Gigas ( enemy ) Gigas , also known as Giant , are a recurring type of enemy in the " Final Fantasy " series . Contrary to the mechanical Iron Giant and mineral - created Golems , Gigas are biological humanoids , but are still impressively strong . Common variants are the Hill Gigas and the Glasya Labolas . Gigas have a combination of powerful physical attacks and strong magic , making them very dangerous enemies . Another common enemy is the Gigas Worm , but it is not a gigas - type enemy and is a worm instead . Some other enemies are given the " gigas " moniker as well to denote their size and / or power . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Many gigas - type enemies have elemental affinities . Their ranks include the Hill Gigas , Ice Gigas , Fire Gigas , Flare Gigas , and Elm Gigas . There is also the Flood Gigas , but it is a Worm - type enemy . " Final Fantasy II " . The Hill Gigas is the base type of gigas . In the Mysidian Tower , the Fire Gigas , Ice Gigas , and Thunder Gigas are bosses that bar the path further up the tower . The Glasya Labolas appears in the Unknown Palace . " Final Fantasy V " . Gigas , Elm Gigas , and Ziggurat Gigas use a combination of Wind magic like Aero and physical attacks . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Hill Gigas is accompanied by the Gigantos and the Glasya Labolas . The Gargantua is a boss in the " Advance " release . A fourth variation was coded in to the game but excluded , the Giant . Gigas in this game use powerful physical attacks , and Earth - elemental magic . It is also interesting to note that Maduin ' s sprite is very similar to the sprite of the Gigas in " Final Fantasy V " . However , Maduin is never directly stated to be a gigas . " Final Fantasy VII " . The Gigas is a rare and powerful enemy in the Whirlwind Maze . It uses physical attacks and can cast Quake 3 . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Hilgigars is a boss who attacks the party on the Conde Petie Mountain Path . Its name is a mistranslation of Hill Gigas . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The normal Gigas is accompanied by the Hrimthurs and Gug . They use powerful physical attacks normally and can cast strong magic when in Oversoul . " Final Fantasy XI " . Gigas are a type of beastmen which inhabit the northern regions of Vana ' diel . They ' ve landed on Qufim Island , Vunkerl Inlet , and have been living in the Northlands since the war . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Blood Gigas is an enemy in the giant genus . Other giant - type enemies are the Headless , Dullahan , Wendigo , Striker , and Bune . The Daedalus is a boss , and Overlord is a mark . Ancbolder , Wendice , Anchag , Bluesang , and Avenger are rare enemies . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Gigas appear as a spoken race that live within Mor Dhona since the calimity . They seem to worship the recently unearthed Crystal Tower . Other giants are found living in Coerthas , and centuries ago , a tribe called " Hecatoncheirs " were sealed in Copperbell Mines following a slave revolt . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . Not only do Gigas appear as enemies in dungeons , but a gigantic Gigas by the name of Jack Moschet owns the Moschet Manor where he is fought as the boss . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Gigas is an enemy and a family of enemies . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Gigas and Hill Gigas appear in the game , based on their " Final Fantasy XI " and " Final Fantasy VI " appearance . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Gigas from " Final Fantasy V " appears as an enemy . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Gigas is fought on Palamecia Desert . It uses Elbow and drops the Survivor weapon . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Gigas from " Final Fantasy V " appears as an enemy .