Shinryu Shinryu , also translated as Lord Dragon or Nova Dragon , is a recurring boss in the " Final Fantasy " series and one of the hardest superboss es . It is associated with the powerful weapon Ragnarok , and sometimes drops it after being defeated . It is sometimes presented as a counterpart to another superboss , Omega . Shinryu has appeared as a summon , but he cannot be summoned by the player . Profile . Shinryu is a mysterious entity with a crystalline body and known as a traveler of dimensions . He is linked to both the Interdimensional Rift and The Void , where he resides . Shinryu is often seen alongside Omega , another powerful superboss . It has been said Omega was created to destroy Shinryu , although the true nature between the two is unknown . Shinryu tends to be found in treasure chests that guard the most powerful weapons in the game and prefers using a multitude of elemental attacks . In the " Dissidia Final Fantasy " series Shinryu is the one behind the events by striking a deal with Cid of the Lufaine with the sole purpose of becoming stronger . In the secret scenario in " Dissidia Final Fantasy " Shinryu talks to the player and reveals he gained amusement from the war he had orchestrated . He decides to take revenge on Cid and sparks the post - apocalyptic scenario known as Confessions of the Creator . As Shinryu decided to side with Chaos " Dissidia Final Fantasy " is the only time the recurring entity is an outright antagonist . In " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " Shinryu evolved into Shinryu Verus and departs to the Void once the player defeats Feral Chaos . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Shinryu appears with the same appearance as in " Final Fantasy V " in the " " , " 20th Anniversary " , and iOS and Android versions of the game . It appears as one of the last two bosses in the Lifespring Grotto along with Omega . Shinryu is an optional boss in the Depths of the True Moon . It is known in the English versions as Lord Dragon in the WiiWare release , and Nova Dragon in the " " release . It drops the Ragnarok after its defeat . " Final Fantasy V " . Shinryu is a monster - in - a - box found in the Interdimensional Rift . It is tied with Omega for the game ' s most difficult boss . Its attacks are Water - elemental , and it offers the Ragnarok when defeated , which is the game ' s most powerful sword in the SNES and PS releases . In " Final Fantasy V Advance " and Mobile releases , there is an even stronger version called Neo Shinryu who guards the strongest sword , the Ultima Weapon . A book found in the Interdimensional Rift mentions Shinryu arriving in the wake of Omega , and being sealed in the Void after the Sealed Weapons failed to destroy them . " Final Fantasy IX " . Nova Dragon is seen in a cutscene leading an army of dragons from Memoria , and must be defeated to enter the final area . Shinryu ' s character file in " Dissidia Final Fantasy " lists this as one of the character ' s appearances since it derives from the same Japanese name . " Final Fantasy X " . Shinryu is an Original Creation monster in the Monster Arena . It is a palette - swap of Evrae . It is fought underwater , thus , only Tidus , Wakka and Rikku may face it . To fight it , the player must capture at least two Splashers , two Achelous , and two Maelspike s from the flooded portion of Gagazet Cavern . " Final Fantasy XI " . Shinryu is an evolved form of the other world ' s version of Promathia , serving as a Notorious Monster fought in a special battle within Abyssea - Empyreal Paradox . To fight him the player must defeat the boss of every Abyssea area and defeat all six Caturae . Notable drops include the Twilight Helm and Mail set , which when paired are the only items to grant a player the " Auto - Reraise " effect . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Shinryu appears as a primal and made its introduction in the main scenario during the second portion of " The Far Edge of Fate " story quests . The Warrior of Light ' s party reactivate Omega to fight it . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Shinryu Celestia appears in " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " as a form assumed by the l ' Cie Celestia . " Bravely Default " . Shinryu is one of the six dragon bosses that need to be defeated in order to get the keystones needed to unlock Vampire Castle ' s door . It holds the light keystone . " Final Fantasy Legends II " . Shinryu appears as an high - ranked water - elemental summon for the player to use . The summon ' s design is based off its appearance from " Final Fantasy V " . Shinryu ' s special ability is Enhanced Tidal Wave , which deals water - elemental damage to all enemies . Summoning Shinryu costs 3 points from the Consumption Gauge . Shinryu allows the wielder to use the following abilities : " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Shinryu is a special summon only used by Chaos and cannot be summoned by the player . Unlike other summons in the game , Shinryu can be summoned multiple times in the same battle and utilizes several powerful effects borrowed from other summons . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Shinryu returns as a summon that can only be used by Chaos and Feral Chaos . It has the same function it has in " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Shinryu appears as a superboss in the game . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Shinryu from " Final Fantasy V " appears as an enemy in " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Shinryu returns as a boss in " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . " Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon " . Shinryu is one of the five promotional cards that can be obtained in " Final Fantasy Fables : Chocobo Tales " . In the Japanese and American versions , Shinryu must be downloaded from a download station . In the European version , the player simply has to enter the code Down , X , R , Right , A , B on the Download Pop - Up Card screen . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Shinryu in his " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " appearance has a card in " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Non - " Final Fantasy " Appearances . " Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable " . Shinryu is a chance card in " Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable " , the card ' s ability : Free visit to stock market .