Status Ailments
Status Ailments are harmful effects that can be inflicted on both ally and foe alike. These take effect during battle and provide a detriment to the side inflicted with them. Some monsters are immune to varying status ailments. There are several pieces of equipment that you can acquire for your team that nullifies or increases your resistance to these effects. Some weapons can also inflict status aliments. Various abilities and spells may either remove or inflict status ailments and nullify or increase resistances.
Poison[edit | edit source]
Poison is a status ailment. For the ability, see Poison (Ability).
Effect: Deals 10% of the target's Max HP every turn.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns for the enemy and permanent for the party.
Persists After Battle: Yes
Blind[edit | edit source]
Effect: Reduces the target's accuracy causing physical attacks to have a chance to miss.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns for the enemy and permanent for the party.
Persists After Battle: Yes
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Blindna, Chakra, High Chakra, Mysidian Rabbit, Medicate, Nature's Protection, Refresh, Super Aid, Medicant | |||||||||||||||
6 | Cleansing Light, Esuna, Esunaga, Final Dance, Goddess's Miracle, Healing Smile, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz II, Priestess Miracle, Princess's Healing, Return, Recovery, Superior Healing | ||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | ||||||||||||||||
Items | Eye Drops, Remedy, Potion of Cleansing | ||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Roselia, Santa Roselia | ||||||||||||||||
Inflict | |||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Blind, Blind Blade, Brilliance Aura, Dark Buster, Darkness Dance, Flashbang, Flash Grenade, Kurayami, Noir Attack, Blinding Flash, Shadowstick, Sunbeam, Trine | |||||||||||||||
2-4 | Chaosbringer, Doll's Eye, Genesis, Triple Foul | ||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | ||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Cloud of Darkness, Edge, Exdeath, Heltich, Ilias, Shine, Sice, Victoria | ||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Empress BirchEmpress Birch
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Nullify | |||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Blighted Gloom, Mirror of Haze | |||||||||||||||
2-7 | Archadian Light, Desire Incarnate, Lovely Guard, Push Forward, Tempered Will, Undiscouraged Heart, Soul of a Saint | ||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | ||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Ifrit's ClawIfrit's Claw
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | |||||||||||||||||
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Cloud of Darkness (30%), Cupid Artemios, Knight Delita, Luneth, Queen, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Onion Knight, Orlandeau, Prishe, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Rasler, Tidus, Veritas of the Dark, Veritas of the Flame, Werei, Wilhelm, Xiao, Zargabaath, Lara Croft, Cloud, Eiko, Emilia, Glauca (50%), Loren, Shine, Steiner, Veritas of the Heavens |
Sleep[edit | edit source]
Effect: Renders the target incapable of taking any action. Magic type and fixed type abilities used against a sleeping target will not awaken it, however, basic attacks, as well as physical type and hybrid type abilities will.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns.
Persists After Battle: No
Removal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Mysidian Rabbit, Refresh, Rich Flan Soup | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Cleansing Light, Esuna, Esunaga, Final Dance, Goddess's Miracle, Healing Smile, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz II, Priestess Miracle, Princess's Healing, Return, Recovery, Superior Healing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Items | Smelling Salts, Remedy, Potion of Cleansing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Roselia, Santa Roselia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inflict | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Black Mist, Dancehall Daze, Lullaby, True Slumber Blade, Sleep, Sleep Blade, Sleep Buster, Sleep Knife, Sleepy Bud, Slumber Blade, Sweet Lullaby | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-5 | Disturbing Knife, Leap, Mesmerize, Triple Foul, Zekken - Freezing Showers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | 21O, Edge, Exdeath, Ilias | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Dream HarpDream Harp
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Nullify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Absolute Security, Abyss Guard, Class Zero Commander, Lovely Guard, Purest of Hearts, Sleep Resistance, Tenacious Lion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Black BandanaBlack Bandana
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Scarmiglione | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chic Ariana, Cloud of Darkness (30%), Cupid Artemios, Knight Delita, Kurasame, Ling, Marie, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Orlandeau, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Soleil, Tidus, Veritas of the Light, Wilhelm, Yun, Cagnazzo, Divine Soleil, Eiko (70%), Garnet, Glauca (50%), Zidane |
Silence[edit | edit source]
Effect: Renders the target incapable of using magic or songs.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns for the enemy and permanent for the party.
Persists After Battle: Yes
Removal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Al Bhed Potion, Nature's Protection, Super Aid, Vox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Cleansing Light, Esuna, Esunaga, Final Dance, Goddess's Miracle, Healing Smile, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz II, Priestess Miracle, Princess's Healing, Return, Recovery, Superior Healing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Items | Echo Herbs, Remedy, Potion of Cleansing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Roselia, Santa Roselia, Tilith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inflict | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Aura Ball, Maiming Shot, Hallowed Bolt, Oblivion, Silence, Silence Blade, Silence Buster, Silence Dance, Silencing Stance, Silent Verse | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-3 | Chaosbringer, Mesmerize, Triple Foul, Trine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Delita, Edge, Exdeath, Heltich, Ilias | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Empress BirchEmpress Birch
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Nullify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
3-7 | Abyss Guard, Lovely Guard, Purest of Hearts, Undiscouraged Heart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Cat HatCat Hat
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ayaka, Cloud of Darkness (30%), Dark Fina, Lunera, Marie, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Refia, Seabreeze Dark Fina, White Knight Noel, Wilhelm, Zyrus (50%), Barbariccia, Blossom Sage Sakura, Cagnazzo, Eiko (70%), Garnet, Glauca (50%), Lulu, Roselia, Veritas of the Light |
Paralyze[edit | edit source]
Effect: Renders the target incapable of taking any action.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns or until the end of the battle.
Persists After Battle: No
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Get Motivated!, Paralyna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Cleansing Light, Esuna, Esunaga, Final Dance, Goddess's Miracle, Healing Smile, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz II, Priestess Miracle, Princess's Healing, Return, Recovery, Superior Healing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Items | Unicorn Horn, Remedy, Potion of Cleansing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Roselia, Santa Roselia, Tilith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inflict | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Balance Hack, Big Swing, Binding Cold, Blade Bash, Boo!, Caltrops, Glacial Wave, Hell Shaft, Horizontal Sweep, Insult to Injury, Maiming Shot, Mystify, Paralysis Knife, Paralysis Spray, Paralyzing Stance, Rash Impulse, Shadowbind, Steel Peak, Weapon Bash, Winter Palisade | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-5 | Disturbing Knife, Doll's Eye, Fish, Leap, Mist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | 21O, Desch, Edge, Eve, Exdeath, Faris, Gimlee, Ilias, Seven, Shera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Chain WhipChain Whip
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Nullify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Astral Aura, Null Paralysis, Thunder's Protection +1, Waking Protection | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3-7 | Absolute Security, Archadian Light, Purest of Hearts, Push Forward, Undiscouraged Heart, Undying Fervor, Soul of a Saint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Assassin's VestAssassin's Vest
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Esper | Odin 3*, Shiva 3* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Units naturally resistant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ayaka, Bran, Chic Ariana, Cloud of Darkness (30%), Dark Fina, Desch, Eve, Fohlen, Knight Delita, Kurasame, Ling, Lunera, Luneth, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Olive, Onion Knight, Orlandeau, Prishe, Queen, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Refia, Santa Roselia, Seabreeze Dark Fina, Soleil, Tidus, Veritas of the Earth, Veritas of the Dark, Veritas of the Flame, Veritas of the Waters, Wilhelm, Yun, Zargabaath, Zyrus, Barbariccia, Barusa, Black Cat Lid, Blossom Sage Sakura, Cagnazzo, Christine, Cloud, Divine Soleil, Eiko (70%), Glauca (50%), Loren, Roselia, Yuna |
Confuse[edit | edit source]
Effect: Randomly attacks foes or allies.
Duration: Ends after taking damage.
Persists After Battle: No
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Refresh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Cleansing Light, Esuna, Esunaga, Final Dance, Goddess's Miracle, Healing Smile, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz, Healing Waltz II, Priestess Miracle, Princess's Healing, Return, Recovery, Superior Healing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Items | Smelling Salts, Remedy, Potion of Cleansing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Roselia, Santa Roselia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inflict | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Alluring Air, Cleansing Strike, Confuse Knife, Dark Side, Eldritch Air, Hypnotize, Illude, Shield Bash, Speaking Tongues, Tempting Tango | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-5 | Acrobatics, Archadian Light, Chaosbringer, Disturbing Knife, Doll's Eye, Mind Blast, True Illude, View Hack, Zekken - Cloudless Rain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | 21O, Abel, Edge, Exdeath, Ilias, Leon, Ruggles, Werei | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Cypress PileCypress Pile
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Nullify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Abyss Guard, Assuring Protection, Bright Flash, Confusion Resistance, Leader's Disposition, Mental Clarity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3-7 | Absolute Security, Desire Incarnate, Undiscouraged Heart, Undying Fervor, Soul of a Saint | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Black ChokerBlack Choker
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Adam, Ayaka, Cloud of Darkness (30%), Cupid Artemios, Dangerous Ariana, Fohlen, Kurasame, Ling, Luneth, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Olive, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Reberta, Refia, Soleil, Veritas of the Heavens, Wilhelm, Yun, Zargabaath |
Disease[edit | edit source]
Effect: Lowers the target's base stats by 10%. Stacks with Break abilities.
Duration: Lasts 3 turns for the enemy and permanent for the party.
Persists After Battle: Yes
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Cleanse, Super Aid, Medicant | ||||||
6 | Healing Formula, Healing Waltz II | |||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup | |||||||
Items | Vaccine, Potion of Cleansing | |||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Santa Roselia | |||||||
Inflict | ||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Biohazard, Zombie Flames | ||||||
2-3 | Acrobatics, Genesis, View Hack, Zekken - Cloudless Rain | |||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | |||||||
Limit Burst | 21O, 9S, Edge, Exdeath, Heltich, Ilias | |||||||
Equipment | - | |||||||
Nullify | ||||||||
Abilities Spells |
4-7 | Abyss Guard, Archadian Light, Undiscouraged Heart | ||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | |||||||
Equipment | RibbonRibbon
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | ||||||||
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Cloud of Darkness (30%), Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Wilhelm, Zargabaath |
Stone/Petrify[edit | edit source]
Effect: Renders the target incapable of taking any action. If the entire party has been turned to stone, the game is over. Petrified enemies result in an instant KO.
Duration: Permanent for the party.
Persists After Battle: Yes
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Abilities Spells |
1-5 | Al Bhed Potion, Stona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Dance of Life, Dark Prayer, Guardian Mog, Healing Prayer, Knight's Pride, Logistical Support, Northswain's Glow, Panacea, Princess's Healing, Ray of Hope, Rich Flan Soup, Prime Heal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Items | Gold Needle, Potion of Cleansing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | Anastasis, Ayaka, Refia, Santa Roselia, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inflict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Fossil Glare, Stone Statue, Strike Back - Stone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2-4 | Doll's Eye, Zekken - Freezing Showers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Chaos Grenade, Cursed Card, Dance of Death, Distress, Double Corruption, Fire Flask, Hazardous Shell, Hex Strike, Pandora's Box, Queen's Punishment, Toxic Rain, Viral Spray, Viral Spray↑ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limit Burst | 21O, Edge, Exdeath, Ilias, Mustadio, Victoria | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Basilisk SteelBasilisk Steel
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Nullify | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Abilities Spells |
1 | Build Earth, Heart of Light, Marvelous Queen, Softening Protection | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3-7 | Desire Incarnate, Push Forward, Undiscouraged Heart, Undying Fervor, Soul of a Saint | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All | Blessed Heart, Creator's Breath, Discernment, Goddess's Protection, Immunization, Mog Resist, Omni-Veil +2 (50%), Clear Veil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment | Aegis ShieldAegis Shield
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Resisted | Rabbit's FootRabbit's Foot
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Units naturally resistant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ayaka, Cloud of Darkness (30%), Dangerous Ariana, Dark Fina, Desch, Ling, Lunera, Luneth, Mercenary Ramza, Minfilia, Onion Knight, Ramza (50%), Randi +2, Refia, Santa Roselia, Seabreeze Dark Fina, Soleil, Veritas of the Dark, Veritas of the Flame, Veritas of the Light, White Knight Noel, Wilhelm |