Antarctic Wind



The Antarctic Wind, also known as South Wind, is a recurring, single-use item in the Final Fantasy series that frequently is used to cause some form of ice damage to one or more targets. Its upgrade is generally the Arctic Wind.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Antarctic Wind cast Blizzard to a target in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. Unlike the original game, several shops sell them in individual tales, along with other attack items.

Final Fantasy VIII
The North Wind appears as a Guardian Force-affinity boost item. It can also be used for refining.

Final Fantasy XI
The Antarctic Wind appears as a Throwing weapon dropped from Suzaku, with a special use: if it is thrown at Genbu, it disables his additional water damage on melee attacks, making it easier on the tank. The Arctic Wind serves an inverse function.

Final Fantasy XII
The Antarctic Wind is loot that can be acquired from Feral Croc and Gavial. Two may be sold to unlock the Permafrost Bow and Quiver at the Bazaar.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Antarctic Wind can be bought for 300 G in Guera, Urbeth, and Invidia, won from Silky and Wight, or found in Guera, Invidia, and Spelvia. Due to the elemental system used within the game, the item inflicts water-elemental damage instead of the traditional ice-elemental damage.

Bravely Default
Antarctic Winds deal 500 damage to the targeted party. It can be bought from the Adventurer (Norende Village Combat Item Shop Lv. 2) for 200 pg.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Antarctic Wind is an item used during Battle Music Sequence. It activates when a monster's HP reaches 33%, and inflicts medium damage.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
Antarctic Wind is an item that casts the Blizzaga spell, and can be found in Guardian of the Water and Chocobo's Memories.