Limit Break (Final Fantasy VIII)

The Limit command is the method of selecting and using a character's specified Limit Break. Unlike Final Fantasy VII, where the character had to take damage in order to build up a gauge, the Limit Break system for Final Fantasy VIII works similarly to the Desperation Attack system found in Final Fantasy VI. The Limit command has a low chance of appearing when a character is around 25% of their Max HP, and will continue to increases in odds of appearing the lower their HP is, and the odds can be further increased by having the Aura status as well. Limits are unusable while a character is under the Curse status.

Each playable character in the game has his or her own set of Limit Breaks, and all learn and use them in completely unique ways from one another.