The Vampire Thorn (バンパイアソーン, Banpaiasōn?), also known as the Bloodsucker or Bloompire, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy II. It is typically a viney, carnivorous plant.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
The Vampire Thorn, also known as the Bloodsucker, appears as an enemy encountered in the Bafsk Sewers, Kashuan Keep, and the Paloom, Poft, Salamand, and Kashuan regions. Its attacks may inflict Venom.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Vampire Thorn, also known as the Bloompire, appears as an enemy encountered on the Serpent Trench in the World of Ruin. It can be a dangerous enemy in the early stages of the World of Ruin as its Life Drain can inflict Zombie, potentially causing a quick game over as the party will only have one or two members when traversing the Trench for the first time.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
The Vampire Thorn appears as an enemy encountered in the Greatwood, as well as during the quest "Getting to Work."
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Vampire Thorn appears as an enemy encountered in the Mazewood.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Vampire Thorn from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Vampire Thorn from Final Fantasy II appears as an enemy.
Etymology[]
The vampire vine was mentioned by William Thomas Stead, editor of Review of Reviews, published a brief article that discussed a story purportedly found in Lucifer magazine, describing a plant in Nicaragua called by the natives the "devil's snare". This plant had the capability "to drain the blood of any living thing which comes within its death-dealing touch".