Argath Thadalfus Argath Thadalfus , also known as Algus Sadalfas , is a character from " Final Fantasy Tactics " . While he is Ramza ' s ally for a time , his arrogance and contempt for peasants create a rift between the two . Profile . Appearance . Argath has blond hair and dark brown eyes . As a Squire he wears a bronze neck protector , blue sleeves , orange - brown gloves and boots , and dark brown pants . As a Deathknight , his skin is pale and his outfit is similar to Ramza ' s mercenary outfit in both chapter 2 and 3 . The color of his armor is magenta instead of dark purple , and the high - neck shirt beneath his armor is carmine instead of black . He retains the red pants and white boots from its original outfit . Personality . Argath is proud , selfish , short - tempered , and arrogant . His distaste for peasants creates a rivalry between himself and Ramza . Argath views the members of nobility , such as himself and Ramza , as above the commoners , and thus the natural order of Ivalice as the nobles reigning over the peasantry . When the peasants begin to rise in opposition Argath thinks the uprising should be snuffed out with blunt force to show the commoners their place . Argath respects Ramza , who hails from the well - known House Beoulve , but is puzzled to learn he is best friends with a commoner , Delita Heiral . Story . Early life . Argath was born to a noble family , which he claims was once respected as highly as House Beoulve . This changed when his grandfather was captured during the war . Argath ' s grandfather betrayed a friend to gain freedom , only to meet his death at a squire ' s hands . One of his friends escaped and spread the tale , Argath ' s father being the only one not to believe the story , and House Thadalfus was abandoned with their reputation ruined . Servant of Elmdore . Argath became a servant of Marquis Elmdore , who was captured by the Corpse Brigade at Mandalia Plains , a rebel faction that wants to overthrow the nobles ' rule in Ivalice . Argath escaped and is rescued by two cadets , the noble Ramza Beoulve and his commoner friend Delita Heiral . The two bring him to Ramza ' s elder brother and the head of House Beoulve , Dycedarg , who promises to rescue Elmdore . Argath is impatient and wants to prove himself , but Dycedarg calms him down . Argath convinces Ramza to help him after a lead points to the Merchant City of Dorter , where they briefly spot Corpse Brigade leader Wiegraf Folles , who flees . Following a battle with a Corpse Brigade unit , Argath learns Elmdore is being held in the Sand Rat Sietch to the north by Gustav Margriff . Ramza ' s unit reaches the hideout , but Wiegraf is already there . As Gustav had acted without Wiegraf ' s orders , Wiegraf kills him and agrees to let Elmdore go in exchange for his own escape . Despite Elmdore ' s rescue , Argath remains with Ramza and Delita . Argath ' s descent . They are assigned to attack a group of Corpse Brigade led by Wiegraf ' s sister , Milleuda . During the battle Argath shows his contempt toward peasants , spitting harsh words at Milleuda . When Milleuda is captured , Argath urges Ramza to kill her , but Ramza hesitates at Delita ' s behest , and Milleuda limps away . Infuriated , Argath insults Delita when it is learned his sister Tietra has been kidnapped in an assassination attempt on Dycedarg . Delita and Argath exchange blows but Ramza restrains Delita and orders Argath to leave . Argath joins the Order of the Northern Sky attack on Ziekden Fortress led by Ramza ' s other elder brother Zalbaag . Zalbaag and Argath are unaware Ramza and Delita attempt to rescue Tietra by sneaking in behind the fort . Zalbaag and Argath reach the fort first , and find the would - be - assassin , Gragoroth Levigne , holding Tietra hostage . As Ramza and Delita arrive , Argath fires two crossbow bolts , the first hitting Tietra , the second Gragoroth . As Zalbaag leaves to pursue Wiegraf , Delita curses at Argath and attacks . Argath calls forward several Order Knights to help him , but Ramza joins Delita ' s attack , and Argath is killed when the fortress detonates . Argath ' s revenge . Upon defeating Marquis Elmdore in Limberry , he beckons Ramza to the undercroft . On his way down , Ramza hears a voice telling him he will never reach it . Argath appears wearing knight armor with decomposing flesh . Having struck a deal with the Lucavi demons , Argath was reborn to exact revenge against those who had looked down on him . Summoning Ultima Demon s , Argath and Ramza fight . Argath is no match for Ramza , however , and dies again , crying out for his mother . Gameplay . Argath is fought twice : the first time at Ziekden Fortress , and the last time at Limberry Castle . The second battle with Argath is not included in the game ' s original release , but is in the " Final Fantasy Tactics : The War of the Lions " remake . At Ziekden Fortress , Argath is a level 10 Knight with 32 Bravery , 67 Faith , and equipped with Knightslayer , Round Shield , Barbut , Chainmail , and Power Gauntlet . He comes with the Arts of War command , as well as Move + 1 , Equip Crossbows , Auto - Potion , and a random action ability . In the battle at Limberry Castle , Argath is now a level 40 Deathknight with 78 Bravery and 25 Faith , and comes equipped with the Runeblade , Crystal Shield , Crystal Helm , Mirror Mail , and Diamond Bracelet . He has access to the Fell Sword and Arts of War commands , as well as the Critical : Recover HP , Safeguard , and Ignore Elevation abilities ( due to his unique job , he also has access to Defense Boost as well ) . He is innately immune to Berserk , Charm , and Stone . Rendezvous . When fought in the fourteenth Rendezvous battle : Brave Story , he is level 99 and starts with 54 Bravery and 52 Faith . He uses the base Squire job , and is equipped with a Gastrophetes , Thief ' s Cap , Luminous Robe , and a Guardian Bracelet . He has access to the Fundaments and Steal commands , as well as to the abilities Bravery Boost , Equip Crossbows , and a random movement ability . He is immune to no statuses in this fight . When fought in the fifteenth Rendezvous battle : An Ill Wind , the player fights ten different undead Deathknight Argaths , four of who come with Soulbind , two that come with First Strike , two that come with Mana Shield , one that comes with Sticky Fingers , and the last that comes with Shirahadori . They are all level 99 with 70 Bravery and 65 Faith , and come equipped with the Ribbon , Maximillian , Grand Helm , Escutcheon II , and Ragnarok . Aside from their specific reaction abilities , they all use the Fell Sword and Vampire commands , and all come with the abilities Safeguard , Defense Boost , and Ignore Elevation . They are innately immune to Berserk , Charm , and Stone . Other appearances . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Argath appears as a Legend . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Argath appears as a boss . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Argath appears as an Ice - elemental card . " Triple Triad " . Argath appears on a Triple Triad card in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Knights of the Crystals " . Algus appears as a card in the Ivalice Special Arena has a limited - time special arena with eighteen floors .