Worm
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The Worm (ウォーム Wōmu) is a recurring species of enemy in the Final Fantasy series. They are usually shown as obese enemies with no features except a circular mouth. There are two common representations of the worms: sometimes they ascend from the ground and other times they are completely above ground depending on the game rather than the type. Most appearances of worms include many different variations.
One common type of worm is the Sand Worm (サンドウォーム Sandowōmu) which are most commonly a yellow or orange colored worm. Like most worms, they are commonly of the Earth element and are occasionally weak against the Water element. The creature is very likely to have been inspired by the sandworms from the novel Dune. Other variations include the Abyss Worm and Land Worm.
[edit] Appearances
[edit] Final Fantasy
- Main article: Purple Worm
The Purple Worm, originally known as simply "Worm" in the original NES release, is an enemy which can be fought in the Chaos Shrine. As its name suggests, it is purple in color. A weaker palette-swap, the Lava Worm, originally titled Grey Worm is a green recolor, contrary to its NES title. The Sand Worm is the weakest worm and is a rare enemy fought in many of the game's deserts. The Abyss Worm is an enemy from the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary versions fought in the Earthgift Shrine.
A second series of worm sprites exists. The Gigas Worm is a pink and bulky worm fought early in the game near Pravoka. The green palette-swap, Crawler is fought later on in Marsh Cave. A third version, the Flood Gigas appears in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary editions in the Whisperwind Cove.
[edit] Final Fantasy II
There are four worms in Final Fantasy II, each using the same base template. The orange and brown Sand Worm is the weakest of the genus and is fought in the Great Desert and around Kashuan after obtaining Ultima. The second is the Abyss Worm, the pink and green recolor fought in the Jade Passage. The third, and final in the NES and PlayStation editions is the Roundworm, the blue and brown edition fought in Leviathan and Pandaemonium. The Dawn of Souls version reveals the Unknown Cave, and with it the green and pink Gigas Worm, who also returns with the dungeon in the 20th Anniversary version.
[edit] Final Fantasy III
There are two worms in Final Fantasy III. The Blood Worm, a red version fought in the Nepto Temple, and the Sand Worm, a yellow version.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV
The first worm encountered is the Sand Worm, yellow in color, it is fought around Kaipo and in the Antlion's Den. The pale Flood Worm is a tough foe beneath Baron in the Ancient Waterway. The Abyss Worm is a red worm fought on the Red Moon on the Lunar Path and also in the Lunar Ruins in the Advance version. The Advance version also houses another worm, the Gigas Worm is a blue palette-swap boss fought in the Cave of Trials, guarding Edward's weapon.
The Hornworm from Final Fantasy IV is also a member of a different species of worm. It shares its appearance with the Caterpillar and the Larva.
[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Flood Worm and Sand Worm return in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years in their sprite forms. The Sand Worm appears as the first boss faced by Ceodore Harvey. The other worms from Final Fantasy IV also return.
Introduced to the The After Years is a rare enemy named the Gavel Worm, which has a modified sprite of the Sand Worm's. It is only encountered in the Lunarians' Tale, and is the strongest of its type.
[edit] Final Fantasy V
- Main article: Sandworm (Final Fantasy V)
Only one worm appears in Final Fantasy V. The Sandworm retains the usual worm appearance, and is fought as a boss in the Desert of Shifting Sands. The boss battle will have three Holes which the worm can ascend from.
[edit] Final Fantasy VI
The purple Slagworm is fought in the desert south of Maranda in the World of Ruin. The blue Zone Eater is fought on Triangle Island in the World of Ruin. The gray Landworm is fought in Kefka's Tower. The red Abyss Worm is found exclusively in the Advance version as an enemy in the Dragons' Den.
[edit] Final Fantasy VII
The two worms of Final Fantasy VII are both fought in areas with sand. The Land Worm is the weaker of the two and is fought in the Corel Desert. The blue recolor of the original orange land-based worm is the Sea Worm. Sea Worms are fought on the beaches of Mideel.
[edit] Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
The Land Worm are the main type of worm in the game, weak to Ice magic. The much tougher Shadow Worm isn't weak to any element but is immune to Gravity.
[edit] Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
- Main article: Worm (Crisis Core)
Worms are the only enemy present during the We Hope it's a Vacation mission, appearing nowhere else. Many other variations exist however.
[edit] Final Fantasy VIII
- Main article: Abyss Worm (Final Fantasy VIII)
The Abyss Worm is the only worm of Final Fantasy VIII. Worms suited to the desert, the Abyss Worms are fought in the Kashkabald Desert of Esthar and the Dingo Desert of Galbadia. They are also fought in the courtyard of Ultimecia Castle.
[edit] Final Fantasy IX
- Main article: Land Worm (Final Fantasy IX)
The Land Worm is the only worm in Final Fantasy IX that sports an appearance close to the usual worm of the series. The obese, orange worm is fought in the Kiera Desert.
In addition to the Land Worm, two other worm enemies appear. The Carrion Worm is a small green insect fought in Cleyra. The Worm Hydra is a dragon-worm hybrid fought on Mount Gulug, the Salvage Archipelago and Uaho Island.
[edit] Final Fantasy X
The Land Worm, Abyss Worm and Sand Worm are part of a greater Worm fiend genus. The Sand Worm is fought earliest in the game in Bikanel. Towards the end of the game the Land Worm is fought inside of Sin. The Abyss Worm is an enemy in the Area Conquest section of the Monster Arena, unlocked once one of every enemy located in Bikanel is caught.
[edit] Final Fantasy X-2
The worm genus returns with one returning and one new entrant. The Sand Worm bears an appearance the same as Final Fantasy X's Sand Worm and can be fought in Bikanel and the Via Infinito. The Earth Worm is much darker in appearance and is also fought within the Via Infinito as well as the Farplane abyss.
[edit] Final Fantasy XI
- Main article: Worm (Final Fantasy XI)
[edit] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
The worms present in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles don't sport the classic look. The Carrion Worm is fought in the Mushroom Forest, and the Tiny Worm is a recolor.
A worm closer in appearance to previous incarnations, the Cave Worm, is a boss in the Selepation Cave, holding the Wind Crystal. It appears in battle with some Electric Jellyfish.
[edit] Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
- Main article: Worm (My Life as a King)
[edit] Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
The series of worms in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest are tough enemies, but are all vulnerable to axes. The Sand Worm is a pink worm fought in Bone Dungeon. The Land Worm is a purple worm fought at Wintry Cave. The Leech is a darker purple and is fought in the Giant Tree.
