He can float, teleport, use telepathy, see and talk far away, animate things, turn objects and people into monsters, brainwash people, and control monsters, just to name a few. Probably due to his armour, only magic as strong as his own can break his defence, and his Barrier Shift ability protects him against elemental magic. He is the only mage who survived his summon's destruction.

Golbez is an extremely powerful and accomplished sorcerer, who can cast Meteor (the most devastating spell in existence) without strain, masters unique spells, and knows Summon Magic unavailable to normal mages. Still, he states that one day he will gladly walk among them. He considers himself unworthy of redemption, turning down Cecil's offers to join his side. He retains a manipulative, darker side, albeit to push heroes in the right direction, is confident in his power but seeks fair fights and regards defeat as punishments.

He is aloof and brooding, yet gentle and wise, giving precious advice and harsh but constructive criticism. In Dissidia Final Fantasy, Golbez is no longer a villain. Yet, he retains a sense of humour and sarcasm, displays empathy even for his foes, and still respects his former demonic subordinates. In The After Years, he has become stoic, reserved, melancholic, and self-sacrificing. Even Zemus' death cannot fully relieve his guilt and shame. Years later, even with Cecil at his mercy, he resisted the mind control and proved unable to finish him off.Īfter Zemus' control is lifted, he takes full responsibility for his crimes and swears to atone by saving the world he endangered, being fully willing to die in the process. Even when blaming his baby brother for his mother’s death in his grief, he sought his well-being. As a child, he was deeply loving and loyal to his family. He was in truth generous, empathic and caring. Yet, while ruthless, he is nice to his closest servants the Elemental Archfiends, who greatly look up to him. He views humans as disposable trash, kills dozens, manipulates people, and betrays promises without batting an eyelid.īeing under Zemus' total control, most of his evil mirrors that of the despicable Lunarian.

He is collected, imperturbable, cruel, relentless, arrogant, and scornful, acting quickly without bothering for theatrics. Zemus' influence amplified Golbez’s worst traits and made him forget his past. 3.3 Role in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years.

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