Important takeaways
- Undead enemies in Final Fantasy can be easily defeated using restorative magic like Phoenix Downs and spells.
- Some iconic boss fights in the series, such as Scarmiglione and Phantom Train, are undead and can be exploited for an easy win.
- While using feats like Phoenix Downs can make boss fights quick, some players prefer the challenge of facing these enemies legitimately.
Final Fantasy games are full of different enemies that are a joy to fight in battle. These include undead enemies that have a unique relationship with restorative magic, allowing players to exploit this weakness by using spells and Phoenix Downs to end any encounter with these enemies in no time.

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Some of the best managers are fighting Final Fantasy are undead creatures that can be tricky to deal with if players go through them legitimately. While it can be fun to use a Phoenix Down to kill these bosses in one move, it can take away from what could otherwise be an epic encounter.
1 Scarmiglione
One of Golbez's arch-fans
Final Fantasy 4
- Released
- 19 July 1991
- Developer
- Square
The Elemental Archfiends in Final Fantasy 4 is no joke, with Scarmiglione being one of those enemies who stand in Cecil's way several times throughout the series. One of the battles against this enemy is a back attack that players must prepare for by switching party lines first.
With strong physical attacks and the ability to hit party members with debilitating status effects, it's easy to see why Scarmiglione can be difficult to deal with. Of course, players can always exploit this boss' weakness if they want to turn this battle into a joke.
2 Siren
Switches between living and undead states at will
- Released
- December 6, 1992
The Siren is a unique enemy that players encounter in the Ship Graveyard. She can be a tough boss for players to deal with, especially since this boss appears at the end of a tough take-no-prisoners dungeon.
She switches between Alive and Undead forms at will, forcing players to change their strategies accordingly. If players take on this boss legitimately, they'll need to pull out every trick in their arsenal to take out one of the hardest bosses in the early game Final Fantasy 5.
3 Phantom train
One of the most iconic undead enemies in the series
Final Fantasy 6
- Released
- October 11, 1994
- Developer
- Square Enix, Square
An iconic enemy that needs no introduction, Phantom Train is a unique boss fight where Sabin, Cyan and Shadow run on the tracks as they try to take out this infernal engine. Most people know this boss for the suplex they can perform with Sabin, making it one of the funniest moments in the series.

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It's also an undead enemy, meaning a single Phoenix Down is enough to take out this boss. However, most players would prefer to take on this enemy without any feats if they want the full experience of facing one of Final Fantasys most iconic boss fights.
4 Gi Nattak
A boss was fought during the Cosmo Canyon part of the story
- Released
- 31 January 1997
Gi Nattak is the boss fight players face in the Gi Cave, a dungeon important to Nanaki's character growth. He is the leader of an extinct tribe that sought to destroy Cosmo Canyon, and the hatred of this malevolent presence can be seen in this boss fight.
It's an impressive fight where players can be overwhelmed by the powerful fire attacks it wields. Sure, revival magic and items can finish off this boss in no time, but that's not the path players want to take if they want to give Nanaki's crown the respect it deserves.
5 George
Impersonates President Deling
- Released
- February 11, 1999
One of the most annoying enemies in the entire game. Gerogero's melting face turns him into a creepy undead that players battle during a SeeD mission in Final Fantasy 8. He is the entity responsible for impersonating President Deling, with his strange behavior and demeanor hard to digest for some.
When the fake President Deling sheds his skin and reveals his true form, all players need is a Phoenix Down to take this enemy out for good. It's an anticlimactic ending to this rotting enemy, but players can also easily take it out in a regular battle.
6 Soulcage
The source of the evil mist
The Mist plagues the continent Final Fantasy 9spreading its evil and creating monsters that ravage the land. To stop this mist from ravaging the land, the party heads to the Iifa tree in an attempt to cut this source of all evil from the base.

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Reaching the end of this memorable dungeon leads players to discover the Soulcage, the entity responsible for creating this Mist. It's a tough enemy that can't lie, giving players important plot details before pulling them into a battle where it can cast instant death spells and the Mustard Bomb, creating an intense and challenging boss fight that players will have a great time with.
7 Evrae Altana
Battle underwater in Via Purifico

- Released
- December 17, 2001
Only three characters in the game can fight underwater, and the trio of Tidus, Wakka, and Rikku face off against an undead version of a dragon they had already slain in battle. Evrae Altana chases the party as they attempt to unlock some underwater gates in an attempt to escape after being thrown into the Via Purifico.
It's an impressive boss fight but easy if players choose to use two Phoenix Downs to end the battle. This can be anti-climactic, and players who decide to fight this enemy legitimately should be ready to deal with his annoying petrification ability.
8 Ahriman
An iconic enemy in the series that appears as a ghostly boss
- Released
- 31 October 2006
Ahriman is an icon Final Fantasy enemy that usually appears as a round one-eyed creature, but its appearance i Final Fantasy 12 is completely different. Aside from its appearance, this enemy upgrades to become a boss that splits in mid-battle to annoy enemies.
Players must be ready to deal with powerful magic that can be dealt with by throwing Shell. Doom is another tool in his arsenal that this boss loves to use, making it important for players to identify Ahriman as soon as possible when he is split up so that the party can take him out as quickly as possible.

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