Lightning

Lightning refers to a unit. For an ability, visit Lightning (Ability).

Lightning
Rarity	5-star - 7-star
Job	l'Cie
Role	Physical Attacker
Acquisition	Rare Summon
Time Limited	No
Exclusive	No
Origin	FFXIII
Gender	Female‎
Race	Human
No.	257, 258, 969
TMR	Aurora ScarfAurora Scarf Aurora Scarf Stats: DEF+3 Effect: Two-Hit ComboTwo-Hit Combo Two-Hit Combo Normal attack hits twice
STMR	Omega WeaponOmega Weapon Omega Weapon Stats: ATK+176

A woman who appears in the tales of a world where the gods toy with humanity's fate. Lightning is a soldier from the floating continent of Cocoon, ruled by servants of the gods known as the fal'Cie. Her unsociable and serious demeanor often makes her seem indifferent to those around her, when in reality she hides a gentle soul that drives her to face peril boldly to protect those she loves. Lightning gave up her post as a soldier to save her sister Serah, who had become a prisoner of the fal'Cie, and boarded a train full of unjustly exiled citizens to defy the fate the gods had chosen for her.

Statistics

Stats

Rarity	HP	MP	ATK	DEF	MAG	SPR	Attack Hits	Drop Check	Exp. Growth Pattern
5-star	2781	121	112	97	95	93	5	2	5
6-star	3615	157	145	126	123	120	5	2	6
7-star	4699	204	192	171	159	163	5	2	6

Maximum Stats Increase

Rarity	HP	MP	ATK	DEF	MAG	SPR
5-star	300	50	20	20	20	20
6-star	450	75	30	30	30	30
7-star	600	100	50	50	50	50

Resistance

Element Resistance
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Status Ailment Resistance
-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Equipment

Weapons
Armors
Rarity	Ability Slots	Affinity
5-star	4	Lvl 3, Lvl 6, Lvl 3
6-star	4	Lvl 4, Lvl 7, Lvl 4
7-star	4	Lvl 4, Lvl 7, Lvl 4

Innate Abilities

Special

Active
Min rarity	Level	Icon	Name	Effect	Hits	MP
5-star	6		Sparkstrike	Lightning physical damage (1.5x) to one enemy	1Attack frame: 40	9
5-star	18		Flamestrike	Fire physical damage (1.4x) to one enemy	1Attack frame: 55	7
5-star	24		Froststrike	Ice physical damage (1.4x) to one enemy	1Attack frame: 125	7
5-star	46		Blitz	Physical damage (1.8x) to all enemies	D	17
5-star	80		Crushing Blow	Physical damage (2.7x) to one enemy Decrease lightning resistance (20%) for 3 turns to one enemy	4Frame delay: 42-20-30-2 Attack frames: 42-62-92-94	45
6-star	26		Galestrike	Wind physical damage (1.4x) to one enemy	1Attack frame: 70	7
6-star	48		Electric Blitz	Lightning physical damage (2x) to all enemies	1Attack frame: 30	23
6-star	48		Ice Blitz	Ice physical damage (1.9x) to all enemies	1Attack frame: 110	20
6-star	48		Heat Blitz	Fire physical damage (1.9x) to all enemies	1Attack frame: 110	20
6-star	72		Aero Blitz	Wind physical damage (1.9x) to all enemies	1Attack frame: 70	20
7-star	105		Lightning Strike	[2 turns cooldown, available on turn 2] Physical damage (11x) to one enemy Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for one turn to one enemy	3Frame delay: 2-10-10 Attack frames: 2-12-22	84
7-star	110		Endless Army	Increase ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (150%) for 3 turns to caster Physical damage (7.2x) to one enemy	12Frame delay: 22-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-20 Attack frames: 22-27-32-37-42-47-52-57-62-67-72-92	76
Trait
Min rarity	Level	Icon	Name	Effect
5-star	42		ATK +30%	Increase ATK (30%)
5-star	74		Auto-Refresh	Recover MP (5%) per turn
6-star	1		Lightspeed	Increase physical evasion (30%)
6-star	20		Counter-Strike	Chance to counter physical attacks (30%) with normal attack
6-star	65		HP +20%	Increase HP (20%)
6-star	100		Dual Wield	Enables dual wielding of one-handed weapons
7-star	101		Knight of the Aurora	[Requirement: TMR equipped] Increase ATK (80%) Increase modifier of the following skills (3x): Crushing Blow Increase equipment ATK (30%) when dual wielding
7-star	115		MP +20%	Increase MP (20%)
7-star	120		L'Cie Brand	Increase HP/DEF/SPR (20%) Increase ATK (20%) when equipped with a sword Increase ATK (20%) when equipped with a gun Increase modifier of the following skills (3.4x): Blitz, Electric Blitz, Ice Blitz, Heat Blitz, Aero Blitz

Magic

Min rarity	Level	Icon	Name	Effect	Hits	MP
5-star	38		Thundaga	Lightning magic damage (1.8x) to all enemies	1Attack frame: 70	20
5-star	56		Cura	Heal (400 HP, 3x) to all allies	-	7

Exclusive Materia

Icon	Name	Effect	Hits	MP
	Attacker	Increase ATK/MAG (10%)	-	-
	Defender	Increase DEF/SPR (10%)	-	-
	Thunderfall	Lightning magic damage (2.1x) to all enemies Decrease lightning resistance (50%) for 3 turns to all enemies	1Attack frame: 100	23

Ability Awakening

Name	Effect	HitsD = Default unit attack	MP	Type	T1	T2	T3	T4	T5	Gil
Crushing Blow +1	Physical damage (3.5x) to one enemy Decrease lightning resistance (20%) for 3 turns to one enemy	4New frame delay: 42-20-30-2 New attack frames: 42-62-92-94	45	Power	20	15	10	4	2	1,000,000
Crushing Blow +2	Physical damage (3.5x) to one enemy Decrease lightning resistance (75%) for 3 turns to one enemy	4New frame delay: 42-20-30-2 New attack frames: 42-62-92-94	45	Power	30	23	15	8	2	1,000,000
Blitz +1	Physical damage (2x) to all enemies	D	17	Power	10	8	3	-	-	120,000
Blitz +2	Physical damage (2.2x) to all enemies	D	17	Power	15	12	5	1	-	120,000
Lightspeed +1	Increase physical evasion (30%) Increase magic evasion (10%)	-	-	Support	15	8	5	1	-	250,000
Lightspeed +2	Increase physical evasion (30%) Increase magic evasion (20%)	-	-	Support	23	12	8	2	1	250,000

Limit Burst

Rarity	Name	Effect		Hits	Cost
5-star	Army of One	Base	Physical damage (2.7x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (20%) for 3 turns to one enemy	12	14
		Max	Physical damage (3.65x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (39%) for 3 turns to one enemy
6-star	Army of One	Base	Physical damage (2.9x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (30%) for 3 turns to one enemy	20	16
		Max	Physical damage (4.1x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (54%) for 3 turns to one enemy
7-star	Army of One	Base	Physical damage (15.1x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (45%) for 3 turns to one enemy	20	26
		Max	Physical damage (18x) to one enemy Decrease DEF (74%) for 3 turns to one enemy

Awakening Materials

6★	7★
Fairies' Writ (20) Rainbow Bloom (10) Calamity Gem (10) Prismatic Horn (5) Divine Crystal (5) 4,000	Lightning's Prism 3,000,000

Sprites

5-star	6-star	7-star

Quotes

Background Story

5★	A woman who appears in the tales of a world where the gods toy with humanity's fate. Lightning is a soldier from the floating continent of Cocoon, ruled by servants of the gods known as the fal'Cie. Her unsociable and serious demeanor often makes her seem indifferent to those around her, when in reality she hides a gentle soul that drives her to face peril boldly to protect those she loves. Lightning gave up her post as a soldier to save her sister Serah, who had become a prisoner of the fal'Cie, and boarded a train full of unjustly exiled citizens to defy the fate the gods had chosen for her.
6★	A woman who appears in the tales of a world where the gods toy with humanity's fate. Lightning chose to fight against the gods' servants, the fal'Cie, to save her sister Serah. Unfortunately, this resulted in Lightning herself being cursed as a "l'Cie." The l'Cie were believed to be the enemies of peace; thus Lightning and her fellow l'Cie came to be persecuted by various enemies. Although not always in agreement, the l'Cie formed strong bonds with one another, seeking to fulfill their Focus in defiance of the gods.
7★	A woman who appears in the tales of a world where the gods toy with humanity's fate. As a former member of the military, Lightning may seem indifferent and hard on herself and others, but she is a kind, loving, and even playful older sister. Although she finds herself in the midst of various disasters that befall her world, her determination never wavers. In fact, she's likened to a goddess as she provides guidance to those lost in despair.

Fusion

5★	I don't take orders from fal'Cie. How I live is up to me.
6★	It's not a question of can or can't. There are some things in life you just do.
7★	Fighting without hope is no way to live. It's just a way to die. Now, show me the hope you've found.

Awakening

6★	Destroying the world isn't salvation. I'll keep fighting until the end. This power will give me the strength.
7★	We protect our own. We can do without their brand of mercy. And we don't need a fal'Cie's orders, either. I'm fighting this Focus to the end. We all are.

Summon

5★	Keep your eyes in front. I'll watch the rear.
6★	Fighting without hope is no way to live. It's just a way to die. Now, show me the hope you've found.
7★	Fighting without hope is no way to live. It's just a way to die. Now, show me the hope you've found.

Trust Mastery

When it looks like there's no hope left, we look harder until we find some. Always have, always will.

User Review

• 7* Lightning Overview by Memel0rd (brave-exvius.com, August 2018)
• Lightning Review By Jet Stingren (brave-exvius.com)

Notes

Gameplay

• Obtainable through Rookie Quests by clearing Lanzelt Ruins - Interior.

Trivia

• Main protagonist of Final Fantasy XIII, supporting character of Final Fantasy XIII-2 & sole playable protagonist of Lightning Returns.
• Lightning is the very first 6-star unit in the game.
• Army of One is Lightning's Full ATB Skill.