Silence (ability)

Silence, also known as Mute, is a common status effect from the Final Fantasy series. It also appears as a White Magic spell or as part of a special Skill which causes the effect.

Silenced characters cannot cast spells or perform certain other attacks, such as Bard's Songs from Final Fantasy Tactics. Most bosses that use magic are immune to Silence.

Silence can be cured by using an Echo Screen.

Final Fantasy
Mute is a level 2 White Magic, that silences every enemy.

Final Fantasy II
Silence is a White Magic spell that prevents enemies from using abilities that require MP.

In addition to Silence, there is also Fog. Fog causes the Amnesia status. It is less likely to hit, but doesn't seem to wear off.

Final Fantasy III
Silence is a level 4 White Magic, which silences a single enemy.

Final Fantasy IV
Silence is a White Magic ability, learned by Rosa and Porom.

Final Fantasy V
There are two versions of Silence. The White Magic version silences an enemy. The Time Magic version casts Silence on every target. In the GBA version, the Time/Space version is called Mute.

Final Fantasy VI
Mute is a Grey Magic spell, only taught by the Esper Siren.

Final Fantasy VII
Silence is the second-level spell available from the Seal Materia.

Final Fantasy IX
Silence is a White Magic spell usable by both Garnet and Eiko.

Final Fantasy X
In Wakka's section of the Sphere Grid, he can learn the abilities Silence Attack and Silence Buster, which causes the status effect as well as physical damage. Some enemies (particularly Guado Guards) will cast Silence on a character who uses magic against them.

Final Fantasy X-2
Silence is part of the Arcana skillset used by the Dark Knight, however it is not learned via the dressphere but available when equipping a relevant Garment Grid or Accessory.

Final Fantasy XI
Silence is a spell available to both White and Red mages. It is white magic and first available at level 18.

Final Fantasy XII
Silence can be used only after attaining the Green Magick 3 License, and also the Multi-targeting Silencega on Green Magick 5. It can be cured by the White Magick spells Vox or Esuna, or by the items Echo Herbs or Remedy.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Silence is a spell that appears in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. It prevents the use of magic.

Abilities that cause Silence

 * Water Veil, learned by Ninja (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance)
 * Silence, learned by Templar and Time Mage (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance)
 * Aphonua, learned by Assassin
 * Silenshot, learned by Gunner

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Silence is a status effect that causes the player effected by it unable to use Crystal Abilities.

Cards that cause Silence

 * Carbuncle's ShiningStar
 * Unicorn's Rush
 * Mist Dragon's Mist Breath
 * Lamia's Song