Power Break (ability)



Power Break (パワーブレイク, Pawā Bureiku), also known as Wither and Debrave, is an ability that reduces the target's physical power.

Final Fantasy VII
Break Weapon is a handicap on the Battle Square. It can be inflicted multiple times for a stacked effect. The player can by-pass the effect by using the Goblin Punch Enemy Skill.

Final Fantasy IX
Power Break is one of Steiner's Sword Arts. It costs 8 MP to use, and can be learned for 40 AP from the Diamond Sword. The formula for Power Break is as follows.


 * $$[(Strength * 75)/100]$$

Power Break has a 50% accuracy rate, but can be used repeatedly to lower an enemy's Strength stat.

Final Fantasy X
Power Break is found on Auron's area of the Sphere Grid and is learned by him by default. It can also be taught to an Aeon with eight Stamina Springs. It halves the target's attack power and can be cured with Dispel and costs 8 MP to perform.

Final Fantasy X-2
Used by the Warrior Dressphere. It takes 30 AP to learn and 4 MP to cast. Power Break also appears in the form of Power Eraser, usable by Rikku while in Mascot, that targets all enemies. Ot takes 40 AP to learn and 12 MP to cast.

Final Fantasy XI
Weapon Break is a Great Axe Weapon Skill which lowers Attack.

Final Fantasy XII
Wither is a Technick that can be bought at Balfonheim for 3,500 gil, and can be licensed for 35 LP. In the International Zodiac Job System version, Wither is learned by Monk, Breaker and Uhlan, although the Uhlan must acquire the license for the Esper Cúchulainn first.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Vaan's Steal Strength ability transfers strength from the target to him. Vaan learns it on level 25.

Final Fantasy XIII
Debrave is a negative status effect in Final Fantasy XIII that significantly lowers the target's physical attack power. Target under Debrave has their attack power reduced by 88%. It can be cured with Esuna, Dispel or Dispelga, and can be canceled out with the Bravery status. Only enemies can cast Debrave, and the skill isn't available to the player party.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Power Break, known as Rend Power in the PSP version, is an ability learned by the Knight job class. Knights also have Weapon Break, or Rend Weapon, which disarms an enemy. Rend Power is learned for 250 JP, while Rend Weapon is learned for 400 JP.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Power Break is used by both Soldiers and Warriors. It is learned for 200 AP from the Barong for the Soldier job and 200 AP for the Warrior job. The amount reduced depends on the level of the user and the level of the target.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Rend Power is used by the Soldier and Warrior classes, which lowers Attack power of a target in Weapon range. It is learned for 250 AP through the Barong for Soldiers, and 250 AP through the Samson Sword for Warriors.