The Griffon (グリフォン, Gurifon?), also known as the Griffin (グリフィン, Gurifin?), is a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. It is bird-like in appearance and often has powerful abilities.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy III[]
The Griffon is an optional boss fought in the west tower of Castle Sasune. It is guarding a chest containing the Wightslayer.
It can also be encountered as a regular enemy near the town of Tokkul.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Griffin is fought on the Cosmo Area, and in the fourth round of the Battle Square during the time Tiny Bronco is available. It can become a long-ranged enemy, and can drain the party's MP.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Griffon appears near Gongaga and the Abandoned Mako Reactor. All elemental damage dealt to it is halved, and it uses the powerful Feather Shot ability.
Final Fantasy VII G-Bike[]
The Griffon appears as an event boss in Final Fantasy VII G-Bike.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Griffin is a flying enemy found in Fossil Roo and on the Donna Plains on the Outer Continent. Quina can eat the Griffin to learn White Wind.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Griffins are fierce creatures native to Abalathia's Spine. They have a long history of serving as mounts, specifically in a regiment of the Ala Mhigan cavalry as mounts for soldiers who harried opposing forces, and is depicted on the flag of Ala Mhigo. The common Griffin can be encountered as a regular enemy in The Sea of Clouds. A Griffin Mount is available for players who purchased the Collector's Edition of Heavensward.
Final Fantasy XV[]
Griffon is fought in Duscae, Cleigne and during The Professor's Protégé - Griffon Sidequest and the Ruler of the Brave Skies Hunt. It is a high leveled enemy with high HP.
Final Fantasy XVI[]
Justice Monsters Five[]
The Griffon appears as an obtainable SR monster. It is a Thunder-elemental monster whose type is Climb, class is Avian and its specialty is Defense. Its hero tech is Thunderflap which unleashes a large circular shockwave. Its leader bonus is Charge which increases Thunder damage dealt by 50%. Its auto-effect is Water Damage -15% which reduces Water damage taken by 15%.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Griffin is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster units can transform into. It can be found on the fifth floor of the Tower.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Griffon is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.
Final Fantasy Legend III[]
The Griffon is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
The Griffin is commonly found in most of the plains and river areas, such as River Belle Path and Veo Lu Sluice. Although a rather large and dangerous monster, the Griffin's main weakness is its low magic defense. Almost all tier 2 magics will inflict a status effect on the Griffin, making the fight a little easier.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
Etymology[]
griffin, griffon, or gryphon (Greek: γρύφων, grýphōn, or γρύπων, grýpōn, early form γρύψ, grýps; Latin: gryphus) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.
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