Aim (ability)



Aim (ねらう), also known as Charge (チャージ), Target or Snipe, is a recurring command ability from the Final Fantasy series. It is usually associated with the Ranger job, and increases the next attack's attack power and accuracy, at the cost of time.

Final Fantasy IV
Aim is one of Rosa's command abilities. Rosa's next attack will do a little more damage, and will always hit, but it takes her a few more seconds to attack. In the non-DS versions, it can only be used when equipped with a bow, but in the DS remake, it can be used with any weapon.

In the game's original SNES release, Aim can hit KO'ed and petrified allies; normally physical attacks are retargeted when aimed at KO'ed or petrified characters, but since Aim is not considered a physical attack, it isn't retargeted. Because of the same bug, some enemies fail to counterattack to Rosa's Aim, even if they were intended to counter every hit. The bug doesn't affect the GBA ports.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Rosa retains her Aim ability, which can only be used when she is equipped with a bow.

Final Fantasy V
Aim is the Ranger's level 2 ability, learned for 45 ABP. When used, the character attacks with the currently equipped weapon, and is guaranteed to hit (with the exception of the Ninja if it uses Blink). The ability cannot be used, however, if the user is under the Blind status. Rods may still miss even with the Aim ability.

Final Fantasy X
Aim is a special ability appearing in Wakka's section of the Sphere Grid. It raises the Accuracy of all party members.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Aim, previously translated as Charge, is used by the Archer. The Aim command consists of several kinds of Aims, from +1 to +20. The higher the Aim, the more damage is inflicted, but the longer it takes that action to perform. Any weapon can be used with Aim, but the charge time can't be shortened by the ability Short Charge.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Aim is the Archer job's skillset. The Archer ability Boost, which is learned for 100 AP, is comparable to the standard Aim ability, but only increases damage.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Ranger's Target and Snipe abilities guarantee 100% success when hitting enemies.