Dark (element)

Dark, also known as Shadow, is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy. It is usually a counterpart of the Holy element and is a strong element against enemies affiliated with said element. It is usually associated with death and/or evil, but this is not always the case.

Equipment
Many swords used by Dark Knights are often imbued with the element, such as the Deathbringer from Final Fantasy IV. Dark armor is also commonly worn by this class. Some weapons with this element are imbued with the Death spell, often killing enemies with one hit. Different types of monsters are weak to this element in Final Fantasy IV.

Spells
Spells affiliated to the Dark element are not very common, except in the Ivalice universe, where the arcane magicks Dark, Darkra, Darkga, and Darkja are commonly seen. A notable Dark spell outside of Ivalice would be Shadow Flare. In Final Fantasy IX, Vivi can cast the Shadow-elemental Doomsday. Some skills with the Dark element usually involve a sacrifice of HP, such as Darkness.

Summons
There are various summons which can inflict the Dark element, and they are often one of the most powerful in their respective games. In Final Fantasy IX, the Eidolon Ark can inflict dark damage. In Ivalice, Zodiark, Keeper of Precepts is the Dark Esper.