Death Machine Death Machine , also known as Warmech , Sky Base , Machine and WarMach , is a recurring enemy in the series . Though widely differing in appearance , Death Machine appears as a robotic enemy , which can either be an extremely strong enemy , a boss , or a regular enemy . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Warmech is located in the Flying Fortress on the bridge leading to Tiamat , having a 3 / 64 chance of appearing . In its original appearance in versions prior to the " " remakes , it was the strongest enemy in the game , and while still a formidable foe in later releases , was surpassed by other enemies in the game . Warmech regenerates 5 % of its HP in most versions ( it is bugged on the original NES release ) , and its most formidable ability is Atomize , which deals huge non - elemental damage to all enemies . In the " Dawn of Souls " remake onwards , Warmech drops Genji Armor . Warmech was named " WarMECH " in its original localized appearance , fitting into the eight - character limit . In the " Origins " localization it kept the name " Warmech " despite the limit no longer existing , likely due to the notability of this enemy under its original localized name and how generic " Death Machine " sounds to an English speaker . For the " " localization its name was changed to " Death Machine " , however in one of only a few minor changes to the translation for the " 20th Anniversary " localization , the enemy ' s name was changed back to " Warmech " . " Final Fantasy IV " . Death Machine is an optional boss exclusive to the " Advance " GBA and " Complete Collection " PSP releases , fought in Cid ' s Trial of the Cave of Trials . It uses four attacks : Flame , Laser , Piercing Laser , and Object 199 . Laser and Object 199 are virtually instant kills , while Flame and Piercing Laser only do moderate damage . It will always drop Potion on defeat . " " . Death Machine is completely unrelated to the " Final Fantasy IV " enemy , and is in fact based on the appearance in the " Dawn of Souls " remake of the original " Final Fantasy " . It appears in the Lunarian s ' Challenge Dungeons with Mythril Golem and a Steel Golem . It will use once the Golems are defeated which can almost kill parties . " Final Fantasy VI " . Death Machine appears in Kefka ' s Tower and in the Dragon ' s Neck Coliseum . As its name suggests , it uses Death attacks such as Death , Lv . 5 Death , and Blaster . " Final Fantasy VII " . Death Machine can be fought in Junon after receiving the Buggy and returning to Junon on the Cargo Ship from Costa del Sol . It mostly uses physical attacks and Matra Magic , which can then be learned by equipping an Enemy Skill Materia . The W Machine Gun , a Double AP weapon for Barret , can be stolen from them . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Death Machine is fought in the Cage of Binding in Banora Underground . Though it is based on the " Final Fantasy VII " appearance visually , its attacks are more similar to its " Final Fantasy VI " appearance , being mostly Instant Death attacks . Otherwise , it can inflict moderate damage . " " . Death Machine appears as a boss , which is both fought and can be ridden by the player during battle . They will either shoot missiles or cast magic . " " . Death Machine appears as an enemy . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . Machine appears as a boss in the Atomic Power Plant . Machine ' s slots are composed of the following : Dash , Beam , D - Beam , Laser , Balkan , Missile , N . Bomb , and Change . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . WarMach appears as a boss fought inside Final Dungeon . WarMach ' s slots are composed of the following : Missile , NukeBomb , Bash , ParaNail , and Pa / Po . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Death Machine appears as an enemy based on its " Final Fantasy IV " , " Final Fantasy VI " , and " Final Fantasy VII " appearances . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Death Machine appears based on its " Final Fantasy VII " appearance .