Hashmal (Final Fantasy XII)

Hashmal, Bringer of Order is a level two Esper in Final Fantasy XII. He is the fourth of five storyline Espers, and represents Earth.

Hashmal's license costs 50 LP, and he requires two Mist Charges to summon.

Hashmal is Vaan's summon in the Final Fantasy XII playable demo.

Profile
Hashmal is associated with Earth, and is associated with the zodiac sign of Leo, the Lion. His head features feline traits, though he supports an overall humanoid shape. From his power of Earth, his color sign is green. He is also referred to as the Simha Ascendant, the Sanskrit name of its zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.

Story
Hashmal is one of the five storyline Espers and is the fourth obtained. He is found at the Pharos, guarding one of the platforms leading up to the Sun-Cryst. The Occuria sealed him here to protect the Sun-Cryst from intruders.

Obtained
After being fought as a boss at Pharos, Hashmal's license can be purchased for 50 LP.

Battle
Hashmal requires two Mist Charges to summon.

Abilities
An Earth-elemental attack, and the only offensive Earth attack the player gets apart from certain weapons. In Japan, this attack's name is "Rock You".
 * Roxxor

An Earth-elemental attack, and Hashmal's ultimate attack. Hashmal descends beneath the earth, landing on a rock amid magma. He draws power into himself and jumps, smashing back through the surface. His leap breaks the earth into enormous chunks, smashing the enemies in range and unleashing torrents of lava.
 * Gaia's Wrath

In the Zodiac version, Hashmal can cast Curaja and Graviga, boosted as he has gained the Null Vitality and Piercing Magick augments.
 * Other

Gambits

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Stats
Hashmal absorbs Earth and is weak against Wind, taking half damage from every other element.


 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Actions

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Status effects

 * Libra

Augments
Has Augments in Zodiac releases only.
 * Null VIT
 * Ignore Reflect

Etymology and symbolism
Hashmal's name and role are based on the Angel hierarchy of the Dominions, also known as the Hashmallim in the Jewish scrolls, who are tasked in regulating the duties of lower angels.

He is also referred to as the Simha Ascendant, the Sanskrit name of its zodiac sign as used in Jyotish (Hindu) astrology.