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"A beast with a crimson jewel shining from its forehead."

—Dissidia Final Fantasy Summon Compendium

Carbuncle (カーバンクル, Kābankuru^?), sometimes translated as Carbunkl or Carbunkle, is a recurring summon that appears in various games in the Final Fantasy series. Its name is an archaic word for a red gemstone, which commonly adorns its forehead.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy VEdit

For the enemy page, see Carbuncle (Final Fantasy V).

Carbuncle is a Level 4 Summon obtained in Exdeath's castle. To obtain it, the player must first defeat it. It is a secret boss found the 10th floor where skull-tiles cover the room. If the party steps onto the northernmost one, they will teleport to a normally inaccessible spot where Carbuncle is. It costs 45 MP to summon, and casts Reflect on the party.

Carbuncle summoned into battle.

Concept artwork of Carbuncle for the Anthology release.

Final Fantasy VIEdit

Carbuncle, translated in early versions as Carbunkl, is an Esper in Final Fantasy VI obtained automatically in the Magitek Research Facility.

It costs 36 MP to summon, and teaches the following spells:

Reflect x5
Haste x3
Protect x2
Shell x2
Warp x2

Final Fantasy VIIIEdit

Carbuncle is a Guardian Force obtained by drawing from the Iguions. If missed, it can still be drawn from Krysta in Ultimecia Castle. In its summoning animation, Carbuncle appears from a hole in the ground, jumps up and casts Ruby Light on the party, granting them the Reflect status before returning into the hole. Because Carbuncle is not a damage-dealing GF it cannot be boosted and while it can learn SumMag+% abilities from items, they will have no effect.

Compatibility Chart
Summon Effect	Carbuncle +20, Siren -10, Every other GF -1.6
Compatibility Items	Dragon Skin +3.2, LuvLuvG +20.2
Casting Magic	Aura +1, Double +1, Haste +1, Holy +1, Protect +1, Reflect +1, Shell +1, Triple +1, Cure +0.2, Cura +0.2, Curaga +0.2, Esuna +0.2, Full-Life +0.2, Life +0.2, Regen +0.2, Berserk -0.2, Blind -0.2, Break -0.2, Death -0.2, Pain -0.2, Silence -0.2, Sleep -0.2, Slow -0.2, Stop -0.2, Zombie -0.2, Dispel -1.2

AbilitiesEdit

Abilities learned naturally by Carbuncle are listed below:

Ability	AP	Prerequisite	Ability	AP	Prerequisite
HP-J	50	None	HP+20%	60	HP-J
Vit-J	(Already learned)		HP+40%	120	HP+20%
Mag-J	50	None	Vit+20%	60	None
ST-Atk-J	160	Mag-J	Vit+40%	120	Vit+20%
ST-Def-J	100	None	Vit Bonus	100	Vit+40%
ST-Def-Jx2	130	ST-Def-J	Counter	200	None
Abilityx3	(Already learned)		Auto-Reflect	250	Counter
Magic	(Already learned)		GFHP+10%	40	None
GF	(Already learned)		GFHP+20%	70	GFHP+10%
Draw	(Already learned)		GFHP+30%	140	GFHP+20%
Item	(Already learned)		Recov Med-RF	30	None

Triple TriadEdit

Carbuncle
	Element	n/a
	Refine	1 refines into 3 Glow Curtains
	Drop	n/a
	Card	n/a
Level 9 (GF Card)	Win	CC Group Heart in Balamb Garden

Menu portrait artwork.

Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.

3D render.

Ruby Light.

Final Fantasy IXEdit

See the Summon sequence here.

Carbuncle is an Eidolon that can only be summoned by Eiko Carol. It is obtained through the Ruby, which is found automatically upon entering the Iifa Tree. Summoning Carbuncle costs 24 MP.

Its short animation only bestows Reflect, but its long animation casts Protect as well. Although it normally uses Ruby Light, the add-on jewel will alter the Carbuncle's "attack" by switching the ruby on its forehead. With the add-on equipped:

Diamond: "Diamond Light" casts Vanish (short animation) or Vanish and Protect (long animation).
Emerald: "Emerald Light" casts Haste (short animation) or Haste and Protect (long animation).
Moonstone: "Pearl Light" casts Shell (short animation) or Shell and Protect (long animation).

Concept artwork.

Image of Carbuncle's different gemstones

Final Fantasy XIEdit

Carbuncle appears in Final Fantasy XI as one of the five terrestrial avatars. Associated with rainbows and a strange gem called Carbuncle's Ruby, he is the patron of player summoners. Upon completing the associated quest, which is basically a tour of the weather on Vana'diel in order to restore a carbuncle ruby, the player gains the job of Summoner along with Carbuncle.

Carbuncle has weak physical attacks, but has useful skills like Healing Ruby and Shining Ruby, a healing spell and a defensive spell respectively. Carbuncle has a lower Perpetuation Cost than any other Avatar (potentially as low as zero with certain equipment), making him a favorite for special tasks such as pulling or kiting mobs.

While Carbuncle is usually considered the weakest player-avatar, Carbuncle Prime is, in enormous contrast, an extremely powerful enemy avatar, and can be faced in a separate sidequest. A somewhat weaker version of Carbuncle Prime (in comparison) tends to appear in different areas of Limbus at random when opening treasure chests. Carbuncle is also the name of a server in Final Fantasy XI.

Blood Pact AbilitiesEdit

Level	Name	Pact Type	MP	Effect
1	Searing Light	Rage	All	Massive light-element damage to enemies within area of effect. Only available during Astral Flow.
1	Healing Ruby	Ward	6	Restores a moderate amount of HP to target party member.
5	Poison Nails	Rage	11	Deals minor piercing damage and may inflict poison.
24	Shining Ruby	Ward	44	Boosts the defense and magic defense of all Party members within area of effect.
44	Glittering Ruby	Ward	62	Increases a random stat for each party member. The stat is randomly chosen per player.
55	Meteorite	Rage	108	Deals moderate light-element magic damage.
55	Carbuncle's Favor	Avatar's Favor	0	Grants a potent Regen effect to all party members near Carbuncle.
65	Healing Ruby II	Ward	124	Restores a large amount of HP for party members within area of effect.
76	Holy Mist	Rage	152	Massive light-element magic damage to a single target.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant WingsEdit

Main article: Carbuncle (Revenant Wings)

"The rays of its ruby light heal all they touch."

—Description

Revenant Wings, Carbuncle is the rank 2 Holy Esper. In order to reach its node on the Ring of Pacts, either Atomos or Balasa must be obtained first. To heal its allies, Carbuncle can use Cure, which targets one ally, or its special, Ruby Balm, which heals all characters in range. Carbuncle is the only Esper that can cast a multiple unit healing spell.

Final Fantasy XIIIEdit

Carbuncle is the fal'Cie responsible for providing Cocoon with food, encountered by Hope Estheim and Lightning underneath Palumpolum.

Carbuncle, along with several other classic summons, is also portrayed as an Eidolon as part of the Pompa Sancta parade at Nautilus. It can also be regarded as the mascot of the park, with Carbuncle dolls sold as merchandise.

Concept art.

Carbuncle in the Pompa Sancta parade.

Carbuncle disc.

Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit

A Carbuncle doll can be seen in Serah's room at the start of the game, as well as in Chocolina's chest. The player can also obtain one as an adornment.

Final Fantasy TacticsEdit

Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on all allies for 30 MP with a speed of 25. It costs 350 Job Points to learn. In the original English translation, the job list spelled it as "Carbunkle", but was corrected in the War of the Lions port.

Final Fantasy Tactics AdvanceEdit

Similar to its Final Fantasy Tactics appearance, Carbuncle can be summoned to cast Reflect on any allied units within range. It can be learned by Summoners through the Garnet Staff and requires 300 AP to master. It costs 12 MP to cast and it is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftEdit

Carbuncle appears once again as a summon which can be learned by Summoners from the Pomegranate Staff. 200 AP is required to master this skill. It grants Reflect to all units in a large area for 16 MP.

Crystal DefendersEdit

For the enemy page, see: Carbuncle (Crystal Defenders).

Carbuncle appears as a summonable Esper in Crystal Defenders W2, and nullifies resistances of all enemies in an area.

Dissidia Final FantasyEdit

Carbuncle appears in both his Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy XI forms. He casts Ruby Light in order to equal the opponent's Bravery with the summoner's. Carbuncle can be summoned by two distinct ways: Automatically, which summons it immediately when the summoner succeeds in an HP attack, and shows the artwork of its Final Fantasy XI appearance, and manually, where the artwork of its Final Fantasy VIII appearance appears. Carbuncle's auto version can be obtained in the Destiny Odyssey IV's third stage, and its manual version in its second stage.

Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit

"I seek one who hears the voices within, to inform you of a ruby..."
"A song? Who's singing..."
"My name is Carbuncle, a stone harboring the reinbow light."
"Ha, ha... sorta cute. So, you gonna help me out?"
"These lights shall descend when you are in peril!"

—Carbuncle and Laguna conversing

Carbuncle returns as a summonstone, with the same function as in Dissidia. His auto version is now found near the end of Chapter Three: Clues of Scenario 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain Moogle Shops for 50 KP.

Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit

Carbuncle is a Light-elemental esper in Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade. From time to time, players may encounter Carbuncle in battle. Defeating Carbuncle will grant players the Carbuncle I summon stone, which allows Carbuncle to be summoned into battle. When summoned, Carbuncle uses the skill, Meteorite.

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Carbuncle I (R+) summon stone.

Meteorite in battle.

Final Fantasy Trading Card GameEdit

Carbuncle appears in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. Its Tactics appearance is used for the art displayed on the card.

Other AppearancesEdit

Chocobo SeriesEdit

Carbuncle makes a cameo in Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon and Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon 2. Carbuncle also appears in Chocobo Racing as a scenery element in the Fantasia track, with the same look as in the Chocobo Mysterious Dungeon Series.

In Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, Carbuncle is a light element card, and has six cards under its name. The player can see him on the overworld, since they must locate him six times to get all six of his cards.