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The following is a list of all the themes that play exclusively in battle scenes present in the Final Fantasy series: Random encounter battle themes, Boss battle themes, specific Boss battle themes and Final Boss themes, etc.

List of Battle ThemesEdit

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Final FantasyEdit

"Battle Scene" for exclusive battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and random encounter theme for the latest versions.
"Inside the Boss Battle" for minor boss battle theme.
"Boss Battle A" for the battles against Lich and Kraken in versions more recent than MSX.
"Boss Battle B" for the battles against Marilith and Tiamat in versions more recent than MSX.
"Last Battle" for the final battle theme in versions more recent than MSX.
Final Fantasy III's "Battle 2" for battles against Earthgift Shrine bosses in the PSP version.
Final Fantasy IV's "Battle 2" for battles against Hellfire Chasm bosses in the PSP version.
Final Fantasy V's "Battle 2" for battles against Lifespring Grotto bosses in the PSP version.
"Clash on the Big Bridge" for the battle against Gilgamesh in the PSP version.
Final Fantasy VI's "Decisive Battle" for the battle against Whisperwind Cove bosses in the PSP version.

Final Fantasy IIEdit

"Battle Scene 1" for random encounter and minor boss battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and random encounter theme for the latest versions.
"Battle Scene 2" for major boss and final boss battle theme in the NES and MSX versions and final boss theme for the latest versions.
"Battle Scene B" for minor boss theme in versions more recent than MSX.
"Battle Scene A" for major boss theme in versions more recent than MSX.

Final Fantasy IIIEdit

"Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Battle to the Death" for final boss battle theme.

Final Fantasy IVEdit

"Fight 1" for random encounter theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Battle with Golbez's Four Emperors" for battles against the Archfiends and Golbez.
"Dancing Doll Calcobrena" for battles against Calcabrina and Dr. Lugae.
"The Final Battle" for final boss battle theme.

Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit

For the most part, The After Years re-uses the battle tracks from the original game, though new music was composed for significant new bosses.

"Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Battle with Golbez's Four Emperors" for battles against Dark Kain, the Mysterious Girl in Baron, the Archfiends, and Ultima Weapon.
"The Final Battle" for the battle against Zeromus's Malice.
"The Dispossessed Eidolons ~Minudes~" for battles against the the Eidolons and the Maenads.
"Planetary Core" for the battle against the Creator's shell.
"Master of Imagination" for the battle against the Creator's second form.
"Straying from Evolution" for the battle against the Creator's third form.
"The Battle for Life" for the battle against the Creator's final form.

Final Fantasy VEdit

"The Battle" for random encounter theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Battle at the Big Bridge" for all battles against Gilgamesh starting with the one at the Big Bridge.
"Decisive Battle" for the battles against Exdeath and the battles against most of the bosses of the Sealed Temple in the Advance remake.
"The Final Battle" for final boss battle theme against Neo Exdeath, but also plays in the battle against the superboss Enuo in the Advance remake.

Final Fantasy VIEdit

"Battle Theme" for random encounter theme.
"Decisive Battle" for minor boss battle theme.
"Battle to the Death" for battles against major boss battle theme.
"Grand Finale" for the battle against Ultros during the opera play.
"Protect the Espers!" for battles during the raid at Narshe.
"Dancing Mad's" four tiers for the final boss battle's four tiers.

Final Fantasy VIIEdit

"Fighting" for random encounter theme.
"Those Who Fight Further" for boss battle theme.
"Hurry Faster!" for battles in the Battle Arena.
"J-E-N-O-V-A" for the battles against Jenova∙BIRTH, Jenova∙DEATH and Hojo.
"Jenova Absolute" for the battle against Jenova∙SYNTHESIS.
"Birth of a God" for the battle against Bizarro∙Sephiroth.
"One-Winged Angel" for final battle theme against Safer∙Sephiroth.

Final Fantasy VIIIEdit

"Don't Be Afraid" for random encounter theme.
"Force Your Way" for boss battle theme.
"The Man with the Machine Gun" battle theme played during all battles in Laguna dream sequences.
"Premonition" for the battles against Edea and the Sorceresses.
"Only a Plank Between One and Perdition" for the battles against Bahamut and Ultima Weapon
"The Legendary Beast" for the battle against Griever.
"Maybe I'm a Lion" for the battle against Ultimecia-Griever.
"The Extreme" for final battle theme against Ultimecia.

Final Fantasy IXEdit

"Battle 1" for random encounter theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Faerie Battle" for the battles against the Friendly Enemies.
"Hunter's Chance" during the Festival of the Hunt and the battle against Hades.
"The Wavering Blade" for battles against Beatrix.
"The Darkness of Eternity" for the battle against Trance Kuja.
"Final Battle" for the final battle theme.

Final Fantasy XEdit

"Battle Theme" for random encounter theme.
"Enemy Assault" for boss battle theme.
"Assault" for the battles in the city of Bevelle and against Sin.
"Challenge!" for battles against Sinspawn Gui (Second), Seymour Flux, Yunalesca, and Omega.
"Fight With Seymour" for the battle against Seymour Omnis.
"Otherworld" for the battle against Braska's Final Aeon.
"A Contest of Aeons" for the battles against Yuna's Aeons (and Penance in the PAL and International Versions).
"Final Battle" for the final battle theme.

Final Fantasy X-2Edit

"YRP Battle 1" for random battles in Luca and Mi'ihen Highroad during the "Machina Mayhem!" mission.
"YRP Battle 2" for boss battles.
"YRP Battle 3" for random battles.
"I'll Give You Something Hot!" for battles against the Leblanc Syndicate.
"Yuna's Ballad" for battle against Bahamut.
"Summoned Beast" for battles against most aeons, Humbaba and Angra Mainyu.
"Clash" for battles against Vegnagun's Tail, Leg, and Body.
"Struggle to the Death" for battle against Vegnagun's Head.
"Demise" for the final battle, against Shuyin.

Final Fantasy XIEdit

"Battle Theme" for outdoor solo battles (regardless of expansion).
"Battle in the Dungeon" for dungeon solo battles (regardless of expansion).
"Battle Theme #2" for outdoor party battles.
"Battle in the Dungeon #2" for dungeon party battles.
"Tough Battle" for boss encounters/battlefields ("BCNMs").
"Shadow Lord" for battles in Dynamis.
"Awakening" for the battle against the reawakened Shadow Lord, as well as for Dynamis - Xarcabard.

Rise of the ZilartEdit

"Battle Theme #3" for outdoor party battles in Outland areas.
"Battle in the Dungeon #3" for dungeon party battles in Outland areas.
"Tough Battle #2" for boss encounters/battlefields in the Zilart expansion.
"Fighters of the Crystal" for the battles against the Crystal Warriors.
"Eald'narche" for the first battle against Eald'narche.
"Belief" for the second battle against Eald'narche.

Chains of PromathiaEdit

"Onslaught" for outdoor party battles in Chains of Promathia expansion areas.
"Depths of the Soul" for dungeon party battles in Chains of Promathia expansion areas.
"Turmoil" for boss encounters/battlefields in the Chains of Promathia expansion.
"Dusk and Dawn" for the first round against Promathia.
"A Realm of Emptiness" for the second battle against Promathia, as well as the rematch against Kam'lanaut & Eald'narche during the "Apocalypse Nigh" quest.
"Ruler of the Skies" for the battles against Bahamut.

Treasures of Aht UrhganEdit

"Mercenaries' Delight" for outdoor party battles in Near East areas.
"Delve" for dungeon party battles in Near East areas.
"Hellriders" for boss encounters/battlefields in Near East areas.
"Rapid Onslaught -Assault-" for party battles during Assault missions.
"Fated Strife -Besieged-" for during Besieged events.
"Iron Colossus" for the battle against Odin.
"Ragnarok" for the battle against Alexander.

Wings of the GoddessEdit

"Clash of Standards" for outdoor party battles in Shadowreign areas.
"On this Blade" for dungeon party battles in Shadowreign areas.
"Roar of the Battle Drums" for Campaign battles.
"Run Maggot, Run!" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas, as well as most Campaign Ops.
"Under a Clouded Moon" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas.
"Kindred Cry" for assorted boss encounters/battlefields in Shadowreign areas.

Add-on expansionsEdit

"Ode to Life Bestowing" for the battle against the Seed Crystal.
"Evil in Small Doses" for the battle against Riko Kupenreich.
"A Feast for Ladies" for the battle against Belle Shantotto & Domina Shantotto.
An unnamed track is used for battles in Abyssea areas.
An unnamed track is used for the battle against Shinryu.

Final Fantasy XIIEdit

"Boss Battle" for boss battles.
"Battle Drum" for the battle against Daguza, Gwitch and Galeedo in the Nalbina Dungeons.
"Giving Chase", also known as "A Speechless Fight", for the first battle and the second battle against Ba'Gamnan.
"Battle with an Esper", also known as "Esper Battle", for battles against Espers.
"Life and Death", also known as "Fight to the Death", for the battles against Vossler, Cid, and Gabranth.
"Discord [Imperial Version]", also known as "Upheaval", for the battles against Ghis, Bergan, and Vayne Novus.
"Battle on the Big Bridge [FFXII Version]" for the battle against Gilgamesh.
"Struggle for Freedom", also known as "The Battle for Freedom", for the battle against the The Undying.

Final Fantasy XIIIEdit

"Blinded by Light" for normal encounter theme.
"Saber's Edge" for boss battle themes until Chapter 10, with the exception of the Mark bosses in the Faultwarrens.
"Eidolons" for the battles against Shiva, Hecatoncheir, Bahamut and Havoc Skytank.
"Test of the l'Cie" for battles against Brynhildr, Dahaka and Alexander. Also present in some Mark battles.
"Desperate Struggle" for some boss battles and most Mark battles and the battle against Odin.
"Can't Catch a Break" for the battle against Enki and Enlil.
"Fighting Fate" for the battles against Barthandelus.
"Eden Under Siege" for the battle against The Proudclad.
"Born Anew" for the first battle against Orphan.
"Nascent Requiem" for the final battle.

Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit

"Last Hunter" for random battles in Bresha Ruins 5 AF and the Coliseum battle against Ultros and Typhon.
"Paradigm Shift" for random battles in New Bodhum 3 AF and the Coliseum battle against PuPu.
"Worlds Collide" for the battle against Paradox Alpha in Bresha Ruins 5 AF and Aloeidai in Yaschas Massif 10 AF.
"Etro's Champion" for Lightning's battle between Chaos Bahamut. Later returns as the battle theme in A Dying World.
"Limit Break!" for battles against Gogmagog in New Bodhum 3 AF, Royal Ripeness in Sunleth Waterscape 300 AF, Zenobia in Academia 400 AF, Proto fal'Cie Adam in Augusta Tower 200 AF, the first phase of battle against Ultros, and the Coliseum battle against Snow.
"Warrior Goddess" plays during the first battle between Lightning and Caius, when the three Cie'th attack Yeul in Academia 400 AF, and Gorgyra battle in Yaschas Massif 1X AF.
"Giant Impact" plays during the series of battles against Nektons and Meonektons in New Bodhum 3 AF and during the battle with Atlas.
"Divine Conflict" plays during the aerial battle with Chaos Bahamut, the fights in Academia 500 AF, and the Coliseum battle against Lightning and Lieutenant Amodar.
"The Invisible Abyss" plays during the final battle and in the battle against Caius in Requiem of the Goddess scenario.
"Full Speed Ahead" plays during the random battles at night in New Bodhum 3 AF and Bresha Ruins 300 AF.
"Caius's Theme" plays during the battle of Serah against him in the Void Beyond.
"Endless Paradox" plays during the battle against Caius in Valhalla.
"Heart of Chaos" plays during the battle against Chaos Bahamut in Requiem of the Goddess scenario.
"Time's Master" plays during the battle against Caius and Chaos Bahamut in Academia 500 AF.
"Threat Level Omega" plays during random battles at Academia 400 F and Omega.
"Clash on the Big Bridge - Oriental MIX" plays during Coliseum Gilgamesh downloadable content battle.
Unnamed track played during the Omega battle in Japanese version of the game before 1.03 update.

Tracks from Final Fantasy XIII

"Blinded By Light" plays during random battles in Vile Peaks 200 AF and after storyline events in New Bodhum 700 AF, and the first battle against Lightning in the Coliseum.
"Saber's Edge" plays in battle against Long Gui.
"Test of the l'Cie" plays during the battle against Yomi and Nabaat.

Final Fantasy XIVEdit

"Nail of the Heavens" for regular battles in La Noscea.
"In the Shadow of the Colossus" for battle Guildleves in La Noscea and its dungeons.
"The Forest's Pulse" for regular battles in The Black Shroud.
"Bathed in Woodsin" for battle Guildleves in The Black Shroud and its dungeons.
"Quicksand" for regular battles in Thanalan.
"Desert Moon Defied" for battle Guildleves in Thanalan and its dungeons.
"Beneath Bloodied Banners" most commonly used in battle guildleves where some enemies run.
"Phantoms of the Lake", for regular battles in Mor Dhona.
"The Promise of Plunder", public dungeon battle theme.
"Primal Judgement", for battles against Ifrit
"Good King Moogle Mog" for the battle against the eponymous primal
"Broken Angel" for the battle against Garuda
"Imperium" for the "United We Stand" quest battle.
"Tempest" for the battle against Nael van Darnus and imperial invasions on high level Aetheryte camps.
"Rise of the White Raven" for the battle against Nael Deus Darnus
There are also several yet unnamed songs for battles in Coerthas, boss battles, faction guildleves, behests, behest bosses, class quest bosses, instanced dungeons, beast tribe strongholds, Hamlet Defense and job quest battles.

Final Fantasy TacticsEdit

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"Trisection"

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"Trisection" the most used, and notably plays in the Prologue and the final battle of Chapter 1.
"Antipyretic", "Night Attack", and "Bloody Execrement" are also widely recurring.
"Unavoidable Battle" for the storyline battles at Balias Tor and Germinas Peak.
"Remnants" plays in several saddening battles, such as the second against Milleuda Folles.
"Run Past Through The Plains" plays when rescuing Rapha Galthena.
"Apoplexy" plays, among other times, when rescuing Boco.
"Espionage" plays in Midlight's Deep and when fighting Barich Fendsor.
"Antidote" plays in several battles at the Mining Town of Gollund.
"Random Waltz", "A Chapel", and "Desert Land" are used only in random battles.
"The Pervert" is the Lucavi theme.
"Altima, the Nice Body" and "Altima, the Perfect Body" are the final boss themes.

Final Fantasy Mystic QuestEdit

"Battle 1" for regular enemy battle theme.
"Battle 2" for boss battle theme.
"Battle 3" for final boss battle theme.

Spoilers end here.

TriviaEdit

In the original three installments of the main series, the total number of themes that appeared only in-battle present in each game corresponded to the game's chronological number. This was stopped after Final Fantasy IV when Final Fantasy IV included five distinct battle themes.