The best undead bosses in Final Fantasy

Key things

• Undead enemies in Final Fantasy can be easily defeated with restorative magic like Phoenix Downs and healing spells.
• Some iconic boss fights in the series, such as Scarmiglione and Phantom Train, are undead and can be used for easy wins.
• While using exploits like Phoenix Downs can speed up boss fights, some players prefer the challenge of taking on these enemies legitimately.

Final Fantasy the games are full of different enemies that are a joy to fight in battle. These include undead enemies that have a unique affinity for restorative magic, allowing players to exploit this weakness with healing spells and Phoenix Downs to instantly end any encounter with these enemies.

Some of the best boss fights ever Final Fantasy are undead creatures that can be difficult to deal with if players are passing through them legitimately. While it can be fun to use Phoenix Down to kill these bosses in one move, it can detract from what could otherwise be an epic encounter.

1 Scarmiglione

One of Golbez's archfiends

Elemental archfiends in Final Fantasy IV they are no joke, with Scarmiglione being one of these enemies who stand in Cecil's way several times throughout the series. One of the battles against this enemy is a counterattack, which players must prepare for by first changing the line in the group.

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

The Siren is a unique enemy that players encounter in the Ship Graveyard. He can be a tough boss for the player, especially when this boss appears at the end of a harsh, take-no-prisoners dungeon.

It switches between living and undead forms at will, forcing players to change their strategies accordingly. If players deal with this boss legitimately, then they have to use every trick in their arsenal to defeat one of the hardest early game bosses in Final Fantasy 5.

3 Phantom Train

One of the most iconic undead enemies in the series

An iconic enemy that needs no introduction, the Phantom Train is a unique boss fight where Sabin, Cyan and Shadow run along the tracks trying to take out this infernal engine. Most people know this boss because of the suplex they can perform with Sabin, which is one of the most hilarious moments in the series.

It's also an undead enemy, meaning a single Phoenix Down is all it takes to take out this boss. However, most players would prefer to face this enemy without any exploits if they want to have the full experience of encountering one of them. Final Fantasythe most iconic boss fights.

4 Gi Nattak

Boss fought during the Cosmo Canyon part of the story

Gi Nattak is a boss fight that players encounter in the Cave of the Gi, a dungeon important to Nanaki's growth as a character. He is the leader of an extinct tribe that tried to destroy Cosmo Canyon, and this boss fight shows the hatred of this malevolent presence.

It's an epic fight where players can be overwhelmed by the powerful fire attacks he 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 crowning moment the respect it deserves.

5 Gerogero

Impersonates President Deling

One of the most unnerving enemies in the entire game. Geroger's melting visage makes him a terrifying undead boss that players tackle during the SeeD mission in Final Fantasy 8. He is the entity responsible for impersonating President Deling, his strange behavior and mannerisms being difficult for some to digest.

Once the fake President Deling sheds his skin and reveals his true form, players need only Phoenix Down to eliminate this enemy for good. It's an anticlimactic end to this rotting enemy, but players can easily defeat him in a normal battle.

6 Soulcage

Source of the Evil Mist

A fog plagues the continent Final Fantasy 9he spreads his evil and creates monsters that ravage the land. In order to stop this Mist from ravaging the land, the group heads to the Iifa tree in an attempt to cut this source of all evil out of its base.

Reaching the end of this memorable dungeon leads to players discovering the Soulcage, the entity responsible for creating this Mist. He's a tough enemy who doesn't lie and gives players important plot details before pulling them into battle where he can cast instant death spells and a mustard bomb, leading to an intense and challenging boss fight that players will have a lot of fun with.

7 Evrae Altana

Fought Under Water On Via Purifico

Only three characters in the game can fight underwater, and the trio of Tidus, Wakka, and Rikku encounter an undead version of a dragon they've already defeated in battle. Evrae Altana pursues the party as they attempt to release the locks on certain underwater gates in an attempt to escape after being thrown into the Via Purifico.

It's a formidable boss fight, but an easy one if players choose to use two Phoenix Downs to end the battle. This can be anti-climactic, and players who choose to fight this enemy legitimately should be prepared to deal with his pesky petrified abilities.

8 Ahriman

An iconic enemy in the series that appears as a creepy boss

Ahriman is iconic Final Fantasy an enemy that usually appears as a round, one-eyed creature, but its appearance in Final Fantasy 12 is completely different. In addition to appearance, this enemy is upgraded to become a boss that splits in mid-battle to harass enemies.

Players must be prepared to deal with powerful magic that can be dealt with by casting Shell. Doom is another tool in his arsenal that this boss likes to use, so it's important for players to identify Ahriman as soon as possible whenever he splits so that the party can take him out as quickly as possible.