The battle theme used in FFIX's final showdown. The eerie tune of the organ is accompanied only by the moans of the pained—then the real action starts!
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy description.
"The Final Battle" (最後の闘い, Saigo no Tatakai?), also known as "Grand Cross", is the final boss theme from Final Fantasy IX, composed and arranged by Nobuo Uematsu. It is mostly known for its distinguished introduction, featuring a moaning chorus.
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy IX[]
"The Final Battle" plays during the battle against Necron at the Hill of Despair. The ominous introductory portion of the track runs until approximately 1:20 and loops continuously during the sequence in which Necron first appears and during the loading of the battle. Once the actual battle commences, the fast-paced battle portion beginning at 1:20 will play and loop if applicable. It was released as track 16 of disc 4 of the Final Fantasy IX: Original Soundtrack.
It is also remastered and released as track 100 on the Final Fantasy IX Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail[]
"FINAL FANTASY IX: The Final Battle (Dawntrail)" is an arrangement by Saya Yasaki that plays as the boss theme against Necron in 
The Ageless Necropolis and The Minstrel's Ballad: Necron's Embrace trials. It is track 5 on the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail - EP6 digital mini album.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The original version appears in the music player as the sixth track of Memories of FFIX (Disc 1) - OST album purchased from Coernix Station - Cauthess for 100 gil.
The Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy arrangement is available on the Memories of Dissidia 012 FF album purchasable from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
"「The Final Battle - arrange -」 from FINAL FANTASY IX" is an arrangement by Keiji Kawamori that is available as a battle theme. Its main difference from the original track is the absence of its signature opening. It was released as track 38 of disc 1 on the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack.
The track can be automatically selected as the battle theme for battles including Zidane Tribal or Kuja, or taking place at the Crystal World or the M.S. Prima Vista.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]
The arranged track from Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy and the original PlayStation version can be bought from the shop for 3,600 gil.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
"The Final Battle" is available as a downloadable track for the iOS version. It can be downloaded as part of the Final Fantasy IX Basic Bundle Battle Music, as well as "Battle 1".
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
"The Final Battle" is a Battle Music Sequence available in the base game.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]
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The Final Battle
"The Final Battle" is a playable Battle Music Sequence. It can be bought in the song store for 5 sound medals.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]
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"The Final Battle FFIX, FFRK Ver. arrange" is an arrangement by Tsubasa Handa that appears in the game. It is track 14 of disc 1 on the Final Fantasy Record Keeper Original Soundtrack Vol.5.
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Piano Collections: Final Fantasy IX[]
A piano arrangement of "The Final Battle" by Shirō Hamaguchi, and performed by Louis Leerink, was included as track 13 on the Piano Collections album.
The Black Mages III: Darkness and Starlight[]
"The Final Battle" was rearranged by Keiji Kawamori and included in The Black Mages' third studio album and titled "Grand Cross", eponymous with Necron's most powerful attack. It is the album's track 8.
Final Fantasy Remix[]
Under the original composer's direction, a DJ duo group called Ante, remixed "The Final Battle" into a club remix version and included it as track 8 of the album.
Final Fantasy IX Chips[]
The song is part of the 8-bit arrangement album as track 9. It is the third section of a medley with the tracks "Silver Dragon" and "The Darkness of Eternity", which was arranged by mochilon.
Final Fantasy IX -Chiptune Arrangement Tracks-[]
A chiptune arrangement of "The Final Battle" by Noriyuki Kamikura appears as track 7 on the album given away as the B prize in the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Commemorative Lottery.
Live performances[]
The Black Mages III Darkness and Starlight Live[]
"Grand Cross" was performed live by The Black Mages at the Yokohama Blitz on August 9, 2008 and recorded on the album.
Compilation album appearances[]
Uematsu's Best Selection - Music From The Final Fantasy IX Video Game[]
"The Final Battle" was included in this "best-of" release by Tokyopop Soundtrax as track 29.
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Tracks 1987-2017[]
"The Final Battle" is track 83 of disc 1 on the album celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary.
Final Fantasy IX Vinyl[]
"The Final Battle" is the penultimate track on the second disc of Final Fantasy IX Vinyl, a selection of tracks from Final Fantasy IX in the format of vinyl records on two picture discs.
See also[]
Etymology[]
A Grand cross is an astrological event where four planets are aligned in such a way that they are 90 degrees apart from each other and form a perfect cross. The planets are each of a different elemental alignment (fire, wind, earth, water), and thus a Grand Cross is often seen as a sign of tension and inability to progress because the different aspects of the personality are at odds with each other. This is why the graphic for Grand Cross as an attack often depicts four orbs forming the mentioned formation.