Aegis (ability)



MBarrier, also known as Aegis and Manaward, is a recurring ability in the series.

Final Fantasy VII
MBarrier can be learned through the Barrier Materia. It costs 24 MP to cast. The enemies Dark Nation, Adamantaimai, Death Claw, and Valron, as well as the boss Rude, can all use the spell. Rude will only use the spell during the fight at Rocket Town.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
MBarrier can be used when Zack is equipped with the Materia of the same name. It grants MBarrier status. The spell costs 16 MP to cast and can be obtained from completing mission 8-4-1, stolen from Genesis, dropped from Chive, found from missions 3-3-3, 9-1-2, and 9-1-5 and bought from The Happy Turtle.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Aegis is an ability usable by the Cleric and Princess classes, exclusively used by Alma and Ovelia. It is initially learned, costs 30 MP to use, has a range of 5, and effect of 1, and a speed of 25. It bestows the Reraise, Regen, Protect, Shell, and Haste statuses to one target at a 100% chance.