Test Rider (Final Fantasy VI)

The Test Rider is an enemy in Final Fantasy VI fought in Narshe in the World of Ruin.
== Stats ==
== Battle ==
Like his palette swap counter parts (Dante, Hell's Rider, and Death Rider), Test Rider attacks alone. He uses a powerful physical attack called Golden Lance, and has a chance to counter any attack.
The Test Rider can be morphed into an Ice Shield using Ragnarok, but this is an inefficient way to amass them compared to Coliseum betting, as the low chance of Metamorphose working.
===Strategy===
Bio spells are effective against him.
== Coliseum setup ==
Bet Assassin's Dagger for Swordbreaker
Bet Bone Club for Red Jacket
Bet Dragon Claws for Sniper
Bet Kagenui for Murakumo
Bet Magus Robe for Magus Robe
Bet Rainbow Brush for Gravity Rod
It is best to not use Locke or Gogo with steal, Mug, or have someone equipped with the Thief's Knife. At similar levels, Shadow or Gogo (sans above commands) will work just as well as Locke, and they will have one fewer Golden Lance to worry about.
Ice or Water-resistant/absorbing equipment protects against Flash Rain. A character under the status with the entire set of imp equipment is a perfect candidate against Test Rider. The imp equipment lets them absorb Flash Rain, and their high defense renders the rest of Test Rider's attacks useless.
== Formations ==
Number	Enemies 	Encounter flags	Encounter flags	Encounter flags	Encounter flags	Introduction flag	Musical theme	Magic AP
Number	Enemies 	Normal 	Back 	Surrounded 	Side 	Introduction flag	Musical theme	Magic AP
 	Test Rider	 	 	 	 	Sides, individual	Battle 	1
== AI script ==
=== Normal script ===
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (66%) or Golden Lance (33%)
If attacked by "Steal" or "Mug":
:Target: Attacker
:Golden Lance (100%)
If attacked by anything: Attack (33%)
=== Coliseum script ===
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (33%) or Golden Lance (33%) Flash Rain (33%)
If attacked by "Steal" or "Mug":
:Target: Attacker
:Golden Lance (100%)
If attacked by anything: Attack (33%)
==Other appearances==
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
== Gallery ==
Test Rider Artwork.gif|Artwork by Tetsuya Nomura.
FfVI-tech demo3.jpg|The beast in Final Fantasy VI: The Interactive CG Game.
==Etymology==
Its Japanese name may derive from the English phrase "try a ride" . It may simultaneously be a pun on "tri allied", the "tri" prefix in reference to the beast's three horns, and "allied" being in reference to the enemy being a cooperation of man and beast.
== Related enemies ==
* Dante
* Death Rider
* Hell's Rider
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Category:Enemies in Final Fantasy VI