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{{Image needed|FFT|FFTA|T4HoL|FFD|FFAB|WoFF}} [[File:FFIX Death.png|right|thumb|250px|Death in ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''.]] {{Quote|Nice knowing you!|[[Lulu]] upon casting Death, ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''}} '''Death''' {{j|デス|Desu}}, also known as '''Fatal''', '''Reaper''', or '''Doom''', is a recurring [[Black Magic]] spell from the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]] that inflicts [[Instant Death]] on its target. Death is also often referred to as the [[status effect]] of [[Knocked Out|KO]], or having zero [[HP (stat)|HP]]. Death, typically, is easy to resist and usually results in a miss. There are other forms of Death used by enemies, e.g. Level 3 Death or [[Level 5 Death]] will kill any character that has a [[level]] divisible by the set number. The level-specific variants are generally very accurate or 100% accurate when the conditions for their application are met. In most games, the spell's special effect is represented by the personification of death, known as the [[Grim Reaper (entity)|Grim Reaper]]. In the modern series, using Death on an [[undead]] creature has no effect and it may even fully replenish the undead target's health. {{See|Level 5 Death|Lv? Death|Kill|Doom (ability)}} == Appearances == === ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' === [[File:Black Mage - RUB.gif|right]] {{Quote|Instantly kills one foe.|Description}} Death (RUB on the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] or Reaper in ''[[Final Fantasy Origins]]'') is a level 6 [[Magic (Final Fantasy)#Black Magic|Black Magic]] spell, which attempts to inflict Instant Death on a single enemy. It has a low success rate, but there is an upgraded version called [[Kill]]. [[Evil Eye (Final Fantasy)|Evil Eye]], [[Death Eye]], [[Astos]], [[Dark Wizard (Final Fantasy)|Dark Wizard]], and [[Marilith (Final Fantasy)|Marilith]] are capable of casting the spell. The spell can be bought at [[Crescent Lake]] and can be learned by the [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy)|Black Mage]] and [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy)#Black Wizard|Black Wizard]] [[Final Fantasy jobs|job classes]]. It can also [[Final Fantasy item magic|be cast]] from the [[Deathbringer (Final Fantasy)|Deathbringer]]. In the ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls|Dawn of Souls]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary|20th Anniversary Edition]]'' and mobile releases, it costs 30 MP to cast. === ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' === {{Quote|Kills foes instantly.|Description}} [[Death (Final Fantasy II)|Death]] (Doom in ''Origins'') is a Black Magic spell which attempts to inflict Instant Death on one or all enemies. The success rate increases with the spell's level. Any character can learn Death by having them use the Death Tome (Doom Scroll in ''Origins''). {|class="full-width FFII article-table" |- !colspan="2"|Death Tome |- ! style="width:100px"|Effect |Allows the target to learn Death when used outside of battle. Casts Death VIII when used in battle. |- !Buy |[[Jade Passage]] |- !Find |[[Fynn Castle]] |- !Drop |[[Sorcerer (Final Fantasy II)|Sorcerer]] |- !Cost |10,000 gil (all releases) |} Death VIII can be used by [[Imperial Shadow (Final Fantasy II)|Imperial Shadow]] and [[Sorcerer (Final Fantasy II)|Sorcerer]], while Death XVI is used exclusively by [[Astaroth (Final Fantasy II)|Astaroth]]. === ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' === [[Death (Final Fantasy III)|Death]] is a level 8 [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy III)|Black Magic]] spell that can be bought in [[Eureka (Final Fantasy III)|Eureka]] for 60,000 gil. It inflicts Instant Death on one enemy with a 35% success rate, and can also be cast through the item [[Black Musk (Final Fantasy III)|Black Musk]]. The enemies [[Qumqum]] and [[Echidna (Final Fantasy III)|Echidna]] can use the spell against the party. === ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' === {{Quote|Causes Death.|Description}} [[File:FFIV Death.png|Death in ''Final Fantasy IV'' (GBA).|thumb]] [[Death (Final Fantasy IV)|Death]] (Fatal on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]) is a [[Black Magic (Final Fantasy IV)|Black Magic]] spell that attempts to cause Instant Death for 35 MP. It has a [[Charge Time|casting time]] of 5. It is learned by [[Rydia/Gameplay|Rydia]] at level 52 (level 55 in 3D versions) and [[Palom/Gameplay|Palom]] at level 46. It has an accuracy of 60% in 2D versions (30% accuracy in 3D versions). Both [[Dark Sage (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Dark Sage]] and [[Blood Eye (Final Fantasy IV 2D)|Blood Eye]] can cast the spell. In the ''Easy Type'' version, the casting time was reduced to 2. ==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-]]'' ==== [[Death (Interlude)|Death]] is a [[Black Magic (Interlude)|Black Magic]] spell that inflicts Instant Death to one or all enemies at the cost of 35 MP. It is learned by the [[Maenad|impostor Rydia]] (level 52) and Palom (level 46). ==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ==== [[Death (The After Years)|Death]] costs 35 MP to cast, and is learned by Rydia (level 55), Palom (level 47), and [[Fusoya/Gameplay|Fusoya]] (default). === ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' === [[File:FFV Death Sprite iOS.png|Effect sprite in ''Final Fantasy V''.|right]] {{main|Death (Final Fantasy V)}} Death (also called Doom) is a level 6 [[Black Magic (Final Fantasy V)|Black Magic]] purchased at [[Phantom Village]] for 10,000 gil. It attempts to inflict Instant Death on one target, and it costs 29 MP to cast. It can be used by [[Alchymia]], [[Aquathorn]], [[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy V boss)|Carbuncle]], [[Black Warlock]], [[Exdeath's Soul]], [[Fury (Final Fantasy V)|Fury]], [[Necrophobe (Final Fantasy V)|Necrophobe]], and [[Archeodemon (Final Fantasy V)|Archeodemon]]. The player can also use Death by [[Catch (Final Fantasy V)|catching]] and releasing a [[Mani Wizard]], [[Tonberry (Final Fantasy V)|Tonberry]], or [[Aquathorn]]. Death is one of the spells that can be cast from the [[Wonder Wand (Final Fantasy V)|Wonder Wand]] for free. Death is stopped by the target's Death immunity, but works on [[Heavy (term)|Heavy]] enemies that are not immune to Death. Death fully heals the [[undead]].<!--according to here: https://ff5.mega64.net/index.php/status/11-death--> === ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' === {{main|Death (Final Fantasy VI)}} [[File:Death Magic from FFVI Pixel Remaster.jpg|225px|right|thumb|Death from ''Final Fantasy VI'' (''Pixel Remaster'').]] [[Death (Final Fantasy VI)|Death]] (also called Doom) is an Attack spell that attempts to cause Instant Death for 35 MP. It is learned from the [[Esper (Final Fantasy VI)|esper]] [[Catoblepas (Final Fantasy VI)|Catoblepas]] at a rate of x2. It is a vital part of the infamous [[Vanish-Doom bug]]. It has a 95 hit rate and is vulnerable to [[Runic (Final Fantasy VI)|Runic]]. The [[Soul Sabre (Final Fantasy VI)|Soul Sabre]] and [[Death Tarot (Final Fantasy VI)|Death Tarot]] weapons have it as an [[Added Ability#Final Fantasy VI|Added Ability]]. It can be used by [[Level 50 Magic]], [[Magic Master (Final Fantasy VI)|Magic Master]], [[Death Rider (Final Fantasy VI)|Death Rider]], [[Death Machine (Final Fantasy VI)|Death Machine]], [[Necromancer (Final Fantasy VI)|Necromancer]], [[Death Warden]], and [[Behemoth King (Final Fantasy VI)|Behemoth King (Undead)]]. {{clear}} === ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' === {{main|Death (Final Fantasy VII)}} The spell Death is learned on the [[Destruct|Destruct Materia]]. It attempts to inflict Instant Death on one target. It requires 10,000 AP to learn and 30 MP to cast, and has accuracy of 44%. The Instant Death effect can be added to physical attacks with [[Added Effect (Final Fantasy VII)|Added Effect]]. ==== ''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ==== {{Ability section|Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-}} ==== ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ==== [[Death (Crisis Core)|Death]] can be obtained from various [[Missions (Crisis Core)|missions]] and monsters, as well as in [[Materia Fusion]] by fusing a mastered [[Stop (Crisis Core)|Stop]] Materia with [[Libra (Crisis Core)|Libra]], or [[Poison (Crisis Core)|Poison]] with any [[Special materia|DMW Materia]]. It attempts to inflict Instant Death on a target at the cost of 18 MP. === ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' === {{main|Death (Final Fantasy VIII)}} [[File:Grim Reaper FFVIII Art.jpg|120px|right|Concept art of the Grim Reaper by Tetsuya Nomura.]] When cast in battle, Death attempts to inflict Instant Death upon one enemy. It is one of the best spells to [[Junction system|junction]] onto the [[Luck (stat)|Luck]] stat, although it may be wiser to junction the spell onto [[ST-Atk-J]] or [[ST-Def-J]] to cause or protect against Instant Death respectively (ST-Atk-J is particularly useful; if one Junctions 100 Death spells to it, any enemy without an innate immunity to Death can be killed in one hit). While few enemies hold the Death spell for the player to [[Draw (Final Fantasy VIII)|draw]] from, it can be [[Refine|manufactured]] from many [[Final Fantasy VIII items|refinery items]]. Casting Death in battle increases [[Guardian Force#Charge time and compatibility|compatibility]] with [[Doomtrain (Final Fantasy VIII)|Doomtrain]] by 1, but lowers compatibility with [[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy VIII)|Carbuncle]] by 0.2. === ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' === {{Main|Death (Final Fantasy IX)}} Death is a [[Blk Mag (Final Fantasy IX)|Black Magic]] spell used by [[Vivi (Final Fantasy IX party member)|Vivi]]. It is taught through the [[Black Hood (Final Fantasy IX)|Black Hood]], costs 20 MP to cast, and takes 45 AP to learn. It has a 35% base accuracy before Vivi's stats and the enemy's level are taken into account. It can be [[Reflect (Final Fantasy IX status effect)|reflected]] and works with [[Return Magic (Final Fantasy IX)|Return Magic]]. It can be used by [[Lich (Final Fantasy IX)|Lich]], [[Ozma (Final Fantasy IX)|Ozma]], [[Whale Zombie]] and [[Ash (Final Fantasy IX)|Ash]]. === ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' === [[File:FFX Death.PNG|Death in ''Final Fantasy X''.|thumb]] [[Death (Final Fantasy X)|Death]] is the second-to-last [[Blk Magic (Final Fantasy X)|black magic]] spell learned along [[Lulu (Final Fantasy X party member)|Lulu's]] basic [[Sphere Grid]] path. It attempts to kill one target, and it costs 20 MP. Lulu can cast multiple Death spells with her [[Overdrive (Final Fantasy X)|Overdrive]], [[Fury (Final Fantasy X)|Fury]]. An upgraded version called [[Mega Death (Final Fantasy X)|Mega Death]] {{J|オーバーデス|Ōbā Desu|Over Death}} is used by [[Yunalesca (boss)|Yunalesca]], which inflicts Instant Death on all characters who are not afflicted with the [[Zombie (Final Fantasy X)|Zombie]] status, or have [[Deathproof (Final Fantasy X)|Deathproof]] in their armor. [[Anima (summon)|Anima]] also has a similar ability called [[Pain (ability)|Pain]]. Death can also be cast with the [[Use (ability)|Use]] item [[Farplane Shadow (Final Fantasy X)|Farplane Shadow]] and [[Farplane Wind (Final Fantasy X)|Farplane Wind]]. ==== ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' ==== [[Death (Final Fantasy X-2)|Death]] is part of the [[Arcana (Final Fantasy X-2)|Arcana]] skillset used by the [[Dark Knight (Final Fantasy X-2)|Dark Knight]] [[dressphere]], but can also be used through the [[Garment Grid#Bitter Farewell|Bitter Farewell]] Garment Grid or while equipped with the [[Mortal Shock (Final Fantasy X-2)|Mortal Shock]] accessory. Death can also be used through [[Yuna (Final Fantasy X-2 party member)|Yuna's]] [[Festivalist]] ability [[Ultima Sandals]]. It requires Doom to be mastered and 50 AP to master for it to be used by Dark Knights, and costs 24 MP to cast. For enemies, the spell is exclusive to the [[Precepts Guard]]. === ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' === {{Spell FFXI |spellname = Death |MP = All |effect = Consumes all MP. Has a chance to knock out the target. If Death fails to knock out the target, it will instead deal darkness damage. Ineffective against undead. |duration = |casttime = 4 seconds |recasttime = 180 seconds |type = [[Dark Magic (Final Fantasy XI)|Dark Magic]] |element = [[Dark (element)|Dark]] |jobs = [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy XI)|BLM]] 99 }} Death is a spell available to [[Black Mage (Final Fantasy XI)|Black Mages]] at level 99 after spending 1200 JP on the job. It consumes all of the caster's MP and attempts to inflict Instant Death. If the effect fails, the target instead takes Darkness elemental damage proportional to the MP consumed. Most undead enemies resist this. Death is more readily available to enemies, though mostly the more powerful or rare ones. It is cast by the [[Dark Rider]], megaboss statues of [[Dynamis (Final Fantasy XI)|Dynamis]], and Angra Mainyu, the megaboss of Dynamis—Beaudcedine, generally in conjunction with [[Chain Spell]]. Death, is usually unavoidable and causes instant KO, but there are means of resisting the spell. The Shadow Ring item obtained from Dynamis Lord offers resistance to Death. The Flawless Ribbon also resists death. {{clear}} === ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' === [[File:FFXII Death.PNG|Death in ''Final Fantasy XII''.|thumb]] {{Main|Death (Final Fantasy XII)}} In the original version, Death is an [[Arcane Magicks (Final Fantasy XII)/Original|Arcane Magick]] 5 [[License Board/Original|license]] that requires 60 License Points, and uses 30 MP. It can be bought in [[Rabanastre (Final Fantasy XII)|Rabanastre]], [[Nalbina Fortress|Nalbina]], and [[Phon Coast]] for 5,200 gil. In the ''Zodiac'' versions, Death is an [[Arcane Magicks (Final Fantasy XII)|Arcane Magick]] 2 license. It costs 50 LP and 30 MP, and is obtained from a [[Treasure (Final Fantasy XII)|treasure]] in [[Paramina Rift]]'s Karydine Glacier. This magick is only available for the [[Red Battlemage]] job class. Death's base success rate is 35% in the original version and 50% in the ''Zodiac'', but it is also affected by the caster's Magick Power and the target's [[Vitality (stat)|Vitality]]. [[Zalera (Final Fantasy XII)|Zalera's]] skill Kill has the same effect as Death with a 100% hit rate. As with Death, enemies with [[Final Fantasy XII enemy abilities#Safety|Safety]] passive ability are immune to Instant Death. Prime Level Death is also a skill used by [[Zalera (Final Fantasy XII boss)|Zalera]] as a boss, inflicting instant death upon party members whose levels are prime numbers. Presumably, the only levels at which all such spells may be avoided are 49, 77, and 91 as there are no spells relating to multiples of 7, 11, or 13. === ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]'' === [[Death (Final Fantasy XIII)|Death]] is [[Vanille (Final Fantasy XIII party member)|Vanille's]] [[full ATB skill]] and acts in a similar way to a [[Limit Break (ability)|Limit Break]]. It deals up to 99,999 HP damage (but can [[Break Damage Limit|break the damage limit]] with a [[Genji Glove (Final Fantasy XIII)|Genji Glove]]) and has a 1% chance of inflicting Instant KO. This is increased by an additional 1% for each status ailment the target is afflicted with. The [[Saboteur (Final Fantasy XIII)|Saboteur]] role bonus will also increase the success rate. Death is not classified as a debuffing spell, so its chances of hitting cannot be directly boosted with the [[Final Fantasy XIII passive abilities|passive ability]], [[Improved Debuffing]], found in Vanille's [[Belladonna Wand (Final Fantasy XIII)|Belladonna]] and [[Malboro Wand (Final Fantasy XIII)|Malboro Wands]] (the improved status chances do add that additional 1% as the statuses and debuffs land more easily thereby increasing Death's chances to land albeit indirectly) <!-- From the game mechanics guide http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/928790-final-fantasy-xiii/faqs/59246 -->. The success rate is also unaffected by chain bonus, in contrast to other Saboteur abilities. Unlike other full ATB skills, Death will not delay the end of a [[stagger (Final Fantasy XIII)|stagger]] period, and it can benefit from [[Elemental infusion|Enspells]]. Like [[Last Resort (Final Fantasy XIII)|Last Resort]], Death will not keep an enemy alive at 1 HP during the animation. Death is also used by the [[Sacrifice (Final Fantasy XIII)|Sacrifice]] [[Cie'th]] in [[Eden (Final Fantasy XIII location)|Eden]] and [[Orphan's Cradle]], and the [[Orphan (boss)|final boss]] can use an attack called Progenitorial Wrath that attempts to instantly kill a player, in the same way as Death. The chance of this happening can be lowered by equipping [[Cherub's Crown (Final Fantasy XIII)|Cherub's]] and [[Seraph's Crown (Final Fantasy XIII)|Seraph's Crowns]] (they do not stack, however). === ''[[Final Fantasy XIV]]'' === Death itself is not an action available to the [[Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy XIV)|Warrior of Light]] in regular duties, however variations of the spell are available to them within {{icon|ffxiv|duty|adventuring foray}}s as limited actions. Within {{icon|ffxiv|duty|eureka}}, the Warrior of Light can use {{icon|ffxiv|action|death l}} as a [[logos action]], obtained from combining mnemes found within logograms. Once set in an array it can be used as a [[duty action]]. Death L has 30 uses and has a chance of instantly KOing enemies, though the success rate increases as the enemies health decreases. Within {{icon|ffxiv|duty|save the queen}} areas, they can use {{icon|ffxiv|action|lost death}} as a [[lost action]] extracted from mnemes found within forgotten fragments. Used as a duty action, Lost Death has 10 uses and has a chance of instantly KOing enemies, with the chances increasing as their health is lowered. Additionally, Lost Death's chances of success are increased when under the effect of {{icon|ffxiv|status|spirit of the ordained}}. Among NPCs and enemies Death as an action is more common, though it most notably features as variations: '''Death of the Seventh Dawn''' {{j|サイオンズ・デス|Saionzu Desu|Scion's Death}} is an action used by party member [[Urianger Augurelt|Urianger]] as part of the {{icon|ffxiv|duty|trust}} system. While in the instanced {{icon|ffxiv|duty|dungeon}}s he will occasionally cast the spell on regular enemies, instantly KOing them. He will not use the spell on bosses and will always target the enemy with the lowest HP. A variation on Death, called '''Mega Death''' {{j|オーバーデス|Ōbā Desu|Over Death}} is used by the [[Voidsent]] [[Forgall]] as a boss in the {{icon|ffxiv|duty|weeping city of mhach}}. Mega Death will kill anyone who is not suffering from {{icon|ffxiv|status|gradual zombification}}. Another variant of Death, called '''Void Death''' {{j|ヴォイド・デス|Voido Desu}} is cast by [[Deathgaze Hollow]] in {{icon|ffxiv|duty|dun scaith}}. It will draw all [[Alliance]] members in and anyone caught in the spell will instantly be killed. Deathgaze Hollow also uses another variant, called '''Void Death IV''' {{j|ヴォイド・デスジャ|Voido Desuja|Void Deathja}}, which will create dark square on the arena which will eventually trigger and kill anyone standing on them. Yet another Death variant, '''Advanced Death IV''' {{j|強化デスジャ|Kyōka Desuja|Enchanced Deathja}} is used by the [[Diablo Armament]] within {{icon|ffxiv|duty|the dalriada}}, creating multiple spots that will expand and trigger all who stand upon them to die, before spawning even more. === ''[[Final Fantasy XV]]'' === [[File:Enemy killed by Death spell in FFXV.png|thumb|An enemy destroyed by Death spell, restoring health to Noctis.]] Death is exclusive to [[Noctis (Final Fantasy XV party member)|Noctis]]. It is one of three Ring Magic abilities used when the [[Ring of the Lucii]] is equipped as a weapon. It enables Noctis to drain the life-force of enemies and causes them to disintegrate. Death is the first spell Noctis learns on the ring and becomes available in Chapter 13. Death deals damage, slows the enemy down, and applies a debuff that instantly kills the enemy when fully applied (a red skull appears next to the enemy's name if they can be killed by Death). When Noctis is not casting it, the effect of this invisible debuff gradually wanes. When the "instant death meter" is full, the enemy dies and Noctis recovers half his maximum HP. If the enemy dies from the damage Death deals, Noctis does not get healed. Some rare enemies are immune to the instant death, but even most [[boss]]es are susceptible. Casting Death consumes MP by a fixed percentage, and thus maximum MP is irrelevant. The rate is roughly 5% per second. The damage and instant death rate are affected by Noctis's Magic stat and the enemy's hidden "death resistance" stat. Death works is at its maximum capacity when Noctis has roughly 500 Magic and increasing his Magic beyond this will not boost Death further. Death ignores buffs obtained from eating food. [[Final Fantasy XV patches|Patch 1.06]] dramatically improved the instant death rate, removed most enemy immunities, and made Death deal damage. {{clear}} === ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' === {{Quote|Black magick that offers up the target's soul to the spirits of the dead for an instant KO.|Description}} {{Quote|Death gods carving life, take their souls! Death!|Upon casting ([[PlayStation]])}} [[Death (Tactics)|Death]] is learned through the [[Black Mage (Tactics)|Black Mage]] job for 600 JP. It has a speed of 10 and uses 24 MP and causes Instant Death. Since more enemies than usual are [[Human|humes]], using Death is very reliable. === ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]'' === [[File:FFTA Death.png|Death in ''Tactics Advance''.|thumb]] {{Quote|Cuts the very threads of life. Instant KO.|Description}} [[Death (Tactics Advance)|Death]] is a [[Dark (Tactics Advance)|Dark-elemental]] spell that can be learned from the weapon, [[Life Crosier (Tactics Advance)|Life Crosier]] for 300 AP, used by [[Alchemist (Tactics Advance)|Alchemists]], which can inflict Instant Death and costs 36 MP to cast. It is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability, and is also susceptible to [[Return Magic (Tactics Advance)|Return Magic]]. ==== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]'' ==== Death causes Instant Death. It can be learned by [[Arcanist (Tactics A2)|Arcanists]] from the [[Heretic Rod (Tactics Advance)|Heretic Rod]] for 450 AP. It costs 16 MP to cast and a has a range of 3. === ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]'' === Death casts a wisp of harrowing magic that places the target in [[Killsight]] status. It can be learned by completing the [[Special Order|SO]] "Defeat the Diepvern" during "[[The Amiter Resistance]]" and requires all magic stats to be at 75. === ''[[The Final Fantasy Legend]]'' === A Magic Book called Death appears with a book icon before its name. It cast Death, and can be bought in [[Hidden Town]] and [[Ameyoko]] for 5,000 GP or found in [[Jail (Legend)|Jail]]. It only has 20 [[Use (stat)|uses]] and [[Instant Death|Instant kills]] on one target. === ''[[Final Fantasy Legend II]]'' === A [[Book (weapon type)|Magic Book]] called Death appears with a book icon before its name. It cast Death, and can be bought in numerous towns across the various worlds for 6800 GP or found in chests. It only has 30 [[Use (stat)|uses]], and also increases a [[Robot (Legend series)|Robot's]] HP by 45 when equipped on them. It inflicts [[Instant Death|Stun]] on non-[[undead]] such Skelton, Zombie, O-Bake on a single target. The formula is [[Magic Power|Mana]] x13. === ''[[Final Fantasy Legend III]]'' === Fatal is a Black Magic spell will inflict Instant Death if successful. It cost 36 MP to use, and it can be bought for 25,000 GP in [[Dwelg Town]] (Underworld). === ''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]'' === Death is the strongest Dark Magic spell and costs 4 AP to cast. Death can be given to any character by having a Death Tome in the character's inventory. The spell can only be purchased in [[Urbeth]] for 5,000 gil. A Death Tome can also be found in a chest inside the [[Pirate Hideout (The 4 Heroes of Light)|Pirate Hideout]] after obtaining the Magic Key. === ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' === {{Magic section|Final Fantasy Dimensions}} === ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]'' === {{Ability section|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}} === ''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' === {{Ability section|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade}} === ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' === Death is a Black Magic ability with a Rarity of 4☆. It KO's one target, it can initially be used once and it can be honed to Rank 5. It can be created by using Greater Black Orb x5, Greater Ice Orb x3, Greater Dark Orb x3, and 10000 gil. {{Ability section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}} === ''[[Final Fantasy Explorers]]'' === {{Quote|Shoot a magical missile that has a chance of putting an enemy to death.|Description}} {{Magic section|Final Fantasy Explorers}} === ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' === {{Ability section|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius}} === ''[[World of Final Fantasy]]'' === Death is an active ability that inflicts Death on a single enemy for 8 AP. It can be used by Death Searcher, Kobold Mimic, Lich, Mimic, and Mimic Jackpot. It is also an enemy ability used by Mimic Queen, The Immortal Dark Dragon, and Garland. === ''[[Chocobo's Dungeon 2]]'' === {{Magic section|Chocobo's Dungeon 2}} ==Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances== === ''[[Bravely Default|Bravely]]'' series === [[File:Bravely Default - Death.jpg|Death in ''Bravely Default''.|thumb]] Death is a level 6 {{BravelyWiki|Black Magic (Bravely Default)|Black Magic}} spell in ''Bravely Default''. It has a 60% chance to cause instant death to one target. It costs 15 MP to use. It can be bought in ''Grandship'' (ch 5) for 6400 pg. Death is also a level 6 {{BravelyWiki|Sword Magic (Bravely Default)|Sword Magic}} spell. It imbues a weapon with the status ailment death for ten turns. Has a 75% chance to cause death in one target when attacking. {{clear}} == Gallery == <gallery> FFI Reaper PS.png|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (PS). FFI Death GBA.png|''Final Fantasy'' (GBA). FFI PSP Death.png|''Final Fantasy'' (PSP). BLW using Death from FF Pixel Remaster.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (''Pixel Remaster''). FFII Doom1 PS.png|Doom1 in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (PS). FFII Doom6 All PS.png|Doom6 cast on the party in ''Final Fantasy II'' (PS). FFII Death1 GBA.png|Death1 in ''Final Fantasy II'' (GBA). FFII Death8 All GBA.png|Death8 cast on the party in ''Final Fantasy II'' (GBA). FFII PSP Death.png|''Final Fantasy II'' (PSP). FFII PSP Death All.png|Death cast on the enemy party in ''Final Fantasy II'' (PSP). FFII iPod Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (iPod). Maria using Death I from FFII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Death (I - XVI) in ''Final Fantasy II'' (''Pixel Remaster''). FFIII NES Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (NES). FFIIIDS Death.png|''Final Fantasy III'' (DS). SGE using Death from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' (''Pixel Remaster''). FFIV SNES Fatal.png|''Final Fantasy IV'' (SNES). FFIVDS Death.png|''Final Fantasy IV'' (DS). Death FFIV iOs.PNG|''Final Fantasy IV'' (iOS). Rydia using Death from FFIV Pixel Remaster.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (''Pixel Remaster''). TAY Wii Death.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' (Wii). FFIV TAY iOS Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' (iOS). FF4PSP Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection]]''. Death-FFVA.png|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (GBA). FFV iOS Death.png|''Final Fantasy V'' (2013 mobile/Steam). Death from FFV Pixel Remaster.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (''Pixel Remaster''). DeathFF6.png|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (GBA). FFVI iOS Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' (2014 mobile/Steam). FFVII Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. VIIBC Death.png|''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]''. VIICC Death.jpg|''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''. FFVIII Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''. FFX Mega Death.png|Mega Death in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''. FFX-2 Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''. Death from FFXIII.jpg|''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]''. FFT Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''. FFTA2 Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''. FFL Death Magic Book.png|''[[The Final Fantasy Legend]]''. FFLII Death Spell.png|''[[Final Fantasy Legend II]]''. FFLIII Fatal.png|''[[Final Fantasy Legend III]]''. FF4HoL_Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light]]''. DFFOO Death (XIII).png|''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia]]''. FFAB Death - Vanille UR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR) [FFXIII]. FFAB Death - Vanille UUR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UUR). FFAB Death - Vanille Legend UR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR+ Legend) [FFXIII]. FFAB Death - Vanille Legend UR+ 2.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UR+ Legend) [FFXIII]. FFAB Death - Vanille Legend UUR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (UUR Legend) [FFXIII]. FFRK Death Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''. FFRK Death.png|''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''. FFBE Death Vanille.png|Vanille's Limit Burst in ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' (4★). FFBE Death Vanille 2.png|Vanille's Limit Burst in ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' (5★). FFBE Death.png|Spell version in ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]''. FFBE Death.gif|Vanille's Limit Burst in ''[[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius]]'' (4★). WoFF Death.png|''[[World of Final Fantasy]]''. </gallery>{{Gallery incomplete|''Final Fantasy II'' (iPod)|''[[Final Fantasy XI]]''|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''}} {{navbox arcane magick}} {{navbox black magic}} {{navbox limit breaks}} [[pl:Death (umiejętność)]] [[Category:Recurring Limit Breaks]] [[Category:Recurring Black Magic]] [[Category:Recurring Arcane Magick]]
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