Ruinga

Ruinga, also known as Ruin III, is a recurring ability in the series, originating from Final Fantasy XIII. It is a non-elemental magic attack that hits all targets in an area and is associated with the Commando job.

Final Fantasy XIII


Ruinga is an offensive spell that deals non-elemental magic damage to all enemies in an area and has a chance of launching them in the air. It can be used by the Commando and requires three ATB charges to cast. It is the Tier 2 equivalent of Ruin.

All characters are able to learn Ruinga:
 * Lightning at Stage 8.
 * Sazh at Stage 9.
 * Snow at Stage 8.
 * Vanille at Stage 10.
 * Hope at Stage 9.
 * Fang at Stage 8.

Ruinga is especially useful against a group of fast enemies, such as the enemies at Sulyya Springs, because it interrupts the enemies' actions when used and stops them from ganging up on a single character.

Final Fantasy XIII-2
Ruin and Ruinga return in the sequel of Final Fantasy XIII. Not much has changed since and the respective spells retain their respective ATB cost and effect. However, using En-spells to adjust the element has become a less favorable option due to the En-spells being taught to only a few monster Synergists, and often the monster Synergist learn only one En-spell.

Both Serah Farron and Noel Kreiss learn Ruinga at level 33. Lightning can also use Ruinga at the player's discretion during a Cinematic Action sequence in the game's opening.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Ruinga returns as a non-elemental spell. Its ATB cost is quite low despite being a -ga level spell. During the final battle, Bhunivelze can cast it up to three times in a row, sometimes alongside Giga-graviton and, in lower chances, simultaneously.

Ruinga Lv. 3 is a locked ability on the Vigilance garb. It is also dropped by Earth Eater, Meonekton, Sugriva, and Sugriva Ω.

Final Fantasy XIV
Ruin III is a Summoner spell acquired after completing the "A Miner Negotiation" job quest available at level 54. Ruin III deals unaspected damage with a potency of 120. The spell has a cast time of 2.5 seconds and a recast time of 2.5 seconds. Under normal conditions the spell has a prohibitively high MP cost; however, when the player is under the effect of Dreadwyrm Trance, the MP cost is reduced.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Ruinga is a ground Bravery attack usable by Lightning in her Commando role. It is learned at level 20. As in Final Fantasy XIII, it launches the opponent into the air.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
Ruinga is an ability used by Lightning.