This article is about the recurring creature; for the character from Final Fantasy XIV Dad of Light, see Final Fantasy XIV Dad of Light § Cast
The Kirin (キリン or 麒麟, Kirin?), also known as the Ki-Rin or Qilin, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in The Final Fantasy Legend. Most frequently appearing as a summoned monster, it is a creature typically resembling a draconic horse or chimera whose Holy Aura can bestow Regen upon its allies.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Kirin appears a boss encountered as the last challenge at the end of the first Lunarian's Challenge Dungeon.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Kirin appears as an esper who can be used as a magicite. Its summon ability, Holy Aura, costs 18 MP to cast, and casts Regen on the entire player party. It teaches Cure (x5), Cura (x1), Regen (x3), Poisona (x4), and Libra (x5).
Final Fantasy XI[]
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The Kirin appears as a notorious monster manticore encountered deep within the Shrine of Ru'Avitau. It is the master of the Shijin, and in order to battle it players must obtain seals from defeating all four Shijin. The Qilin is a similar creature encountered during the Voidwatch quest "Skyward Ho, Voidwatcher!" Defeating them grants the Kirin Captivator and Qilin Contravener titles respectively.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Kirin appears as a mount rewarded from 
A Legend for a Legend. The quest can be obtained by collecting all horse mounts from A Realm Reborn's Extreme-difficulty trials. The auspice Koryu appears to be a kirin.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]
The Kirin appears as a summon which grants Regen in the target area. The Summoner can learn it from the Cure Staff for 200 AP and costs 18 MP to cast.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
The Kirin appears as a summon which grants Regen to all units in a large target area, within a range of 4 tiles from the caster. It can be learned once again by the Summoner from the Healing Staff for 250 AP and costs 16 MP to cast.
Crystal Defenders[]
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The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Ki-Rin appears as a possible transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Kirin appears as a possible transformation for the party's monster units.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]
The Kirin appears as a group of light-elemental Eidolons. There are three versions of Kirin available; two versions available to Aemo, which teach her Banish Blow and Banishra abilities respectively, and Parai's version, which teaches him Banish Blow abilities.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Kirin from Final Fantasy VI appears as a summon.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Kirin from Final Fantasy VI appears as a summon ability and holy-elemental Magicite.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Kirin from Final Fantasy XI appears as a boss during the "Shrine of Ru'Avitau" event.
Mobius Final Fantasy[]
The Kirin appears as a fire-elemental Mage ability card, granting the Fire ability.
Non-Final Fantasy appearances[]
Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable[]
The Kirin appears as a chance card, allowing the user to obtain gold equal to 20 times their total houses.
Etymology[]
[view · edit · purge]Kirin is the Japanese and Korean name for the Qilin, which is a mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creature known throughout various East Asian cultures, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a wise sage or an illustrious ruler.