Summary
Final Fantasyis a series full of unforgettable characters that fans can’t get enough of. From powerful knights to stealthy ninjas, there’s no shortage of colorful characters in the series.
These games also feature all kinds ofmageswho wield a ton of power and can change the tide of battle with a single spell. This extends to magic users who operate in a support role, allowing them to buff the party and debilitate their opponents as the damage dealers become even more potent. From offensive spellcasters to supportive healers, these arethe strongest mages inFinal Fantasygames.
Princess Garnetwas fed up with her mother’s villainous actions and escaped the castle, choosing to tag along with Zidane and his group instead. She wasted no time in establishing herself asa powerful White Magewho could support the party while also calling upon the power of summons to dish out immense damage.
Unlike Eiko, Dagger is more adept at summoning and can call upon the power of some of the strongest beings inFinal Fantasy 9. This makes her a force to be reckoned with as she stomps over her opponents in style.
Luluisa Black Mage through and through, making her one of the most invaluable party members inFinal Fantasy 10.Her presence is a must in boss battles where players can exploit an enemy’s elemental weaknesses to hit them for severe damage.
While her Overdrive may be lacking when compared to other party members, that takes nothing away from the power she wields with her impressive arsenal of black magic abilities.
Celes Cherewas chosen to be part of an experiment by the empire that turned her into a Magitek Knight, allowing her to channel black magic to tear down her foes in style. This was augmented by her Runic command, which could absorb all forms of magic to negate their effects.
Players who were tactical with the use of Runic could negate the magical attacks of powerful foes and replenish Celes' MP in the process. If players were smart with their magicite allocation, then Celes' magical powers could become more potent than ever.
5Vivi Ornitier
His Black Magic Abilities Make Him A Force To Be Reckoned With
Vivipersonifies the look of the quintessential Black Mage and is one of the most beloved characters in all ofFinal Fantasy. Fans will shed a tear after learning of his origins, but that doesn’t stop this charming magic user from aiding the party in saving the world from Kuja’s horrid actions inFinal Fantasy 9.
His black magic is extremely powerful and makes him a must-have in the party against tough bosses. He can partner up with Steiner to imbue his sword with powerful magic,enhancing the attacks of this valiant knight.
4Terra Branford
A Half-Esper Who Can Transfer To Enhance Her Magical Power
Terrais left in the dark about her origins, only to find out that she was born from the unlikely union of an esper and a human. This makes her one of the most special characters in the series, and she can use her powers to great effect, especially if she transforms.
Her magical abilities are enhanced in this transformed state, making her more potent in battle. Players who enter boss battles with a high-level Terra can destroy their foes with ease, especially if she has access to high-level magic spells.
Rydiais introduced as a young child who loses her mother after the village of Mist is decimated by bombings. In a fit of rage, she displays her power for the first time by summoning Titan and splitting both Cecil and Kain apart.
After being thrown overboard from a ship and seemingly swallowed by Leviathan, she is re-discovered in Feymarch. She honed her skills under Leviathan’s watchful gaze,becoming a powerful summonerwho can use potent black magic to obliterate her opponents.
2Yuna
Summons Turn Yuna Into A Damage-Dealing Beast
Summons are overpowered inFinal Fantasy 10, which is whyYuna’sabilities come in clutch against the game’s toughest boss fights. It helps that her abilities as a White Mage allow her to serve a valuable support role in the party, too.
Whenever she summons an aeon,players get to control these mythical beastsas they decimate enemies with special attacks before using their Overdrive to unleash immense damage. This can be a game-changer in tough battles and makes it clear why Yuna is one of the most powerful mages in all ofFinal Fantasy.
Ultimeciais one of the most powerful mages in theFinal Fantasyseries. She is revealed to be the true antagonist ofFinal Fantasy 8,who manipulated Edea behind the scenes and wants to compress all of space and time to bend to her will.
The final dungeon looks absolutely surreal as players explore her twisted domain and regain their abilities before finally taking on the sorceress herself. She’s no joke, withthe boss fight spanning four phasesand easily overpowering the entire party unless they were diligent about their Junctions.