIV appear as a card.
Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable[]
Sahagin is a chance card. Its card ability is "Move one more step".
Etymology[]
Sahuagin are fishlike, monstrous humanoids that appear in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.