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'''Armor Break''' {{J|アーマーブレイク|Āmā Bureiku}}, also known as '''Vit 0''' {{J|体力0|Tairyoku Zero}}, '''Rend Armor''' and '''Expose''', is a recurring skill in the ''[[Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy]]'' series, that reduces the target's [[Defense (stat)|Defense]].
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'''Armor Break''' {{J|アーマーブレイク|Āmā Bureiku}}, also known as '''Vit 0''' {{J|体力0|Tairyoku Zero}}, '''Expose''', and '''Rend Armor''', is a recurring ability in the [[Final Fantasy series|''Final Fantasy'' series]], that reduces the target's [[Defense (stat)|Defense]].
   
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{{See Also|Armor Breakdown|Deprotect (ability)|Deprotega}}
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==Appearances==
  
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===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
  
===''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''===
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Armor Break is a [[Swd Art (Final Fantasy IX)|Sword Arts]] ability, used by [[Adelbert Steiner/Gameplay|Steiner]]. It costs 4 MP to use, and can be learned for 30 AP from the [[Mythril Sword (Final Fantasy IX)|Mythril Sword]]. It has a 50% accuracy rate, but can be used repeatedly. It halves the target's defense.
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Armor Break is a [[Swd Art (Final Fantasy IX)|Sword Arts]] ability, used by [[Adelbert Steiner|Steiner]]. It costs 4 MP to use, and can be learned for 30 AP from the [[Mythril Sword]]. It has a 50% accuracy rate, but can be used repeatedly. It halves the target's defense.
  
   
 
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[[File:FFX_Armor_Break.png|Armor Break in ''Final Fantasy X''.|thumb]]
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Armor Break is found on [[Auron]]'s section of the [[Sphere Grid]]. It attacks and sets the target's Defense at 0, as well as nullifying "Armored", meaning that even non-Piercing weapons deal normal damage. The inherent armor property of armored enemies cuts physical damage to 1/3 if attack is not Piercing.
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[[Armor Break (Final Fantasy X)|Armor Break]] is a skill found on [[Auron (Final Fantasy X party member)|Auron]]'s section of the [[Sphere Grid]]. It costs 12 MP to perform and damages an enemy with a chance to apply the [[Armor Break (Final Fantasy X status effect)|Armor Break]] status. It can be taught to an [[Aeon (Final Fantasy X)|aeon]] with two [[Lv. 2 Key Sphere]]s.
   
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[[Auron]]'s [[Bushido (Final Fantasy X)#Banishing Blade|Banishing Blade]] [[Overdrive (Final Fantasy X)|Overdrive]] alongside [[List of Final Fantasy X items#Frag Grenade|Frag Grenade]] (whether by [[Use (ability)|Using]] or [[Mix (Final Fantasy X)|Mixing]]) are the two only attacks in the game that have 100% chance of inflict [[Deprotect (status)|Armor Break]], in contrast to [[Skill (Final Fantasy X)#Armor Break|Armor Break]] skill that not always inflicts this effect.
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Unlike the Armor Break skill, Auron's [[Banishing Blade (Final Fantasy X)|Banishing Blade]] [[Overdrive (Final Fantasy X)|Overdrive]] alongside [[Frag Grenade (Final Fantasy X)|Frag Grenade]] (whether by [[Use (ability)|using]] or [[Mix (Final Fantasy X)|mixing]]) have a 100% chance of inflicting the status.
   
 
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[[Armor Break (Final Fantasy X-2)|Armor Break]]r is a [[Swordplay (Final Fantasy X-2)|Swordplay]] ability that damages one enemy and lowers its Defense by 2 levels. It is learned by the [[Warrior (Final Fantasy X-2)|Warrior]] [[dressphere]] for 30 AP, and costs 4 MP to use. It can also be used via [[Lady Luck (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lady Luck's]] Attack Reels by rolling a Cherry.
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Armor Break is available via the [[Warrior (Final Fantasy X-2)|Warrior]] [[dressphere]], but it's weaker than it was in ''Final Fantasy X'', reducing the target's defense, but not completely eradicating it. It costs 4 MP to use and 30 AP to learn. While damaging the target, it also reduces the target's defense by 2 which be stacked up to 10. It can also be used via [[Lady Luck (Final Fantasy X-2)|Lady Luck's]] Attack Reels by rolling a Cherry. It also appears in the form of Armor Eraser, usable by [[Mascot]] [[Rikku]], which targets all enemies and reduces their Defense by 3. However, Armor Eraser does not inflict damage.
  
   
 
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Armor Break is a [[Greataxe|Great Axe]] [[Weapon Skill]]. It is a single-hit attack and lowers Defense. It provides a TP enhancement to DEF Down duration. It can skillchain into Impaction. It requires a combat skill of 100.
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Armor Break is a [[Greataxe|Great Axe]] [[Weapon Skill]] which lowers Defense. Another Great Axe Weapon Skill is Shield Break, which lowers [[Evasion]].
  
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[[Expose (Final Fantasy XII)|Expose]] is a [[Technicks|Technick]] that reduces an enemy's Defense. It can be performed repeatedly on the same enemy.
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A [[Technicks|Technick]] by the name of Expose lowers the enemy's defense and removes buffs. It costs 3800 gil at the [[Balfonheim Port]] and is learned for 35 LP on the [[License Board]].
  
   
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In the original version, Expose lowers Defense by 10%, has a charge time of 45, and a base accuracy of 33%. It can be purchased at [[Balfonheim Port]] for 3,800 gil, and [[License Board|licensed]] for 35 LP.
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In the ''International Zodiac Job System'' version, it can be found in the [[Lhusu Mines]] where the [[Antlion (Final Fantasy XII)|Antlion]] is fought. It can be used by [[Monk (Final Fantasy XII)|Monk]] and [[Breaker (License Board)|Breaker]], and also [[Uhlan (Final Fantasy XII)|Uhlan]], but only after acquiring the [[Esper (Final Fantasy XII)|Esper]] [[Ultima (Ivalice)|Ultima's]] license. [[Vossler York Azelas|Vossler]], in both times he joins as a party [[guest]], can use the technick.
  
   
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In the ''Zodiac'' versions, Expose lowers Defense by 10% plus 1, has a charge time of 40, and a base accuracy of 70%. Expose is found in a [[Treasure (Final Fantasy XII)|treasure]] in Site 9 of the [[Lhusu Mines]]. It requires 50 LP, and is learned by [[Monk (Final Fantasy XII)|Monk]], [[Foebreaker]], and [[Uhlan (Final Fantasy XII)|Uhlan]], although the Uhlan must acquire the license for the [[Esper (Final Fantasy XII)|Esper]] [[Ultima (Final Fantasy XII)|Ultima]] first. When [[Vossler York Azelas|Vossler]] joins as a [[guest]], he can also use Expose. Thus, the player can get access to the technick early, and take on some [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)|hunts]] with Vossler to make use of it, such as the [[Rocktoise]].
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Rend Armor is an enemy ability that lower one foe's Stamina. It is used by [[Rinok]], [[Sky Pirate (Revenant Wings)|Sky Pirate]], and [[Sky Soldier]].
   
 
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[[Rend Armor (Tactics)|Rend Armor]] is an ability learned by the [[Knight (Tactics)|Knight]] class for 400 JP. It has an instant cast time, an effect of 0, and its range depends on the equipped weapon's range. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor, and in the PSP version, will deal regular physical damage to monsters as well.
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Rend Armor is an ability learned by the [[Knight (Tactics)|Knight]] class for 400 JP. It has an instant cast time, an effect of 0, and its range depends on the equipped weapon's range. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor, and in the PSP version, will deal regular physical damage to monsters as well.
  
   
 
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[[Rend Armor (Tactics A2)|Rend Armor]]is an ability learned by the [[Master Monk (Tactics A2)|Master Monk]] for 350 AP from the [[Cypress Pole (Tactics A2)|Cypress Pole]]. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor and has a range of 1. In addition, it is also used by the Reaver, which in addition to trying to destroy the target's armor, will also inflict non-elemental physical damage.
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Rend Armor is an ability learned by the [[Master Monk (Tactics A2)|Master Monk]] for 350 AP from the [[Cypress Pole]]. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor and has a range of 1. In addition, it is also used by the Reaver, which in addition to trying to destroy the target's armor, will also inflict non-elemental physical damage.
  
   
 
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The [[Scholar (The 4 Heroes of Light)|Scholar's]] Subdue ability halves all enemies' defense for three turns at the cost of two [[Action Point (The 4 Heroes of Light)|AP]]. Subdue is the second ability learned on the job. The Scholar's ultimate ability, Tame, reduces the enemies' defense to 1, but it only works for one turn.
  
The [[Scholar (The 4 Heroes of Light)|Scholar's]] Subdue ability halves all enemies' defense for three turns at the cost of two [[Action Point (The 4 Heroes of Light)|AP]]. Subdue is the second ability learned on the job. The Scholar's ultimate ability, Tame, reduces the enemies' defense to 1, but it only works for one turn.
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The move Shell Split can be used by the Black Axefighter and anyone with the [[Pirate (Bravely Default)|Pirate]] [[asterisk]]. It multiplies the physical defense of an enemy 75%.
  
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Armor Break (Lv1) is a reactive ability that costs 2 CP to equip. It is activated after second enemy appears in [[Battle Music Sequence]]s (BMS). It reduces the enemy's physical defense and has low strength. it is learned by Warrior of Light (level 20), Cecil (level 25), Edge (level 10), Edgar (default), Cloud (level 5), Tifa (level 20), Squall (level 15), Auron (default), Balthier (level 25), Lightning (level 20), Snow (level 10), Benjamin (level 20), Agrias (level 15), and Noel (default).
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Armor Break will appear as an ability within the game.
  
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Armor Break (Lv2) is a reactive ability that costs 7 CP to equip. It is activated after third enemy appears in BMS and reduces the enemy's physical defense and has medium strength. It is learned by Warrior of Light (level 60), Cecil (level 70), Edge (level 55), Edgar (level 30), Tifa (level 60), Sephiroth (level 20), Squall (level 55), Auron (level 35), Lilisette (level 65), Balthier (level 75), Lightning (level 75), Snow (level 65), Benjamin (level 60), Agrias (level 55), Paine (level 25), Machina (level 25), and Noel (level 30).
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Armor Break (Lv3) is a reactive ability that costs 12 CP to equip. It is activated just once in BMS when a boss-class enemy appears. Reduces the enemy's physical defense and has full strength. It is learned by Warrior of Light (level 95), Edgar (level 65), Tifa (level 95), Squall (level 85), Auron (level 70), Agrias (level 95), Paine (level 65), Chaos (level 55), and Noel (level 65).
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Armor Break is a Support-type [[Final Fantasy Brave Exvius special abilities|special ability]] that costs 7 MP to cast and deals, to a single enemy, physical damage (1.2x) while also reducing its DEF (15%) for the following three turns. It can be learned by [[Cloud of Darkness/Brave Exvius|Cloud of Darkness]] (4★, level 14), [[Duane (Brave Exvius)|Duane]] (4★, level 34), [[Leo Cristophe|Leo]] (3★, level 35), [[Ludmille]] (4★, level 42), [[Russell]] (3★, level 22), [[Skaha]] (3★, level 17), [[Vaan/Brave Exvius|Vaan]] (4★, level 43), [[Xiao]] (4★, at level 17), and [[Raggles]]{{foot|japanese version-only}} (3★, level 20).
   
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|File:FFX_Armor_Break.png|''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
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Shell Split is the job level 3 ability for the [[Pirate (Bravely Default)|Pirate]]. It deals the same damage as a conventional attack to one target, and for four turns, lowers the target's physical defense by 25%. The lower limit for P.Def is 75%. It costs 9 MP to use.
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|File:Ffxii_expose.png|''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.
  
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|File:FFT Armor Break.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''.
  
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|File:FFAB Rend Armor - Delita SR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR) [FFT].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Rend Armor - Delita SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+) [FFT].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR Legend) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+ Legend) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR Legend) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+ Legend) [FFIX].
  
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|File:FFAB Armor Break - Auron Legend SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+ Legend) [FFX].
  
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|File:FFRK Armor Break Icon.png|Icon in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
  
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Shell Split is the level 3 command ability for the [[Pirate (Bravely Second)|Pirate]]. It allows the user to deal the same damage as a conventional attack to one target, and for four turns, lower the target's P.Def by 25%. The lower limit for P.Def is 75%. It cost 9 MP to use.
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FFTA2 Rend Armor.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]''.
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR) [FFIX].
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FFAB Rend Armor - Delita SR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR) [FFT].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+) [FFIX].
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FFAB Rend Armor - Delita SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+) [FFT].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break (F) Legend R.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (R Legend).
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FFAB Armor Break (M) Legend R.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (R Legend).
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FFAB Armor Break (F) Legend R+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (R+ Legend).
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FFAB Armor Break (M) Legend R+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (R+ Legend).
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR Legend) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SR+ Legend) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR Legend) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Auron Legend SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR Legend) [FFX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Kimahri Legend SSR.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR Legend) [FFX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Steiner Legend SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+ Legend) [FFIX].
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FFAB Armor Break - Auron Legend SSR+.png|''[[Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade]]'' (SSR+ Legend) [FFX].
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FFIX Armor Break

Armor Break as seen in Final Fantasy IX.

Your pain shall be two-fold.

Auron, Final Fantasy X

Armor Break (アーマーブレイク, Āmā Bureiku?), also known as Vit 0 (体力0, Tairyoku Zero?), Expose, and Rend Armor, is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series, that reduces the target's Defense.

See also: Deprotect (ability) or Deprotega

Appearances

Final Fantasy IX

Reduces the enemy's Defense.

Description

Armor Break is a Sword Arts ability, used by Steiner. It costs 4 MP to use, and can be learned for 30 AP from the Mythril Sword. It has a 50% accuracy rate, but can be used repeatedly. It halves the target's defense.

Final Fantasy X

FFX Armor Break

Armor Break in Final Fantasy X.

Armor Break is a skill found on Auron's section of the Sphere Grid. It costs 12 MP to perform and damages an enemy with a chance to apply the Armor Break status. It can be taught to an aeon with two Lv. 2 Key Spheres.

Unlike the Armor Break skill, Auron's Banishing Blade Overdrive alongside Frag Grenade (whether by using or mixing) have a 100% chance of inflicting the status.

Final Fantasy X-2

Armor Breakr is a Swordplay ability that damages one enemy and lowers its Defense by 2 levels. It is learned by the Warrior dressphere for 30 AP, and costs 4 MP to use. It can also be used via Lady Luck's Attack Reels by rolling a Cherry.

Final Fantasy XI

Armor Break is a Great Axe Weapon Skill. It is a single-hit attack and lowers Defense. It provides a TP enhancement to DEF Down duration. It can skillchain into Impaction. It requires a combat skill of 100.

Final Fantasy XII

Expose is a Technick that reduces an enemy's Defense. It can be performed repeatedly on the same enemy.

In the original version, Expose lowers Defense by 10%, has a charge time of 45, and a base accuracy of 33%. It can be purchased at Balfonheim Port for 3,800 gil, and licensed for 35 LP.

In the Zodiac versions, Expose lowers Defense by 10% plus 1, has a charge time of 40, and a base accuracy of 70%. Expose is found in a treasure in Site 9 of the Lhusu Mines. It requires 50 LP, and is learned by Monk, Foebreaker, and Uhlan, although the Uhlan must acquire the license for the Esper Ultima first. When Vossler joins as a guest, he can also use Expose. Thus, the player can get access to the technick early, and take on some hunts with Vossler to make use of it, such as the Rocktoise.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Rend Armor is an enemy ability that lower one foe's Stamina. It is used by Rinok, Sky Pirate, and Sky Soldier.

Final Fantasy Tactics

A technique that destroys the item equipped on the target's body.

Description

Rend Armor is an ability learned by the Knight class for 400 JP. It has an instant cast time, an effect of 0, and its range depends on the equipped weapon's range. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor, and in the PSP version, will deal regular physical damage to monsters as well.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Rend Armoris an ability learned by the Master Monk for 350 AP from the Cypress Pole. It attempts to destroy the target's equipped armor and has a range of 1. In addition, it is also used by the Reaver, which in addition to trying to destroy the target's armor, will also inflict non-elemental physical damage.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

The Scholar's Subdue ability halves all enemies' defense for three turns at the cost of two AP. Subdue is the second ability learned on the job. The Scholar's ultimate ability, Tame, reduces the enemies' defense to 1, but it only works for one turn.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call

Armor Break (Lv1) is a reactive ability that costs 2 CP to equip. It is activated after second enemy appears in Battle Music Sequences (BMS). It reduces the enemy's physical defense and has low strength. it is learned by Warrior of Light (level 20), Cecil (level 25), Edge (level 10), Edgar (default), Cloud (level 5), Tifa (level 20), Squall (level 15), Auron (default), Balthier (level 25), Lightning (level 20), Snow (level 10), Benjamin (level 20), Agrias (level 15), and Noel (default).

Armor Break (Lv2) is a reactive ability that costs 7 CP to equip. It is activated after third enemy appears in BMS and reduces the enemy's physical defense and has medium strength. It is learned by Warrior of Light (level 60), Cecil (level 70), Edge (level 55), Edgar (level 30), Tifa (level 60), Sephiroth (level 20), Squall (level 55), Auron (level 35), Lilisette (level 65), Balthier (level 75), Lightning (level 75), Snow (level 65), Benjamin (level 60), Agrias (level 55), Paine (level 25), Machina (level 25), and Noel (level 30).

Armor Break (Lv3) is a reactive ability that costs 12 CP to equip. It is activated just once in BMS when a boss-class enemy appears. Reduces the enemy's physical defense and has full strength. It is learned by Warrior of Light (level 95), Edgar (level 65), Tifa (level 95), Squall (level 85), Auron (level 70), Agrias (level 95), Paine (level 65), Chaos (level 55), and Noel (level 65).

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Damage and reduce DEF for one enemy.

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Armor Break is a Support-type special ability that costs 7 MP to cast and deals, to a single enemy, physical damage (1.2x) while also reducing its DEF (15%) for the following three turns. It can be learned by Cloud of Darkness (4★, level 14), Duane (4★, level 34), Leo (3★, level 35), Ludmille (4★, level 42), Russell (3★, level 22), Skaha (3★, level 17), Vaan (4★, level 43), Xiao (4★, at level 17), and Raggles*(japanese version-only) (3★, level 20).

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Bravely Default

Shell Split is the job level 3 ability for the Pirate. It deals the same damage as a conventional attack to one target, and for four turns, lowers the target's physical defense by 25%. The lower limit for P.Def is 75%. It costs 9 MP to use.

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Shell Split is the level 3 command ability for the Pirate. It allows the user to deal the same damage as a conventional attack to one target, and for four turns, lower the target's P.Def by 25%. The lower limit for P.Def is 75%. It cost 9 MP to use.

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