Golden Sun/Enemies

In the world of Golden Sun, Weyard, there are many enemy monsters that roam the land. They range from ordinary forest animals to ghosts and other undead creatures. Here, they will be grouped on separate pages according to these types. Bosses are found on a separate page as well.

There are also "Families" of monsters that can be found in the game. These are usually recolored versions of the earlier monsters. They share common traits, but often have more techniques and are significantly stronger.

Bats
 Image:GS Bat.gif|Bat Image:GS Dirge.gif|Dirge Image:GS Rabid Bat.gif|Rabid Bat Image:GS Foul Dirge.gif|Foul Dirge Image:GS Vile Dirge.gif|Vile Dirge These are ordinary bats, found all over the world, but especially in caves and dungeons. As they get stronger, they gain more techniques, like Fly Attack, which can deal a fair amount of damage.

Bears
 Image:GS Grizzly.gif|Grizzly Image:GS Ravager.gif|Ravager Image:GS Mauler.gif|Mauler These are fierce bears that live mostly in forested areas and the plains of Angara. They have rather powerful claw attacks, and tend to form the central attacker in monster parties.

Bees
 Image:GS Drone Bee.gif|Drone Bee Image:GS Fighter Bee.gif|Fighter Bee Image:GS Warrior Bee.gif|Warrior Bee Bees are a common enemy in the overworld as well as forest areas, like Kolima and Mogall. They have the ability "Look for Allies", which can enable them to summon more of their own kind. Wipe them out quickly, or you could soon find yourself overrun.

Moles
 Image:GS Mole.gif|Mole Image:GS Mad Mole.gif|Mad Mole Image:GS Mole Mage.gif|Mole Mage Moles are another common enemy that live in the overworld. They aren't seen until later on, near Xian. Because they don't appear until so late, they're quite a bit stronger than most of the other species.

Rats
 Image:GS Rat.gif|Rat Image:GS Armored Rat.gif|Armored Rat Image:GS Plated Rat.gif|Plated Rat These are small, ordinary rats that roam the forests of the world. The latter two have donned tiny sets of armor. They are very weak in general.  Image:GS Rat Soldier.gif|Rat Soldier Image:GS Rat Fighter.gif|Rat Fighter Image:GS Rat Warrior.gif|Rat Warrior These are more advanced rats which have evolved to walk on two legs. They wield spears and carry shields. They aren't that much stronger than the others, but can deal a bit more damage with the weapons.

Ghosts
 Image:GS Ghost.gif|Ghost Image:GS Ghost Mage.gif|Ghost Mage Image:GS Lich.gif|Lich Image:GS Horned Ghost.gif|Horned Ghost Ghosts are undead monsters that appear in many dungeons and caves. They possess dark powers and can pose a rather difficult threat compared to most of the other smaller monsters that are found with it.

Skeletons
 Image:GS Skeleton.gif|Skeleton Image:GS Bone Fighter.gif|Bone Fighter Image:GS Skull Warrior.gif|Skull Warrior Animated skeletons of men long since dead. They fight on in pursuit of unknowable goals. The Skeletons are larger monsters found very often in dungeons and caves. Like zombies, they tend to lead parties with smaller monsters.

Spirits
 Image:GS Amaze.gif|Amaze Image:GS Creeper.gif|Creeper Image:GS Spirit.gif|Spirit Image:GS Doomsayer.gif|Doomsayer Image:GS Lich.gif|Lich Spirits are ghostly creatures. The Amaze is commonly found right near the beginning of the game, so this species is often seen all over. Again, they're relatively weak, but sport a few magic attacks.

Willowisps
 Image:GS Willowisp.gif|Willowisp Image:GS Will Head.gif|Will Head Image:GS Death Head.gif|Death Head Flaming skulls that float on their own. They appear commonly through the first half of the game, in dungeons, forests, caves and plains. Normally they come in small groups together or with bigger monsters like Zombies.

Zombies
 Image:GS Zombie.gif|Zombie Image:GS Undead.gif|Undead Image:GS Wight.gif|Wight Image:GS Cave Wight.gif|Cave Wight Image:GS Mummy.gif|Mummy Image:GS Foul Mummy.gif|Foul Mummy Fallen humans who were revived through some dark force. Zombies are found early on near Vale, Vault, and Lunpa. They also have the ability "Look for Allies", so you'll need to take these out first to prevent them from multiplying. They tend to be the leaders of monster parties.

Golems
 Image:GS Golem.gif|Golem Image:GS Grand Golem.gif|Grand Golem Image:GS Earth Golem.gif|Earth Golem Golems are enormous monsters created from clay and stone. They look roughly humanoid, but their abilities are very different. As might be expected from a monster made from the earth, most of their attacks are also of this element. Golems appear rather late in the game, in Altmiller Cave and beyond.

Gnomes
 Image:GS Gnome.gif|Gnome Image:GS Gnome Mage.gif|Gnome Mage Image:GS Gnome Wizard.gif|Gnome Wizard These gnomes are tiny little creatures that are seemingly intelligent. They live in forests and caves. Gnomes know several different magic attacks, so be careful of that. Normally, they appear in groups together or with a bigger monster, but sometimes they'll attack solo.

Orcs
 Image:GS Orc.gif|Orc Image:GS Orc Captain.gif|Orc Captain Image:GS Orc Lord.gif|Orc Lord The most human of monsters, the Orcs are ugly, pig-faced creatures. Mostly, they dwell in forest areas, but sometimes in caves. Orcs as a whole are a fair bit stronger than most species, so beware.

Slimes
 Image:GS Slime.gif|Slime Image:GS Ooze.gif|Ooze Image:GS Slime Beast.gif|Slime Beast Slimes are gelatinous creatures that exist across the overworld. Like Bees, they have an ability (called "Divide") which will bring a second slime into battle. They don't really possess many magical attacks.

Trolls
 Image:GS Troll.gif|Troll Image:GS Cave Troll.gif|Cave Troll Image:GS Brutal Troll.gif|Brutal Troll Trolls are amongst the larger creatures in the game. They carry enormous axes and don't hold back when they use them. As the name of the center one implies, they most appear in dark areas like caves.