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Added by Shane613- "Cretins with big ears and fangs. Strong and stupid"
- —Final Fantasy Tactics Advance description.
Goblins (ゴブリン, Goburin?) are common enemies in the Final Fantasy series. They are among the first enemies that players were introduced to in the original Final Fantasy and have come to be a common sight through many subsequent games. The first English translations of the earlier games in the series (e.g. Final Fantasy IV) had them referred to as Imps, but in some of the games, Imps appear as entirely different creatures. Early translations also dubbed Devil as Goblin in Final Fantasy VI, but this creature has nothing in common with the traditional Goblin species.
Several subtypes of Goblins appear in the series, the most recurring being Goblin Guards, Red Caps and Li'l Murderers.
Appearances
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Final FantasyEdit
Goblins are the most elementar enemies of Final Fantasy. Their kin is almost always weak and poses absolutely no threat to the party. Four types of Goblin appear in this game:
- The basic Goblin, which is the weakest enemy in the game, found mainly around Cornelia.
- The Goblin Guard, which usually appears alongside normal Goblins.
- The Black Goblin can only be found at the Soul of Chaos dungeons added in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary remakes. Even though it is found at bonus dungeons, it is still a very weak enemy.
- The Knocker is the strongest Goblin in the game and can be found at Soul of Chaos dungeons as well as in the Labyrinth of Time, from the forementioned remakes. It is not the pushover other goblins are, but it still isn't a difficult foe.
Final Fantasy IIEdit
Goblins reappear as a weak early enemy and this time provide a greater stash of gil in comparison to the Hornets and Leg Eaters fought at the same stage. Again, four types of Goblins can be fought:
- The basic Goblin appears at the Altair, Fynn, Paloom and Salamand areas.
- The stronger Goblin Guard appear around Salamand alongside Goblins, and inside the Semitt Falls.
- The Goblin Prince is a rare enemy found only in Kashuan or at bridges around the world.
- The Li'l Murderer is an enemy found at the Soul of Rebirth final dungeon, the Unknown Palace, in the 'Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary remakes.
Final Fantasy IIIEdit
In Final Fantasy III, Goblins are the very first enemies fought in a scripted battle at the start of the game. Three types of Goblin appear in this game, plus two dummied Goblins:
- The forementioned Goblin fought at the start of the game can be found as a rare encounter in the Altar Cave.
- The Knocker can be fought at Castle Argus and on the overworld of the Floating Continent.
- The Red Cap can also be found at the overworld of the Floating Continent.
- The Captain is a dummied monster, tougher than the three Goblins present in the final game.
- The Hobgoblin is also a dummied monster, they were meant to be the most powerful goblin.
Final Fantasy IVEdit
Added by AndresTigerIn the first localization of Final Fantasy IV, Goblins were called Imps. There are five classes of Goblins in Final Fantasy IV:
- The basic Goblin, which can be found around Baron and Kaipo and at the Mist Cave and Antlion's Den.
- The Domovoi, which can be found around Fabul and Mysidia, at the Antlion's Den, and during the events at Fabul Castle
- The Li'l Murderer can be fought at the Lunar Subterrane.
- The Goblin Prince can be found at the Lunar Ruins, available in the Advance and Complete Collection versions.
The Goblin and Li'l Murderer can drop the Goblin item, which teaches Rydia the Goblin Summon. It has a spell power of 8 (30 in DS versions), and costs 1 MP to evoke. The Goblin's summon attack is Goblin Punch.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-Edit
- The Goblin.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
The Goblin is present in this sequel again as an enemy, item and Summon. Four types of Goblin reappear.
- The Goblin is present in many tales and is the only monster to drop the Goblin item that teaches Rydia the Goblin summon.
- Domovois are as common as Goblins and usually appears in the same groups as its weaker version.
- The Goblin Captain appears in many Challenge Dungeons as well as in later tales.
- Goblin Princes appear in the Depths during the Final Tale.
As a Summon, the Goblin has the very same effect as in Final Fantasy IV and has the original strength of 8 and cost of 1 MP to summon.
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Summoning Goblin in The Complete Collection.
Final Fantasy VEdit
Goblins are found at the start of the game and are, like in Final Fantasy III, the first enemy to be found due to a scripted battle. Altogether, three types of Goblins can be found and one dummied Goblin.:
- The common Goblin can be found all around the initial area of Tycoon and Tule.
- The stronger Black Goblin can be fought at the Beginner's hall and found as a random encounter in the Wind Shrine.
- The Gobbledygook is a minion of Exdeath fought during the battle at Xezat's Fleet.
- The Neo Goblin is a dummied out enemy, found only via hacking.
All Goblin enemies can use and teach the Blue Magic Goblin Punch.
Final Fantasy VIEdit
The Goblins don't appear in Final Fantasy VI. However, the Gobbledygook variant appears as a hunchback humanoid enemy.
There is also an enemy that is named Goblin in the SNES and PlayStation versions, but was renamed to Devil in the Advance version.
Final Fantasy VIIEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Final Fantasy VII)
The Goblins reside on Goblin Island, a small and isolated place in Final Fantasy VII. Stealing from them can yield the Zeio Nut, an instrumental item for Chocobo Breeding.
Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-Edit
- Main article: Goblin (Before Crisis)
Final Fantasy IXEdit
Goblins can only be found early in the game, at the Evil Forest and the area between the forest and the Ice Cavern. Later, Goblin Mages appear at the Outer Continent, but remain very weak opponents.
Final Fantasy XIEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Final Fantasy XI)
Goblins appear as one of the races of beastmen in Final Fantasy XI. They are described as nomadic creatures which also explains why Goblins can take on more diverse jobs than any other race of beastmen, eight in total.
Another type of Goblin in Final Fantasy XI is known as the Moblin. The difference between a Goblin and a Moblin is in the culture. Moblins are a stationary race and have a capital near Bastok called Newton Movalpolos which is actually built below their older city, suitably named Oldton Movalpolos.
Final Fantasy XIIEdit
Goblins don't appear in Final Fantasy XII, but the Baknamy, a similar looking race, could be considered as their replacement.
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant WingsEdit
- "A familiar nuisance armed with his time-tested punch."
- —Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings in-game description.
- Main article: Goblin (Revenant Wings)
The Goblin is the rank 1 Earth Physical summon. Its only attack is Goblin Punch.
Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
Goblins in Final Fantasy XIII are found on Gran Pulse. They travel around in packs and are often seen attacking Gorgonopsids. They are drastically different from traditional Goblins: while still keeping their green skin, they have a gaping, mouth-like hole on their chest and appear to wear roller skates and boxing gloves. They still use their traditional move, Goblin Punch which deals moderate physical damage, but they can use it only when the Goblin Chieftain bestows Bravery on a Goblin. They are notable for appearing late in the game and as such, much more powerful than their early counterparts of the series. They are nonetheless one of the weakest monsters on Pulse. Six types of Goblins appear in the game:
Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit
Goblins return in the sequel, and all apart from Munchkins and Munchkin Maestros appear exclusively on the Archylte Steppe. Ten types appear in the game:
- Goblin
- Goblin Chieftain
- Munchkin
- Munchkin Maestro
- Moblin
- Major Moblin
- Buccaboo
- Buccaboo Ace
- Gancanagh
- Gancanagh Ace
Final Fantasy XIVEdit
Goblins appear once again, looking identical to their Final Fantasy XI counterparts with brown leather clothes and masks.
Final Fantasy Mystic QuestEdit
- Main article: Brownie
Goblins appear in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, although they were named Brownies in the English version.
Final Fantasy TacticsEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Final Fantasy Tactics)
There are three classes of Goblins; Goblin, Black Goblin and Gobbledyguck. They are all weak enemies with a short attack range which resort to punches to defeat foes. They all bear a weakness to Ice.
Final Fantasy Tactics AdvanceEdit
Goblins and Red Caps appear in this game. They have access to the Blue Magic spells Goblin Punch and Magic Hammer, respectively. Goblins can only be found in certain missions, and after said missions are complete it will be impossible to learn Goblin Punch.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the RiftEdit
Goblins do not appear in Jylland unlike the previous game, but are instead replaced with similar-looking monsters called Baknamy, which also have access to the goblin abilties: Goblin Punch and Magic Hammer (renamed Magick Hammer).
Vagrant StoryEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Vagrant Story)
There are two types of Goblins: regular Goblins, and Goblin Leaders.
Final Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Crystal Chronicles)
There are five type of Goblins: Goblin, Goblin (Mace), Goblin (Spear), Goblin Chieftain, and Goblin Mage.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of FatesEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Ring of Fates)
There are three type of Goblins: Goblin, Hammer Goblin, and Goblin Lord.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a KingEdit
- Main article: Goblin (My Life as a King)
There are five type of Goblins: Goblin, Goblin Boss, Goblin Mage, Goblin Priest, and Ice Goblin.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a DarklordEdit
Goblin appears as a melee summon in My Life as a Dark Lord. Its attack power and HP are low, but its speed is Sprightly and it occupies only one slot on a tower floor. It has no special abilities.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of TimeEdit
- Main article: Goblin (Echoes of Time)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal BearersEdit
There are five types of goblin in this game: Goblin, Goblin Warrior, Goblin Hunter, Goblin Healer and Goblin Samurai.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of LightEdit
Goblins appear as enemies in Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light. Three variants of Goblins exist:
- The Goblin, which can be found outside of Horne and inside the North Caves and the Mysterious Tower.
- The Hobgoblin, which appears on the world map after darkness floods the world.
- The Goblin Lord appears as an optional boss inside the Holy Tree Tower.
Theatrhythm Final FantasyEdit
Goblins will appear with both their Final Fantasy XI and traditional appearances as enemies in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.
Chocobo no Fushigi na DungeonEdit
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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo TalesEdit
Goblin is one set of cards found by Chocobo. He is given his first three Goblin cards from Dueler X, which are also the first cards given to him in the game.
| Goblin | |||
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| #114 | * | Gray | |
| Defend | Attack | None | None |
| Slap | |||
| Deal 2 damage. | |||
| Goblin | |||
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| #115 | *** | Gray | |
| None | Attack | None | None |
| Slap+ | |||
| Deal 5 damage. | |||
| Goblin | |||
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| #116 | * | Gray | |
| Defend | None | None | Defend |
| Rage | |||
| Deal 1 damage. | |||
| Goblin | |||
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| #117 | * | Gray | |
| None | Defend | Attack | None |
| Shout | |||
| Deal 2 damage. | |||
| Goblin | |||
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| #118 | *** | Gray | |
| Attack | None | Defend | None |
| Meteor | |||
| Crystal Ability (***)
Deals 6 damage and causes a Burn. | |||
Non-Final Fantasy AppearancesEdit
Goblins appear in Romancing Saga 3 in a design similar to that of their Final Fantasy V counterparts.
EtymologyEdit
A Goblin is a small, mischievous creature found in many European folk tales and legends. The word Goblin comes from the Norman French word Gobelinus, the name of a ghost that haunted the town of Évreux in the 12th century.
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Final Fantasy V
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Final Fantasy VII
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Goblin (Final Fantasy XI)
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Moblin (Final Fantasy XI)
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Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
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Final Fantasy XIII
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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
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Final Fantasy Tactics
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Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
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Vagrant Story
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
