Souleater

''Note: This article is about the recurring ability. For the Final Fantasy VI enemy of the same name, see Dark Side.''

Darkside, also known as Dark Wave and Darkness, is a self-damaging ability.

Final Fantasy III
DS version only.

Final Fantasy IV
Dark Wave is an ability used by Cecil. It hits all enemies in this game. It does not appear in the Super NES version of the game.

Final Fantasy VIII
Darkside can be learned from junctioning Diablos.

Final Fantasy IX
Steiner can use Darkside. It deals shadow-Elemental damage.

Final Fantasy X-2
Available to Dark Knights as Darkness.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

 * Warriors have Body Slam, which is non-elemental instead.
 * Fighters have Backdraft, which is fire-elemental instead.

Final Fantasy XI
Dark Knights have Soul Eater.