Top 10 Hardest Final Bosses In Final Fantasy Games

Much like Dark Souls, Final Fantasy 16 required understanding move sets, and reacting appropriately, now, although it wasn’t ACTUALLY Souls level of difficulty, Omega in Final Fantasy 16 was exceptionally challenging due to its complex attack patterns, high damage output, and extensive health pool, it’s more like a health ocean. Omega utilizes a variety of powerful abilities that require precise timing to evade and counter, and don’t even get me started on the area-of-effect attacks, Omega is a total d**k. The fight demands constant awareness and adaptability from the player, as Omega frequently changes phases, each introducing new mechanics and increasing difficulty, which as you’ll learn, is a regular occurrence in Final Fantasy, what an Omega pain in the arse.

Sephiroth is arguably the most iconic boss in the entire Final Fantasy series, and the guy needs no introduction … Still; For those unfamiliar, he is a highly-skilled ex-war hero and the main antagonist of what is often considered the best Final Fantasy game, I for one prefer number 6, but that’s because I’m a contrarian and I hate being told what to think … It’s easily the best in the series but shut up. Safer-Sephiroth, his ultimate form, is a formidable foe, and I’m trying real hard to not repeat the gag from the intro … Ah f*** it, Safer Sephiorth is a formidable foe and Final Boss in the finest Final Fantasy game for real. While he will obliterate unprepared players, experienced Final Fantasy fans should be able to strategize and overcome him quickly. Improvise, adapt, overcome.

Final Fantasy 4's eerily impressive Zeromus might be the coolest-looking boss in the entire series, especially in the recent Final Fantasy 4 Pixel Remaster, he looks like a body horror cronenburg monstrosity, and we love it. His unsettling personality and backstory add to his impact, but that’s a story for another list, let’s talk battle. Zeromus's two signature attacks are formidable, capable of wiping out the player's party quickly if not addressed. However, with efficient spell reflecting, Zeromus becomes much more manageable. With a bit of practice, players can handle him with relative ease, but we aren’t talking about those with practice, we’re talking about the unprepared, and for them, it’s a nightmare.

Although this game isn’t the narrative masterpiece that you’d expect given what the series eventually became, it does still provide a massive challenge to players, and that’s before you even get to the Emporer. As the final boss of Final Fantasy 2, the Emperor's fight is relatively straightforward, but don’t let the simplicity fool you, he is plain and simply, a tank. His relentless aggression, brutal health-regenerating attacks, wide array of status effects, and resistance to all elemental magic and status ailments make him a formidable opponent. He would be higher on the list, except he is one of the easier bosses to cheese as certain weapons are exceptionally effective against him. While he demands caution, experienced players with the right weapons will come out victorious, after a death or two.

Nothing makes my face more hot than the devastating Particle Beam attack performed by Cloud of Darkness in Final Fantasy III, which can severely damage or wipe out the party if the player is not adequately prepared … I was not adequate prepared, and now my Playstation is not adequate not broken. This boss has high health and defenses, making the fight prolonged and grueling. Additionally, it often summons powerful minions to support it, complicating the battle to an annoying level. The Cloud of Darkness requires players to have well-leveled characters, optimal job setups, and effective healing strategies. It also requires the player to have a level head, no fragile objects near them, and an empty house in which to scream very, very loud.

Neo Exdeath may have a truly ridiculous name, but his appearance alone strikes fear into any player reaching the end of Final Fantasy 5. As a purely evil non-human being, he isn't particularly relatable (Like Sephiroth), but this allows him to be a pure unfiltered threat. Both creative and tricky, Neo ExDeath employs a wide array of strategies that he can rapidly switch between, and he bloody will. He is divided into four parts, and when only one part remains, he unleashes a barrage of devastating attacks. Like a few other entires on this list, there are some cheap and easy methods to defeat him, and certain classes can be extremely effective when used well, I for one just stop, and move on to the next game … BECAUSE ITS FINAL FANTASY 6 AND IT RULES!

The final boss of Final Fantasy XIII-2 consists of not one, not two, but three bosses working together: Jet Bahamut, Amber Bahamut, and Garnet Bahamut. Technically we should pick one, and technically it should be Jet Bahamut as he’s the defeat you need to progress, but technically they’re a team, so technically shut up. In order to defeat Jet, you’re gonna have to drop the other two as he cannot be targeted until they are dealt with, oh and also they reappear shortly after dying so ACT QUICK. This fight is one of the more engaging final boss battles in the franchise and requirs a meticulous strategy to manage its daunting length and potential for being overwhelmed.

For those familiar with the Mathew Final Fantasy lore, you’ll know this is my favourite game, so don’t be surprised when I say Final Fantasy 6's Kefka is one of the best final bosses in the franchise, and WAY more interesting than Sephiroths fight. He's also one of the most challenging. Some still hail Kefka as one of the greatest villains in video game history, and for good reason, his narrative is disturbing, but we’re just focusing on his final fight, so COME BACK ANOTHER VIDEO FOR THAT. His attacks are incredibly powerful, his sprite, music, and setting are impressive, and his chaotic, Joker-like personality is iconic, this fight is everything. He starts each fight by reducing every party member's HP to 1 with his Heartless Angel attack, causing an indescribable panic.

Whether you’re talking about remastered version, or the original release, Ultimecia is an undeniable force, and deserves a few swear words when trying to fight her. Though her backstory is somewhat vague and confusing, one could argue she is a tragic character with motivations that are not entirely unjustified. Like Kefka, she can reduce the entire party's HP to 1 with her Hell's Judgement spell and absorb fallen party members if they are not revived quickly, this is the move that s**ts me the most. She dispels positive status effects and wields a devastating attack called Apocalypse, which causes massive damage to the entire party. Ultimecia easily earns her status as the second hardest final boss, and while some strategies can make her a bit less deadly, there is no easy way to defeat her, except turning the console off, or smashing it over your knee. Either will get the job done.

Final Fantasy 9's final boss, Necron, is not difficult to rank, most would agree (if you aren’t including the online entries) that Necron is a great strating point for hardest bosses. Like Ultimecia, Necron is a well-designed boss without real weaknesses or cheap tricks, which is SUPER unfortunate for those of us who love a good cheese method. Both bosses provide exhilarating, engaging battles that challenge even seasoned FF players, but Necron edges ahead due to the extensive equipment and experience required for a decent chance at victory. Any party brave enough to face Necron must have a wide range of immunity abilities, solid supportive skills, and a foolproof strategy. Also a wish, a prayer, and all denominations gods behind you.