Carbuncle (summon)

Carbuncle (カーバンクル, Kābankuru?), also called Carbunkl, Crbnkl, 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

Carbuncle is a Level 4 Summon obtained in Castle Exdeath after battling it as a secret boss. At 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.

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 casts Reflect on the entire party.

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. Obtaining Carbuncle in the Steam version earns the player the achievement Carbuncle.

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

StatsEdit

The following table represents the base stats:

Level	HP
16	1,220
20	1,326
30	2,086
40	2,714
50	3,350
60	3,994
70	4,646
80	5,306
90	5,974
100	6,650

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

Final Fantasy IXEdit

See the Summon sequence here.

Carbuncle is an eidolon summoned by Eiko. It is learned through the Ruby for 35 AP, 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, Eiko's add-on jewel alters 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).

Final Fantasy XIEdit

Carbuncle appears 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.

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

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 attack, 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.

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 from a treasure sphere in Yaschas Massif 10 AF.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIEdit

Lightning can obtain a Carbuncle Figurine as an adornment after completing "The Things She's Lost" quest in Luxerion. This quest involves finding a green Carbuncle doll for a young girl named Dolce who had lost her toy. A red Carbuncle doll can also be found while undergoing this sidequest, but if found and given to Dolce the player will fail the quest.

Final Fantasy XIVEdit

Carbuncles appears as the "core" summons of the Arcanist class, and is the first creature the Arcanists learn to summon before branching out into either Primal egi (Summoner) or Nymian fairies (Scholar).

Carbuncles are small fox-like creatures that can help fulfill various roles depending on which version is summoned. Emerald Carbuncle casts spells while Topaz Carbuncle can tank.

Urianger Augurelt summons an "Amber Carbuncle", who functions as simply a stronger, alternately-colored Topaz Carbuncle. In the Heavensward expansion, Alphinaud Leveilleur is also able to use Ruby, Obsidian, and Onyx Carbuncles when he participates in instanced battles.

AbilitiesEdit

Final Fantasy XVEdit

Carbuncle appears as a companion in Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV, leading young Noctis through his dreamscape. Upon completion of the demo, the player can name the Carbuncle and it will be made available to download as a usable summon in the full game when it is released.

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.

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

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

Final Fantasy Legends: Toki no SuishōEdit

Carbuncle appears as a light-elemental summon. It is one of the basic low-ranked summons in the game and is equipped to Aemo once she joins the party at the beginning of Chapter 1. When summoned into battle, Carbuncle will use Ruby Light as its special attack, which reflects a single magic attack for all party members. Summoning Carbuncle costs 2 points from the Consumption Gauge. The summon's initial design is based on its incarnation in Final Fantasy XI, but it's final form is based off Amber Carbuncle from Final Fantasy XIV.

Depending on Carbuncle's type and rank, it can teach the following abilities: Banish I Banish II Banish III

Reflect Guard I Reflect Guard II Reflect Guard III

Upgrading StatsEdit

Rank	Maximum Level	Phantom Stone Cost	Max HP	Max MP	Max Attack	Max Magic	Max Speed	Components Needed
☆ 2	20	7	208	23	20	20	16	None
☆ 3	30	7	359	40	36	36	28	?
☆ 4	40	7	516	57	51	51	40	?

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

Carbuncle: "I seek one who hears the voices within, to inform you of a ruby..."

Laguna: "A song? Who's singing..."

Carbuncle: "My name is Carbuncle, a stone harboring the rainbow light."

Laguna: "Ha, ha... sorta cute. So, you gonna help me out?"

Carbuncle: "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.

Pictlogica Final FantasyEdit

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.

Final Fantasy Record KeeperEdit

Carbuncle is a summon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper with its sprite from Final Fantasy V. When summoned, it casts Reflect on all members of the party.

Final Fantasy Brave ExviusEdit

Chocobo RacingEdit

Carbuncle appears as a scenery element in the Fantasia track.

Chocobo no Fushigi na DungeonEdit

Chocobo's Dungeon 2Edit

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo TalesEdit

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.

Carbuncle
#073	*	Yellow
None	None	Defend	Defend
Shining Star
Deal 2 damage and causes Silence.

Carbuncle
#074	*	Yellow
None	None	Defend	Attack
Quickstomp
Deals 4 damage and casts Haste.

Carbuncle
#075	**	Yellow
Defend	None	Defend	Defend
Ruby Light
Crystal Ability (**) Deal damage equal to the strength of opponent's card.

Carbuncle
#076	***	Yellow
Defend	None	Defend	Defend
Ruby Light+
Crystal Ability (******) Deals damage equal to twice the strength of opponent's card.

Carbuncle
#077	**	Yellow
None	None	None	Defend
Holy Guard
Recover Restore 10 HP.

Carbuncle
#078	***	Yellow
None	None	Defend	Attack
Blessed Song
Deal 2 damage. CP Crush Destroy all crystals of the most abundant color in opponent's CP gauge.

Final Fantasy Trading Card GameEdit

Carbuncle appears in the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game in its Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy XI appearances. The cards are Earth-elemental apart from his Final Fantasy XI appearance, where he is Shine-elemental.

Triple Triad (Portal App)Edit

Carbuncle from Final Fantasy IX appears in the version available via Final Fantasy Portal App.

Non-Final Fantasy AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street PortableEdit

Carbuncle is a chance card in Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable, the card's ability: Pearl value up 20% on random street.

EtymologyEdit

[view · edit · purge]Carbuncle was a mythical creature reportedly sighted in the Americas by Spanish conquistadors. It is described as a small creature, either a bird or a mammal, that has a gem in its forehead crystallized from the brain of a dead dragon. According to myth, it is good luck to catch a carbuncle. A carbuncle is also an archaic name given to any red cabochon cut gemstone. The name applied particularly to red garnet.