Magic Abilities and You

[chasingfireflies]

Dear Heroes of Light,

Cid asked The Adventurer and me to put together a list of magic spells to make it easier to choose your jobs based on these abilities. I should state first of all that we didn't always have an exact way to measure which spells were stronger than others (such as Fire Breath or Flamethrower), so some of it is just an estimate. We sorted the list into three categories: spells against a single target, spells against multiple targets, and energy-based physical attacks. Each list is sorted by the element involved: Fire and Ice are opposing elements, as are Thunder and Water, Earth and Wind, and Light and Dark.

Some of you already know this, so bear with us. The list is mostly for those (like me) who don't really deal with a lot of magic back home.


ONE TARGET

Fire
Firaga - Black Mage, Wizard
Arcfire - Tactician
Fira - Black Mage, Red Mage, Beastmaster
Choco Flame - Chocobo Knight
Fire Breath - Blue Mage (Red Elemental)
Flamethrower - Elite Trooper
Fire - Black Mage, Red Mage
Elemental Beam - Magitek Knight
Water
Waterga - Black Mage, Wizard
Watera - Black Mage, Red Mage, Beastmaster
H20 - Blue Mage (Blue Elemental)
Water - Black Mage, Red Mage
Elemental Beam - Magitek Knight
Ice
Blizzaga - Black Mage, Wizard
Blizzara - Black Mage, Red Mage, Beastmaster
Blizzard - Black Mage, Red Mage
Elemental Beam - Magitek Knight
Thunder
Thoron - Tactician
Thundaga - Black Mage, Wizard
Thundara - Black Mage, Red Mage, Beastmaster
Thunder - Black Mage, Red Mage
Elemental Beam - Magitek Knight
Wind
Aero - Black Mage
Elemental Tomes - Scholar
Earth
Earth Shake - Gambler
Elemental Tomes - Scholar
Hammer of Gaea - Blacksmith
Dark
Shadow Flare - Black Mage
Nosferatu - Tactician
Dark Cloud - Red Mage
Elemental Tomes - Scholar
Light
Holy - White Mage
Holy Light - Red Mage
Blinding Light - Blue Mage (White Elemental)
Elemental Tomes - Scholar
Poison
Bio - Red Mage
Venomous Shot - Archer
Polka - Dancer
Non-Elemental
Maelstrom - Time Mage
Combustion - Time Mage
Flare - Scholar
Magitek Laser - Magitek Knight
Magic Burst - Assassin
Demi - Time Mage
Drain - Dark Knight
Particle Thrower - Ghostbuster

MULTIPLE TARGETS

Fire
Firagaja - Black Mage
Firaja - Black Mage
Firewall - Magitek Knight
Dragon Breath - Dragoon
Hell Fire - Summoner (Ifrit)
Ninjutsu - Ninja
Fireja - Black Mage
Water
Davy Jones' Locker - Pirate
Watergaja - Black Mage
Tidal Wave - Summoner (Leviathan)
Wateraja - Black Mage
Aqua Breath - Blue Mage (Chimera)
Ninjutsu - Ninja
Waterja - Black Mage
Ice
Diamond Dust - Summoner (Shiva)
Blizzagaja - Black Mage
Blizzaraja - Black Mage
Ninjutsu - Ninja
Blizzardja - Black Mage
Thunder
Thundagaja - Black Mage
Judgement Bolt - Summoner (Ramuh)
Lightning Storm - Overlord
Thor's Hammer - Blacksmith
Thundaraja - Black Mage
Electrostatic - Magitek Knight
Ninjutsu - Ninja
Trine - Blue Mage (Yellow Elemental)
Thunderja - Black Mage
Wind
Aeroja - Black Mage
Earth
Quake - Blue Mage (Long Gui)
Earthquake - Black Mage, Gambler
Dark
Shadow Flareja - Black Mage
Shadow Mist - Blue Mage (Black Elemental)
Soul Eater - Dark Knight
Poison
Mega Bio - Sage
Bio Blast - Magitek Knight
Non-Elemental
Meteor - Beastmaster, Sage
Ultima - Black Mage
Choco Meteor - Chocobo Knight
Sacrifice - Dark Knight
Black Meteo - Blue Mage (Dragon)
Judgment - Magitek Knight
Fracta Ultimate - Blue Mage (Behemoth)
Self-Destruct - Blue Mage (Bomb)
Disaster - Beastmaster
Mog Bomb - Beastmaster

PHYSICAL ENERGY/ELEMENTAL ATTACKS

Fire
Flame Tongue - Warrior
Magic Bullet - Magitek Knight
Water
Liquid Steel - Warrior
Magic Bullet - Magitek Knight
Ice
Ice Brand - Warrior
Magic Bullet - Magitek Knight
Thunder
Thunder Blade - Warrior
Thunder Slash - Paladin
Magic Bullet - Magitek Knight
Light
Shock - Paladin
Climhazzard - Paladin (Multiple Targets)
Stock Break - Paladin (Multiple Targets)
Non-Elemental
Excalibur - Warrior
Stasis Sword - Magitek Knight (Multiple Targets)
Life Thief - Thief
Life Drain - Beastmaster


If you have any corrections, please let us know. I'll make sure to edit the records accordingly. Thanks for your help!

Signed,
Keiko Yukimura

Comments

[derplander]

Keiko,

I swear Cid did this to annoy me. It must be because last time I passed his test without any problems.

But, I have you to thank for this new Scholar job.

... now I need to start studying. Again.

Adventurer

[chasingfireflies]

Adventurer,

No need to thank me, we both worked pretty hard on this. I just compiled the information into one list, that's all. Good luck with your studies!

~Keiko

[derplander]

Keiko,

Thanks a lot. It was really helpful.

If you want, swing by my house later, I've got some treats you can share with your household. A-14.

Adventurer

[chasingfireflies]

I'm sure they'd like that. Thanks!

--Keiko

[hopedout]

Thanks for this. It'll definitely be useful once I decide to choose on my second class.

[ Whatever that might be... he can't be a Freelancer forever!! ]

日向 創
— Hinata Hajime

[chasingfireflies]

You're very welcome. You're going to focus on magic, then? I was thinking of doing the same.

--Keiko Yukimura

[hopedout]

I actually haven't made my final decision yet; I've been debating on something magic-based since I don't have any former knowledge on physical hand to hand combat. That way I can protect myself and the others I care about better while I learn what combat style fits me the best.

日向 創
— Hinata Hajime

[chasingfireflies]

You could try out the Red Mage Job. It seems like it covers a little bit of everything, so it's great for beginners. I don't have much combat experience myself, so I understand where you're coming from. You'd be surprised at what kind of instincts kick in based on your Job.

~Keiko

[hopedout]

... Yeah, I've been here for six months already, and honestly, the only reason why I haven't chosen a second job yet was because of my indecisiveness. I'm also a little worried as to what could possibly happen if any fighting instincts kicked in on my part; primarily due to the fact that I have gaps in my memories.

日向 創
— Hinata Hajime

[chasingfireflies]

You were with my group too? I guess we just didn't have time to talk and introduce ourselves before.

Gaps, huh? Have you visited the lab? You might have a file you can look through, they keep pretty thorough records of us and our past. Maybe you can find out about your missing memories that way.

--Keiko Yukimura

[hopedout]

Yeah, that's right. Well, there was a huge group of us; so it's fine if I was missed.

I've visited the lab, and unfortunately not all of the information was there.

日向 創
— Hinata Hajime

[line_piece]

Keiko,

This is a really impressive list. It's thorough enough to be a FAQ. How long did it take you?

-Chiaki

[chasingfireflies]

Chiaki,

We put in a couple of hours for two days. I wasn't quite as familiar with all of the jobs, but we were able to cross-reference a lot of them, so that helped. There sure are a lot to choose from, aren't there?

-Keiko

[line_piece]

Keiko,

Yeah, a lot more than most games I've played. But it's never a bad thing to have lots of choices. It means you can really customize your skills a lot.

-Chiaki

[goddessofthesky]

Dear Keiko,

Thank you for making this list. I will have a copy at the old observatory so that any who might arrive in the future might also use it.

I hope that is alright.

-Zelda

[chasingfireflies]

Dear Zelda,

That's fine with me. Cid said this sort of thing would be useful for new Heroes, so that's what it should be used for, right?

-Keiko

[goddessofthesky]

Dear Keiko,

Yes, thank you. I'm glade he's thought of it. I've been gathering information but I've never thought to collect something like this.

-Zelda

late, mun is late.

[water_meebo]

Keiko,

Ah, you beat me to it. These are quite useful and you even have them in organized categories.

This certainly helps a lot.

Thanks Keiko.

-- Mikleo

The Punishment is DEATH

[chasingfireflies]

Hi Mikleo,

You're studying the list of spells as well? I wish I'd known, I would have recruited you to study with us! How are you doing in your new home? Are your roommates still giving you a hard time, or have they eased up? I'm going to study being a Black Mage as soon as I have a chance to request another Job. Apparently we're not supposed to do it more than once a month, or Cid gets cranky. I'm working on White Mage for now.

Your Friend,
Keiko

shskghds no death!

[water_meebo]

Keiko,

Yes, it's mostly for the spells I have acquired through the Black Mage Job Class. I wish to know more about it so that I can further enhance my abilities in that regard. I wouldn't mind studying with you as you know.

I'm doing fine. They're a noisy bunch but nothing I can't handle. I see. A White Mage Job will be helpful to others. I wish to pursue that job class in due time.

-- Mikleo

Too late. Super death for you.

[chasingfireflies]

Mikleo,

I'd like that. You've mastered Black Mage, haven't you? I've never used magic before, so any pointers you might have would be deeply appreciated, as would any chance to practice. That's not for a while yet, really, but I suppose I should enter my request soon.

I'm glad you're doing okay. Let me know if you need anything.

~Keiko

so rude so rude!!

[water_meebo]

Keiko,

Yes I did. It wasn't too different from my Seraphic Artes, so it didn't take too long to adjust to. I can always give you a few pointers on how to channel your mana better among other things if you wish.

I will. Thank you Keiko. You've been quite helpful as is. Feel free to stop by our home whenever you wish.

-- Mikleo.

[chasingfireflies]

Mikleo,

Sure, that would be great! And I'd love to visit. Why don't I drop by this weekend? I need to pick up the pot anyway. It'll be good to see you again. Hope you're settling in okay.

~Keiko

[water_meebo]

Keiko,

Certainly. I wouldn't mind if you do. I'll let everyone know you will be coming so they can at least be presentable.

Yes, I am. You don't need to worry about me.

-- Mikleo