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Goblins
Family Information
Type: Beastmen
Subfamilies: Moblin, Seed
Common Behavior: A, L, S
Uncommon Behavior: {{{Uncommon Behavior}}}
Weak against: Resistance vs. Light
Strong against:
Immune to:
Healed by:
Common Job(s): Warrior
Dark Knight
Thief
Ranger
Beastmaster
Black Mage
Red Mage
White Mage
Uncommon Job(s):
Traits:
Charmable: Eks.png
Pankration: {{{Pankration}}}
Aspir: Susceptible to Aspir (Mage jobs only)
Drain: Susceptible to Drain
EXP Bonus:
Notes: Link with Moblins and bugbears.
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Unlike other beastmen, Goblins (aka "Gobs" or "Gobbies") can be found in most regions across Vana'diel. Their flexible lifestyle and adaptability to the surrounding environment have given them the ability to coexist with other beastmen as well as people. Compared to other beastmen, Goblins have developed superior techniques in trades such as smithing and healing.


Because of their prevalence and semi-integration into the nations of Vana'diel, studies of Goblins have been undertaken to better understand their lifestyle. Of some interest is Goblin naming conventions—which appear to be rather strict. An "-ix" ending on a goblin's name designates it as a male goblin while "-ox" is for female goblin names.

When Goblins are born, linkpearls are inserted, by incision, behind their ears, allowing goblins to communicate with their minds across Vana'diel. The Goblins have a number of different channels, such as those about weather, but they are high frequency so adventurers are unable to hear them.

The Moblins of Movalpolos, considered a tribe of Goblin, have evolved sufficiently for them to be considered a different species.
They follow a less strict naming suffix, where [a,e,i,o or u] is combined with [c,k or q] (such as Packapic or Megomak).

Special Attacks

Special Abilities Original and Zilart Areas Promathia Areas Aht Urhgan Areas Wings of the Goddess Areas
Goblin Rush: Single target triple attack with Knockback CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png
Bomb Toss (1): 8' AOE Fire damage centered on the primary target, deals a set amount of damage. CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png
Bomb Toss (2): Suicide AOE Fire damage centered on the Goblin, damage depends on Goblin's HP.
Bomb Toss does not backfire in Dynamis or Campaign.
CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png XEks.png CheckCheck.png
Goblin Dice: AoE random effect (Sleep, Slow, Dispel, Disease, Poison, damage, drop TP to 0, Benediction, recharge players' abilities). Only used by Vanguard Notorious Monsters and the Pulling the Strings ENM Moblin Fantocciniman. CheckCheck.png CheckCheck.png XEks.png XEks.png
Saucepan: Replaces food effects in a fan-shaped area of effect. Only used by certain notorious monsters. CheckCheck.png XEks.png XEks.png XEks.png
Note: Notorious Monsters in this family may use all of the above and/or additional unique special abilities.

Notorious Monsters in Family

Name Spawn Information Level Zone Notable Drop(s)
Blifnix Oilycheeks Spawn at G-7 on the second map on the west edge Unknown Beadeaux (S) Amanokakoyumi
Goblin Cracker
Iron Letterbox
Bloodthirster Madkix Lottery Spawn from Goblin Mercenaries around (M-8) - (M-9) every 2-8 hours 69-72 Kuftal Tunnel Acha d'Armas
Burlibix Brawnback Lottery Spawn from Goblin Blastmasters pops H-5/H-4 75 Batallia Downs (S) Sortie Ring
Foreseer Oramix Lottery Spawn from the Goblin Alchemists around (G-9) 71-72 Ifrit's Cauldron Power Staff
Goblin Archaeologist Forced Spawn by trading any non-EX item to the ??? near a teleport crag until it pops 30-75 Konschtat Highlands
La Theine Plateau
Tahrongi Canyon
Gold Beastcoin
Goblin Collector Forced Spawn by trading a Premium Bag to the ??? at (J-7) Unknown Newton Movalpolos Barbarian Mittens
Goblin Wolfman Forced Spawn by trading Goblin Drink to the Scrawled Writing 50-55 Oldton Movalpolos Parade Gorget
Goblinsavior HeronoxVerification Needed Lottery Spawn from the various Goblins around (J-9) on the first map 55-59 Gustav Tunnel EisentaenzerVerification Needed
Legalox Heftyhind Timed Spawn around I-7 in map 2. 33 Outer Horutoto Ruins Hefty Oak Lumber
Mysticmaker Profblix Timed Spawn around (I-9) - (J-9) every 2 - 2.5 hours 50-52 Labyrinth of Onzozo Moldavite Earring
Slendlix Spindlethumb Lottery Spawn from the Goblin Leechers around D-11 on map 2. 33 Inner Horutoto Ruins Circe's Hat
Soulstealer Skullnix Lottery Spawn from the Goblin Bandit around (H-4) 69-71 Labyrinth of Onzozo Kard
Swashstox Beadblinker Lottery Spawn from the Goblin Swordsman around (I-9) Unknown Newton Movalpolos Darksteel Codpiece
Pachamac's Collar
Wyvernpoacher Drachlox Lottery Spawn of the Goblins around (H-9) on the second map 70-75 Gustav Tunnel Othinus' Bow

Quest NMs: Climbpix Highrise (As Thick as Thieves), Doglix Muttsnout (The Talekeeper's Gift), Gambilox Wanderling (As Thick as Thieves), Goblin Poisoner (In a Haze of Glory), Goblin Preceptor (A Generous General?), Goblin Scrounger (Sins of the Mothers), Moxnix Nightgoggle (The Talekeeper's Gift), Picklix Longindex (The Talekeeper's Gift), Stabnix Skewerfinger (Succor to the Sidhe)

Mission NMs: Chuglix Berrypaws, Dribblix Greasemaw, Goblin Picaroon, Goblin Reaver, Seed Goblin, Vegnix Greenthumb

Dynamis NMs: Anvilix Sootwrists, Ascetox Ratgums, Bandrix Rockjaw, Blazox Boneybod, Bootrix Jaggedelbow, Bordox Kittyback, Brewnix Bittypupils, Buffrix Eargone, Cloktix Longnail, Distilix Stickytoes, Draklix Scalecrust, Droprix Granitepalms, Elixmix Hooknose, Eremix Snottynostril, Gabblox Magpietongue, Gibberox Pimplebeak, Gosspix Blabberlips, Hermitrix Toothrot, Humnox Drumbelly, Jabbrox Grannyguise, Jabkix Pigeonpecs, Karashix Swollenskull, Kikklix Longlegs, Lurklox Dhalmelneck, Mobpix Mucousmouth, Moltenox Stubthumbs, Morblox Chubbychin, Morgmox Moldnoggin, Mortilox Wartpaws, Prowlox Barrelbelly, Routsix Rubbertendon, Ruffbix Jumbolobes, Rutrix Hamgams, Scruffix Shaggychest, Shamblix Rottenheart, Shisox Widebrow, Slinkix Trufflesniff, Slystix Megapeepers, Smeltix Thickhide, Snypestix Eaglebeak, Sparkspox Sweatbrow, Swypestix Tigershins, Ticktox Beadyeyes, Tocktix Thinlids, Trailblix Goatmug, Tufflix Loglimbs, Vanguard Alchemist, Vanguard Ambusher, Vanguard Armorer, Vanguard Dragontamer, Vanguard Enchanter, Vanguard Hitman, Vanguard Maestro, Vanguard Necromancer, Vanguard Pathfinder, Vanguard Pitfighter, Vanguard Ronin, Vanguard Shaman, Vanguard Smithy, Vanguard Tinkerer, Vanguard Welldigger, Wasabix Callusdigit, Whistrix Toadthroat, Woodnix Shrillwhistle, Wyrmwix Snakespecs Campaign NMs: Boodlix, Goblin Lansquenet

Garrison NMs: Goblin Boss, Goblin Doctor, Goblin Doyen, Goblin Duelist, Goblin Gaoler, Goblin Guide, Goblin Pirate, Goblin Professor, Goblin Swindler, Goblin Swordmaker, Goblin Thespian

Limbus NMs: Goblin Fencer, Goblin Theurgist, Goblin Warlord Other NMs:Goblin Lansquenet (Besieged)</soan>

Monsters in Family

Name Level Zone
Goblin Thug 1-6 Inner Horutoto Ruins
1-7 Outer Horutoto Ruins
3-6 West Sarutabaruta
3-8 East Ronfaure
3-8 East Sarutabaruta
3-8 South Gustaberg
4-8 King Ranperre's Tomb
4-8 North Gustaberg
4-8 Ranguemont Pass
4-8 West Ronfaure
5-8 Dangruf Wadi
8-10 Konschtat Highlands
8-10 La Theine Plateau
8-10 Tahrongi Canyon
Goblin Weaver 1-7 Inner Horutoto Ruins
1-7 Outer Horutoto Ruins
3-6 West Sarutabaruta
3-8 East Sarutabaruta
3-8 South Gustaberg
4-8 East Ronfaure
4-8 King Ranperre's Tomb
4-8 North Gustaberg
4-8 Ranguemont Pass
4-8 West Ronfaure
5-8 Dangruf Wadi
8-10 Konschtat Highlands
8-10 La Theine Plateau
8-10 Tahrongi Canyon
Goblin Fisher 3-4 South Gustaberg
3-4 West Sarutabaruta
3-8 East Ronfaure
4-6 North Gustaberg
4-8 East Sarutabaruta
5-8 Dangruf Wadi
5-8 West Ronfaure
8-10 La Theine Plateau
Goblin Digger 5-8 East Ronfaure
5-8 East Sarutabaruta
5-8 North Gustaberg
5-8 South Gustaberg
5-8 West Ronfaure
5-8 West Sarutabaruta
11-14 Konschtat Highlands
11-14 La Theine Plateau
11-14 Tahrongi Canyon
18-21 Jugner Forest
18-21 Meriphataud Mountains
18-21 Pashhow Marshlands
19-21 Buburimu Peninsula
19-21 Valkurm Dunes
28-32 Batallia Downs
28-32 Rolanberry Fields
28-32 Sauromugue Champaign
35-38 Yuhtunga Jungle
41-44 Yhoator Jungle
45-49 Eastern Altepa Desert
51-54 Western Altepa Desert
Goblin Ambusher 10-14 Outer Horutoto Ruins
12-16 Dangruf Wadi
12-16 King Ranperre's Tomb
12-16 Konschtat Highlands
12-16 La Theine Plateau
12-16 Tahrongi Canyon
14-18 Inner Horutoto Ruins
16-18 Maze of Shakhrami
16-20 Jugner Forest
16-20 Meriphataud Mountains
16-20 Pashhow Marshlands
17-20 Buburimu Peninsula
17-20 Ordelle's Caves
17-20 Valkurm Dunes
Goblin Butcher 10-14 Outer Horutoto Ruins
12-16 Dangruf Wadi
12-16 King Ranperre's Tomb
12-16 Konschtat Highlands
12-16 La Theine Plateau
12-16 Tahrongi Canyon
14-18 Inner Horutoto Ruins
16-18 Maze of Shakhrami
16-20 Jugner Forest
16-20 Meriphataud Mountains
16-20 Pashhow Marshlands
17-20 Buburimu Peninsula
17-20 Ordelle's Caves
17-20 Valkurm Dunes
Goblin Tinkerer 10-14 Outer Horutoto Ruins
12-16 Dangruf Wadi
12-16 King Ranperre's Tomb
12-16 Konschtat Highlands
12-16 La Theine Plateau
12-16 Tahrongi Canyon
14-18 Inner Horutoto Ruins
16-18 Maze of Shakhrami
16-20 Jugner Forest
16-20 Meriphataud Mountains
16-20 Pashhow Marshlands
17-20 Buburimu Peninsula
17-20 Ordelle's Caves
17-20 Valkurm Dunes
Goblin Bounty Hunter 17-25 Valkurm Dunes
15-32 Qufim Island
Unknown Batallia Downs
Unknown Buburimu Peninsula
Unknown Korroloka Tunnel
Unknown Rolanberry Fields
Goblin Gambler 20-23 Inner Horutoto Ruins
21-23 Dangruf Wadi
21-23 King Ranperre's Tomb
21-23 North Gustaberg
21-25 Jugner Forest
21-25 Meriphataud Mountains
21-25 Pashhow Marshlands
22-25 Buburimu Peninsula
22-25 Valkurm Dunes
22-26 Maze of Shakhrami
22-26 Ordelle's Caves
25-29 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
26-30 Batallia Downs
26-30 Ranguemont Pass
26-30 Rolanberry Fields
26-30 Sauromugue Champaign
27-30 Lower Delkfutt's Tower
Goblin Leecher 20-23 Inner Horutoto Ruins
21-23 Dangruf Wadi
21-23 King Ranperre's Tomb
21-23 North Gustaberg
21-25 Jugner Forest
21-25 Meriphataud Mountains
21-25 Pashhow Marshlands
22-25 Buburimu Peninsula
22-25 Valkurm Dunes
22-26 Maze of Shakhrami
22-26 Ordelle's Caves
25-29 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
26-30 Batallia Downs
26-30 Ranguemont Pass
26-30 Rolanberry Fields
26-30 Sauromugue Champaign
27-30 Lower Delkfutt's Tower
Goblin Mugger 20-23 Inner Horutoto Ruins
21-23 Dangruf Wadi
21-23 King Ranperre's Tomb
21-23 North Gustaberg
21-25 Jugner Forest
21-25 Meriphataud Mountains
21-25 Pashhow Marshlands
22-25 Buburimu Peninsula
22-25 Valkurm Dunes
22-26 Maze of Shakhrami
22-26 Ordelle's Caves
25-29 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
26-30 Batallia Downs
26-30 Ranguemont Pass
26-30 Rolanberry Fields
26-30 Sauromugue Champaign
27-30 Lower Delkfutt's Tower
Goblin Furrier 28-36 Batallia Downs
30-34 Middle Delkfutt's Tower
30-36 Rolanberry Fields
30-36 Sauromugue Champaign
31-34 Maze of Shakhrami
31-34 Ordelle's Caves
31-34 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
32-34 Ranguemont Pass
32-37 Yuhtunga Jungle
33-36 Bibiki Bay
35-38 Attohwa Chasm
35-38 Beaucedine Glacier
Goblin Pathfinder 28-36 Batallia Downs
30-34 Middle Delkfutt's Tower
30-36 Rolanberry Fields
30-36 Sauromugue Champaign
31-34 Maze of Shakhrami
31-34 Ordelle's Caves
31-34 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
32-34 Ranguemont Pass
32-37 Yuhtunga Jungle
33-36 Bibiki Bay
35-38 Attohwa Chasm
35-38 Beaucedine Glacier
35-39 Yhoator Jungle
Goblin Shaman 28-36 Batallia Downs
30-34 Middle Delkfutt's Tower
30-36 Rolanberry Fields
30-36 Sauromugue Champaign
31-34 Maze of Shakhrami
31-34 Ordelle's Caves
31-34 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
32-34 Ranguemont Pass
32-37 Yuhtunga Jungle
33-36 Bibiki Bay
35-38 Attohwa Chasm
35-38 Beaucedine Glacier
35-39 Yhoator Jungle
Goblin Smithy 28-36 Batallia Downs
30-34 Middle Delkfutt's Tower
30-36 Rolanberry Fields
30-36 Sauromugue Champaign
31-34 Maze of Shakhrami
31-34 Ordelle's Caves
31-34 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
32-34 Ranguemont Pass
32-37 Yuhtunga Jungle
33-36 Bibiki Bay
35-38 Attohwa Chasm
35-38 Beaucedine Glacier
35-39 Yhoator Jungle
Goblin Craftsman 33-36 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Gutterman 33-36 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Hammerman 33-36 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Leadman 33-36 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Poacher 40-43 Beaucedine Glacier
42-44 Attohwa Chasm
42-46 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
42-47 Yuhtunga Jungle
45-49 Eastern Altepa Desert
45-49 Yhoator Jungle
46-49 Gustav Tunnel
46-49 Labyrinth of Onzozo
47-49 Castle Zvahl Baileys
47-49 Castle Zvahl Keep
Goblin Reaper 40-43 Beaucedine Glacier
42-44 Attohwa Chasm
42-46 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
42-47 Yuhtunga Jungle
45-49 Eastern Altepa Desert
45-49 Yhoator Jungle
46-49 Gustav Tunnel
46-49 Labyrinth of Onzozo
47-49 Castle Zvahl Baileys
47-49 Castle Zvahl Keep
Goblin Robber 40-43 Beaucedine Glacier
42-44 Attohwa Chasm
42-46 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
42-47 Yuhtunga Jungle
45-49 Eastern Altepa Desert
45-49 Yhoator Jungle
46-49 Gustav Tunnel
46-49 Labyrinth of Onzozo
47-49 Castle Zvahl Baileys
47-49 Castle Zvahl Keep
Goblin Trader 40-43 Beaucedine Glacier
42-44 Attohwa Chasm
42-46 The Sanctuary of Zi'Tah
42-47 Yuhtunga Jungle
45-49 Eastern Altepa Desert
45-49 Yhoator Jungle
46-49 Gustav Tunnel
46-49 Labyrinth of Onzozo
47-49 Castle Zvahl Baileys
47-49 Castle Zvahl Keep
Goblin Oilman 42-43 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Shovelman 42-43 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Tollman 42-43 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Doorman 43-44 Oldton Movalpolos
Goblin Freelance 45-46 Oldton Movalpolos
71-73 North Gustaberg (S)
Goblin Bouncer 50-52 Castle Zvahl Keep
51-55 Western Altepa Desert
51-55 Yhoator Jungle
51-58 Labyrinth of Onzozo
56-58 Pso'Xja
Goblin Enchanter 50-52 Castle Zvahl Keep
51-55 Western Altepa Desert
51-55 Yhoator Jungle
51-58 Labyrinth of Onzozo
56-58 Pso'Xja
Goblin Hunter 50-52 Castle Zvahl Keep
51-55 Western Altepa Desert
51-55 Yhoator Jungle
51-58 Labyrinth of Onzozo
56-58 Pso'Xja
Goblin Welldigger 51-55 Western Altepa Desert
Goblin Miner 51-58 Labyrinth of Onzozo
Goblin Jeweler 56-58 Pso'Xja
Goblin Draftee 56-59 East Ronfaure (S)
56-59 North Gustaberg (S)
56-59 West Sarutabaruta (S)
56-59 Rolanberry Fields (S)
Goblin Franctireur 56-59 East Ronfaure (S)
56-59 North Gustaberg (S)
56-59 West Sarutabaruta (S)
56-59 Rolanberry Fields (S)
Goblin Patrolman 56-59 East Ronfaure (S)
56-59 North Gustaberg (S)
56-59 West Sarutabaruta (S)
56-59 Rolanberry Fields (S)
Goblin Skirmisher 56-59 East Ronfaure (S)
56-59 North Gustaberg (S)
56-59 West Sarutabaruta (S)
56-59 Rolanberry Fields (S)
Goblin Alchemist 62-68 Pso'Xja
65-68 Cape Teriggan
65-68 Gustav Tunnel
66-69 Labyrinth of Onzozo
66-69 Ifrit's Cauldron
66-69 Kuftal Tunnel
Goblin Blastmaster 62-64 Batallia Downs (S)
62-64 Fort Karugo-Narugo (S)
62-64 Grauberg (S)
62-64 The Eldieme Necropolis (S)
Goblin Corpsman 62-64 Batallia Downs (S)
62-64 Fort Karugo-Narugo (S)
62-64 Grauberg (S)
62-64 The Eldieme Necropolis (S)
Goblin Freesword 62-64 Batallia Downs (S)
62-64 Fort Karugo-Narugo (S)
62-64 Grauberg (S)
62-64 The Eldieme Necropolis (S)
Goblin Pioneer 62-64 Batallia Downs (S)
62-64 Fort Karugo-Narugo (S)
62-64 Grauberg (S)
62-64 The Eldieme Necropolis (S)
Goblin Bandit 62-68 Pso'Xja
65-68 Cape Teriggan
66-69 Labyrinth of Onzozo
66-69 Ifrit's Cauldron
66-69 Kuftal Tunnel
Goblin Veterinarian 63-68 Pso'Xja
Goblin Mercenary 63-69 Pso'Xja
65-68 Cape Teriggan
65-68 Gustav Tunnel
66-69 Labyrinth of Onzozo
66-69 Ifrit's Cauldron
66-69 Kuftal Tunnel
Goblin Shepherd 65-68 Cape Teriggan
65-68 Gustav Tunnel
66-69 Labyrinth of Onzozo
66-69 Ifrit's Cauldron
Goblin Fireman 66-69 Newton Movalpolos
Goblin Flagman 66-69 Pashhow Marshlands (S)
66-69 Sauromugue Champaign (S)
66-69 Vunkerl Inlet (S)
Goblin Foreman 66-69 Newton Movalpolos
Goblin Grenadier 66-69 Pashhow Marshlands (S)
66-69 Sauromugue Champaign (S)
66-69 Vunkerl Inlet (S)
Goblin Guerrilla 66-69 Pashhow Marshlands (S)
66-69 Sauromugue Champaign (S)
66-69 Vunkerl Inlet (S)
Goblin Lengthman 66-69 Newton Movalpolos
Goblin Packman 66-69 Newton Movalpolos
Goblin Tamer 66-69 Kuftal Tunnel
Goblin Toxophilite 66-69 Pashhow Marshlands (S)
66-69 Sauromugue Champaign (S)
66-69 Vunkerl Inlet (S)
Goblin Bombardier 71-73 Jugner Forest (S)
71-73 Meriphataud Mountains (S)
Goblin Field Doctor 71-73 Jugner Forest (S)
71-73 Meriphataud Mountains (S)
Goblin Paratrooper 71-73 Jugner Forest (S)
71-73 Meriphataud Mountains (S)
Goblin Picket 71-73 Jugner Forest (S)
71-73 Meriphataud Mountains (S)
Hobgoblin Animalier 72-75 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Martialist 72-75 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Venerer 72-76 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Fascinator 73-75 Bibiki Bay
Goblin Hangman 75-79 Newton Movalpolos
Goblin Headman 75-79 Newton Movalpolos
Hobgoblin Alastor 76-79 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Martialist 76-79 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Physician 76-79 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Toreador 76-79 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Blagger 77-79 Bibiki Bay
Hobgoblin Angler 80 Bibiki Bay
Goblin Meatgrinder Unknown Abyssea - Grauberg

Historical Background

Goblin

Mythological Background

In French folklore, Goblins were grotesque, elf-like creatures which would often make mischief. They could be playful at times, but are generally evil. It is said their smile could cause blood to curdle, their laugh cause milk to go sour, and fruit to fall from trees. They usually play small pranks, like hiding objects, knocking over bottles or buckets, and altering signposts to point in the wrong direction, but sometimes they would kill people. They lived in old trees (living or dead) and mossy clefts in rocks. It seems as though Goblins originated in France and the Hobgoblin developed in England, while the Bugbear developed in Wales. The English equivalent of Goblins proper were Brownies. It seems they specifically developed in Normandy from Anglo-French culture, which would explain how they got imported from France to England so easily. (Normandy was under English control for a few hundred years. In actuality though, England since 1066 CE has been controlled by the Normans. The territory of England on mainland Europe was lost in 1214.).

Final Fantasy Series Background

Goblins have made semi-regular appearences throughout the Final Fantasy series. They first officially appeared as an enemy monster in the original Final Fantasy, but they were only called Goblins in the the Japanese version of the game, while they were referred to as "Imps" in the original English version (this was corrected in the subsequent remakes of this game that came out years later). Goblins then went onto appear in Final Fantasy II and Final Fantasy III, but their names were unchanged in the English versions, which were only released in English in the forms of remakes several years after their initial releases. Goblins also appeared in Final Fantasy IV, but were again called "Imps" in the original English translations (which was originally released as Final Fantasy II, as it was the second Final Fantasy game to be released to English-speaking audiences). The Goblin was also one of four summons in FFIV that could be obtained through rarely-dropped items from common monsters of the same family. Goblins also appeared in Final Fantasy V and made a return in Final Fantasy VII after their absence from Final Fantasy VI (it should be noted that FFVII was the first time that they were called "Goblins" in the English translation). Goblins later appeared in Final Fantasy IX and again in Final Fantasy XI. Goblins were also absent from Final Fantasy XII, but a monster in the game called Baknamy used the monster's trademark attack, "Goblin Punch".

Goblins are also present in some of the spin-off Final Fantasy titles, including Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.

Characteristically, the weak Goblin looks like a little an elf/gnome with pointy ears and a dagger. Although the Goblins in FFXI have somewhat of a different shorter and stubbier appearence with their face obscured by a mask, their appearence in the game's original concept art looks very similar to that of their predecessors.

Hobgoblin

Mythological Background

In British folklore, a Hobgoblin was a friendly Goblin. It was described as 1-2 feet tall, wearing brown clothes or naked, but completely covered in hair. They lived by fireplaces in houses and rarely ventured outside. They were described as friendly, ugly, good-humored, but mean, playing practical jokes on people. When annoyed, they get particularly nasty. Hobgoblin derives from Robin Goblin, which is derived from Robin Goodfellow, a domesticated, but troublesome fairy in English folklore (Robin here is the pet form of the name Robert). How it got to Hobgoblin was "hobbe" means "elf".

In fantasy games like Dungeons & Dragons, Hobgoblins were rendered as larger, stronger, smarter, more dangerous versions of Goblins, but not as big or strong as Bugbears. Hobgoblins were briefly mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit (1937), apparently they were larger and stronger than Goblins. Although Hobgoblins do not appear nor are they described in geat depth, they may have simply been a forerunner to either orcs or Uruk-hai which appear later in The Lord of the Rings (1954-1955).