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Radiant Lightning
Radiant Lightning
Rarity 5-star★ - NV
Role Physical AttackerDebuffer
Chain Family Chaos Wave Awakened
Bolting Strike
Absolute Mirror of Equity
Aureole Ray
Categories Lightning
Attacker
Breaker
FFXIII
The Rebellion
Acquisition Rare SummonTooltip-Question
Time Limited No
CG LB Yes
Series FFXIII
Gender Female‎Tooltip-Question
Race HumanTooltip-Question
No. 1445, 1446, 1447, 2196
TMR Dual FormDual Form
Dual FormDual Form
Increase equipment ATK (100%) when dual wielding
STMR ZantetsukenZantetsuken
Zantetsuken (FFXIII)ZantetsukenSword
Stats: ATK+169
Effect: Radiant PaladinRadiant Paladin
Radiant PaladinRadiant Paladin
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase LB damage (30%)

Radiant Lightning
Radiant Lightning
Rarity NV - NV
Role Magic Attacker
Chain Family Bolting Strike
Categories Lightning
Mage
FFXIII
The Rebellion
Acquisition Rare SummonTooltip-Question
Time Limited No
CG LB No
Series FFXIII
Gender Female‎Tooltip-Question
Race HumanTooltip-Question
No. 2196
TMR Dual FormDual Form
Dual FormDual Form
Increase equipment ATK (100%) when dual wielding
STMR ZantetsukenZantetsuken
Zantetsuken (FFXIII)ZantetsukenSword
Stats: ATK+169
Effect: Radiant PaladinRadiant Paladin
Radiant PaladinRadiant Paladin
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase LB damage (30%)

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 Tooltip-Question[]

Rarity HP MP ATK DEF MAG SPR Attack Hits Drop Check Tooltip-Question Exp. Growth Pattern
5-star★ 2736
900 + 450
163
150 + 75
121
65 + 32
90
65 + 32
90
65 + 32
90
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
6-star★ 3557
900 + 450
212
150 + 75
158
65 + 32
117
65 + 32
118
65 + 32
117
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
7-star★ 4701
900 + 450
224
150 + 75
205
65 + 32
188
65 + 32
175
65 + 32
179
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
NV 5003
900 + 450
248
150 + 75
244
65 + 32
193
65 + 32
218
65 + 32
190
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
EX 1 5653
900 + 450
280
150 + 75
275
65 + 32
218
65 + 32
246
65 + 32
214
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
EX 2 6153
900 + 450
304
150 + 75
299
65 + 32
237
65 + 32
267
65 + 32
233
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
EX 3 6503
900 + 450
321
150 + 75
316
65 + 32
250
65 + 32
282
65 + 32
246
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6

Brave Shift Availability[]

  • Available from turn 1
  • Duration: Infinite turns
  • Cooldown to Normal: 1 turn
  • Cooldown to Brave Shift: 2 turns

Resistance Tooltip-Question[]

Element Resistance
Fire Resistance Ice Resistance Lightning Resistance Water Resistance Wind Resistance Earth Resistance Light Resistance Dark Resistance
- - +60% - - - - -
Status Ailment Resistance
Poison Resistance Blind Resistance Sleep Resistance Silence Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confuse Resistance Disease Resistance Petrification Resistance
- - - - - - - -

Equipment[]

Weapons
Dagger Sword Great Sword Katana Bow Spear Gun
Armors
Light Shield Hat Helm Clothes Light Armor Heavy Armor Accessory
Rarity Ability Slots Affinity
5-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 6, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 7, Green Magic Affinity Lvl 5
6-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 7, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 8, Green Magic Affinity Lvl 6
7-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 7, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 8, Green Magic Affinity Lvl 6
NV 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 7, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 8, Green Magic Affinity Lvl 6

Equipment with Exclusive Effects[]

Icon Name Type Effect
Ability 77 Attacker Special Abilities (Passive) Increase ATK, MAG and MP (50%)
Ability 77 Defender Special Abilities (Passive) Increase DEF, SPR and HP (50%)
Ability 105 Thunderfall Special Abilities (Active) [2 turns cooldown, available on turn 2, single cast when dual wielding]
Decrease lightning resistance (130%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Lightning physical damage (360x) to all enemies
Increase LB gauge (30) to caster

Stats Tooltip-Question[]

Rarity HP MP ATK DEF MAG SPR Attack Hits Drop Check Tooltip-Question Exp. Growth Pattern
NV 4964
900 + 450
252
150 + 75
248
65 + 32
191
65 + 32
234
65 + 32
188
65 + 32
2 6 LB 6
EX 1 5614
900 + 450
284
150 + 75
279
65 + 32
216
65 + 32
262
65 + 32
212
65 + 32
2 6 LB 6
EX 2 6114
900 + 450
308
150 + 75
303
65 + 32
235
65 + 32
283
65 + 32
231
65 + 32
2 6 LB 6
EX 3 6464
900 + 450
325
150 + 75
320
65 + 32
248
65 + 32
298
65 + 32
244
65 + 32
2 6 LB 6

Brave Shift Availability[]

  • Available from turn 1
  • Duration: Infinite turns
  • Cooldown to Normal: 1 turn
  • Cooldown to Brave Shift: 2 turns

Resistance Tooltip-Question[]

Element Resistance
Fire Resistance Ice Resistance Lightning Resistance Water Resistance Wind Resistance Earth Resistance Light Resistance Dark Resistance
- - +60% - - - - -
Status Ailment Resistance
Poison Resistance Blind Resistance Sleep Resistance Silence Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confuse Resistance Disease Resistance Petrification Resistance
- - - - - - - -

Equipment[]

Weapons
Dagger Sword Great Sword Katana Bow Spear Gun
Armors
Light Shield Hat Helm Clothes Light Armor Heavy Armor Accessory
Rarity Ability Slots Affinity
NV 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 7, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 8, Green Magic Affinity Lvl 6

Equipment with Exclusive Effects[]

Icon Name Type Effect
Ability 77 Attacker Special Abilities (Passive) Increase ATK, MAG and MP (50%)
Ability 77 Defender Special Abilities (Passive) Increase DEF, SPR and HP (50%)
Ability 105 Thunderfall Special Abilities (Active) [2 turns cooldown, available on turn 2, single cast when dual wielding]
Decrease lightning resistance (130%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Lightning physical damage (360x) to all enemies
Increase LB gauge (30) to caster

Innate Abilities[]

Special[]

Active
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
5-star★ 1 Flourish of Steel Flourish of Steel Physical damage (1x) to one enemy
Physical damage (1x) to one enemy
Physical damage (1x) to one enemy
Physical damage (1x) to one enemy
1,1,1,1 30
5-star★ 13 Sparkstrike II Sparkstrike II Awk+1 Lightning physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113
5-star★ 21 Seismic Strike Seismic Strike Physical damage (3.2x) to all enemies
Increase LB gauge (6) to caster
1 36
5-star★ 38 Flamestrike II Flamestrike II Awk+1 Fire physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113
5-star★ 50 Froststrike II Froststrike II Awk+1 Ice physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113
5-star★ 64 Aquastrike II Aquastrike II Awk+1 Water physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113
5-star★ 72 Double Strike (FFXIII) Double Strike (FFXIII) Cast 2 times (unique selection only): Aquastrike II, Aquastrike II+1, Flamestrike II, Flamestrike II+1, Froststrike II, Froststrike II+1, Sparkstrike II, Sparkstrike II+1 0
5-star★ 80 Crushing Blow+ Crushing Blow+ Physical damage (2.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (75%) for 3 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 45
6-star★ 1 Superior Crushing Blow Superior Crushing Blow [3 turns cooldown, available on turn 3]
Physical damage (16.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Increase LB gauge (5) to caster
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 99
6-star★ 12 Skyward Swing Skyward Swing Physical damage (4.5x) to all enemies
Chain=Aureole Ray
30 52
6-star★ 33 Stormblade Stormblade Physical damage (2.75x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Increase ability modifier (0.5x) for 3 turns to caster: Relentless Assault, Stormblade
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 3 turns to caster: Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Razor Gale, Skyward Swing
1 52
6-star★ 66 Thunderfall+ Thunderfall+ Lightning physical damage (32.7x) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (110%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Add lightning element to physical attacks for 5 turns to caster
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 45
6-star★ 100 Razor Gale Razor Gale Physical damage (0.5x) to one enemy
Physical damage (4.5x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 3 turns to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
7,1 56
6-star★ 100 Double Gestalt Double Gestalt Cast 2 times: Army of One, Bolt, Bolt+1, Bolt+2, Bolt+3, Bolt+4, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse+1, Buster Impulse+2, Buster Impulse+3, Buster Impulse+4, Crushing Blow+, Defying Destiny (Lightning), Flourish of Steel, Lightning Strike (FFXIII), Paradigm Shift: Commando, Paradigm Shift: Ravager, Razor Gale, Relentless Assault, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Spark Assault, Stormblade, Superior Crushing Blow, Thunderfall+ 0
7-star★ 101 Lightning Strike (FFXIII) Lightning Strike (FFXIII) [2 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Physical damage (1,000x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 1 turn to one enemy
3 84
7-star★ 101 Defying Destiny (Lightning) Defying Destiny (Lightning) [10 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Increase resistance to ATK break (100%) for 10 turns to caster
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 11 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Relentless Assault, Stormblade
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 11 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Razor Gale, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Thunderfall+
Refresh (500 MP) split over 10 turns to caster
99
7-star★ 105 Relentless Assault Relentless Assault Physical damage (0.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Physical damage (2.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 3 turns to caster: Relentless Assault
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
7,1 60
7-star★ 105 Paradigm Shift: Commando Paradigm Shift: Commando [10 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Increase ATK (250%) for 11 turns to caster
Increase ability modifier (1.5x) for 11 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Crushing Blow+, Relentless Assault, Stormblade
Increase ability modifier (1.5x) for 11 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Flourish of Steel, Lightning Strike (FFXIII), Razor Gale, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Thunderfall, Thunderfall+

1. Auto-cast next turn:
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 1 turn to all enemies
74
7-star★ 105 Paradigm Shift: Ravager Paradigm Shift: Ravager [2 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (60%) for 1 turn to all enemies
Increase LB gauge fill rate (300%) for 1 turn to caster
74
7-star★ 110 Army of One Army of One [3 turns cooldown, available on turn 3]
Physical damage (18x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Increase LB gauge (30) to caster
Increase LB damage (100%) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled)
Chain=Aureole Ray
30 99
7-star★ 120 Buster Impulse Buster Impulse Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (70x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (5) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65
7-star★ 120 Triple Gestalt Triple Gestalt Cast 3 times: Aquastrike II, Aquastrike II+1, Army of One, Bolt, Bolt+1, Bolt+2, Bolt+3, Bolt+4, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse+1, Buster Impulse+2, Buster Impulse+3, Buster Impulse+4, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder+1, Buster Thunder+2, Buster Thunder+3, Buster Thunder+4, Claire's Saber, Crushing Blow+, Defying Destiny (Lightning), Energized, Flamestrike II, Flamestrike II+1, Flourish of Steel, Froststrike II, Froststrike II+1, Lightning Strike (FFXIII), Paradigm Shift: Commando, Paradigm Shift: Ravager, Razor Gale, Relentless Assault, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Spark Assault, Sparkstrike II, Sparkstrike II+1, Stormblade, Superior Crushing Blow, Thunder Barrier, Thunderfall+ 0
7-star★ 120 Bolt Bolt Lv.5 Lightning physical damage (72x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62
7-star★ 120 Spark Assault Spark Assault [3 uses per battle, unique selection on multicast]
Lightning physical damage (110x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8
Passive
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect
5-star★ 1 Flash on the Battlefield Flash on the Battlefield Increase physical evasion (30%)
Increase lightning resistance (50%)
Enable dual wielding of one-handed weapons
5-star★ 7 Autogestalt Autogestalt Recover MP (5%) per turn
Increase LB gauge (1) per turn
5-star★ 43 Ullr's Shield Ullr's Shield Increase DEF and SPR (20%)
Auto-cast Ullr's Shield at the start of a battle, upon revival, or after brave shift
5-star★ 59 Seeker of Hope Seeker of Hope Increase HP and MP (20%)
Increase resistance to blind, paralyze and confuse (100%)
6-star★ 1 Endless Blades Endless Blades Increase chain modifier cap (200%) when dual wielding
6-star★ 1 Bond with Odin Bond with Odin Increase ATK (20%)
Increase equipment ATK (100%) when dual wielding
Increase ability modifier (28x): Aquastrike II, Aquastrike II+1, Flamestrike II, Flamestrike II+1, Froststrike II, Froststrike II+1, Sparkstrike II, Sparkstrike II+1
Increase ability modifier (12x): Army of One, Razor Gale, Stormblade
Increase ability modifier (2.5x): Relentless Assault
6-star★ 57 Miraculous Power Miraculous Power Increase ATK (25%) when equipped with a sword
Increase ATK (25%) when equipped with a gun
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
6-star★ 79 Valhalla's Call Valhalla's Call Increase ATK (50%)
Increase Odin's bonus stats (100%)
6-star★ 91 Counter-current Counter-current Chance to counter physical attacks (50%) with Counter-current (max 1/turn)
Chance to counter magic attacks (50%) with Counter-current (max 1/turn)
Increase ATK (20%)
Upgrade LB
7-star★ 101 Dual Wielding Paladin Dual Wielding Paladin [Requirement: TMR or STMR equipped]
Increase ATK, DEF, MAG and SPR (30%)
Increase ability modifier (0.5x): Relentless Assault, Stormblade
Increase ability modifier (1x): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Razor Gale, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Thunderfall+
Increase LB gauge (2) per turn
7-star★ 101 Unleashed Power Unleashed Power Auto-cast Unleashed Power at the start of a battle, upon revival, or after brave shift
7-star★ 115 HP +20% HP +20% Increase HP (20%)
7-star★ 120 l'Cie Brand l'Cie Brand Increase HP and MP (20%)
Increase ability modifier (0.25x): Relentless Assault
Increase ability modifier (1x): Razor Gale
Increase ATK (25%) when equipped with a sword
Increase ATK (25%) when equipped with a gun
7-star★ 120 Etro's Grace Etro's Grace Increase ATK and MAG (50%)
Increase LB damage (150%)
7-star★ 120 Commando's Seal Commando's Seal Lv.5 Increase static ATK (500)
Increase physical damage against machinas (150%)
Conditional
Condition Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
Activated by
Ullr's Shield
Ullr's Shield Mitigate damage taken (10%) for 9999 turns to caster
Activated by
Counter-current
Counter-current Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 1 turn to one enemy
Activated by
Unleashed Power
Unleashed Power Increase LB gauge (100) to caster

Magic[]

Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
5-star★ 1 Thundaga Thundaga Lightning magic damage (20x) to all enemies
Chain=Chaos Wave Awakened
8 20
5-star★ 30 Curaga Curaga Heal (1000 HP, 3.4x) to all allies 15
6-star★ 24 Full-Life Full-Life Revive one KO'd ally (100% HP) 20
6-star★ 46 Imperilga Imperilga Decrease all elements resistance (120%) for 4 turns to all enemies 120

Leader Skill[]

Min rarity Icon Name Effect
7-star★ Victorious FFXIII Victorious FFXIII [Requirement: Set as party leader]
Increase ATK and MAG (100%) to all FFXIII allies
NV Victorious FFXIII Victorious FFXIII [Requirement: Set as party leader]
Increase ATK and MAG (100%) to all FFXIII allies

Limit Burst[]

Rarity Name Effect Hits Cost
5-star★ Zantetsuken Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
12 30 LB
Max
Lv 20
Physical damage (7.85x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (99%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
6-star★ Zantetsuken Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
12 30 LB
Max
Lv 25
Physical damage (8.6x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
7-star★ Zantetsuken Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault
12 30 LB
Max
Lv 40
Physical damage (10.85x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault
NV Zantetsuken Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault
12 30 LB
Max
Lv 40
Physical damage (10.85x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 4 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault
- Zantetsuken Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (29.1x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault
12 30 LB
Max
Lv 40
Physical damage (33x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ability modifier (1x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Crushing Blow+, Flourish of Steel, Seismic Strike
Increase ability modifier (2x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Razor Gale, Skyward Swing, Stormblade, Thunderfall+
Increase ability modifier (3x) for 6 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Army of One, Relentless Assault

Special[]

Active
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
NV 120 Buster Impulse Buster Impulse Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (70x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (5) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65
NV 120 Triple Gestalt Triple Gestalt Cast 3 times: Aquastrike II, Aquastrike II+1, Army of One, Bolt, Bolt+1, Bolt+2, Bolt+3, Bolt+4, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse+1, Buster Impulse+2, Buster Impulse+3, Buster Impulse+4, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder+1, Buster Thunder+2, Buster Thunder+3, Buster Thunder+4, Claire's Saber, Crushing Blow+, Defying Destiny (Lightning), Energized, Flamestrike II, Flamestrike II+1, Flourish of Steel, Froststrike II, Froststrike II+1, Lightning Strike (FFXIII), Paradigm Shift: Commando, Paradigm Shift: Ravager, Razor Gale, Relentless Assault, Seismic Strike, Skyward Swing, Spark Assault, Sparkstrike II, Sparkstrike II+1, Stormblade, Superior Crushing Blow, Thunder Barrier, Thunderfall+ 0
NV 120 Buster Thunder Buster Thunder Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (62x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 8x each, 86x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70
NV 120 Energized Energized [6 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Increase MAG (300%) for 5 turns to caster
Enable skill for 6 turns to caster: Tetra-Unison
99
NV 120 Thunder Barrier Thunder Barrier Mitigate damage taken (50%) for 2 turns to caster
Increase lightning resistance (200%) for 2 turns to caster
15 LB
NV 120 Claire's Saber Claire's Saber [3 uses per battle, unique selection on multicast]
Lightning magic damage (110x) to one enemy
Increase LB damage (100%) for 3 turns to caster (can't be dispelled)
Chain=Bolting Strike
9
Passive
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect
NV 120 Etro's Grace Etro's Grace Increase ATK and MAG (50%)
Increase LB damage (150%)
NV 120 Instrument of Flight Instrument of Flight [Requirement: TMR or STMR equipped]
Increase LB gauge fill rate (100%)
NV 120 Ravager's Seal Ravager's Seal Lv.5 Increase static MAG (500)
Increase magic damage against machinas (150%)
NV 120 Bottled Lightning Bottled Lightning Increase MAG (120%), HP (60%), DEF and SPR (50%), MP (40%) and ATK (30%)
Increase lightning resistance (50%)
Recover MP (5%) per turn
Increase LB gauge (3) per turn
NV 120 Beautiful Light Beautiful Light Increase MAG (50%) when equipped with a sword
Increase MAG (50%) when equipped with a gun
Chance to counter physical attacks (50%) with Beautiful Light (max 1/turn)
Chance to counter magic attacks (50%) with Beautiful Light (max 1/turn)
NV 120 Friendly Reunion Friendly Reunion Auto-cast Friendly Reunion at the start of a battle, upon revival, or after brave shift
Increase resistance to blind, paralyze and confuse (100%)
Increase physical evasion (30%)
Increase Odin's bonus stats (100%)
NV 120 Dualcasting Dualcasting Increase chain modifier cap (200%) when dual wielding
Enable dual wielding of one-handed weapons
Increase equipment MAG (150%) when dual wielding
Conditional
Condition Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
Activated by
Energized
Tetra-Unison Cast 4 times: Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse, Buster Impulse, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder, Buster Thunder, Energized, Thunder Barrier, Claire's Saber
Activated by
Beautiful Light
Beautiful Light Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 1 turn to all enemies
Activated by
Friendly Reunion
Friendly Reunion Mitigate damage taken (10%) for 99999 turns to caster (can't be dispelled)

Leader Skill[]

Min rarity Icon Name Effect
7-star★ Victorious FFXIII Victorious FFXIII [Requirement: Set as party leader]
Increase ATK and MAG (100%) to all FFXIII allies
NV Victorious FFXIII Victorious FFXIII [Requirement: Set as party leader]
Increase ATK and MAG (100%) to all FFXIII allies

Limit Burst[]

Rarity Name Effect Hits Cost
NV Celestial Thunderfall Base
Lv 1
Lightning magic damage (107.2x) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (130%) for 4 turns to all enemies
Chain=Bolting Strike (Variant 1)
27 30 LB
Max
Lv 40
Lightning magic damage (115x) to all enemies
Decrease lightning resistance (130%) for 4 turns to all enemies
Chain=Bolting Strike (Variant 1)

Awakenable Abilities[]

Brave Abilities[]

Name Effect Hits MP Type T1 T2 T3 Brave Insignia Gil
Buster Impulse Lv.1 Lightning magic damage (46x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 Static Brave Ability
Buster Impulse Lv.2 Lightning magic damage (53x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Buster Impulse Lv.3 Lightning magic damage (61x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (110%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Buster Impulse Lv.4 Lightning magic damage (67x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (110%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Buster Impulse Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (70x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (5) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000
Bolt Lv.1 Lightning physical damage (47x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62
Bolt Lv.2 Lightning physical damage (54x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62 White 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Bolt Lv.3 Lightning physical damage (62x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62 White 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Bolt Lv.4 Lightning physical damage (68x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62 White 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Bolt Lv.5 Lightning physical damage (72x) to one enemy
Chain=Absolute Mirror of Equity
8 62 White 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000
Commando's Seal Lv.1 Increase static ATK (250)
Increase physical damage against machinas (100%)
- -
Commando's Seal Lv.2 Increase static ATK (300)
Increase physical damage against machinas (100%)
- - White 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Commando's Seal Lv.3 Increase static ATK (350)
Increase physical damage against machinas (125%)
- - White 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Commando's Seal Lv.4 Increase static ATK (400)
Increase physical damage against machinas (125%)
- - White 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Commando's Seal Lv.5 Increase static ATK (500)
Increase physical damage against machinas (150%)
- - White 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000

Ability Awakening[]

Name Effect Hits MP Type T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 Gil
Flamestrike II Fire physical damage (100x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (83%) for 4 turns to one enemy
1 36
Flamestrike II Awk+1 Fire physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113 Power 20 15 10 4 2 Gil1,000,000
Froststrike II Ice physical damage (100x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (83%) for 4 turns to one enemy
1 36
Froststrike II Awk+1 Ice physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113 Power 20 15 10 4 2 Gil1,000,000
Sparkstrike II Lightning physical damage (100x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (83%) for 4 turns to one enemy
1 36
Sparkstrike II Awk+1 Lightning physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113 Power 20 15 10 4 2 Gil1,000,000
Aquastrike II Water physical damage (100x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (83%) for 4 turns to one enemy
1 36
Aquastrike II Awk+1 Water physical damage (180x) to one enemy
Decrease ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (85%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 113 Power 20 15 10 4 2 Gil1,000,000

Brave Abilities[]

Name Effect Hits MP Type T1 T2 T3 Brave Insignia Gil
Buster Impulse Lv.1 Lightning magic damage (46x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 Static Brave Ability
Buster Impulse Lv.2 Lightning magic damage (53x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (100%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Buster Impulse Lv.3 Lightning magic damage (61x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (110%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Buster Impulse Lv.4 Lightning magic damage (67x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (110%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Buster Impulse Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (70x) to one enemy
Decrease lightning resistance (120%) for 4 turns to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (5) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 65 White 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000
Buster Thunder Lv.1 Lightning magic damage (52x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 6x each, 70x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (2) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70
Buster Thunder Lv.2 Lightning magic damage (54x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 6x each, 72x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (2) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70 Yellow 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Buster Thunder Lv.3 Lightning magic damage (57x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 7x each, 78x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70 Yellow 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Buster Thunder Lv.4 Lightning magic damage (59x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 7x each, 80x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (3) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70 Yellow 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Buster Thunder Lv.5 Lightning magic damage (62x) with consecutive increase (3 times, 8x each, 86x max) to one enemy
Increase LB gauge (4) to caster
Chain=Bolting Strike
9 70 Yellow 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000
Ravager's Seal Lv.1 Increase static MAG (250)
Increase magic damage against machinas (100%)
- -
Ravager's Seal Lv.2 Increase static MAG (300)
Increase magic damage against machinas (100%)
- - Yellow 15 8 - - Gil100,000
Ravager's Seal Lv.3 Increase static MAG (350)
Increase magic damage against machinas (125%)
- - Yellow 20 15 - 10 Gil100,000
Ravager's Seal Lv.4 Increase static MAG (400)
Increase magic damage against machinas (125%)
- - Yellow 35 22 3 15 Gil150,000
Ravager's Seal Lv.5 Increase static MAG (500)
Increase magic damage against machinas (150%)
- - Yellow 75 37 5 20 Gil300,000

Awakening Materials[]

6-star★ 7-star★
Icon-Fairies' WritFairies' Writ (20)
Icon-Rainbow BloomRainbow Bloom (10)
Icon-Calamity GemCalamity Gem (10)
Icon-Prismatic HornPrismatic Horn (5)
Icon-Divine CrystalDivine Crystal (5)
Gil4,000
Icon-Unit's PrismRadiant Lightning's Prism
Gil3,000,000
NV EX 1 EX 2 EX 3
Icon-Radiant Lightning FragmentRadiant Lightning Fragment (25)
Icon-Ascension PearlAscension Pearl
Gil250,000
Icon-Radiant Lightning FragmentRadiant Lightning Fragment (50)
Icon-Ascension PearlAscension Pearl (2)
Gil250,000
Icon-Radiant Lightning FragmentRadiant Lightning Fragment (75)
Icon-Ascension PearlAscension Pearl (3)
Gil500,000
Icon-Radiant Lightning FragmentRadiant Lightning Fragment (100)
Icon-Ascension PearlAscension Pearl (3)
Icon-Transcension PearlTranscension Pearl
Gil750,000

Sprites[]

5-star★ 6-star★ 7-star★ NV Brave Shift


Radiant Lightning


Radiant Lightning


Radiant Lightning


Radiant Lightning


Radiant Lightning

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.
NV 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.
NV Fighting without hope is no way to live. It's just a way to die. Now, show me the hope you've found.

Awakening[]

5★ <blank>
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.
NV 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.
NV 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[]

Notes[]

Gameplay

  • Players can test out her abilities as a Guest Unit through her Unit Intro Quest from 7/31 - 8/15 PDT.
  • Lightning has several variants: Radiant Lightning, Lightning (FFXIII-2), Savior of Souls Lightning and Wondrous Flash Lightning.
  • Japanese Voice Actress: Maaya Sakamoto
  • In the Japanese version, Radiant Lightning received her Ability Awakenings prior to the release of the Neo Vision era. This was not made available in the Global version prior to the release of the Neo Vision era, thus all her fully awakened abilities were integrated with her NV awakening in the Global version.

Trivia

  • Main protagonist of Final Fantasy XIII, supporting character of Final Fantasy XIII-2 and sole playable protagonist of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
  • This variation of Lightning features her Eidolon, Odin.
  • CG-Animated Limit Burst Dialogue:
    • "悪いな運命を断つ!" - "Too bad, I've decided my fate!"
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