Power Break (ability)



Power Break, also known as Wither , and Rend Power is an ability that reduces the target's physical power.

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

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 section of the Sphere Grid and is learned by him by default. It can be taught to an aeon with eight Stamina Springs. It halves the target's Strength and can be cured with Dispel. It costs 8 MP to perform.

Final Fantasy X-2
Used by the Warrior dressphere, Power Break takes 30 AP to learn and 4 MP to cast. It can also be used via Lady Luck's Attack Reels by rolling two Swords.

Final Fantasy XII
Wither is a Technick 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. Wither is found in a treasure in Pharos Subterra in Abyssal North where Vagrant Soul is fought, and has a 10% chance of appearing. Vossler, in both times he joins as a party guest, can use the technick.

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

Final Fantasy Tactics
Power Break, known as Rend Power in the Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, is an ability learned by the Knight job class that reduces the target's Physical Attack stat by 3. Rend Power is learned for 250 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 List of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift Weapons/Edged Weapons#Samson Sword|Samson Sword]] for Warriors.

Power Crush is an ability that Raptors can learn from the Samson Sword and is mastered for 250 AP. In addition to lowering the target's Attack power it deals damage to it.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Scholar's Quell ability halves the enemies' attack power for three turns at the cost of two AP. Quell is the Scholar's default job ability. The Scholar's ultimate ability, Tame, reduces the enemies' attack power to 1, but it only works for one turn.