Gilgamesh

Weapon Maniac Swordsman

Mysterious swordsman appearing in the Final Fantasy series, popular character who makes guest appearances in many works. Delights in stealing weapons from the strong, possesses a loyal and sentimental side, and is a comical armored warrior.

Quotes

  • “Stealing good weapons brings more joy than strength itself.”
  • “Gilgamesh Change!”
  • “Stealing weapons from defeated foes. That's the style of a cool swordsman.”
  • “If I return like this, I'll go down in history as uncool!”
  • “Weapons are treasures. Proof of the strong!”

Trivia

  • Due to fan popularity from FFV, guest appears in many FF works.
  • “Battle at the Big Bridge” is famous as his theme song.
  • After Gilgamesh Change, arms increase like Asura.
  • Excalipurr is fake, but he believes it's real.
  • Partner Enkidu's appearance varies by work.

Alternate names

Gilgamesh Gil Gil's Big Bro Gilgamesh Ashur

Tags

Final Fantasy Weapon Maniac Summon Beast Armored Warrior Musashibo Benkei Action RPG Comical Traveler from Another World

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Profile

Species
Humanoid Monster
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Clad in helmet and armor, with kabuki kumadori-like patterns on the face. From standard armored warrior form, transforms into an Asura-like massive figure with eight arms via Gilgamesh Change.
Distinguishing features
  • Kabuki kumadori-like facial patterns
  • Becomes multi-armed after Gilgamesh Change
  • Right arm hidden in mantle (VIII)
Iconic items
  • Excalipurr (fake holy sword)
  • Genji series (gauntlets・helmet・shield・armor)
  • Spear
  • Owns multiple various weapons

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Loyalty and Sentiment
Detailed personality
Likable personality thick with loyalty and sentiment, also possesses a comical side. Considers stealing weapons from the strong as the greatest joy, enjoys strength and weapon collection in battle. Has interactions with rival existences and holds his own sense of justice.
Keywords
  • Honorable
  • Weapon Maniac
  • Comical
  • Brave
  • Clumsy
  • Rivalry
Motto
Stealing weapons from the strong is supreme joy
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • High combat technique
  • Transformation ability (Gilgamesh Change)
  • Ability to wield weapons freely
  • Survival ability (survives in interstice of dimensions)
Skills
  • Spearmanship
  • Handling diverse weapons
  • Jump attack
  • Blue Magic
  • Defensive magic (Protect・Shell)
Motivation
To continue stealing weapons from master smiths
Habits
Changes form with 'Gilgamesh Change'. Enjoys weapon collection. Occasionally makes clumsy mistakes.
Hobbies
Weapon collecting, Combat
Disliked situations
Defeat, Being considered worthless

History

Backstory
Appears as captain of dark mage Exdeath's personal guard, rival to protagonist Bartz. Delights in stealing weapons from strong master smiths, experiences deathmatch at Big Bridge and lonely battles in interstice of dimensions. Transcends dimensions as space-time traveler appearing in various series works.
Debut date
December 6, 1992
Work title
Final Fantasy V
Media type
Game

Battle at the Big Bridge

Significant event
Battle at the Big Bridge
Description
Highly popular battle BGM 'Battle at the Big Bridge' is known as his theme song.

Gilgamesh Change

Significant event
Gilgamesh Change
Description
Performs transformation during battle where arms increase to eight, wields numerous weapons.

Self-destruct in Interdimensional Void

Significant event
Self-destruct in Interdimensional Void
Description
Takes Necrophobia along and self-destructs, ultimately bids farewell to comrades.

Relationships

Bartz Klauser

Rival

Friendship-like feelings emerge from clashes at Big Bridge and Interdimensional Void

Enkidu

Best friend

Partner who fights and helps together

Exdeath's Personal Guard

Exdeath's Personal Guard: leader

Media appearances

Final Fantasy V

Game / Supporting

1992

Final Fantasy VIII

Game / Supporting

1999

Final Fantasy IX

Game / Supporting

2000

Final Fantasy XI

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy Type-0

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy XIII-2

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy Explorers

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy XIV

Game / Supporting

World of Final Fantasy

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy XV

Game / Supporting

Dissidia Final Fantasy

Game / Protagonist

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin

Game / Supporting

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Movie / Cameo

Voice cast and creators

Kazuya Nakai

Voice actor
Kazuya Nakai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Most works

Daisuke Gōri

Voice actor
Daisuke Gōri
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Final Fantasy XII

Chikara Kitazawa

Voice actor
Chikara Kitazawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Final Fantasy XIV, Chocobo GP

Kazuhiko Inoue

Voice actor
Kazuhiko Inoue
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Final Fantasy XV

Masaki Terasoma

Voice actor
Masaki Terasoma
Language
Japanese
Version or series
War of the Visions

Kōshi Madono

Voice actor
Kōshi Madono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Chocobo's Mysterious Magic Picture Book

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Original author

Yoshitaka Amano

Creator name
Yoshitaka Amano
Role
Character designer

Tetsuya Nomura

Creator name
Tetsuya Nomura
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Gilgamesh Figure

Item name
Gilgamesh Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Genji Equipment Series (in-game)

Item name
Genji Equipment Series (in-game)
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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