Basilisk
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Basilisks (バシリスク Bashirisuku) are recurring enemies from the series. They are giant horned lizards with bulging eyes, although in several recent installments they have become more Anacondaur-like in their appearances. Their common threat is their ability to Petrify characters using their stare, although there are often times when this status is their biggest weakness. The petrification usually is gradual (similar to Condemned is with Death), but in some games it happens instantly.
They are commonly in the same family as Catoblepas and Midgardsormr enemies.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy
The Basilisk, also known as the Sauria in the NES version, is an enemy in the original Final Fantasy. They only appear later in the game, as a random encounter on an island in the dragon chain. Later, they appear in Chaos Shrine, where they are easy to defeat. The name Sauria, means Reptile in Greek.
[edit] Final Fantasy II
The Basilisk is an enemy from Final Fantasy II. It can use the Gaze V move, which inflicts Petrify on one target.
[edit] Final Fantasy III
The Basilisk is an enemy from Final Fantasy III, fought on the small desert to the west of Kazus. Unlike the Basilisks encountered in other games, the one in Final Fantasy III does not cause Stone status with its Stare attack. Instead, it causes a character to Sleep.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV
Basilisks appear in the Antlion's Den. Although they cannot Petrify characters, their stronger relative, the Black Lizard, can.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Basilisk in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years does, unlike the basilisk in Final Fantasy IV, inflict Petrify with its Stone Gaze.
[edit] Final Fantasy VI
The Basilisk has high HP and can inflict Petrify with its Stone Gaze ability and can be fought on various islands in the World of Ruin. The Lizard, more cyan in color, is a palette swap fought as Serpent Trench in the World of Ruin.
[edit] Final Fantasy VII
Basilisks appear as Bagrisks in this game; its name is a simple mistranslation. Bagrisks can use Quake 2 and Petrify. They are fought in the Cosmo Area.
[edit] Final Fantasy VIII
The Anacondaur is an enemy from Final Fantasy VIII and attacks with Squeeze along with Poison Mist when its Hp runs low. Anacondaur can be found at Timber, Dollet, Deep Sea Research Center, and Esthar.
[edit] Final Fantasy IX
Basilisks in Final Fantasy IX have attacks that can deliver Petrify status to the player. They appear in groups in Burmecia.
[edit] Final Fantasy X
The Basilisk in Final Fantasy X is called a fiend. It has the ability to foist out Stone Breath and can be found on Djose Highroad.
[edit] Final Fantasy X-2
The Kukulcan in Final Fantasy X is called a fiend. It's nearly identical to the Basilisk' in Final Fantasy X and can inflict Stony Glare attack.
[edit] Final Fantasy XII
Again, Basilisks have an Anacondaur-like appearance. They can be found in the southwestern parts of the Feywood and have the abilities Gnaw and Tail Spear.
- Basilisk
- Wildsnake
- Viper
- Python
- Serpent
- Marilith (Mark)
- Grey Molter (Rare)
- Midgardsormr (Rare)
[edit] Vagrant Story
The "Basilisk" in Vagrant Story takes on the appearance of a gray-blue lizard. It can be found at Snowfly Forest.
[edit] Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
The Basilisk from Final Fantasy Mystic Quest can be found at Bone Dungeon and has the abilities Claw and Fang. They are lizard-like in appearance and use two simple physical attacks. They are no danger to the player.
[edit] Etymology
The Basilisk is a fictional beast that appeared in Medieval bestiaries, it is said that a single gaze to their eyes would kill or petrify the observer. It was supposed to appear when a chicken's egg was hatched by a snake or a frog (hence their reptilian appearance).
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