Famfrit (Final Fantasy XII)

Famfrit, the Darkening Cloud is a level three Esper in Final Fantasy XII. He is fought during the main storyline when summoned by Dr. Cid, and his license can then be purchased.

Famfrit's license costs 90 LP, and he requires three Mist Charges to summon.

In the Zodiac releases, giving Famfrit's license to certain jobs opens up other licenses.

Profile
The Esper of Water, Famfrit represents the zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Carrier, and he carries a large jug on his shoulder. From his power of water, his color sign is clear. Famfrit is also referred to as the Kumbha Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its zodiac sign as used in.

Story
It is never revealed where Famfrit was discovered, since he is summoned by Dr. Cid when the party fights him at the Pharos. Dr. Cid may have found him during his research into nethicite, or simply used the nethicite to obtain him at that moment from the Pharos's peak, the Sun-Cryst's Womb.

When both Cid and Famfrit are defeated, the player obtains the glyph needed to command the Esper. He is the fifth of the five Espers obtained during the main storyline.

Obtained
After being fought as a boss during the main storyline, Famfrit's license can be purchased for 90.

Additionally, giving the Famfrit's license to certain jobs opens up the following licenses:
 * White Mage unlocks Daggers (5) and Numerology.
 * Uhlan and Time Battlemage unlock a Battle Lore.
 * Machinist unlocks Vanishga, Warp, Reflectga, Slowga, Graviga and Hastega.
 * Red Battlemage unlocks two Battle Lores.
 * Monk unlocks Dispelga and Arise.
 * Foebreaker unlocks a Magick Lore.
 * Archer unlocks HP +390 and HP +435.
 * Black Mage unlocks HP +190, HP +230, and HP +310.

Abilities
A Water-elemental attack, and one of the few offensive Water attacks the party can use in Final Fantasy XII.
 * Briny Cannonade

A Water-elemental attack, and Famfrit's ultimate attack. In the middle of a maelstrom, Famfrit stands up against the rain. He swings the chain of his giant ewer like a sling. The ewer tips and spills the water over the enemies sending huge waves to strike all foes in range.
 * Tsunami

In the Zodiac version Famfrit can cast Renew. He also has Ignore Vitality and Ignore Reflect augments.
 * Other

Gambit information

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Stats
Famfrit absorbs Water, is weak to Fire and is immune to every other element.


 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Actions

 * Zodiac
 * FFXII

Status effects

 * Protect
 * Shell
 * Libra

Augments
Has augments in Zodiac releases only:
 * Ignore Vitality
 * Ignore Reflect

Etymology and symbolism
Famfrit's title alludes to the Cloud of Darkness from Final Fantasy III, using her exact name in the Japanese version. His stance as the Esper of Water may be intended to reflect the Cloud of Darkness's desire to "flood" the world with darkness, or to the literal deluge suffered by the world in Final Fantasy III. Famfrit's armor—sky-blue with a narrow eye-hole and gold highlights—resembles that of Exdeath from Final Fantasy V, and their destructive intentions are similar too.

Famfrit represents the zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Carrier, and is also referred to as the Kumbha Ascendant, which is the Sanskrit name of its zodiac sign as used in. Though Kumbha is represented as "water-pourer" its element is air; Famfrit is also referred to as "the dark cloud" in Final Fantasy XII.