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'''Ifrit''', also known as '''Efflite''' or '''Iflyte''', is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series.
'''Ifrit''', also known as '''Efflite''' or '''Iflyte''', is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. As it only appears in ''Final Fantasy Adventure'' and its subsequent remakes, tt is portrayed as a fiery humanoid creature guarding the legendary sword [[Excalibur]] at the bottom of the [[Subsea Volcano]].
 
In the ''[[Game Boy]]'' installment and its direct remake, it can turn into a giant boulder to crush [[Sumo]] or summon a wall of fire at him. Defeating the ablazed monster rewards the player with the ''Ifrit Extinguisher'' achievement. In the ''Sword of Mana'' remake, the Efflite can attack by punching its opponents. It can also turn into a fireball and quickly bounce up and down to harm party members. Despite its looks, the Efflite is not weak to water spells.
 
==Appearances==
===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]/[[Adventures of Mana]]''===
{{Main|Ifrit (Adventures of Mana)}}
[[File:Iflyte FFA sprite.png|thumb]]
Following Sage [[Cibba]]'s advice, Sumo ventures into the cave on the [[Ammonite Coast]] to retrieve the [[Mana Sword|holy sword]] of legend. The Ifrit is found at the bottom floor of the [[Undersea Volcano (Adventures of Mana)|Undersea Volcano]], guarding the [[Rusty Sword]]. The hero defeats the monster and brings the weapon back to Cibba.
 
In the original ''[[Game Boy]]'' installment, the Ifrit moves left and right in the upper part of the platform, then transforms into a boulder to crush Sumo in its path, making a flattened 8 figure in doing so.
 
In ''[[Adventures of Mana]]'', the Ifrit still follows the same movement pattern than the previous installment. It can summon a wall of fire before him and turn into a boulder. Defeating it will reward the player with the ''Ifrit Extinguisher'' achievement.
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===''[[Sword of Mana]]''===
{{Main|Efflite (Sword of Mana)}}
[[File:Efflite Sword of Mana sprite.gif|thumb]]
Now renamed '''Efflite''', the fiery monster has the same role in ''Sword of Mana'' it had in the original installment, the difference being that the hero or the heroine gets a glimpse of the rusty sword before the fight even begins.
{{-}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Iflyte FFA sprite.png|''Final Fantasy Adventure''
Ifleet FFA mobile sprite.png|''Seiken Densetsu'' mobile
Ifrit FFA Mobile.png|''Final Fantasy Adventure'' mobile
Ifrit AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana''
Ifrit AOM screenshot.png|''Adventures of Mana''
Efflite Sword of Mana sprite.gif|''Sword of Mana''
Efflite Sword of Mana sprite.gif|''Sword of Mana''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Etymology==
{{foreign names
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ifrit Ifrit] is a powerful type of demon in Islamic culture. It is often associated with the underworld and identified with the spirits of the dead. It is said to be inhabiting the layers of the seven earths, and formed out of smoke and fire. The monster is widely known in the [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ifrit Final Fantasy] franchise as a fire-elemental summon.
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|JapR=Ifurīto
''Efflite'' is a mistranslation of ''Ifrit''. Other mistranslations for Ifrit include ''Ifflyte'' and ''Efreet''.
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{{Enemies}}
{{Adventures of Mana}}
[[Category:Demons]]
{{Sword of Mana}}
[[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]]
[[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]]
[[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]]
[[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]]

Latest revision as of 00:29, August 10, 2024

Ifrit
Iflyte FFA artwork.jpg
Iflyte's artwork from Final Fantasy Adventure
First appearance Final Fantasy Adventure (1991)
Latest appearance Adventures of Mana (2016)

Ifrit, also known as Efflite or Iflyte, is a recurring boss in the Mana series. As it only appears in Final Fantasy Adventure and its subsequent remakes, tt is portrayed as a fiery humanoid creature guarding the legendary sword Excalibur at the bottom of the Subsea Volcano.

In the Game Boy installment and its direct remake, it can turn into a giant boulder to crush Sumo or summon a wall of fire at him. Defeating the ablazed monster rewards the player with the Ifrit Extinguisher achievement. In the Sword of Mana remake, the Efflite can attack by punching its opponents. It can also turn into a fireball and quickly bounce up and down to harm party members. Despite its looks, the Efflite is not weak to water spells.

Appearances[edit]

Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana[edit]

Main article: Ifrit (Adventures of Mana)
Iflyte FFA sprite.png

Following Sage Cibba's advice, Sumo ventures into the cave on the Ammonite Coast to retrieve the holy sword of legend. The Ifrit is found at the bottom floor of the Undersea Volcano, guarding the Rusty Sword. The hero defeats the monster and brings the weapon back to Cibba.

In the original Game Boy installment, the Ifrit moves left and right in the upper part of the platform, then transforms into a boulder to crush Sumo in its path, making a flattened 8 figure in doing so.

In Adventures of Mana, the Ifrit still follows the same movement pattern than the previous installment. It can summon a wall of fire before him and turn into a boulder. Defeating it will reward the player with the Ifrit Extinguisher achievement.

Sword of Mana[edit]

Main article: Efflite (Sword of Mana)
Efflite Sword of Mana sprite.gif

Now renamed Efflite, the fiery monster has the same role in Sword of Mana it had in the original installment, the difference being that the hero or the heroine gets a glimpse of the rusty sword before the fight even begins.

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Ifrit.

Etymology[edit]

The Ifrit is a powerful type of demon in Islamic culture. It is often associated with the underworld and identified with the spirits of the dead. It is said to be inhabiting the layers of the seven earths, and formed out of smoke and fire. The monster is widely known in the Final Fantasy franchise as a fire-elemental summon.

Efflite is a mistranslation of Ifrit. Other mistranslations for Ifrit include Ifflyte and Efreet.

Names[edit]

Game Japanese Meaning English
Final Fantasy Adventure イフリート Ifrit Iflyte
Sword of Mana イフリート Ifrit Efflite
Adventures of Mana イフリート Ifrit Ifrit