Final Fantasy 16: Every returning enemy & monster
Square EnixFinal Fantasy 16 has thrown its doors wide open, welcoming in a vast array of familiar foes and beasts. These are the classic enemies and monsters making a triumphant return in Final Fantasy XVI.
Any fan of the Final Fantasy series will tell you – it’s the monsters that truly spice up the gameplay. Each one offering a unique challenge, a dash of personality, or a nostalgic trip down memory lane. With the release of Final Fantasy 16, we’ve seen a deluge of recognizable faces from past titles.
We’re here to take you on a tour of the notable throwbacks in Final Fantasy XVI. Here are all of the returning enemies and monsters in Final Fantasy 16.
All returning monsters in Final Fantasy XVI
Square EnixFinal Fantasy 16 is teeming with monsters and enemies making a comeback. We’ve gone to the lengths of breaking down each returning contender and their origin story.
It’s crucial to mention that we’re still on the hunt, exploring the vast expanses of Final Fantasy XVI to discover all the returning beasts. As soon as we’ve spotted them – and if they’ve made appearances in past titles – we’ll promptly update this list.
| Returning enemy | Where are they from? |
|---|---|
| Moogle | Found in every game since Final Fantasy III |
| Adamantoise | A super boss in Final Fantasy XV |
| Behemoth | Debuted as a boss in Final Fantasy II |
| Dragonet | Final Fantasy XIV |
| Malboro | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Aevise | An enemy in Final Fantasy XII |
| Fafnir of the North | An enemy Final Fantasy XII |
| Dragons | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Bombs | Debuted as a boss in Final Fantasy II |
| Flan | Debuted as a boss in Final Fantasy II |
| Ahriman | Debuted as a boss in Final Fantasy III |
| Iron giants | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Stolas | A Rank A Elite Mark in Final Fantasy XIV |
| Ultima Prime | Final Fantasy XIV |
| Ifrit | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| The Phoenix | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Shiva | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Ramuh | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Garuda | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Titan | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Bahamut | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Odin | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Typhon | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Chirada | A boss in Final Fantasy XV |
| Suparna | Found in many Final Fantasy games |
| Liquid Flame | A boss in Final Fantasy V |
| Goblins | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Gigas | An enemy from Final Fantasy VII |
| Orcs | Found in many Final Fantasy games |
| Minotaurs | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Vampire Thorns | An enemy in Final Fantasy VI. |
| Hornets | A special enemy in Final Fantasy X |
| Black Widows | An enemy in the original Final Fantasy |
| Megalocrabs | Final Fantasy XIV |
| Cray Claws | A boss in Final Fantasy V |
| Chocobos | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
| Vultures | An enemy in Final Fantasy XII |
| Wolf | An enemy from the original Final Fantasy |
| Panthers | An enemy in Final Fantasy XII |
| Coeurls | An enemy in Final Fantasy XV |
| Antelopes | Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn |
| Griffins | Found in most Final Fantasy games |
And there you have it – a complete roundup of all the recognizable monsters you’ll be squaring off against in Final Fantasy 16.
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