10 best Final Fantasy battle themes, ranked

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Square Enix’s premier RPG series is known for its grand story, epic battles, and outstanding graphics, but it is also known for its Final Fantasy battle themes. Across its 36-year span, the Final Fantasy series has enlisted many talented musicians, including Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko Shimomura, and Masashi Hamauzu.

From Final Fantasy XIII‘s “Blinded by Light” to the original battle theme from the first FF, here are the best Final Fantasy battle themes, ranked. Let us know your favorites in the comments below.

This upbeat Final Fantasy battle theme ups the stakes with its frenetic tune and intense drumline that keeps your heart racing. A great battle theme keeps you energized and “Decisive Battle” certainly does that. Something about the nostalgic 16-bit tone also adds so much that’s lost within modern remakes of this track.

Final Fantasy XIV is known for its epic themes whenever a big battle occurs, and “Torn from the Heavens” is certainly one of those. The callback to the main theme of the series alongside its gorgeous percussion and choir makes this an unforgettable track. The stakes are raised whenever “Torn from the Heavens” is played in this grand MMORPG.

All great series have their beginnings, and Final Fantasy I made an impression from the very start. The melody is as intense as it can get on an 8-bit system, and the flow of the piece is sublime. You’ll hear how great this composition is if you check out World of Final Fantasy‘s interpretation of the track. It truly gives the original piece justice with a rocky interpretation and a lovely strings throughline.

With a game that’s as long as Final Fantasy X, you’ll want to make sure the standard battle theme is a banger. Thankfully, it is. Tidus’ journey is complemented by