Protect (status)

Protect (プロテス, Purotesu), also known as Barrier, is a recurring positive status effect in the series. It is often granted to a character through the use of the Protect spell, the auto-ability Auto-Protect, the item Light Curtain, or the Blue Magic spell Mighty Guard. It typically reduces all damage done from physical attacks for a set amount of time.

Final Fantasy IV
Protect is only achieved through the Protect spell. There is no visible indication of the spell in effect, and here, it does not halve damage of physical attacks, and instead raises a character's Defense. It can be stacked until a character's Defense hits 255%.

Final Fantasy XII

 * "The character is enveloped in a magick field, increasing defense and reducing physical damage taken. The effect is temporary."

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Basch can grant the Protect status to multiple allies by casting Protectga.

Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Protect is a status effect that halves damage until the end of the next round.

Cards that cause Protect

 * Cat Sith's Megaphone
 * Phoenix's Blazing Barrier
 * Adamantoise's Might Guard