Auto-Protect

Auto-Protect (オートプロテス) is a recurring ability that maintains a constant Protect status on the user. Usually, the ability cannot be dispelled and remains intact even if the user is KOed and brought back to life in the same battle. It is most often a side effect of accessories.

Final Fantasy VI
The accessories Princess Ring, Guard Bracelet, and Protect Ring all have the ability. Princess Ring is only equippable by females and also carries Auto-Shell.

Final Fantasy VIII
Auto Protect is learned from the Guardian Force Bahamut for 250 AP and can be taught to any GF by the item Steel Curtain, which can be refined with Eden's GF-Abl Med-RF ability from 20 Adamantines. Auto Protect must be equipped to a character before it can be used.

Final Fantasy X
Auto-Protect is an auto ability found on an armor or customized into one by using 70 Light Curtain items. It permanently keeps the Protect status on the party-member, and cannot be removed with Dispel.

Final Fantasy X-2
Auto-Protect is a Mascot ability that requires 80 AP to master and requires Auto-Shell to be mastered to appear. It can also be accessed via equipping a Shining Bracer or by passing through the red gate on the Helios Guard Garment Grid.

Final Fantasy XII
The Shield Armor provides a constant Protect status to the user.

Final Fantasy XIII
Auto-Protect is bestowed through equipping the Shield Talisman. Unlike previous games, the Protect status will fade in prolonged battles and can be dispelled.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Save the Queen and Durandal knight swords impart the ability Auto Protect to their users. This effect is also given by the Tynar Rouge and Sortilége accessories.

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