Onion Knight ( job ) The Onion Knight or is a recurring job class in the " Final Fantasy " series . Similar to the Freelancer class , the job has no real abilities and cannot equip good equipment aside from the fabled onion equipment , which is exclusive to them . Their real strength is revealed after reaching level 90 , when their stat growth skyrockets . By level 99 , an army of Onion Knights are nearly invincible , having max stats . In the 3D remake of " Final Fantasy III " they can learn any magic spell ( excluding summoning spells ) , similar to the Sage class . The four nameless main characters of the original Nintendo Entertainment System version of " Final Fantasy III " and the Onion Knight of from the " Dissidia " and " Theatrhythm " games based on them , are the only notable Onion Knights . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . In the original version , the Onion Knight is the default job . While it has no special abilities and limited equipment , its stats grow immensely once the player reaches level 99 . In the 3D remake , the Onion Knight is a secret job obtained through Mognet with the Freelancer replacing it as the default class . The Onion Knight can use nearly any piece of equipment and its stats grow by a large margin once the characters ' levels reach the 90s . " Final Fantasy VI " . A sprite resembling the " Final Fantasy III " Onion Knight occasionally appears in the loading section of the PlayStation version . The Onion Knight has a full spritesheet , minus the chocobo riding sprite . " Final Fantasy X " . The Onion Knight is a doll and Lulu ' s Celestial Weapon . The original Onion Knight sprite is on the doll ' s shield . Upgrading Onion Knight to second tier allows Shiva to surpass her damage limit , while attaining weapon ' s maximum power allows the aeon to deal up to 99 , 999 points of damage with a single attack . Fully upgraded , the Onion Knight gives Lulu the following abilities : The magical properties of the Onion Knight were " contributed " to the Onion Knight job of " Final Fantasy III " in 3D version as this class can use all White and Black Magic spells . " Final Fantasy XII " . The second page for the bestiary entry of the enemy Wild Onion is a message from an Onion Knight named " Nakhiro " . In addition , the Onion Queen ' s second bestiary page elaborates on the " Final Fantasy " lore and the meaning of the onion within the series . " Final Fantasy XIV " . A set of Onion Knight attire can be obtained , including the Onion Helm , Onion Doublet , Onion Gaskins , and Onion Pattens . Each piece is optimal rank 1 with above average stats . The Onion Helm was available as a limited time bonus with the game ' s Collector ' s Edition , while the other equipment pieces can be obtained through normal gameplay . According to item descriptions , this attire is a replica of the uniform of the onion knights of the fallen Allagan Empire . A Wind - Up Onion Knight Minion is available as a reward in the Syrcus Tower . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Onion Knight is a job whose level increases by mastering other jobs exclusive to the " War of the Lions " version . When every other job is mastered , the Onion Knight becomes the strongest job class . It cannot learn any abilities by itself , but can equip every piece of equipment . " Final Fantasy Tactics S " . Onion Knights made an appearance as a new job class for the hume , viera and bangaa races . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . The Lilties resemble Onion Knights , having onion - like heads . They populate the city of Alfitaria in the original game and in " " . They are the most prosperous of the tribes and , unlike the other tribes , have both a royal family and a standing army of knights . In " Crystal Bearers " , the word " onion " has become something of a racial slur for the Lilties , often used by the Selkie , Vaigali . " Bravely Default " . Onion Shirt is an outfit for Tiz Arrior that can be purchased from the Adventurer for 200 , 000 pg after upgrading the armor shop in Norende to its maximum level . Equipping it will make Tiz appear clad as an Onion Knight regardless of what class he is currently in , though it has no effect on his stats . He will also don the outfit during cutscenes . Onion Knight Garb returns as an outfit for Yew Geneolgia . It can be bought for 990 , 000 pg in Chapter 3 , or could be obtained for free by pre - ordering the game in certain regions . As in " Bravely Default " , Yew takes on the appearance of a Red Onion Knight in battle , on the field , and during cutscenes . It overrides whatever job ' s costume he is currently in . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " ( 2008 ) . The Onion Knight is the character representing " Final Fantasy III " . As the character never had an official name in the original game , his title is simply his job class . He appears as a Warrior of Cosmos , and rivaled by the Cloud of Darkness . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Onion Knight reappears as a playable character . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " ( 2015 ) . The Onion Knight is a playable character for the Arcade system as a representative of " Final Fantasy III " . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . The Onion Knight is a playable character . He is one of two playable characters from " Final Fantasy III " , the other being Cid Haze . " Final Fantasy Artniks " . The female Onion Knight from " Final Fantasy Tactics : The War of the Lions " appears as an obtainable card . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Onion Knight is a character available to the party , he uses the Attack ability during battle . Unlocks at level 70 . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . The Onion Knight from " Dissidia Final Fantasy " ( 2008 ) appears as one of the player characters representing the realm of " Final Fantasy III " . " Mobius Final Fantasy " . Onion Knight ' s ability card requires four Earth Elements to be used and casts Earth Sword , a simple attack which deals Earth - elemental damage to one enemy . Onion Knight ' s card Auto - Ability is HP Up . " Chocobo ' s Dungeon 2 " . Onion Knights appear as common enemies in the dungeons . A portrait of the original Onion Knight sprite is on the wall behind Dardola in his cafe ( only visible the moment he loses his memories and as Chocobo enters his memories ) . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Onion Knight appears with cards of all elements except Dark . " Triple Triad " . Onion Knight from " Final Fantasy III " appears on a Triple Triad card in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . A costume of the Onion Knight in his " Dissidia Final Fantasy " attire appears . " " . The Onion Knight in the form of an anthropomorphic onion makes an appearance in the game , Duelle , the " Onion Warrior " roams the world of Fa ' Diel armed with a spear . " Square Enix Legend World " . The Onion Knight makes an appearance . " " . An appears , having suffered many times through actions . It is later revealed he is the past incarnation of , the misfortunes the Light Warriors inflicting on him as a child caused him to develop a deep hatred for them and study magic for years to claim revenge .