Andross is the mind behind the Lylat Wars — and just one of 77 bosses in this database. Filter every Star Fox boss by game, see its class, location and weakness, and read the full Andross breakdown below.
Every Star Fox game ends with a confrontation against Andross, the exiled scientist who declares war on the Lylat System. Around him the series fields one of gaming's deepest boss rosters — planet guardians, capital ships, the Aparoid hive and the Anglar emperor. This page documents all 77 Star Fox bosses with location, class and weakness where known, and gives the Star Fox Andross fight its own deep dive.
Andross is the franchise antagonist of Star Fox.
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Air Force Bow ( エアフォース・バウ Eafōsu bau), also referred to as the General's flagship, was the personal aircraft of General Pepper, not to be confused with the Cornerian Flagship. This particular flagship appears only in Assault, where it was infected by Aparoidedation and serves as the boss of…
Algy is an arrogant primate who appears as a member of Star Wolf exclusively in Star Fox 2.
Androsa is a weaponized flying fortress appearing in Star Fox Zero, piloted by the Granga pilot. It and its pilot are the boss of the stage Enter Star Fox in Star Fox Zero.
As the main antagonist of the Star Fox series, Andross has appeared in all games as an important antagonistic character and frequent boss.
The Anglar Emperor is the primary antagonist of Star Fox Command and is fought as the final boss depending on the ending. Note that he is only fought in his regular form after the destruction of the Arrowhead on Venom. If the Arrow Head is destroyed in the Asteroid field, he will not be fought,…
Degglams, also commonly known as the Aparoid Missiles, are megasized Aparoids that approach the Orbital Gate, functioning as super weapon missiles. Their main function is to smash into an enemy or obstacle and detonate in order to destroy it. The missiles come in three different forms, with each…
The Aparoid Queen, also referred to as the Aparoid Mother (アパロイドマザー, Aparoido Mazā), is the leader, hive mother and progenitor of the entire Aparoid race, hence her name. She serves as both the main antagonist and the final boss of Star Fox Assault. The Aparoid Queen was killed by the anti-Aparoid…
The Aparoid Queen appears in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U as a trophy. The trophy is modeled on her boss battle's final phases.
The most basic Aparoid unit, the Aparoid Crawler, is only slightly larger than Fox McCloud; they attack on sight by charging at him and can be disposed of with one shot from a blaster. They tend to appear in large numbers, which may explain as to why they were able to take so many planets within a…
The Arrow Head is the war machine used by the Anglar Emperor as the final boss of Star Fox Command'.
The Atomic Base is a recurring boss in the original Star Fox, appearing in the Space Armada and Sector Z stages on the first and third level paths, respectively.
The Attack Carrier is a recurring boss in the Star Fox series. It is a Venomian battleship and Boss enemy that serves as the true source of enemy reinforcements during the invasion of Corneria in the original Star Fox and Star Fox 64 (the latter it can be fought only on the Hard route), and it…
Bacoon was once a monstrous clam-like creature, believed to have been the reason as to why Aquas was now a 97% ocean world and why the islands and ancient civilization established on said islands have sunk below the waves. During Andross's conquest of the Lylat System, his minions began polluting…
Bacoon is an ancient creature altered into a bioweapon that acts as the Aquas Boss in Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake.
Bailadose ( バイドラーズ Baidorāzu), also referred to as the Cylindrical Aparoid, is an elite high-ranking Aparoid unit that have captured a piece of engineering equipment from the Climate Control Center on Fichina which was infected by Aparoidedation after being influenced by the actions of Pigma…
The Biobrain is a boss in Star Fox Command. It is an organic cell-like bioweapon that has the ability to float about in the vacuum of outer space, capable of cellular division and generating copies of itself.
The Blade Barrier is a boss that appears in the Level 3 Asteroid Belt area of the original Star Fox.
The Dancing Insector is a boss that appears on Meteor in the original Star Fox.
The Death Baboon ( デスバブーン Desubabūn), also known as Oikonny's flagship, is the leading flagship used by Andrew Oikonny when he made himself commander of Andross' remnants during their rebellion against the Cornerian Federation.
The Death Crab is a boss in Star Fox Command. It is piloted by Andrew Oikonny, who had recently joined the Anglars in their invasion of the Lylat System. The Death Crab is fought on planet Fichina, during the mission Oikonny Strikes Back.
The Destructor is a boss that appears in the original Star Fox. It is only fought in the Corneria 3 path, instead of the Attack Carrier, which can be seen being carried in pieces by the large robot enemies in the stage.
The Devil Shark is a shark-like aquatic ship used by one of the Anglar Emperor's commanders, Zako. It appears only in Star Fox Command.
The Divergant (ダイバガント Daibaganto), also referred to as the Aparoid Ship or Dyvagant, was an exceptionally powerful high-ranking Aparoid unit that led the Aparoid invasion force at the Katina Outpost, as Fox believed it to be their leader. It serves as the boss of the second Mission of Assault.
Dune Worm, also known as Sandworm (サンドワーム Sandowāmu) and Titan Worm, is a boss that appears only in Star Fox Command. The Dune Worm is one of Andross' bioweapons, created for the sole purpose of protecting "The Device", designed to neutralize the acidic Venom sea. It can be found on Titania.
Galactic Rider is a transport vessel containing or producing an indefinite quantity of Air Bikers. It is encountered as a boss battle in the original Star Fox. The Galactic Rider appears during the Level 2 route to Venom's surface, situated on a highway of some sort. Upon destroying the Metal…
Golemech, also known as Bam-Bam, is the half-rock, half-mechanical robotic guardian of an ancient temple on Venom, essentially acting as a barricade to prevent entry into Andross's Palace. It is currently debated as to whether it was created by Andross, or if it was the lost Cornerius tribe's…
Golemech is a large ape-like construct with its weak interior protected by an outer shell of stone. The boss's name is a portmanteau of "golem", a living stone statue featured in many myths but originating in Judaism, and "mech", though "mech" usually refers to robotic vehicles that are operated by…
Goras was a large alien creature, known to have been a species of Prehistoric Beasts that once lived several million years ago on the planet Titania, that were once worshiped as gods, and offered large sums of farming harvests. Several years after life on Titania became extinct, Andross's scout…
In Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake, Goras serves as the boss of Titania. It appears buried underground with its multiple arms sticking out and Slippy in his possession (after Spyborg knocked him out of Sector X). Goras is fought in a Landmaster. Goras grips Slippy's Arwing in its upper right arm,…
The Gorgon was a powerful space weapon created in the weapons labs on Macbeth and utilised by the Venomian space fleets charged with the task of protecting the Area 6 defense zone, acting as Venom's final resort in desperate measures to protect the Androssian homeworld from invasion. The weapon is…
Gorgon was a specialised war machine of great power with the appearance of a massive disk-shaped machine with three long metal tentacles and a small, vulnerable core in the center. The hard outer shell was capable of opening up in three sections like flower petals, revealing three bonded "energy…
The Granby is a dreadnought tactical destroyer appearing in Star Fox Zero, as the flagship of the Venomian fleet battling the Cornerian Fleet in Sector β, where it was commanded by one of Andross's most trusted lieutenants. As the enemy force commander, it acts as the boss of the Mission; "Reunited…
The Granga is a giant, walking, robotic battle suit that walks on two, rickety legs, with twin missile launchers for "arms", a "head" shaped bridge, and a power supply shaped like a backpack. It has Andross's insignia painted on various sections, such as the chest.
Great Commander is a large robot comprised of three ships that combine together. It is encountered in the Level 3 Venom orbital and planet-side areas.
Throwing rocks|weakness = Weak point on rear|affiliation = Andross
The Hi-Ho King is a giant Hi-Ho that appears as the first boss in "Star Fox Guard", where it is fought in the first stage, located on Corneria.
The Hunter Fantron attacks by striking with its huge claws on telescopic arms. It can perform punching attacks, swing its arms around at the player, perform a ramming attack, or will extend its arms outward and spin at a high speed while orbiting around the player. This behavior is highly…
The Hunter Tectron is an enemy that appears in the near-final build of Star Fox 2.
The Kamantis is a Base Boss from Star Fox 2, and one of only four bosses that need to be beaten before actually accessing the base itself, the others being King Dodora, Queen Dragoon and Queen Didray.
The Kick Gunner appears in Fortuna's base on Hard and Expert, within a large battleground area with pools of water. As indicated by its name, it frequently shoots at you while doing acrobatic moves such as running on the ceiling, jumping through walls, and submerging through the pools of water. You…
Anglar Army|appearances = Star Fox Command|location = Titania|armor=Moderate}}The Killer Bee is a boss that appears only in Star Fox Command. It is a bee-like bioweapon created by Andross to guard the terraforming device on Titania that would neutralize the acidity of the Venom Sea. It is similar…
The King RedEye was the namesake ruler of the vicious RedEye Tribe, and was a massive Dinosaur, even for his kind, who was originally held prisoner with the rest of his brethren within the underground lair in Walled City, until General Scales released him and his tribe to help him take over the…
The Knight Nack appears in Macbeth's base on Hard and Expert, within a large battleground area. It is a bigger version of the enemy walkers you encounter regularly in bases and the Battleships, and is armed with a huge shield and a large ring laser blaster. The shield will reflect attacks and can…
Mechbeth is a biomechanical construct used in the defense of the railways built on Macbeth during the Lylat Wars in conjunction with The Forever Train. Going by the Engineer's statements when it was eventually unleashed, he chose to use Mechbeth only as a last resort only. The Mechbeth serves as…
The Mechbeth is a biomechanical construct with two wings attached to a head and a tail. It is tethered to the Forever Train by a cable, hovering in the air above.
The Metal Smasher is a boss that appears on the Level 2 route of the Venom area in the original Star Fox game. It is a giant crusher robot that serves to crush objects, hence its name.
The Mirage Dragon has perhaps the least defense of the Hunters in the game, but its attacks are fierce. It is capable of firing a high-energy beam cannon that will deal massive damage to the player. It may also attack by spewing blazing chunks of rock, or may simply ram the player. Its weak point…
The Monarch Dodora is a gigantic dragon with multiple heads that gained a feared reputation throughout the Lylat system, and was partially transformed by Andross into a dangerous bioweapon for a useful addition to his army. It first appears in "Star Fox" as the boss of the Mission on Fortuna,…
Monarch Dodora is a bioweapon that frequently appears as a level boss in the Star Fox series. |-|1993=
MuscleFoot is the strongest LightFoot in LightFoot Village. Normally, he is found standing next to Chief LightFoot's Throne.
Laser Cannon|crew = Octoman|role = Mecha|affiliation = Anglar Army
Phantron is a special machine that hovers in the planet Venom's air space. Every single movement it makes produces a series of after images of its body.
Pigma Dengar was once a member of the legendary Star Fox team, but he betrayed his teammates James McCloud and Peppy Hare by leading them intro a trap to have them taken prisoners by the evil mad scientist Andross. During the Lylat Wars, Pigma cut his teeth on making a living by dealing in space…
Pigma Dengar has appeared frequently as a supporting antagonist in Star Fox media, due to his influence within the in-game backstories.
The Plasma Hydra is a boss that appears in the original Star Fox game in Sector Y.
Professor Hanger (プロフェッサーハンガー) is the boss of Titania in the original Star Fox. He drives a giant vehicle which he uses to retreat.
The Queen Didray or Queen Dioray is a Base Boss from Star Fox 2, and one of only two bosses that are required to be beaten before accessing the base itself, the other being Kamantis.
The Queen Dragoon is a Base Boss from Star Fox 2, and is one of four bosses that are required to be beaten before accessing the base itself, the others being King Dodora, Queen Didray, and Kamantis.
Robot Andross is a skull-like, robotic duplicate decoy of the evil mad scientist Andross. It swerves frantically while making low pitched cackling as it's circuits crackle.
The Sarumarine is a boss that appears in Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake, Star Fox 64 3D. It was a former research station, illegally modified into a submarine by the Venomian Empire during their takeover of planet Zoness, and helmed by a nameless primate who spoke with a heavy, stereotypical pirate…
The Sarumarine serves as the boss of Zoness in Star Fox 64. It also uses its periscope to spy on the Star Fox team halfway through their flight path.
The Saruzin was a large, heavily armored aircraft carrier used as a flagship by the Venomian fleet deployed at Sector Y during the Lylat Wars.
Saucerer is a heavily fortified assault craft used by the Venomian fleet that massed in the invasion of planet Katina during the Lylat Wars.
The Scrapworm is a worm-like machine made out of many other parts of machines. It appears as one of the bosses of Star Fox Zero, more specifically as the boss of the stage "A Fox In The Desert" on Titania. Its role as the captor of Peppy Hare in the desert of Titania is similar to Slippy Toad being…
The Slot Machine is a boss that appears in the original Star Fox, and is the final boss for the Out of This Dimension stage. It is seen when Fox and his teammates fly through the area for at least 3 minutes.
The Solar Satellite is a gigantic weapon, built by the Anglar Empire and piloted by Zoldge.
Arguably the most difficult boss in the game, the Space Blade features high attack power and high defensive capability. It appears to be based in part on the Blade Barrier from the previous game in the series.
The Spinning Core is the boss of the planet Macbeth in the original Star Fox game. It is similar in appearance to the Atomic Base boss in Space Armada and Sector Z, but much bigger and is actually capable of movement via levitation.
Splitter, also known as Spanner or Spinner, is one of the final bosses from Star Fox Command. It is a massive warship used by the Anglar Army to lead their latest attack on Corneria while the Star Fox team was absent at the time for the final battle on Venom. It only appeared in one path when Lucy,…
Spyborg is a boss that appears in Star Fox 64 and its 3DS remake. It is an unfinished robot guardian that was left to aimlessly adrift around the destroyed space base at Sector X, in the aftermath of an incident where it apparently malfunctioned beyond control and went on a rampage in search of its…
The Tektron is fast and nimble. Its attack pattern begins by firing a single laser cannon very rapidly before compressing itself into a diamond-shaped box. It will then spin up and zip around the battlefield erratically, occasionally smashing into the player.
The Forever Train was a Venomian energy supply train taking refuge on Macbeth during the Lylat Wars. It is piloted by an unnamed engineer, who was one of the most powerful and intelligent of Andross's followers, promoted to positions of leadership in his military machine, and have been given…
Vulcain is an experimental bioweapon created by the evil mad scientist Andross, which dwells on the lava planet Solar in the middle of the Lylat System.
Vulcain, is an experimental bioweapon which serves as the boss of Solar in the middle of the Lylat System.
The Wolfen II was an upgraded Wolfen starfighter used by the Star Wolf team when defending Andross' Palace during the Lylat Wars. Therefore, they have appeared exclusively in Star Fox 64 and its remake.
The ZaZanga 9 (ザザンガ・ナイン Zazanga nain), also known as ZaZan, is a boss that appears only in Star Fox Command. This starfighter serves as the personal craft of Zazan during the Anglar Blitz. It is capable of firing a single laser (despite it wielding laser cannons on both sides) and leaving behind…
Zegdalia (ゼグダリア Zegudaria), also referred to as the Winged Aparoid or Zegdahila, is an elite Aparoid unit that attacked the Star Fox Team on Fortuna during the first Mission of Star Fox: Assault. It is the first (or second, if you want to count the Galavos) type of Aparoid encountered during the…