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

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

Sphinx from FFI Pixel Remaster sprite

Sphinx is an enemy fought around the Cavern of Earth, Mount Gulg, and the Bahamut Islands. They often attack in groups and fight using strong physical attacks.

Final Fantasy VIII[]

FF8 Sphinxaur

Sphinxaur is a boss fought at 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[]

Sphinx is a regular enemy encountered in Azys Lla Azys Lla atop the Flagship area.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]

FFMQ Sphinx

Sphinx is an enemy fought at the Ice Pyramid, and fight using semi-powerful physical attacks as well as the Ice Breath skill.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

FFL Chimera

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

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

PFF Sphinx FFI
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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

FFRK Sphinx FFI
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Mobius Final Fantasy[]

Mobius - Sphinx R5 Ability Card
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World of Final Fantasy[]

WoFF Sphinx
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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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