Blizzard (ability)

Ice is the level one ice-Elemental spell in most games. It was translated as Blizzard from Final Fantasy VIII on up. It's said that Ice was the first Black Magic spell ever invented. It was used in its early days to freeze Tsunamis.

Ice is effective against reptiles, most slimes, fire creatures and some earth creatures.

Final Fantasy XI
Blizzard is a tier 1 elemental spell. In Final Fantasy XI, Ice is generally one of the harder hitting, and last learned elements of any teir, superceded only by Thunder. This spell is purchasable by vendors.