Cover (ability)

Cover is a recurring ability in the series. It allows users to take physical damage in the place of an ally. It is usually associated with the Fighter class.

Final Fantasy IV
Cecil Harvey uses Cover as a command ability once he becomes a Paladin. He can use it to take damage in the place of an ally of his choice. He automatically Covers any characters who are low on HP.

Final Fantasy V
Cover is the Level 1 ability for the Knight class. It only covers characters who are low on HP.

Final Fantasy VI
The True Knight allows characters to Cover allies who are low on HP.

Final Fantasy VII
The Cover Materia grants this ability.

Final Fantasy VIII
Cover is an ability that is taught by Brothers.

Final Fantasy IX
In addition to Cover, which can only be used by Aldebert Steiner and Freya Crescent, Zidane Tribal has an ability entitled Protect Girls which allows him to Cover a female character.