Summary
- The power of gods and goddesses in Final Fantasy inspires awe and dread in fans.
- Kefka absorbed the Warring Triad's power to become a pseudo-God in Final Fantasy VI.
- Minerva is a ridiculously powerful superboss in Crisis Core, requiring strategy to defeat.
Final Fantasy is a series that needs no introduction, with the numerous JRPGs in this franchise wowing fans time and time again. Players love the intense battles and larger-than-life stories present in these titles.
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The series has a fascination with gods and goddesses, making sure to either let players receive aid from these divine beings or fight tooth and nail against massive gods who want to tear humanity to shreds. Either way, the power boasted by these divine creatures is in a class of its own and something that will inspire awe and dread in fans.
8 The Warring Triad
The Balance Of These Three Gods Was Easily Disturbed By Kefka
Final Fantasy 6
- Released
- October 11, 1994
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity
- Genre(s)
- RPG
The Warring Triad is a legendary trio of gods that ensures balance in the world. It's easy to downplay their power, given how easily Kefka was able to disturb their equilibrium, but that's an overly simplistic way of looking at things.
After all, players who found each of the Warring Triad during their ascent to Kefka's Tower know just how challenging these foes can be. It's only after beating these foes that players can ascend to the very top of the tower and defeat Kefka once and for all.
7 Ultima
Despite His Vast Reserves Of Power, Ultima Is Pretty Incompetent
Final Fantasy 16
- Released
- June 22, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
Ultima's appearance in Final Fantasy 16 is quite intimidating, although it's a shame that the game's unique world-building and lore were discarded for this divine threat. Either way, Ultima shows off his power and overpowers Clive more often than not during their confrontations.
It's not until Clive acquires Joshua's power and calls upon the support of his allies that he finally gains the strength needed to take on Ultima in one final battle. The god's short-sightedness doomed him, with Ultima failing to overpower the human will to survive as he succumbed to Clive's might.
6 Kefka
Absorbed The Power Of The Warring Triad To Become A Pseudo-Divine Being
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster
- Released
- February 23, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Teen // Fantasy Violence, Partial Nudity
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
After disturbing the balance of the Warring Triad, Kefka absorbed their power and became a pseudo-God who could smite anyone who stood against him with his Light of Judgment. This caused the world to fall into ruin as everyone feared Kefka's rage and refused to fight against him.
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However, this doesn't stop the heroes from banding together against Kefka in a multi-phase boss fight, who is taken out by the combined might of the heroes. While the final fight may not do justice to the strength, the fact that his Light of Judgment could decimate entire towns in mere seconds is a testament to his awe-inspiring power.
5 Necron
Appears Out Of Nowhere To Inflict Death Upon All Of Humanity
Final Fantasy 9
- Released
- July 7, 2000
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Violence, Mild Language
- Genre(s)
- JRPG
After defeating Trance Kuja, Zidane and his friends must fight one final battle against a mysterious otherworldly entity named Necron, who wants to bring humanity closer to their doom. It's a boss fight that may come out of nowhere, but it shouldn't take away from the power he wields.
If players don't have any status resistances to rely on, then Grand Cross can end this battle in a flash as the party is bombarded with status effects. Protecting against Grand Cross and relentlessly attacking Necron is key to winning this boss battle if the heroes don't want to be overwhelmed by his moves.
4 Chaos
A Malicious Entity Who Has Appeared Across Several Final Fantasy Games
Final Fantasy (1987)
- Released
- December 18, 1987
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- e
- Genre(s)
- JRPG, Adventure
It takes something special for an evil villain to travel back in time and become a god of Chaos because of their strong malice. Such is the case with Garland, who refuses to admit defeat and enacts a ludicrous plan to destroy the world.
While Chaos appears in several other Final Fantasy games, his debut in the original Final Fantasy is something fans can't forget. Given how tough the 1987 version of this game was, it's easy to see why many players tore their hair out while facing off against the game's final boss, who was no joke.
3 Bhunivelze
The God Of Light Who Despises Humanity
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13
- Released
- November 21, 2013
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
Bhunivelze is supposed to be the God of Light, but his actions make it clear that all he wants is for humanity to be eradicated. After operating from the sidelines in the first two games, players get to feast their eyes on Bhunivelze for the first time in Lightning Returns.
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As one would expect, the final boss fight against this god is no joke and requires players to be at the very top of their game. His Double Deity is a powerful scythe that can cleave most foes in two with ease, while his magical prowess can undo creation itself with his spells.
2 Cosmos
It Takes Some Serious Power To Summon Powerful Heroes From Different Dimensions
Dissidia Final Fantasy
- Released
- August 25, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- t
- Genre(s)
- Fighting
Dissidia Final Fantasy was a fun experiment, with this crossover fighting game allowing fans to live out their wildest dreams as they controlled heroes from various Final Fantasy games in a bid to fight against Chaos and his villainous champions. The deity responsible for bringing everything together in a single dimension is Cosmos.
The Goddess of Harmony boasts a ton of power if she can summon champions capable of defeating Chaos (albeit with a lot of work), but she never abuses her power, unlike her divine nemesis. Cosmos can obliterate anyone she wishes with her powers, but her position as the Goddess of Harmony means that playing a direct role in this confrontation would go against everything she stands for.
1 Minerva
A Goddess Who Appears As A Ridiculously Powerful Superboss In Crisis Core
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7
- Released
- March 24, 2008
- ESRB
- Teen // Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG
Players who go through the ludicrous grind of completing all of Zack's SOLDIER missions will be treated to an optional superboss encounter that's no joke. Minerva is the god of Gaia who will flatten Zack in no time unless players have a strategy ready.
Loading Zack with healing items and optimizing his DPS is a must to deal with Minerva's relentless assault. Even then, a single misstep is all it takes for Minerva to end a player's run in a flash, making them rue the day they decided to take on Crisis Core's hardest challenge.
- Creation Year
- 1987
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Creator
- Hironobu Sakaguchi
- Latest Release
- Final Fantasy 16
- Creator(s)
- Hironobu Sakaguchi