Breath (ability)

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One of the three variations of the Breath attack in *Final Fantasy VIII*.

What could be more terrible than the breath of the mighty dragon? Not many know that this fearsome weapon is indeed a wholly natural emission generated in a large gland, rather prosaically named "the breath-sac." Thus, the wyrmbreath is a purely physical manifestation of searing flame, and one that has provided an impromptu pyre for many an overzealous adventurer.
Wyrmbreath, Sage Knowledge, Final Fantasy XII

Breath (ブレス, Buresu?) is a recurring enemy ability in the series. It namely deals various effects, such as elemental damage or statuses, to one or all party members, often the latter.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy III[edit | edit source]

Breath inflicts Paralyze to one character.

Final Fantasy VI[edit | edit source]

Breath is an enemy ability, found only in the Advance version and used by Hexadragon, which inflicts Petrify.

Final Fantasy VIII[edit | edit source]

Breath is an enemy ability used by few enemies, which deals non-elemental damage to the party. When used by Grendel, it inflicts Lightning-elemental damage as well. When used by Ruby Dragon, it deals physical damage and will never be used if one or more party members are KO'ed. When used by Hexadragon, it only targets one party member.

Final Fantasy X[edit | edit source]

Breath is the name for two different attacks. One is used by Adamantoise and inflicts major Fire-elemental damage to the party; the other is used by Demonolith and inflicts Petrify on all party members who are not using Stoneproof armor.

Breath is also an ability used by Drake enemies that deals fire, ice, or lightning damage to the party.

Final Fantasy X-2[edit | edit source]

Breath is the specialty attack of the Drake species. When used by Bolt Drake, it inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to the party. When used by Spine Drake, it inflicts Ice-elemental damage to the party. When used by Lesser Drake and Greater Drake, it inflicts Fire-elemental damage to the party.

Final Fantasy XI[edit | edit source]

Breath is a special attack used by a number of creatures, mostly Wyrms. It can have an elemental alignment, cause status effects, and it's considered "breath damage", separate from physical and magical damage. It can be reduced either through "Damage -X%" or "Breath Damage -X%" gear as well as potentially reduced with corresponding elemental resistance gear or status effects.

Final Fantasy XII[edit | edit source]

Breath is an enemy ability that inflicts non-elemental damage as well as Sap (30% chance). It can be used by Bellwyvern, Shield Wyrm, Ring Wyrm, Wyvern Lord, Tiamat, and Aeros.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[edit | edit source]

Breath is a skillset used by Drakes.

Final Fantasy Legend II[edit | edit source]

Breath is a status inflicting ability that has 20 uses, it also increases a Robot's HP by 9. It inflicts Para to a single enemy. This ability can be used by Kelpie, Nitemare, Silver, and Sleipnir.

Final Fantasy Legend III[edit | edit source]

Breath is a physical attack that damages one enemy and can inflict Paralyze. It can be used by Mad Boar, Pirate, Werepig, and Viking.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[edit | edit source]

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