Minotaur The Minotaur , also known as Bull , Minitaurus , Wisenkin , or Taurus , is a recurring enemy in the " Final Fantasy " series . The Minotaur is a creature with a variety of appearances , but it usually possesses the head of a bull and the muscular body of a man , sometimes possessing a tail as well . Though their appearances have varied from intelligent humanoids to monstrous beasts , they are usually regarded as formidable foes , sometimes appearing only as bosses . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . In the original " Final Fantasy " , minotaurs appeared as powerful enemies found in the Cavern of Earth and Mount Gulg , possessing powerful physical attacks . A variation known as the Zombie Minotaur also exists . " Final Fantasy III " . Minotaurs in " Final Fantasy III " are found near the Crystal Tower on the World Map . These minotaurs display the ability to wield weapons , brandishing axes against the heroes . " Final Fantasy V " . Sekhmet and Minotaur are two minotaur bosses found in " Final Fantasy V " . The two are brothers , and can be fought in the Fork Tower and the Pyramid of Moore , respectively . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Sacred and Minotaur appear in the Tomb of the Unknown King in " Final Fantasy VIII " . Upon defeating both Sacred and Minotaur together , the two join the party as a Guardian Force , known collectively as Brothers . The two brothers are a reference to Sekhmet and Minotaur from " Final Fantasy V " . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Tauri are a race of bull - like demons found in " Final Fantasy XI " . They are known for their fearsome gaze , which is said to be able to sentence targets to death . " Final Fantasy XIV " . A minotaur appears as a mid - boss in the Fractal Continuum dungeon . It fights in a manner similar to cyclops enemies , and during the fight players must release chimerical beings as bait to distract it from using a fatal swing attack . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Minotaur is a race of enemies in " Final Fantasy Tactics " , consisting of the Wisenkin , the Minotaur , and the Sekhret . They can be dangerous enemies to face , due to their high HP and attack power , but they can also be powerful allies if recruited into Ramza ' s party . " Vagrant Story " . The " Minotaur " is a boss in " Vagrant Story " , found in the Wine Cellar . Other minotaur creatures exist in " Vagrant Story " , such as the Minotaur Lord or the Minotaur Zombie . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . The Minotaur is a creature that is poisoning the Level Forest , disguised as a tree . It is fought as a boss with Benjamin and Kaeli . A weaker version of the Minotaur , the Minotaur Zombie , can be fought as a normal enemy in the Bone Dungeon . " Final Fantasy Adventure " . The Minotaur is an enemy found inside Glaive Castle , Mt . Rocks , and the Temple of Mana . They have a chance of inflicting Pois per hit , they also can drop Cure . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . The Minotaur is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party ' s monster unit ( s ) can transform into . It can be found on the sixteenth floor of the Tower . " " . The Minotaur appears as a monster in " " . A Minotaur appears as a boss during the beginning of the game inside the North Caves . After darkness spreads throughout the world , the Minotaur can be found as a random encounter inside Mount Gulg and the Quicksand Castle . A stronger version appears as a boss inside the Mysterious Lighthouse . " Bravely Default " . Minotaur appears as a monster in the Twilight Ruins . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " .