Bahamut (Final Fantasy III)

Bahamut is a summon in Final Fantasy III. While appearing originally in the first Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy III marks its first appearance as a series summon. Bahamut can be called forth into battle with the Bahamur Summon Magic spell. Unlike its other Summon Magic counterparts, Bahamut appears during the events of the game's story.
==Profile==
Bahamut is depicted as a massive winged dragon. The creature has a gray scaly body with a pale green underside.
In the original Famicom release, Bahamut on the map is depicted as a large orange dragon, while appearing as its gray colored form in battle. In addition, depending on the version of Bahamut summoned, Bahamut's color scheme would be different.
==Story==
The legendary Sage, Noah, could summon Bahamut at a whim. Prior to his death, Noah sealed Bahamut on the Floating Continent.
Bahamut is first spotted by the Warriors of Light prior to entering the Dragon's Peak outside of Canaan. While looking for Desch, a man who possesses the Mini spell and broke Salina's heart, Bahamut appears before the party at the peak's summit and takes them to its nest. After meeting up with Desch in the dragon's nest, Bahamut attacks the party when they attempt to escape. Knowing how strong the creature is, the party flees from Bahamut, causing it to give up its pursuit of the party.
After the Warriors of Light obtain the Invincible from the Ancient Ruins, they travel to Bahamut's Lair and are given the chance to fight Bahamut at its behest. After a fearsome battle, Bahamut is defeated and lends its power to the heroes.
==Obtained==
The Bahamur spell to summon Bahamut can be obtained by defeating Bahamut at Bahamut's Lair immediately after obtaining the Invincible. Alternatively, the Bahamur spell can also be bought in the final room in Eureka, costing 60,000 gil to purchase from the vendors. Bahamut is a level 8 Summon Magic that can be used by the Evoker, Summoner, and Sage jobs.
==Gameplay==
===Combat===
Being the strongest summon in the game, Bahamut is extremely useful in combat. Should the Evoker or Sage (3D) summon Bahamut, the summon may cast Aura on the party, which increases the party's overall attack power, allowing them to deal more damage to enemies. 
Bahamut's Megaflare attack available to Summoners and Sages (2D) is one of the strongest magic attacks in the game, rivaling Meteor, making it useful on dealing massive damage to groups of enemies. However, due to Sages not having access to Bahamut's Megaflare in the 3D remake of the game, Bahamut's use dwindles unless the creature is called forth by a Summoner.
====Famicom abilities====
Ability	Spell Power	Effect 	Job
 	- 	Grants Haste to all allies. 	Evoker
 	? 	Attempts to instantly defeat one enemy. 	Evoker
 	? 	Deals massive non-elemental damage to all enemies.	Summoner, Sage
====3D and Pixel Remaster abilities====
Ability	Spell Power	Effect 	Job
 	- 	Increases all allies' Attack power. 	Evoker, Sage (3D versions only)
 	144 	Instantly defeats one enemy. 	Evoker, Sage (3D versions only)
 	255 	Blasts all enemies with an energy beam.	Summoner, Sage (Pixel Remaster only)
===Boss encounters===
Bahamut is encountered as boss twice during the game; first being a mandatory battle at the Dragon's Peak, while the second is an optional boss encounter at Bahamut's Lair. Bahamut has access to Megaflare during the encounters, dealing heavy non-elemental magic damage to the party.
==Other appearances==
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II (Free-to-play)===
Bahamur was the summon attack available to the Summoner RE signet. When used, it granted ATK and MAG boosts to the entire party for three turns. The attack also dealt neutral damage to all enemies, ignoring damage negating buffs. The attack does not appear in the premium release of the game.
=== Final Fantasy Trading Card Game ===
Bahamut appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game with a Fire-elemental card.
==Gallery==
FF3 Bahamut.gif|Bahamut's overworld sprite (NES).
Bahamut from FFIII Pixel Remaster field sprite.png|Pixel Remaster field sprite
Bahamut ff3ds.jpg|Bahamut (PSP).
;Abilities
FFIII NES Aura.png|Aura! Offensive Ability Up! (Famicom).
FFIII NES Rend.png|Cleaved in Two! (Famicom).
FFIII NES Megaflare.png|Mega Flare! (Famicom).
FFIIIDS Aura.png|Aura (DS).
FFIIIDS Rend.png|Rend (DS).
FFIIIDS Mega Flare.png|Mega Flare (DS).
EVK using Aura from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Aura (Pixel Remaster).
EVK using Rend from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Rend (Pixel Remaster).
SMN using Megaflare from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Mega Flare (Pixel Remaster).
==Etymology==
Category:Magic in Final Fantasy III
Category:Summons in Final Fantasy III