Breath (ability)



Breath is a recurring enemy ability in the series. It namely deals various effects, such as elemental damage or statuses, to one or all party members (usually being all party members). Some common Breath attacks are Big Breath, Dark Breath and Zombie Breath.

Final Fantasy III
Breath inflicts Paralyze to one character.

Final Fantasy VI
Breath is an enemy ability, found only in the Advance version and used by Hexadragon, which inflicts Petrify.

Final Fantasy VIII
Breath is an enemy ability used by few enemies, which deals non-elemental damage to the party. When used by Grendel, it inflicts Lightning-elemental damage as well. When used by Ruby Dragon, it deals physical damage and will never be used if one or more party members are KO'ed. When used by Hexadragon, it only targets one party member.

Final Fantasy X
Breath, used by Adamantoise and Demonolith, inflicts major Fire-elemental damage to the party, as well as Petrify (this only being with Demonolith's version)

Final Fantasy X-2
Breath is the specialty attack of the Drake species. When used by Bolt Drake, it inflicts Lightning elemental damage to the party. When used by Spine Drake, it inflicts Ice elemental damage to the party. When used by Lesser Drake and Greater Drake, it inflicts Fire elemental damage to the party.

Final Fantasy XII
Breath, used mostly by Wyrms, inflicts non-elemental damage as well as Sap.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Breath is a skillset used by Drakes.

Final Fantasy Legend III
Breath is a physical attack that damages one enemy and can inflict Paralyze. Mad Boar, Pirate, Werepig, and Viking can use this attack.