Summary
Final Fantasyis a series known for its many recurring elements that keep fans coming back for more. This includes the several amazing summons that players can call upon in order to wreak havoc on their foes.
Given the gargantuan size and power of some these summons, it’s easy to see why players can find it scary to behold them firsthand. These godlike beings in particular are no joke and will strike terror in the hearts of players, foes, or both.
8Odin
His Intimidating Zantetsuken Makes Any Fight Against Him A Tense And Nervous Affair
Odin is one of the most popular summons in the series who never fails to make a major impression with his powers. The fight against him inFinal Fantasy 8is nerve-wracking for players with weaker Junctions who might not be able to avoid the Zantetsuken attack in time.
However, the scariest version of this summon is inFinal Fantasy 16,with Barnabas' fearsome powersbeing manipulated by Ultima to serve as a thorn in Clive’s side. The fights against him make for some of the most tense affairs in an otherwise easy game that will push a player’s combat skills to their very limits.
7Ifrit
A Fiery Demon Who’s Been A Mainstay Throughout The Series
Ifrit is a demonic fire-element summon who hasappeared in almost everyFinal Fantasygame. The first test inFinal Fantasy 8involves a fight against this Guardian Force, whileFinal Fantasy 15features this astral being as a maddened boss who must be taken out near the end of the game.
However, the scariest version of Ifrit is easily inFinal Fantasy 16, withClive transforming into the mindless beastearly on, attacking the Phoenix and almost killing Joshua. After gaining control over this summon, the fights inFinal Fantasy 16become epic whenever the main character transforms to show off Ifrit’s fearsome power.
6Diablos
Uses The Power Of Gravity To Decimate Foes' Health Bars
Gravity is one of themost menacing elements in theFinal Fantasyseries. While it’s impossible to kill an enemy with this element, a substantial percentage of their health can be shaved off with a tactical cast of a gravity spell.
This is why Diablos can be so useful in combat, although watching this winged demon annihilate enemy health bars is pretty unnerving regardless. He’s one of thescariest summons inFinal Fantasy 8and must be fought using a special item before players can enjoy his services as a Guardian Force.
5Bahamut
The King Of Dragons Who Uses Mega Flare To Obliterate His Foes
Bahamut is one of the most powerful summons in theFinal Fantasyseries. Watching the king of all dragons descend on his foes before destroying them with a charged Mega Flare is something that will scare enemies out of their wits.
InFinal Fantasy 8, players must reach the Deep Sea Research Center and answer a bunch of cryptic questions beforeengaging Bahamut in a fight. The buildup to this boss fight is pretty sinister, with players being booted back to the start of the room they entered if they get a single question wrong.
4Asura
Watching This Scary Summon Switch Its Faces Makes For An Unnerving Sight
While Asura hasn’t made an appearance across manyFinal Fantasygames, her presence is a notable one regardless. Watching her face shift makes for a scary sight, with players being left in the dark about the effect this summon will have on them or their opponents.
This eerie facet of Asura’s summon inFinal Fantasy 4results in it being one of thescariest summonsin the game. The unpredictable nature of this cast makes it hard to rely on Asura, and it doesn’t help that watching her face shift makes for some peak nightmare fuel that most players would prefer to avoid.
3Hades
The Lord Of The Underworld Has No Problem Smashing His Foes
The Lord of the Underworld is one of the scariest figures in Greek Mythology. So, it’s easy to see why Hades' presence inFinal Fantasy 7can make for a creepy sight, especially when he damages enemies and inflicts a host of status elements on them.
A shoutout should also be given to his depiction inFinal Fantasy 9, where Hades appears as a superboss. Even thoughhe may be weaker than Ozma, beating this boss is no easy feat, and players will be punished if they enter the battle without a proper strategy.
2Crusader
Summoning This Esper Is A Death Sentence For Both Friends And Foes
After defeating the eight legendary dragons inFinal Fantasy 6, players get their hands on the Crusader magicite. While the stat boosts are welcome, a single use of Crusader will make it clear why many players dread this summon’s power.
Crusader hits like a truck and doesn’t differentiate between friend and foe, leading to the entire battlefield being nuked with overwhelming energy. Unless players have substantial resistances, they’ll be taken out by an attack that was meant to aid them, likely scaring them out of using Crusader ever again inFinal Fantasy 6.
1Anima
The Haunting Backstory Of This Summon Will Send Chills Down A Player’s Spine
Out of all the aeonsYuna can control inFinal Fantasy 10, Anima is the scariest one of the lot. This aeon is the spirit of Seymour’s dead mother, who reveals her origins if players take the extra steps required to acquire this optional summon.
Watching this summon bring enemies to the underworld as she uses her punches to pummel these unlucky foes is terrifying to behold. The frightening sight and disturbing backstory of Anima make it thescariest summon in all ofFinal Fantasy, which is impressive given that she only appears in a single title.
