The evolution of Final Fantasy summons
See your favorites transform from 8-bit to awesome
As summoned in: 3, 4 (2US), 5, 6 (3US), 7, 8, 9, 3DS, 4DS, 13
Signature attack: Zantetsuken
Based loosely on the Norse thunder god of the same name, Odin’s zantetsuken attacks (one-hit kills!) have helped us out of many a tight spot in the Final Fantasies of yore. Relive the magic in this video compilation of Odin summons, which includes a peek into the near future (aka the present in Japan) in which Odin transforms into a majestic robotic horse for you to ride. Don’t trample the rose petals in your charge to victory!
As summoned in: 3, 4 (2US), 5, 6 (3US), 7, 9, 3DS, 4DS
Signature attack: Judgment Bolt
Ramuh may look like a crazy, harmless old man with his long, flowing beard and billowy white robes. If you saw him on the street, you’d probably toss him a dime for a cup of coffee. Though Ramuh may look like a toothless old curmudgeon, you definitely do not want to be on the business end of his Judgment Staff, or you’ll likely be ripped in half by a Judgment Bolt. Judge not, lest ye be judged.
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Final Fantasy 14 patch makes an effort to combat mods that can enable harassment, but players report it's "very easy" to reverse newly hidden account IDs

28 years after Final Fantasy 7 introduced a generation to the concept of waifus, Tetsuya Nomura says Tifa's popularity is "not just about appearance"