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'''Land Turtles''' are powerful turtle enemies which first appear in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''. They are related to [[Adamantoise]]s, but do not appear in as many games as them.
'''Land Turtles''' are turtle enemies which appear in some ''[[Final Fantasy (franchise)|Final Fantasy]]'' games, often as a weaker relative of [[Adamantoise]]s. They first appear in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Final Fantasy II''===
===''Final Fantasy'' series===
[[File:Land Turtle FF2 PSP sprite.png|thumb|left]]
====''Final Fantasy II''====
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In ''Final Fantasy II'', Land Turtles are encountered in a few areas. The [[party]] first encounters one at [[Semitt Falls]] (floor B5) as a [[monster-in-a-box]] guarding the [[Teleport Tome]]. Land Turtles also appear in [[Kashuan Keep]] (floors 1F-5F), the area surrounding [[Fynn]], on the island [[Deist]], [[Deist Cavern]] (floor B1), and the [[Arcane Labyrinth]]'s Dragoons, Mythril, and Wyverns rooms. In battle, Land Turtles are vulnerable to [[Ice]] attacks. They are a weaker variation of Adamantoise and, starting with the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[reissue|remake]], [[Gil Snapper]]s.  
In ''Final Fantasy II'', Land Turtles are encountered in a few areas. The [[party]] first encounters one at [[Semitt Falls]] (floor B5) as a [[monster-in-a-box]] guarding the [[Teleport Tome]]. Land Turtles also appear in [[Kashuan Keep]] (floors 1F-5F), the area surrounding [[Fynn]], on the island [[Deist]], [[Deist Cavern]] (floor B1), and the [[Arcane Labyrinth]]'s Dragoons, Mythril, and Wyverns rooms. In battle, Land Turtles are vulnerable to [[Ice]] attacks. They are a weaker variation of Adamantoise and, starting with the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[reissue|remake]], [[Gil Snapper]]s.  
They are named '''Spiketoise''' in the [[PlayStation]] release and '''B.Turtle''' in the unreleased Nintendo Entertainment System prototype.


In the original [[Famicom]] release, Land Turtles are depicted as turquoise. In subsequent reissues, they are depicted as light green, but since the [[PlayStation Portable]] release, they have been changed back to turquoise.
In the original [[Famicom]] release, Land Turtles are depicted as turquoise. In subsequent reissues, they are depicted as light green, but since the [[PlayStation Portable]] release, they have been changed back to turquoise.
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===''Final Fantasy III''===
====''Final Fantasy III''====
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In ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'', the Land Turtle is the first boss, and it is located at the end of the [[Altar Cave]]. In the [[Final Fantasy III (3D remake)|3D remake]], it is only fought by [[Lyneth]], as he is the only one who fell into the Altar Cave. Unlike in ''Final Fantasy II'', the Land Turtle is not weak to Ice-based attacks, although the [[Antarctic Wind]] can deal a lot of damage to defeat it more quickly.
In ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'', the Land Turtle is the first boss, and it is located at the end of the [[Altar Cave]]. In the [[Final Fantasy III (3D remake)|3D remake]], it is only fought by [[Lyneth]], as he is the only one who fell into the Altar Cave. Unlike in ''Final Fantasy II'', the Land Turtle is not weak to Ice-based attacks, although the [[Antarctic Wind]] can deal a lot of damage to defeat it more quickly.
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===''Final Fantasy Mystic Quest''===
[[File:Land Turtle FFMQ sprite.png|frame]]
In ''[[Final Fantasy Mystic Quest]]'', Land Turtles are encountered in the [[Wintry Cave]]. They are depicted as having a dark blue body and shell. Land Turtles are vulnerable to [[Water]], [[Wind]], and [[Axe]] attacks. If a Land Turtle is low on health, its sprite shows it hiding within its own shell. A Land Turtle has 270 HP, and can use four abilities: [[Body Slam]], [[Bite]], [[Para-Claw]], and [[Rapier]]. The reward for defeating each Land Turtle is 144 EXP and 6 [[gil|GP]].
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==Stats==
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|defense=35
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|treasure=[[Mythril Shield]]
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|gil=500
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==Bestiary navigation==
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Final Fantasy III=
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Land Turtle boss in FF3.png|Boss fight in ''Final Fantasy III''{{'}}s [[Nintendo DS]] remake
Land Turtle boss in FF3.png|Boss fight in ''Final Fantasy III''{{'}}s [[Nintendo DS]] remake
Land Turtle FFMQ overworld sprite.png|''Final Fantasy Mystic Quest'' sprite (overworld)
Land Turtle FFMQ damaged sprite.png|''Final Fantasy Mystic Quest'' sprite (weakened state)
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Land Turtle
Land Turtle FF3 artwork.jpg
Artwork of the Land Turtle boss from Final Fantasy III by Yoshitaka Amano
ランドタートル
Randotātoru
First appearance Final Fantasy II (1988)
Species Turtle
Related characters and species
Adamantoise
Gil Snapper

Land Turtles are turtle enemies which appear in some Final Fantasy games, often as a weaker relative of Adamantoises. They first appear in Final Fantasy II.

History

Final Fantasy series

Final Fantasy II

Land Turtle FF2 PSP sprite.png
Final Fantasy II (PSP) sprite

In Final Fantasy II, Land Turtles are encountered in a few areas. The party first encounters one at Semitt Falls (floor B5) as a monster-in-a-box guarding the Teleport Tome. Land Turtles also appear in Kashuan Keep (floors 1F-5F), the area surrounding Fynn, on the island Deist, Deist Cavern (floor B1), and the Arcane Labyrinth's Dragoons, Mythril, and Wyverns rooms. In battle, Land Turtles are vulnerable to Ice attacks. They are a weaker variation of Adamantoise and, starting with the Game Boy Advance remake, Gil Snappers.

They are named Spiketoise in the PlayStation release and B.Turtle in the unreleased Nintendo Entertainment System prototype.

In the original Famicom release, Land Turtles are depicted as turquoise. In subsequent reissues, they are depicted as light green, but since the PlayStation Portable release, they have been changed back to turquoise.

Final Fantasy III

Land Turtle FF3 FC sprite.png
Final Fantasy III (Famicom) sprite

In Final Fantasy III, the Land Turtle is the first boss, and it is located at the end of the Altar Cave. In the 3D remake, it is only fought by Lyneth, as he is the only one who fell into the Altar Cave. Unlike in Final Fantasy II, the Land Turtle is not weak to Ice-based attacks, although the Antarctic Wind can deal a lot of damage to defeat it more quickly.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

Land Turtle FFMQ sprite.png

In Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, Land Turtles are encountered in the Wintry Cave. They are depicted as having a dark blue body and shell. Land Turtles are vulnerable to Water, Wind, and Axe attacks. If a Land Turtle is low on health, its sprite shows it hiding within its own shell. A Land Turtle has 270 HP, and can use four abilities: Body Slam, Bite, Para-Claw, and Rapier. The reward for defeating each Land Turtle is 144 EXP and 6 GP.

Stats

Final Fantasy II stats
Rank HP MP Attack Accuracy Defense Evasion Magic Defense Gil
3 140 0 35 2-65 35 0 2-50 37-300
Treasure Weakness Resistance Absorbs
Mythril Shield Ice Lightning, Poison None

Final Fantasy III stats
Level HP Gil Exp Weakness Attack Defense
4 111 500 20 None 8 6

Bestiary navigation

← Adamantoise | Land Turtle (#013) | Ogre →

← Twin Dragon | Land Turtle (#196) | Djinn →

Gallery

  • Boss fight in Final Fantasy III's Nintendo DS remake

  • Final Fantasy Mystic Quest sprite (overworld)

  • Final Fantasy Mystic Quest sprite (weakened state)

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