The Evil Eye (イビルアイ, Ibiruai?, イーブルアイ, Īburuai?, or イーヴ��ルアイズ, Īviruaizu?, lit. Evil Eye(s)), also known as the EYE, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in the original Final Fantasy. While its appearance has varied, it is most frequently depicted as a variant of the Ahriman.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Evil Eye, also known as the EYE, appears as a mini-boss encountered in the Cavern of Ice, and later as a random encounter at Flying Fortress. It is a relatively dangerous foe as it has access to powerful abilities, such as Death, Break, and Kill, in addition to inflicting various status effects with Gaze, Slow, Silence, Sleep, and Hold. However, it lacks HP and therefore can be defeated relatively quickly.
In the original Japanese version, the Evil Eye greatly resembled a Beholder from Dungeons & Dragons, and was even called the Beholder (ビホルダー, Bihorudā?). Outside of Japan, and for all ports, the design and name were drastically changed, likely due to copyright concerns. The original Beholder design would not resurface until Dissidia Final Fantasy, where it is used as a player icon.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy encountered in the Banora Underground, and during the missions "EM Hell in the Mines," "Treasure Info 1," and "Treasure Info 2." It has access to Thundaga and Eerie Sound Wave, but is exceptionally dangerous for its usage of Stop Gaze to inflict Stop. It is possible to interrupt it during its attacks, making it easier to deal with.
Final Fantasy X[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy encountered in Lake Macalania, with a slightly more powerful version being fought at the Al Bhed's Home and on the Fahrenheit shortly after the escape. It has high Evasion and Magic Defense, making it harder to hit and kill with characters other than Wakka (or Rikku using items), but has relatively low HP. It is weak to Fire-elemental attacks. It fights using a physical attack as well as Stare to inflict Confuse.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Evil Eye appears as an ahriman enemy encountered in Xarcabard, as well as within the Castle Zvahl Baileys and Keep.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Evil Eye appeared as a high level ahriman enemy encountered in Mor Dhona, Central Thanalan, and the Central Shroud in the original release. It has not reappeared since the release of A Realm Reborn.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy encountered in Brightmoon Tor, and is the strongest of the ahriman family. In addition to having access to the abilities Roulette, Gaze, Binding Circle, Dread, and Bewitching Gaze, it also has access to the Turning skillset exclusive to Brightmoon Tor enemies.
Final Fantasy Type-0[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy encountered in the Rubrum Region. It is the most common member of its eponymous enemy family, which also includes the Petrifeye and Ahriman.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found in the Atomic Power Plant.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Evil Eye appears is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into. It can be found in the Central Shrine.
Final Fantasy Legend III[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Evil Eye appears as an enemy encountered in the Aulë region.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
The Evil Eye from Crisis Core appears as an enemy.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Evil Eye from Final Fantasy X appears as an enemy. Notably, it shares its sprite with the Floating Eyeball from Final Fantasy IV rather than having an original sprite as most 3D enemies received.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Evil Eye from Final Fantasy X appears as an enemy. It uses the same Final Fantasy IV-based sprite as its Pictologica appearance.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
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Mobius Final Fantasy[]
The Evil Eye appears as a light-elemental Mage card, and grants the Bright Diana ability.
Etymology[]
The evil eye is a look that is believed by many cultures to be able to cause injury or bad luck for the person at whom it is directed for reasons of envy or dislike.