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【FFRK】ザックス必殺技『アポカリプス』

【FFRK】ザックス必殺技『アポカリプス』

Apocalypse (アポカリプス, Apokaripusu?) is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series, oftentimes being used by extremely powerful enemies, and is generally one of the strongest attacks or spells. It has come to be associated with strong magic users.

Appearances[]

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-[]

Genesis: Show me the true power of SOLDIER!
Zack: Mind your own business!
Genesis and Zack

Apocalypse is Zack's ultimate Limit Break obtained after the defeat of Genesis in Modeoheim. Zack rises into the air and creates a red magic sigil under his enemies before gathering energy in his hand. He raises it above his head, casting powerful lightning across the battlefield and detonating the sigil.

The attack's power depends on its level, and with 120 power at Level 5, it is the strongest of all Zack's Limit Breaks:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
66 76 86 96 120

Apocalypse is a level 8 special materia that boosts the chance of Genesis's portrait appearing on the Digital Mind Wave. It begins at 5x, and increases by 1x each level up to 9x. It is bought from Net Shop Shade.

Apocalypse is also performed by Genesis as an enemy ability. He uses it in his final battle in the Banora Underground after his Avatar form is defeated. Genesis's version is performed opposite of Zack's; where Zack floats and casts the spell to smite those below, Genesis summons the magic sigil in a gold color above him by brandishing his sword upwards, its radiance overwhelming Zack, before he signals to have the sigil blast down prismatic magic from above.

Parts of the sigil contain scriptures from the final act of LOVELESS, the poem that Genesis is obsessed with. Genesis's use of Apocalypse alludes to the Bible: Genesis marked the creation of the world, and the Apocalypse marks its end. Zack and Genesis's methods of executing Apocalypse juxtapose, as Zack's symbolizes banishment to Hell, while Genesis's execution resembles divine punishment from the heavens.

Final Fantasy VIII[]

Apocalypse is a spell drawn from the bottom half of the final boss's final form. It does massive non-elemental damage, approximately twice as much as Ultima. The player can stock it and cast it with Double or Triple for extreme damage.

While in the main game it is impossible to draw Apocalypse before the final battle (and therefore junction it), it is possible to junction it to stats if a hacking device is used to place a stock of it in a party member's magic inventory. However, there are occurrences where it does not raise any stats, as this spell was not meant to be available before the final battle.

Apocalypse can be used via Rinoa's Angel Wing ability if she has it in stock. Casting Apocalypse in battle does affect GF compatibility in a small way. Apocalypse does not show up in Selphie's Slot.

The final boss's final form draws the spell from her lower half and uses it in battle herself.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

Apocalypse first appears as an enemy ability used by the Bone Dragon in The Labyrinth of the Ancients The Labyrinth of the Ancients. It inflicts magic damage and Disease Disease in the target area.

Another version of Apocalypse is used by the Oracle of Darkness in Eden's Promise: Eternity (Savage) Eden's Promise: Eternity (Savage). Like most of the Eden raid series, its usage is a reference to Final Fantasy VIII. During the battle, the Oracle of Darkness will cast either Singular Apocalypse, Dual Apocalypse, or Triple Apocalypse, which will cause one to three separate instances of the Apocalypse spell to explode repeatedly as they move around the arena, forcing players to have to dodge the Apocalypse spells while simultaneously resolving the boss' other mechanics.

Final Fantasy XVI[]

Apocalypse is an enemy ability used by the Behemoth King S-rank Hunt mark. The spell summons dozens of meteors, acting as a combination of the King Behemoth's previous attacks; it initially aims the meteors at in the general direction of Clive horizontally, before transitioning into falling meteors that strike across the battlefield leaving enlarging puddles of flame that will hurt Clive if he stands on them, before dropping four larger meteors twice with each meteor creating flaming shockwaves that must be jumped over, before finally dropping a large meteor with wide area of effect damage.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

Apocalypse is an enemy ability used by Neukhia, which confuses all units in a small area.

Vagrant Story[]

Apocalypse is an enemy spell used by Guildenstern (final form) and Asura. It inflicts heavy Darkness based magic damage.

Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

There is no running from this pain. Regret awaits.

Ultimecia using Apocalypse

Apocalypse is an HP attack for Ultimecia. It starts under her and then slowly tracks the foe, and can be detonated at any time by releasing the attack button. It has a tall "pillar" of effect wherever it is detonated, however it reaches upward vertically and can be avoided by going under the glyph. It requires 40 CP to equip and costs 180 AP to master.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

Apocalypse is an HP attack for Ultimecia who no longer needs to remain stationary while it tracks the opponent. It requires 30 CP to equip and 130 AP to master.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

Apocalypse is an HP Attack for both Ultimecia and Rinoa.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Apocalypse is Zack's EX ability which is obtained by equipping him with the Enhance Sword weapon or the Unlocked Strength passive skill.

Apocalypse is an Aoe 6 hit Brv+HP attack. It inflicts the framed debuff Lock on all enemies making them all target Zack while Zack gains the Brv Barrier Framed Buff.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy Artniks[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

Rinoa learns Apocalypse at level 100. It deals Magic damage (10x) to all enemies.

Mobius Final Fantasy[]

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Other media[]

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Doomsday.

In the German version of Final Fantasy IX, Ark's summon attack is called "Apokalypse". In the French and Italian versions, Vivi's black magic Doomsday is called "Apocalypse" and "Apocalisse" respectively.

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Etymology[]

Apocalypse (Ancient Greek: ἀποκάλυψις apokálypsis, from ἀπό and καλύπτω meaning "uncovering"), translated literally from Greek, is a disclosure of knowledge, i.e., a lifting of the veil or revelation. In religious contexts it is usually a disclosure of something hidden. Today, it is commonly used in reference to any prophetic revelation or so-called end time scenario, or to the end of the world in general.

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