Ether



The Ether, also known as Ether1, or Tincture, is a recurring item from the series. It restores a small amount of MP to one character. It appears in most Final Fantasy games except Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy VIII. Its upgrades are the Hi-Ether and Turbo Ether.

Final Fantasy
Ethers did not appear in the original NES version, nor in the Origins remake, but they do in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary versions. There are three types: Ether restores 50 MP, Dry Ethers restore 100 MP, and Turbo Ethers fully restore it.

Final Fantasy II
Ethers first appeared in Final Fantasy II and are sold in item shops for 2,500 gil. They may also be found inside chests, and are dropped by enemies.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Ethers restore 50 MP. They can be found on several enemies, and can also be bought for 10,000 gil in the Hummingway Home in the final Chapter.

Final Fantasy V
Ethers are also a Mix result by either mixing Ether x2, an Ether and Holy Water, or Potion and Turtle Shell. These Ethers generally restore more MP than just the standard item.

Final Fantasy VI
The Ether has three levels. The Ether, or Tincture, restores 50 MP. The Hi-Ether, otherwise known as Ether, recovers 150 MP. The rare X-Ether fully recovers MP.

Final Fantasy VII
A programming glitch in Final Fantasy VII also has the party obtain "Tinctures" after a Fort Condor battle, however, these Tinctures are really Ethers. An upgraded Ether is known as Turbo Ether.

Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-
Ethers restore a moderate amount of MP. They can be purchased for 1000 gil.

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
Ethers restore 100 MP. They can be bought for 100 Rank Points.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Ether items are quite common and restore some MP. They can be bought at the shop for 200 gil from the beginning of the game. They can also be used as a Materia Fusion ingredient: 10 adds MP+10% to a Materia.

Final Fantasy IX
Later on in the game, Ethers can be synthesized by Hades. Unlike in previous games, they cannot be bought anywhere.

Final Fantasy X
Ethers restore MP and cannot be purchased in shops, making them rare items.

Final Fantasy X-2
The Alchemist dressphere can use Ethers for free via the Stash skillset. The Lady Luck can use Ethers via the Item Reels command by living up two Blue Flasks. A Mega-Ether (heals 50% of the party's MP) is achieved by living up two Cherries.

Final Fantasy XI
Ethers in Final Fantasy XI can be purchased from vendors or made by players with the appropriate skill in Alchemy. High quality versions are also available called Ether +1, Ether +2, and Ether +3. Each restore slightly more MP than a standard Ether. There also exists a backpack called an "Ether Tank" that dispenses an Ether on demand (up to 5 times per tank).

Final Fantasy XII
If all Ether Lores are purchased, Ethers will recover 75 MP. It is a rare item, but it is sold by the Baknamy Merchant in Necrohol of Nabudis late in the game and before the events in the Pharos for 222 gil. The Ether can be acquired fairly early in the game, with farming it in the Giza Plains.

A rarer version, a Hi-Ether, can only be obtained by chests, rewards, or Bazaar Goods. It restores 300 MP if all lores are mastered.

To make regular Ether at the Bazaar, one needs to sell two Unpurified Ethers and three Caramels. The pack will cost 4000 gil and can be created repeatedly.

MP is typically restored by having the characters move around the field.

Final Fantasy XIII
The Ethersol serves a similar role to the Ethers of previous games. It restores the party TP to full. It can only be used outside of battle. The stock of the item is located on the right side of the bar. They are often found near a save station before most major boss battles.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
An Ether restores some of Lightning's Energy Points. Ethers can be obtained by giving 10 Unappraised Items to Elmer in Ruffian, trading 60 Soul Seeds to the Soul Seeds Merchants and 40 Soul Seeds from the second playthrough and onwards, and the Canvas of Prayers quests: Trapped (Luxerion), Ultimate Craving (Yusnaan), What's in a Brew? (Wildlands), and Desert Cleanup (The Dead Dunes). An alternative way to buy Ether is via Outerworld Services from random characters in the world, costing 2,800 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Chemist job class can use Ethers after learning how, which costs 300 JP. Ether can be discovered with the Treasure Hunter ability in the Castled City of Zaland, Clockwork City of Goug, Dugeura Pass, Free City of Bervenia, Golgollada Gallows, Grogh Heights, Limberry Castle Gate and Keep, Lionel Castle Gate and Inside, Merchant City of Dorter, Monastery Vaults and Mount Germinas.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Ethers heal 80 MP to a single unit during battle, and aren't available for purchase in this game. They can, however, be sold for 500 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Once again, Ethers cannot be bought at shops like the previous game and can be sold for 480 gil. It restores 30 MP to the target. It is also requested by Ezel Berbier for the quest: A Small Favor.

Final Fantasy Type-0
Ether restores 50% MP to the target.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates


The Ether restores 100 SP for each character. They can be found through out dungeons or purchased at the Magic Goods store in Rebena Te Ra. Only five can be carried when beginning and can be upgraded to a total of 99 when more Ether Pouches are purchased at Mog Mart or found in dungeons.

Final Fantasy Adventure
The Ether is a recovery item that can be bought for 320 GP and restores 10 MP, it has 1 use.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Ethers restore 3 AP and can be bought for 1000 G at Urbeth, Spelvia, and in Guera and Liberte after the darkness has fallen. It may also be bought in Horne after saving the king. It may also be won from the Red Jelly enemy, as well as found in Guera Caverns, Quicksand Castle, Hunting Caves, Great Tree, Ice Cavern, Tower to the Sky, and Star Chamber.

Bravely Default
Ethers restore 40 MP to the target. Can be bought from Faithful Fox, Florem, Grandship, Hartschild, Starkfort, Eternia, Adventurer (Norende Village Trader Shop Lv. 6) for 1000 pg.

Final Fantasy Dimensions
The Ether in Final Fantasy Dimensions restores 50 MP when used. Item shops sell Ether for 1,500 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Ether is a map piece typically found on the third level of a storyline. It replaces all consumed map skills with new ones chosen at random. It will not replace Invisible or Regen, as they are ongoing effects.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
Ethers restore 1 BP. They can be used three times in one day.

Etymology
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