Concept artwork for Final Fantasy XI.
The Bugbear (バグベアー, Bagubeā? or バグベア, Bagubea?), also known as the Borgbear, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in Final Fantasy III. They are typically presented as either literal bears or a more bestial cousin to the goblin.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy III[]
The Bugbear appears as an enemy encountered around the world map around Canaan and Vikings' Cove, and can drop rare Phoenix Downs.
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Bugbear appears as an type of moblin bred for guard duty and manual labor. Their arms, legs, and hearts have been genetically enhanced, granting them prodigious size and strength compared to other goblins.
Final Fantasy XIII[]
The Borgbear appears a an enemy encountered in the Faultwarrens. When encountered in groups, the Borgbear can use Rise to Power to morph into a Borgbear Hero. It additionally appears alongside the Borgbear Hero during Cie'th Stone Missions 41 and 43.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Borgbear appears as an enemy encountered around Arbor and inside the Ice Caverns, and later in the Mysterious Lighthouse optional dungeon. It has high Strength and can thus deal heavy damage to the party with its Whirl Bludgeon attack.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Bugbear appears as an enemy encountered in Mt. Lux.
Etymology[]
A bugbear is a legendary creature or type of hobgoblin comparable to the bogeyman and other creatures of folklore historically used to frighten disobedient children. The name is derived from a Middle English word bugge (a frightening thing), or perhaps the old Welsh word bwg (evil spirit or goblin), or old Scots bogill (goblin). In medieval England, the bugbear was depicted as a creepy bear that lurked in the woods to scare children. In a modern context, the term serves as a metaphor for something annoying often with a connotation that the loathing it inspires is disproportionate to its importance.