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The Sphinx (スフィンクス, Sufinkusu?), also known as the Sphinxaur, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in the original Final Fantasy.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

Sphinx from FFI Pixel Remaster sprite

The Sphinx appears as an enemy encountered in the Cavern of Earth, Mount Gulg, and the Cardian Islands. It often attacks in groups and fights using strong physical attacks.

Final Fantasy VIII[]

FF8 Sphinxaur

The Sphinxaur appears as a boss encountered in Ultimecia Castle in the main hall. Once it has lost 10,000 HP, it will transform into Sphinxara. While as Sphinxaur, it will attack with Firaga, Blizzaga, and Thundaga while summoning minions.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

The Sphinx appears as an enemy encountered in Azys Lla Azys Lla atop the Flagship.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]

FFMQ Sphinx

The Sphinx appears as an enemy encountered in the Ice Pyramid, and fights using semi-powerful physical attacks as well as the Ice Breath skill.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

FFL Chimera

The Sphinx appears as an enemy found on the first floor of the Tower, and a potential transformation for the party's monster units.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

FFLII Chimera

The Sphinx appears as an enemy found in the Central Shrine, and a potential transformation for the party's monster units.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

FFLIII Thanos Beast

The Sphinx appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

The Sphinx from Final Fantasy appears as an enemy, while the Sphinxaur from Final Fantasy VIII appears as a boss.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

The Sphinx from Final Fantasy appears as an enemy, while the Sphinxaur from Final Fantasy VIII appears as a boss.

Mobius Final Fantasy[]

Mobius - Sphinx R5 Ability Card

The Sphinx appears as a light-elemental Warrior card, granting the Avenging Light ability.

World of Final Fantasy[]

WoFF Sphinx

The Sphinx appears as an enemy encountered in the Phantom Sands. It can be transfigured with the Manticore or the Memecoleous.

Etymology[]

A sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and a human head. In Greek tradition it is a female with the haunches of a lion, sometimes with the wings of a great bird, and the face of a human, and is mythicised as treacherous and merciless; those who cannot answer her riddle are killed and eaten. Unlike the Greek sphinx, the Egyptian sphinx is typically shown as a man and viewed as benevolent. Both were thought of as a guardian often flanking entrances to temples.

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