Deathblow (command)

Deathblow, sometimes called Deadly, is a recurring ability in the series. In earlier games Deathblow increased the amount of damage a character dealt, but later games have altered its use.

Final Fantasy IV
Known as Deadly, this ability is exclusive to Yang, and only available in the Advance and PSP versions. When equipped with the Martial Armlet, his Focus ability is replaced with Deadly. Deadly is a stronger version of Focus, dealing triple damage after a turn skipped to charge up power.

Final Fantasy VII
Deathblow is a Command Materia found at the Gongaga mako reactor. When equipped, it raises Luck by 1, and gives the character access to the Deathblow ability. The Accuracy of Deathblow is 1/3 that of a normal attack, but if it connects the attack will always deal critical damage. Players can guarantee a critical hit every time by giving Deathblow materia to Vincent when equipped with the Sniper CR or Long Barrel R as both these weapons have 255 accuracy.

Final Fantasy XIII
Deathblow is a Commando auto-ability, available to Snow, Vanille and Fang at Role levels 5, 9 and 7 respectively. When attacking foes below a certain HP threshold, there is a chance to kill them in one hit; if the target's remaining HP is less than 1.2 times the damage that would have been dealt, damage will become 1.5 times the normal.

Final Fantasy XIII-2
Deathblow functions the same as in Final Fantasy XIII. It is usable only by Noel at Role level 50.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Deathblow is a ground-type Bravery Attack initially usable by Garland, and is exclusive to him. He charges forward and swings his sword upwards, knocking the opponent into the air.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Deathblow functions the same as in Dissidia Final Fantasy.