The Final Fantasy series is a legendary JRPG franchise with many famous games under its belt. The franchise attained new heights of success during their tenure on the original PlayStation, with the series seeing many ups and downs ever since. With the release of the new Pixel Remasters for the classic Final Fantasy games, players have another excuse to get into these classic titles once again.
One particular Final Fantasy game that players still consider to be the greatest title in the series is Final Fantasy 6. The massive ensemble cast coupled with a brilliant story and one of the best video game antagonists of all time has led to this game earning plaudits from critics and fans alike. The Esper system was pretty engaging in the game as well, and players who want to optimize their use of these powerful creatures should check out the following list of the best Espers present in Final Fantasy 6Pixel Remaster.
8 Bahamut
It's impossible to have a list of the best summons in any Final Fantasy game without mentioning this iconic figure. Bahamut is a massive damage dealer no matter which game he might be featured in, with Final Fantasy 6 being no exception to this golden rule.
Players can learn the iconic Flare from this Esper while also enjoying a 50% bonus to HP in the process. Finding this Esper involves having to deal with the annoying Deathgaze, a hidden boss that players have to find multiple times in the airship while exploring the World of Ruin.
7 Alexander
Another legendary Final Fantasy summon that needs no introduction is Alexander. This summon has played an important role in most Final Fantasy games, with its very concept being extremely unique and engaging in its own right.
Finding this powerful summon and using its powers is a blast in Final Fantasy 6, especially given the wealth of powerful spells that are unlocked by using this Esper. Players need to finish the dungeon in Doma Castle after finding Cyan and defeat the final boss to bag this prize.
6 Valigarmanda
The final tier of the elemental spells present in Final Fantasy 6 can be a pain to learn. The first step to achieving this is to get the Esper Valigarmanda, who teaches all these spells at very slow rates.
This cool Esper was seen by Terra at the very start of the game in Narshe Mines...and that's exactly where players need to head to fight and defeat this summon. It's a fun battle, and Valigarmanda's powers more than make up for this backtracking.
5 Lakshmi
Healing spells are extremely necessary and required in a JRPG where players can be put in a dire spot at a moment's notice. With Lakshmi, players can learn almost all the most powerful healing spells in Final Fantasy 6 with ease!
After saving either Shadow or Realm from the Cave of the Death, players should head over to Owzer's Mansion in Jidoor and complete this dungeon. After defeating the final boss, players will get Lakshmi as another Esper in their collection.
4 Gilgamesh
The iconic Gilgamesh makes his way in Final Fantasy 6 as an Esper. He teaches two of the best abilities in the game, Quick and Valor. The former lets characters take more actions in battle, while the latter increases the physical damage of the entire party.
Players need to buy the Excalipoor in the Auction House and bet it in the Coliseum. This brings forth Gilgamesh, whom players need to fight and defeat to earn his services as an Esper.
3 Crusader
Crusader's impressive 50% MP bonus is the major reason why he bags such a high spot on this list. His summon ability might be powerful, but it does a ton of damage to friends and foes alike and is not recommended for use in a high-stakes battle.
The fact that he teaches both Meltdown and Meteor is also a plus. However, most people won't be able to make full use of this Esper since players have to kill the eight Dragons in the World of Ruin to get this Magicite, with the last one residing in Kefka's Tower itself!
2 Ragnarok
Ragnarok is one of the more unique summons in the game, with players having the ability to receive a powerful sword instead of this Esper. The latter is undoubtedly the better choice, with this sword being obtainable through other means.
After all, the only Esper that can teach Ultima in the game is Ragnarok, which is an opportunity no player should miss out on. Players need to rescue Locke in the World of Ruin and have him pick the lock to the Weapons Shop in Narshe to get this powerful Magicite.
1 Phoenix
As stated before, healing spells are extremely powerful in Final Fantasy 6. This is especially true in the case of revival magic, with Phoenix's Flames of Rebirth ability raising all downed party members.
Players need to head to the Phoenix's Cave in the World of Ruin and complete the dungeon to get this Magicite. Given Phoenix's legendary stature in the lore of Final Fantasy, it's easy to see why so many people consider it to be the best Esper in the game.
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