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Wendigo (ウェンディゴ, Wendigo?) is a recurring enemy in the series. Though it appears differently throughout its appearances, it is often a giant, and many times headless.

Also featured on this page is the Stalker (ストーカー, Sutōkā?) which has been translated Stoker and as Wendigo. The Final Fantasy V boss is in an instance of this Japanese name.

Appearances

Final Fantasy V

Main article: Wendigo (Final Fantasy V)

Wendigo is a boss fought at the end of the Island Shrine, guarding a tablet required for the Sealed Weapons. When fought, four Wendigos will appear, though only one will take damage, and the player must attack the right one to damage it. It will constantly shift to a different one each time. Attacks which hit them all at once result in a Frost retaliation.

Final Fantasy VIII

Main article: Wendigo (Final Fantasy VIII)

Wendigo is an enemy fought in forests around Timber, many areas in Galbadia and in the Stairway Hall and Passageway of Ultimecia Castle. They use physical attacks heavily, meaning they can be defeated easily using Blind.

Final Fantasy X

Main article: Wendigo (Final Fantasy X)

Wendigo is an Ogre enemy fought in Lake Macalania when escaping Macalania Temple, fought with two Guado. It deals mostly physical damage and is in Berserk status from the beginning of the battle. After dropping to below 9,000 HP, it will raise its arms and then counter any attack.

Final Fantasy XI

Wendigo is a member of the Skeleton enemy family.

Final Fantasy XII

Main article: Wendigo (Final Fantasy XII)

Wendigo is an enemy fought in the Sochen Cave Palace, which attacks with physical damage and several -ra magic abilities.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

Main article: Wendigo (Lightning Returns)

Wendigo is fought in the Luxerion Cathedral during the Final Day.

Final Fantasy Type-0

Main article: Wendigo (Type-0)

Wendigo is an enemy family containing the Wendigo and Glasya Labolas enemies, encountered around the world map.

Final Fantasy XIV

Wendigo appeared in the original release, and has not reappeared in A Realm Reborn.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Wendigo is a member of the Headless enemy family.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

Wendigo from Final Fantasy X appears as an enemy.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper

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Gallery

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]The wendigo is a cannibalistic monster that appears in Algonquian folklore. It is said to embody gluttony, greed, and excess. In Final Fantasy XII, a wendigo will drop a flesh-type loot and is an Ice-type enemy, further alluding to the legend.

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+{{sideicon|FFV|FFVIII|FFX|FFXI|FFXII|LR|Type0|FFXIV|FFTA2|PFF|FFRK}}
-'''Wendigo''' may refer to:
+[[File:Wendigo-ffxii.png|right|150px|Wendigo in ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.]]
+'''Wendigo''' {{j|ウェンディゴ|Wendigo}} is a recurring enemy in the series. Though it appears differently throughout its appearances, it is often a giant, and many times headless.
+Also featured on this page is the '''Stalker''' {{J|ストーカー|Sutōkā}} which has been translated '''Stoker''' and as Wendigo. The ''Final Fantasy V'' boss is in an instance of this Japanese name.
-*The [[Wendigo (Final Fantasy V)|boss]] from ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''.
-*The [[Wendigo (Final Fantasy VIII)|enemy]] from ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''.
+==Appearances==
-*The [[Wendigo (Final Fantasy X)|boss]] from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
-*The [[Skeleton (Final Fantasy XI)|enemy]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''.
+===''[[Final Fantasy V]]''===
-*The [[Wendigo (Final Fantasy XII)|enemy]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.
+[[File:Wendigo-ffv-ios.png|right|100px]]
-*The [[Wendigo (Lightning Returns)|enemy]] from ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''.
-*The [[Wendigo (Type-0)|enemy]] from ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''.
+{{main|Wendigo (Final Fantasy V)}}
+Wendigo is a boss fought at the end of the [[Island Shrine]], guarding a tablet required for the [[Sealed Weapons]]. When fought, four Wendigos will appear, though only one will take damage, and the player must attack the right one to damage it. It will constantly shift to a different one each time. Attacks which hit them all at once result in a [[Final Fantasy V enemy abilities#Frost|Frost]] retaliation.
-*The [[List of Final Fantasy XIV Enemies/Ashkin|enemy]] from ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''.
+{{clear}}
-*The type of [[Headless (Tactics A2)|Headless]] from ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.
+===''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]''===
+[[File:FF8 Wendigo.png|right|100px]]
+{{main|Wendigo (Final Fantasy VIII)}}
+Wendigo is an enemy fought in forests around [[Timber]], many areas in [[Galbadia]] and in the Stairway Hall and Passageway of [[Ultimecia Castle]]. They use physical attacks heavily, meaning they can be defeated easily using [[Blind (Final Fantasy VIII)|Blind]].
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy X]]''===
+[[File:Wendigo-enemy-ffx.png|right|100px]]
+{{main|Wendigo (Final Fantasy X)}}
+Wendigo is an Ogre enemy fought in [[Lake Macalania]] when escaping [[Lake Macalania|Macalania Temple]], fought with two [[Guado]]. It deals mostly physical damage and is in [[Final Fantasy X statuses#Berserk|Berserk]] status from the beginning of the battle. After dropping to below 9,000 HP, it will raise its arms and then counter any attack.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''===
+Wendigo is a member of the [[Skeleton (Final Fantasy XI)|Skeleton]] enemy family.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''===
+{{main|Wendigo (Final Fantasy XII)}}
+Wendigo is an enemy fought in the [[Sochen Cave Palace]], which attacks with physical damage and several -ra magic abilities.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]''===
+[[File:LRFFXIII Wendigo.png|right|100px]]
+{{main|Wendigo (Lightning Returns)}}
+Wendigo is fought in the [[Luxerion Cathedral]] during the Final Day.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''===
+[[File:Wendigo-type0-psp.png|right|100px]]
+{{main|Wendigo (Type-0)}}
+Wendigo is an enemy family containing the [[Wendigo (Type-0 enemy)|Wendigo]] and [[Glasya Labolas (Type-0)|Glasya Labolas]] enemies, encountered around the world map.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]''===
+Wendigo appeared in [[Final Fantasy XIV/Legacy|the original release]], and has not reappeared in ''[[Final Fantasy XIV|A Realm Reborn]]''.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''===
+[[File:Wendigo FFTA2.png|right|100px]]
+Wendigo is a member of the [[Headless (Tactics A2)|Headless]] enemy family.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Pictlogica Final Fantasy]]''===
+[[File:PFF Wendigo.png|right]]
+Wendigo from ''Final Fantasy X'' appears as an enemy.
+{{clear}}
+===''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''===
+<gallery>
+FFRK Wendigo FFV.png|''FFV'' version.
+FFRK Wendigo FFXII.png|''FFXII'' version.
+</gallery>
+{{Enemy section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
+{{clear}}
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+Stoker-ffv.gif|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (SNES/PSX).
+Wendigo-ffv-gba.png|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (GBA).
+</gallery>
 ==Etymology==
-In Algonquian mythology, a {{w|wendigo}} is a cannibalistic spirit that would possess humans and force them to consume human flesh. In alternate legends, the wendigo would possess its victim during their first cannibalistic experience. Wendigos are strongly associated with winter, where starvation was common. In ''Final Fantasy XII'', a wendigo will drop a flesh-type loot and is an Ice-type enemy, further referencing the legend.
+{{Etym|Wendigo}} In ''Final Fantasy XII'', a wendigo will drop a flesh-type loot and is an Ice-type enemy, further alluding to the legend.
+{{navbox enemies}}
-{{disambig}}
 [[fr:Wendigo]]