Cure (Final Fantasy VII)

Cure
(ファイア, Kearu?, lit. Care)
Availability
Required	Restore Materia, Master Magic
Classification
Type	Restore magic
Skillset	Magic
Element	Restorative
Specifications
MP cost	5
Reflect	Yes
Power	5
Related pages
Versions	Final Fantasy VII Remake Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Recurring appearance	Cure (ability)

Restores HP

Description

Cure is a restore magic spell in Final Fantasy VII. It is granted by the Restore Materia at level one, and is the basic curative spell below Cure2 and Cure3, which heals a target's HP.

Mechanics

Magic Materia	Restore, Master Magic
Effect	Heal a small amount of HP
Compatible Support Materia	Added Cut All Final Attack HP Absorb Magic Counter MP Absorb MP Turbo Quadra Magic Sneak Attack Steal as well

Healing formula:

$(5 \times 22) + [ (Level + Magical Attack) \times 6 ]$

where "Level" is the caster's current level and "Magical Attack" is their Magic atk stat.

Use

Cure can be used by characters with the Restore Materia at level 1. At early levels, it restores a large amount of HP, more than a Potion, but its MP cost means it should not be used too regularly. Cure remains useful throughout the game for its low MP-cost healing, especially in-between battles.

Cure can be amplified by pairing the Restore Materia with All. This allows a character to heal all allies at once, which grants Cure another edge over Potion and can be important to rescue the party from dire situations. Though Cure can be paired with other Support Materia, most are better paired with other Materia that provide attack magic.

In addition to being used for healing, Cure can be used to damage undead enemies.

Cure is cast by the enemies Adamantaimai and Rude. However, Adamantaimai's version results in a glitch.