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The '''Gorgon''' (ゴーゴン, ''Googon'') class is a [[monster]] class exclusive to {{FE8}}, in which they appear quite late into the game. Gorgons appear to be reptilian beings that can turn enemies to stone with the monster weapon [[Stone (weapon)|Stone]], causing the [[Stone (condition)|Stone]] condition. They use [[dark (magic)|dark magic]] weapons that are exclusive to monsters, such as Stone or [[Shadowshot]]. Since they are monsters, they are an enemy-only class.
The '''Gorgon''' (Japanese: {{hover|ゴーゴン|Gōgon}}, ''Gorgon'') class is a [[monster]] class originating in and exclusive to {{FE8}}, they appear quite late into the game. Their appearance somewhat resembles the ''Nāga'', a half-human, half-snake being often featured in Buddhism and Hinduism.  


Gorgons are a challenging class to defeat. Since they always appear holding Stone, they can easily immobilize party members, although Stone has low accuracy. However, the Stone condition remains very dangerous; if both [[Eirika]] and [[Ephraim]] turn to stone the game registers this as a game over. They have quite high stats, and are on the same level as other "promoted" monsters, such as [[wight]]s or [[gwyllgi]]s.  
They are able to turn enemies to stone with the monster weapon [[Stone (weapon)|Stone]], causing the [[Stone (condition)|Stone]] condition. They use [[dark (magic)|dark magic]] weapons that are exclusive to monsters, such as Stone or [[Shadowshot]]. Like all other monster classes, they are enemy-only.
 
Gorgons are a challenging class to defeat. Gorgons always have stone, and due to that weapons range they can attempt to inflict units without fear of counterattack, even if their low accuracy causes them to miss. <!--(Really? I've never heard of this. I'll test this and get back to you. This doesn't make sense, as stone wears off on its own.)The Stone condition is very dangerous; if both [[Eirika]] and [[Ephraim]] turn to stone the game registers this as a game over. --> Due to being lategame enemies, they have quite high stats, and are on the same level as other "promoted" monsters, such as [[wight]]s or [[gwyllgi]]s.  


A gorgon appears as the boss of [[Two Faces of Evil|Chapter 18]].
A gorgon appears as the boss of [[Two Faces of Evil|Chapter 18]].
The name "Gorgon" comes from the gorgons, a group of winged demons, including Medusa, a woman whose hair was made out of snakes; looking at these snakes would turn one into stone.<ref>http://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Gorgones.html</ref>


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Revision as of 04:18, 10 February 2016

Gorgon

File:Generic portrait gorgon fe08.gif


Beautiful and cursed creatures, whose gaze turns all who behold it into stone.

Unit type(s)

Unknown

Weapon(s)

Dark magic

Skill(s)

None

The Gorgon (Japanese: ゴーゴン, Gorgon) class is a monster class originating in and exclusive to Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, they appear quite late into the game. Their appearance somewhat resembles the Nāga, a half-human, half-snake being often featured in Buddhism and Hinduism.

They are able to turn enemies to stone with the monster weapon Stone, causing the Stone condition. They use dark magic weapons that are exclusive to monsters, such as Stone or Shadowshot. Like all other monster classes, they are enemy-only.

Gorgons are a challenging class to defeat. Gorgons always have stone, and due to that weapons range they can attempt to inflict units without fear of counterattack, even if their low accuracy causes them to miss. Due to being lategame enemies, they have quite high stats, and are on the same level as other "promoted" monsters, such as wights or gwyllgis.

A gorgon appears as the boss of Chapter 18.

Stats

Base stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level

Max stats

Game HP Strength Magic Skill Speed Luck Defense Resistance Movement Constitution Weapon level

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Gorgon

The name "Gorgon" comes from the gorgons, a group of winged demons, including Medusa, a woman whose hair was made out of snakes; looking at these snakes would turn one into stone.[1]

References

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