Bat ( creature ) Bat is a recurring type of enemy in the " Final Fantasy " series . In terms of strength bat - type enemies are weak and pose little threat alone , but they often attack in numbers . Their trademark ability is to absorb the HP from their targets with attacks like Drain and Vampire , and using sound - based attacks . Some bat - type enemies also count as undead . Common variations of bat include the Vampire Bat and Poison Bat . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Bats are found in the Marsh Cave , Cavern of Earth , Mount Gulg , and the Chaos Shrine . However , they do not antagonize the party and are not fought in battle . Instead they roam around the area similar to non - player characters and make a " Kee Kee " noise when examined by the player . The bats found in the Chaos Shrine are actually the missing Sky Warriors from Lufenia , and once the four fiends are defeated , will give the player advice . " Final Fantasy III " . The Poison Bat is fought in Nepto Temple and can inflict Poison with its attacks . The stronger Blood Bat is fought in the Tower of Owen , but cannot inflict Poison . As they are classified as Flying enemies , both are weak to Wind - elemental damage . " Final Fantasy IV " . There are three varieties of bat in this game : Cave Bat , Blood Bat , and Vampire Bat . All of them share the Vampire attack , which inflicts Sap on the target . All bat - type enemies are weak to Arrows . Groups of bats may attack in the company of a Succubus or an Echidna . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . The Cave Bat , Blood Bat , and Vampire Bat makes a return in the sequel to " Final Fantasy IV " . " " . The Blood Bat , Cave Bat , and the Vampire Bat reappear in " Final Fantasy IV : The After Years " , and a new addition to the genus , the Wild Bat . All of the Bats use the special attack Bloodfeast . " Final Fantasy V " . The Steel Bat and Mercury Bat both use Vampire to absorb HP from the party . The Lesser Lopros was called " Freeziabat " in the PlayStation release , but is not a bat - type enemy . " Final Fantasy VII " . The Black Bat and Evilhead both use the Blood Suck ability to drain HP from the party and appear in numbers . " Final Fantasy VIII " . The only variety of bat in this game is the Red Bat . It appears frequently in cave and temple - type areas and uses the Vampire technique to drain HP . It also drops the Vampire Fang item , which can be used for item refinement and weapon modifications . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Seeker Bat is encountered in Fossil Roo and Pinnacle Rocks . It has three varieties of attack , titled Absorb , Absorb More , and Absorb Even More . " Final Fantasy XI " . There are two Types of bat enemies , both of the Bird Family , despite bats being mammals . They can be found throughout Vana ' diel , either in dark interiors such a caves , or out in the open at night . Bat Trio s , which appear as three small bats in formation , favor using formation maneuvers , particularly their trademark Jet Stream attack . Giant Bats , which are single large bats , instead generally rely on sonic debuffs and vampiric attacks . " Final Fantasy XII " . Though no specific enemies are referred to as " bats " , there are still many varieties of bat - type enemies classified under the Steeling genus . Normal bat enemies include Vampyr , Abysteel , Steeling , Redmaw , and Seeker . Phyllo , Aerieel , and Anubys are Rare Game enemies , and the Bloodwing is a Rank V mark . Several " Steeling " - type enemies can use the Leech attack to drain HP . Bats appear in caves and temples and can drop down from the ceiling . Due to the Steelings ' excellent hearing and bad eyesight , they can ' t be fooled with the Vanish status . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Bats are common , weak enemies found throughout Eorzea , including in many dungeons . The most notable bat is Barbastelle , a B - rank elite mark found in Lower La Noscea . The Baby Bat is a minion that can be summoned by the player . " Vagrant Story " . The basic Bat and stronger Stirge are bat - type enemies . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . The Bat , Sonic Bat , and Vampire Bat appear as enemies . " " . The Bat appears alongside the Fire Bat and Dark Bat . " " . Types of Bat include the Bat , Fire Bat , Dark Bat , and Bat Ghost . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . The Vampire and Fangpire both transform into bats when weakened . Both are also capable of using Drain . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Bats are a family : " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Some of the bats from the series appear as enemies in " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " .