Blind (ability)



Blind is a recurring spell in the series. It often inflicts the status of the same name, and is often acquired early.

Final Fantasy
The spell Dark, also known as DARK in the NES release and Fog in the Final Fantasy Origins release, is a Level 2 Black Magic spell which attempts to inflict Blind on all enemies. However, it has a low success rate. It can be bought in Pravoka and can be learned by the Black Mage, Black Wizard, Red Mage, Red Wizard, and Ninja job classes.

In the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary Edition releases it costs 5 MP to cast. The enemies Ogre Mage, Rakshasa, Water Naga, Spirit Naga, Astos, and Marilith are all capable of casting the spell.

The spell Blind, also known as BLND in the NES release, is a level 7 Black Magic spell which inflicts Blind on a single enemy. It has a very high success rate, and enemy must be immune to it in order for it to miss. The spell can be bought at Onrac and can be learned by the Black Mage and Black Wizard Job classes. In the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary Edition releases it costs 25 MP to cast. The enemy Death Knight is the only enemy capable of casting the spell.

Final Fantasy II
Blind is a Black Magic spell which inflicts Blind to one or all enemies. The success rate increases with the spell's level. Any character can learn Blind by having them use the Blind Tome (called the Blind Scroll in the Origins release).

The enemies Ghast, Magician, and Ogre Mage can all cast Blind IV, while the bosses Astaroth and the final battle with the Emperor can use Blind XVI.

Final Fantasy III
Blind is a level 2 Black Magic spell that has a base power of 10 and can be bought for 700 gil at Canaan, Tozus, and the Vikings' Cove, while a free one is found in Canaan. It has a 60% chance of inflicting the Blind status to one or all enemies.

The enemies Dark Eye, Shinobi, Ninja, Far Darrig, Hellgaroo, Sleipnir, Pugman, Shadow, and Larva can use the spell against the party.

Final Fantasy VIII
Blind spell causes the status ailment Darkness. Casting Blind in battle increases compatibility with Doomtrain by 1 and with Siren by 0.6, but lowers compatibility with Cerberus and Carbuncle by 0.2. When Magic Booster is used in the 2013 PC re-release, the player's inventory gains 100 Blind spells, among other basic spells.

Final Fantasy IX
Blind is a White Magic spell usable by Dagger, and can be learned for 40 AP from the Magician Shoes and Multina Racket. It costs 6 MP to cast and has a 75% accuracy. It can be reflected and works with Return Magic. Blind also appears in the arsenal of the Ring Leader and of Quale.

Final Fantasy X
Blind is a spell used by Yunalesca (in her first form only) that Counters all physical attacks, excluding Overdrives.

Final Fantasy X-2
Blind is part of the Arcana skillset used by the Dark Knight, however, the spell is not learned via the dressphere. Equipping the Blind Shock accessory or the Still of Night Garment Grid also allows the use of the spell.

Blind can also be used through Yuna's Festivalist ability Ultima Geta. Aka Manah, Daeva, Duo, Garik Ronso, King Takouba (Oversoul), and Right Redoubt can all utilize the spell.

Final Fantasy XI
Blind is a Dark-elemental Enfeebling Magic usable by Black Mages, Red Mages, and Automatons. A related spell is Flash.

Final Fantasy XII
Blind is a Green Magick, that requires the Green Magick 1 license. It costs 25 LP and consumes 8 MP to cast, affecting only one target. It can be bought Rabanastre, Nalbina, and Bhujerba for 200 gil.

In the International Zodiac Job System version, Blind's license is Black Magick 2 but its effects are retained. Blind costs 20 LP and consumes 10 MP, however it cannot be bought and is only obtained from a chest in Giza Plains Toam Hills during the Dry. Blind can only be used by the Black Mage job class.

Many enemies can use the spell against the party, the enemies being Darkmare, Elder Wyrm, Flan, Forbidden, Gargoyle, Ghost, Imperial Magus, Lich, Nightmare, Pumpkin Head, Pumpkin Star, Skull Warrior, Slime, Specter, Spinner-Rook, Wraith, Zombie (male), Zombie Lord, and Zombie Warrior.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Blind, also known as Umbra, is a Mystic Art learned by the Mystic job class. It is also cast by Beowulf's Templar job ability Spellblade. It costs 4 MP to cast and targets enemies up to four squares away.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Blind is a spell usable by Sages, which can be learned for 100 AP from the Druid Mace. It costs 12 MP to cast, has a range of 4, and can only target one unit. It cannot be reflected, but can be countered with Return Magic, and is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Blind is a spell learned by Green Mages for 150 AP through the Druid Mace, costing 8 MP to cast and having a range of 4.

Chocobo's Dungeon 2
Blind is an item that decreases the visible map area.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Blind appears as a map skill that can be used to weaken battle pieces inside gateways. While in effect, opponents' behavior will be stunted, making it easier to defeat them in battle.