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Added by Bluetash- "Ferocious beasts with regal, fluttering manes and roars violent enough to shake the earth itself. After rending foes with long claws and horns, they usually use their sharp teeth to deal the killing blow. Also known to use high-level magic, Behemoths are enemies of the top rank."
- —Description from Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Behemoth (ベヒーモス, Behīmosu?) is a recurring type of enemy in the Final Fantasy series, debuting as a boss in Final Fantasy II. In the Spanish versions, it is known as "Bégimo", the phonetic adaptation of its name.
Behemoths are depicted as large, purple, canine-esque creatures with two bull-like horns and flowing manes. Depending on the game, Behemoths may be quadrupedal or bipedal, and when bipedal, often wield weapons. They appear in the game's later areas, and are sometimes treated as bosses. Due to their great power, Behemoths usually attack alone, but occasionally attack in small groups of two or three. Behemoths use strong physical attacks and will counter attacks with an attack of their own. If the player casts magic on them, the Behemoth will retaliate with a powerful spell like Flare or Meteor. They are also known to use a similar spell as their final attack. Because of their great strength and high HP, Behemoths are among the strongest enemies encountered in most games.
A common variant is the King Behemoth, also known as the Behemoth King. King Behemoths are usually yellow in color, and, as suggested by their name, are stronger versions of the normal Behemoth. Other variants include the Humbaba, usually gray in color, that is even stronger than the King Behemoth, and the Dark Behemoth. The Catoblepas makes a number of appearances as a member of the Behemoth family, but it also commonly appears as a Basilisk type enemy.
Appearances
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Final FantasyEdit
Added by ParaminaConcept art depicting a purple creature highly similar to the Behemoth, albeit winged, was created for the original Final Fantasy, but the creature was ultimately not included in the game.
Final Fantasy IIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy II)
The Behemoth is initially fought as a boss, unleashed by the Emperor of Palamecia to battle Firion and his allies. Behemoths also appear as normal enemies in the forests around Mysidia. Behemoths focus on powerful physical attacks and boast high HP and Defense, but use no magic.
Final Fantasy IIIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy III)
Behemoths appear in the Temple of Time. They are the strongest creatures encountered in the temple, with high HP and great physical strength. King Behemoths appear in the Ancients' Maze.
Final Fantasy IVEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy IV)
Three Behemoths appear as mini-bosses in the Lair of the Father on the Moon, and they can be fought as random encounters in the Lunar Core. Behemoths counter all magic with Maelstrom, reducing the HP of all party members to single digits. King Behemoths appear in the Advance version in the Lunar Ruins.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (The After Years)
The Behemoth returns as a powerful enemy fought only in the Subterrane. They counter all physical attacks with a powerful attack, and spells with Maelstrom. King Behemoth is a boss fought in the Depths, along with other bosses from Final Fantasy II, and thus its sprite is derived from its appearance in that game rather than the Behemoths of Final Fantasy IV.
Final Fantasy VEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy V)
The Behemoth is exclusive to the Advance release, found in the Sealed Temple. They only attack when the player attacks them, and when low on HP have a chance to cast Meteor. The King Behemoth appears in the Void in all releases.
Final Fantasy VIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy VI)
Behemoths appear on the Floating Continent, where they use powerful physical attacks and have a chance to counter a summon with Meteor. It can be instantly killed with a Phoenix Down. The stronger Great Behemoth appears in Kefka's Tower, and has a greater chance of using Meteor. The Behemoth King is fought as a boss in the Cave in the Veldt.
The Intangir, a Behemoth-like enemy, appears on Triangle Island in the World of Balance, rewarding 10 Magic Points, more than any other monster in the World of Balance, to anyone able to beat them. Dark Behemoth appears in the Advance version as an optional boss. Final Fantasy VI marks the first time the Behemoth appears as a bipedal enemy.
Final Fantasy VIIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy VII)
Behemoth enemies appear during the raid on Midgar late in the game. They rely on physical attacks and the Flare spell, and is one of only two monsters that the Enemy Skill Lifebreak can be obtained from. King Behemoth enemies appear in the Northern Cave, and use stronger physical attacks as well as Flare and Comet 2.
Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-Edit
- Main article: Behemoth (Before Crisis)
Two types of Behemoth appear in Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-: the normal Behemoth, and the stronger King Behemoth.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Edit
Added by Nubecielo- Main article: Behemoth (Crisis Core)
A Behemoth appears as a boss in Chapter 1, in the virtual Sector 8 Plaza. Experiment No. 88 is a stronger virtual copy of Behemoth, and is fought during Chapter 4 in the Shinra Building's Training Room. Behemoth King appears as a boss in the final dungeon during Chapter 11.
Final Fantasy VIIIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy VIII)
Behemoths appear on the Great Plains of Esthar after the Lunar Cry, and in the lower floors of Deep Sea Research Center. Regardless of their level, all Behemoths have the ability to use Meteor, Mighty Guard and Flare, but are vulnerable to instant death. A Behemoth-like boss called Catoblepas appears in Ultimecia Castle as one of the eight minions sealing the party's abilities.
Final Fantasy IXEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy IX)
Behemoths appear in Memoria, and the player can fight one in the Treno weapon shop in disc 4. Behemoths use powerful physical attacks and counter attacks with the ability "Meteor Counter," which works identically to the normal Meteor spell.
Final Fantasy XEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy X)
Behemoths appear as fiends at Mt. Gagazet and in the ruins of Zanarkand. They strike with both Thundara and physical attacks. A stronger version, Behemoth King, appears Within Sin and casts Meteor upon its death, a spell exclusive to it in Final Fantasy X. The Catoblepas can be fought in the Monster Arena, battling identically to the normal Behemoths, but with higher stats. It casts Ultima upon being defeated.
Final Fantasy X-2Edit
Regular Behemoths appear as a random encounter in the Zanarkand Ruins in Chapter One and are formidable foes throughout most of the game, until Chapter Five when they are generally eclipsed by most other random encounters. The Behemoth King creature type is replaced by Humbaba, which looks exactly like a Behemoth King. It appears as a boss in the Thunder Plains during Chapter Five. Both versions also appear in Via Infinito.
Sphere BreakEdit
| Behemoth Coin | ||||||
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| Coin No. | 20 | Coin Value | 7 | |||
| Trait | Quota x2 | |||||
| Location | Found in the Western or Southern Expanses of the Bikanel Desert. | |||||
Final Fantasy XIEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy XI)
Behemoths are a monster family of the Beast type. Behemoths appear almost exclusively as Notorious Monsters, and are very difficult to defeat alone. Most, if not all, are capable of casting Meteor.
Two Behemoths are also seen in the game's introductory FMV sequence, which depicts the beastman attack on Tavnazia. They were used by the orcs as living siege weaponry, using their great size and strength to break through the city walls. A similar Behemoth is used by the Dark Kindred as a warbeast during Campaign Battles.
The Behemoth also appears as a large constellation in the far Northern sky. This great curve of stars is meant to represent the gargantuan Behemoth's massive horns. Legends founded by the Federation of Windurst say it appears as if it is about to be vanquished by Odin.
Final Fantasy XIIEdit
Added by Bluerfn- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy XII)
Behemoths appear as both an individually named enemy and an entire classification of similar enemies. Behemoths differ greatly from the ones in previous games, wielding weapons and wearing primitive armor and clothing. An exception is the Behemoth King mark, which walks on all fours and is more bestial and wyrm-like than the other Behemoth-type enemies. Behemoth-type enemies rely mostly on powerful physical attacks, and some can use Bacchus's Wine to increase their damage output.
- Werewolf
- High Reaver
- Humbaba
- Reaver
- Yeti
- Zaghnal
- Alteci (Rare)
- Catoblepas (Mark)
- Behemoth King (Elite Mark)
- Humbaba Mistant (Optional Boss)
- Fenrir (Boss)
Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
Added by 8bit BlackMageThe Behemoths of Gran Pulse are similar to the quadrupedal versions seen in past games, but are granted pants and sleeves on their forearms. In Cocoon, Behemoths are bred and used by PSICOM and come in two forms: ones covered completely in sleek mechanical armor and trained for combat use, and feral ones which resemble the Pulse varieties more closely. Pulse Behemoths are noticeably tougher. Upon losing half of their health, many Behemoths will stand on their hind legs and pull their crest from along their head and upper spine, creating a sword or chainsaw-like weapon. This move can either completely heal their HP while removing all negative status effects, or grant them an array of boosts. It will also increase the Behemoth's damage output while sometimes increasing or lowering its defenses.
- Beta Behemoth
- Alpha Behemoth
- Feral Behemoth
- Lodestar Behemoth
- Greater Behemoth
- Behemoth King
- Kaiser Behemoth
- Proto-behemoth
- Humbaba
Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit
Behemoths of the same nature as the ones in Final Fantasy XIII appear in its sequel. Behemoths can also be recruited in the party, and perform either the Commando or Ravager role. There are six types, including Feral Behemoth, Greater Behemoth, Narasimha, Reaver, Zaghnal, and Proto-Behemoth. In the DLC battle with Jihl Nabaat, Jihl can summon an array of PSICOM units including the Azure Behemoth, a blue version of Proto-Behemoth.
Final Fantasy Versus XIIIEdit
Added by Final Fantasy XllA Behemoth-like enemy has appeared in a screnshot battling Noctis in a city.
Final Fantasy TacticsEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy Tactics)
Behemoths appear as a family of monsters in Final Fantasy Tactics. They have high HP, physical strength and magic defense. Some Behemoths are capable of instantly killing a unit. However, they lack the extreme difficulty they have in the main series. Friendly Behemoths are able to use Ultima Demon spells when paired with a unit using Beastmaster.
There are three different races:
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Final Fantasy Tactics A2)
Behemoths are a species of monsters that have three variants: Behemoth, Reaver, and a red-colored Mutadragon. Their Hell Assault is a powerful move that boosts their next attack and damages enemies the same time. There is also a dish called "behemoth steak", as Cid mentions he will buy it after selling the "Alraune Drill" at mission "You Say Tomato".
Crystal DefendersEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Crystal Defenders)
The Behemoth appears in Crystal Defenders as an enemy. They move at an average pace and resist Magick. Each unit's health varies, however they are at their strongest in the game's first mission, The Bisga Greenlands, with 630 HP.
A stronger variant, the Reaver, also resists Magick and moves at an average pace. Their health varies, although they achieve a higher average than the ordinary Behemoth, ranging from 614 HP to 1365 HP.
Final Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Crystal Chronicles)
The Behemoth appears as a regular enemy in Conall Curach. It is generally considered to be one of the strongest and most difficult enemies that the player has faced up to that point in the game. The Behemoths in this game are based on the appearance of the Behemoth enemy from Final Fantasy IX.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a DarklordEdit
The Behemoth appears as a summon in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord. It is a melee summon with sluggish speed that takes up one slot when summoned. It has the second-highest attack power of the melee summons. The only stronger one is Gigas.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of FatesEdit
Added by AndresTiger- Main article: Behemoth (Ring of Fates)
The Behemoth appears as a boss in Old Town in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates. Its appearance is dramatically different from its counterpart in the original Crystal Chronicles.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of TimeEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Echoes of Time)
The Behemoth makes its debut as a boss in Library Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time. Its appearance is exactly the same as the Ring of Fates Behemoth.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal BearersEdit
- Main article: King Behemoth (The Crystal Bearers)
Behemoth appear in the Snowfields outside of Rivelgauge Monastery. There is also a boss Behemoth, the Behemoth King, in this area.
Regular Behemoths are relatively strong quadruped monsters with low defense. Their attacks consist solely of swipes and charges. The Behemoth King, however, is a large, bipedal creature with an enormous club. The Behemoth King can also use a fire breath attack and use the Meteor spell to launch 4 meteors at anything within range. It is rare as a boss in that it will attack anything in the area, including other monsters, especially if left alone. The player can break its horn and use it as a projectile against it.
A giant black Behemoth, thought to be a Dark Behemoth, appears in the game as part of a chase sequence, during which the player must escape from both it and the Lilty army.
Final Fantasy Mystic QuestEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Mystic Quest)
The Behemoth is the game's first boss fought at the Hill of Destiny. As the first boss, it only uses physical attacks. The Gorgon is a similar monster encountered elsewhere in the Foresta region.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of LightEdit
- Main article: Behugemoth
The Behugemoth appears as a boss inside the Ice Caverns and on the tenth floor of the Moonsand Ruins. In addition, a weaker variant called the Behugemore, appears as a powerful enemy on the final floors of the Star Chamber. Both variants have access to the Lightning Bolt ability.
Dissidia Final FantasyEdit
Added by LycentiaBehemoth appears as a summon in Dissidia Final Fantasy. When used, it doubles the summoner's Bravery points, but causes a reduction by 60 Bravery per tick for a period of time. The artwork used for the summon is from Final Fantasy II. Behemoth can be obtained as a Stage Bonus in the Destiny Odyssey X storyline.
The Behemoth is also a Ghost Card, bearing the Final Fantasy II Behemoth Player Icon. The Behemoth is a Level 74 Emperor, and has the Cyan Gem and Wyvern Egg to be won through Battlegen. The quote on the card, "To the victor goes Hilda, Princess of Fynn" is what the Emperor said to the party before unleashing the Behemoth against them.
Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit
The Behemoth returns as a summonstone, with the same function as in Dissidia. It can be can be purchased from the Cornelian Moogle Shop for 50 KP. This summonstone is unlocked at the shop as a limited offer after earning 340 KP total.
Theatrhythm Final FantasyEdit
Behemoths will appear as enemies in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.
Chocobo SeriesEdit
- Main article: Behemoth (Chocobo Series)
Behemoth is a recurring character in the Chocobo series. At times, it appears as an obstacle to Chocobo's adventures, on other occasions an ally.
Other appearancesEdit
Kingdom HeartsEdit
The Behemoth makes a cameo in Kingdom Hearts as a Heartless boss in Hollow Bastion. A weaker version appears as a normal enemy in End of the World and in the Hades Cup at Olympus Coliseum. In Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix, two other versions with different color schemes and patterns appear, named Destroyed Behemoth and Arch Behemoth.
In early Kingdom Hearts II trailers, two Behemoths can be seen before the battle of 1000 Heartless; however, the Behemoths were removed from the cutscene in the game's finalized version and were never seen in the game, save through the use of cheat devices.
Live A LiveEdit
In the Japan-only game Live A Live, a creature that looks very similar to (and even shares the name with), a Behemoth appears within the "Sci-Fi" chapter. It is locked away in storage on board the spacecraft the chapter takes place in. As the story progresses, the Behemoth is released from its prison and begins to roam freely around the ship. If the player encounters it, he/she is met with instant death, without so much as even a battle.
Lost OdysseyEdit
Lost Odyssey, a game produced by the creator of the Final Fantasy series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, also features an enemy called Behemoth. This was most likely a reference to the Final Fantasy behemoths, much like the character Sed being a nod to Cid. Like the Final Fantasy behemoths, it is a large purple beast with fierce physical attacks, although it doesn't pose nearly the threat it usually does in the Final Fantasy games. A behemoth is also shown being fought by the king of Gohtza and Kaim in a flashback scene.
Mario Sports MixEdit
A Behemoth appears as the final boss of Mario Sports Mix for the Nintendo Wii, which also features playable characters from Final Fantasy. It appears when a dark crystal takes the player's team to another world after they obtain four crystals from each of the playable sports in the game. In order to fight it, the player must put the skills they learned playing through the different sports to use and deplete its HP to 0.
After defeating the Behemoth the "Sport Mix" mode is unlocked, which makes the player play through tournaments like before, however the sports played in each round are selected at random and difficulty is set at Expert. When the Star Cup of this mode is beaten, the player is taken to another boss battle, this time against a Behemoth King who is much more difficult.
GalleryEdit
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Final Fantasy II Artwork by Yoshitaka Amano.
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Final Fantasy VII Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.
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Final Fantasy IX Artwork by Toshiyuki Itahana.
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Final Fantasy IX Artwork by Toshiyuki Itahana.
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Artwork of Behemoth being fought in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.
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A Theatrhythm Behemoth in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.
EtymologyEdit
Behemoth is the Hebrew primal beast of the land, with Leviathan being the primal beast of the water and Ziz being the primal beast of the sky. According to legend, Behemoth and Leviathan will battle at the end of the world, and eventually kill each other.
TriviaEdit
Added by Nubecielo- In Final Fantasy VII, Vincent's first Limit Break, Galian Beast, looks similar to a bipedal Behemoth.
Added by PaladinDragon- In Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-, Azul the Cerulean takes the form of a giant beast which looks like a lighly colored Behemoth.
