List of the passive abilities that can be learned by characters from Final Fantasy VIII.
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Laguna[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenade | Unlocks the S1 ability "Grenade". | Default | None |
| Vigor | Slightly raises ATK for 3 turns upon start of each wave. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Mighty Grenade | Tremendously increases BRV damage dealt with Grenade. | STR 10 | 10CP |
| BRV Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK when BRV is at least 50% MAX BRV. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Shotgun | Unlocks the S2 ability "Shotgun". | STR 20 | None |
| Mighty Shotgun | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Shotgun, Shotgun+. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Charged Grenade | Grenade use +1. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Shotgun | Shotgun use +1. | STR 35 | 15CP |
| Break Bonus Up | Slightly raises Break Bonus upon inflicting Break. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Focused Attack | Deals 1.6x BRV damage when using group attacks on 1 target. | STR 45 | 10CP |
| Charismatic Aura | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt when using group attacks. | STR 50 | 15CP |
| Buff Boost Speed Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV, moderately raises SPD with active buffs. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Grenade Extension | Grenade use +2. When using Grenade:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Debuffed Attack Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV, ATK while an enemy is debuffed. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Shotgun Extension | Shotgun use +2. When using Shotgun, Shotgun+:
With active buff:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Debuff Damage Up | Unlocks the AA ability "Debuff Damage Up". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Resonance | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Debuff Damage Up Extension | When using Debuff Damage Up:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Grenade (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Grenade (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Debuff Success Attack Up (C) | When using Call Ability and successfully inflicting debuff:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Grenade (C) | Boost to Call ability "Grenade (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Squall[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Barrel | Unlocks the S1 ability "Solid Barrel". | Default | None |
| Critical Power | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with critical hits. | STR 05 | 05CP |
| Mighty Solid Barrel | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Solid Barrel, Solid Barrel+. | STR 10 | 10CP |
| Chain Bonus | Deals slightly more BRV damage when using chain attacks. | STR 15 | 05CP |
| Renzokuken | Unlocks the S2 ability "Renzokuken". | STR 20 | None |
| Quick Solid Barrel | Slightly raises turn rate for Solid Barrel. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Mighty Renzokuken | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Renzokuken, Renzokuken+. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Solid Barrel | Solid Barrel use +1. | STR 35 | 15CP |
| Low BRV Initiative | Slightly raises SPD when BRV is below INT BRV. | STR 40 | 15CP |
| Charged Renzokuken | Renzokuken use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Lionheart's Pride | Slightly raises ATK when BRV is below INT BRV. | STR 50 | 15CP |
| Buffed Attack Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV, ATK with active buffs. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Solid Barrel Extension | Solid Barrel use +2. When using Solid Barrel, Solid Barrel+:
When using Solid Barrel:
While Solitary Lion active:
When using Solid Barrel+:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Boost High Speed Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV, largely raises SPD with active buffs. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Renzokuken Extension | Renzokuken use +1. When using Renzokuken, Renzokuken+:
When using Renzokuken:
While Solitary Lion active:
When using Renzokuken+:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Ability Recovery Attack Up | Unlocks the AA ability "Ability Recovery Attack Up". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Brilliance | Slightly raises MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Ability Recovery Attack Up Extension | When using Ability Recovery Attack Up:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
Zell[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Rush | Unlocks the S1 ability "Punch Rush". | Default | None |
| Vigor | Slightly raises ATK for 3 turns upon start of each wave. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Quick Punch Rush | Slightly raises turn rate for Punch Rush. | STR 10 | 10CP |
| Smash Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK for 1 turn when inflicting Knock Back. | STR 15 | 05CP |
| Booya | Unlocks the S2 ability "Booya". | STR 20 | None |
| Quick Booya | Slightly raises turn rate for Booya. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Break Bonus Up | Slightly raises Break Bonus upon inflicting Break. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Booya | Booya use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Charged Punch Rush | Punch Rush use +1. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Duel Speed Up | Slightly raises SPD while Duel buff is active. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Self-Realization | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt while Duel active.
|
STR 50 | 20CP |
| High Speed Buff Up | Largely raises SPD with active buffs. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Punch Rush Extension | When using Punch Rush:
When using Burning Rave:
When using BRV Attack+:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV with active buffs. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Booya Extension | When using Booya:
When using Meteor Barrage:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Set Duel Blow | Unlocks the AA ability "Set Duel Blow". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Brilliance | Slightly raises MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Set Duel Blow Extension | When using Set Duel Blow:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Punch Rush (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Punch Rush (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Break Hit Attack Up (C) | When using call ability:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Punch Rush (C) | Boost to Call ability "Punch Rush (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Irvine[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canister Shot | Unlocks the S1 ability "Canister Shot". | Default | None |
| Mighty Canister Shot | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Canister Shot. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Deadly Precision | Guarantees HP Attack hit.
|
STR 10 | 05CP |
| Break Speed Up | Slightly raises SPD for 1 turn upon inflicting Break. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Scatter Shot | Unlocks the S2 ability "Scatter Shot". | STR 20 | None |
| Quick Scatter Shot | Slightly raises turn rate for Scatter Shot. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Critical Power | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with critical hits. | STR 30 | 05CP |
| Charged Canister Shot | Canister Shot use +1. | STR 35 | 15CP |
| Target Legs | Low chance of inflicting 3 turns SPD Down I with BRV ATK.
|
STR 40 | 15CP |
| Mighty Scatter Shot | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Scatter Shot. | STR 45 | 10CP |
| Top-Class Sharpshooter | Slightly raises MAX BRV for 3 turns upon inflicting Break. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Buff Attack Boost All | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK with active buff. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Canister Shot Extension | Canister Shot use +4. When using Canister Shot:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Attack Speed Up | Slightly raises ATK, SPD with active buff. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Scatter Shot Extension | Scatter Shot use +1. When using Scatter Shot:
BRV Attack becomes BRV Attack+ (BRV attack hit count becomes 2; moderately increased cumulative BRV damage) with active buff. |
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Debuff Act Longer Shot | Unlocks the AA ability "Debuff Act Longer Shot". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Resonance | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Debuff Act Longer Shot Extension | When using Debuff Act Longer Shot:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
Quistis[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Whip | Unlocks the S1 ability "Laser Whip". | Default | None |
| Mighty Laser Whip | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Laser Whip. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Critical Speed Up | Slightly raises SPD for 1 turn upon unleashing a critical hit. | STR 10 | 05CP |
| Break Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV for 1 turn upon inflicting Break. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Degenerator Whip | Unlocks the S2 ability "Degenerator Whip". | STR 20 | None |
| Degenerator Whip Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK for 1 turn upon using Degenerator Whip. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Low BRV Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK when BRV is less than INT BRV. | STR 30 | 15CP |
| Charged Laser Whip | Laser Whip use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Debuff Initiative | Slightly raises SPD when an enemy is debuffed. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Mighty Degenerator Whip | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Degenerator Whip. | STR 45 | 10CP |
| Instructor's Discipline | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV for 2 turns upon inflicting debuff. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Debuff Initiative II | Moderately raises own SPD while an enemy is debuffed. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Laser Whip Extension | Laser Whip use +4. When using Laser Whip:
After using Laser Whip:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Debuff Attack Boost All | Moderately raises party's MAX BRV, ATK while an enemy is debuffed. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Degenerator Whip Extension | When using Degenerator Whip:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Ability Recovery | Unlocks the AA ability "Ability Recovery". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Resonance | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Ability Recovery Extension | When using Ability Recovery:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
Raijin[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fist | Unlocks the S1 ability "Fist". | Default | None |
| Mighty Fist | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Fist, Fist+. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Chain Bonus | Deals slightly more BRV damage when using chain attacks. | STR 10 | 05CP |
| Buff Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK with active buffs. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Raijin Special | Unlocks the S2 ability "Raijin Special". | STR 20 | None |
| Mighty Raijin Special | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Raijin Special, Raijin Special+. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Break Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV for 1 turn upon inflicting Break. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Fist | Fist use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Vigor | Slightly raises ATK for 3 turns upon start of each wave. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Charged Raijin Special | Raijin Special use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Lightning and Thunder | Slightly raises INT BRV, MAX BRV in Thunder mode. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Thunder Attack Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV, ATK in Thunder mode. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Fist Extension | Fist use +2. When using Fist:
When using Fist+:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| All Thunder Attack | Slightly raises party's ATK in Thunder mode. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Raijin Special Extension | Raijin Special use +2.
When using Raijin Special:
When using Raijin Special+:
When using BRV Attack+:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Physical Attack All Thunder Crush | Unlocks the AA ability "Physical Attack All Thunder Crush". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Resonance | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Physical Attack All Thunder Crush Extension | When using Physical Attack All Thunder Crush:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Fist (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Fist (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Break Hit Physical Attack All (C) | When using Call Ability and after inflicting Break or attacking target afflicted with Break:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Fist (C) | Boost to Call ability "Fist (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Fujin[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metsu | Unlocks the S1 ability "Metsu". | Default | None |
| Quick Metsu | Slightly raises turn rate for Metsu. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Chain Bonus | Deals slightly more BRV damage when using chain attacks. | STR 10 | 05CP |
| Debuff Initiative | Slightly raises SPD when an enemy is debuffed. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Sai | Unlocks the S2 ability "Sai". | STR 20 | None |
| Quick Sai | Slightly raises turn rate for Sai. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Break Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV for 1 turn upon inflicting Break. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Metsu | Metsu use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Initiative | Slightly raises SPD for 3 turns at start of each wave. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Charged Sai | Sai use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Sturm und Drang | Slightly raises INT BRV, MAX BRV in Wind mode. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Wind Attack Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV, ATK in Wind mode. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Metsu Extension | Metsu use +2. When using Metsu, Metsu+:
When using Metsu:
When using Metsu+:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Wind Base Boost All | While in Wind mode:
|
STR 58 | 05CP |
| Sai Extension | Sai use +3
When using Sai, Sai+:
When using Sai:
When using Sai+:
When using BRV Attack+:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Delay Attack All Throw | Unlocks the AA ability "Delay Attack All Throw". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Resonance | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Delay Attack All Throw Extension | When using Delay Attack All Throw:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
Seifer[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Mercy | Unlocks the S1 ability "No Mercy". | Default | None |
| Mighty No Mercy | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with No Mercy. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Debuff Attack Up | Slightly raises ATK when an enemy is debuffed. | STR 10 | 10CP |
| BRV Guard Up | Slightly raises DEF when BRV is at least 50% MAX BRV. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Bloodfest | Unlocks the S2 ability "Bloodfest". | STR 20 | None |
| Mighty Bloodfest | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Bloodfest. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Back Attack | Marginally increases BRV damage dealt when attacking an enemy not targeting self. | STR 30 | 15CP |
| Charged No Mercy | No Mercy use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Debuff Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV while an enemy is debuffed. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Charged Bloodfest | Bloodfest use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Unruly Super Senior | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt when using group attacks. | STR 50 | 15CP |
| Debuffed Attack Boost Up | Moderately raises MAX BRV, ATK while an enemy is debuffed. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| No Mercy Extension | No Mercy use +2. When using No Mercy:
While Sorceress's Knight active:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Speed Up | Moderately raises SPD with active buffs. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Bloodfest Extension | Bloodfest use +1.
While using Bloodfest:
While Sorceress's Knight active:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Set Defense Down | Unlocks the AA ability "Set Defense Down". | STR 65 | None |
| Destruction Brilliance | Slightly raises MAX BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Set Defense Down Extension | When using Set Defense Down:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Bloodfest (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Bloodfest (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Debuff Success Boost Up (C) | When using Call Ability and successfully inflicting debuff:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Bloodfest (C) | Boost to Call ability "Bloodfest (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Selphie[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drain | Unlocks the S1 ability "Drain". | Default | None |
| Quick Drain | Slightly raises turn rate for Drain. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Low BRV Initiative | Slightly raises SPD when BRV is below INT BRV. | STR 10 | 15CP |
| Chain Bonus | Deals slightly more BRV damage when using chain attacks. | STR 15 | 05CP |
| Wall | Unlocks the S2 ability "Wall". | STR 20 | None |
| Wall BRV Gain | Upon using Wall:
|
STR 25 | 10CP |
| Initiative | Slightly raises SPD for 3 turns at start of each wave. | STR 30 | 10CP |
| Charged Drain | Drain use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Buff Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV with active buffs. | STR 40 | 10CP |
| Charged Wall | Wall use +1. | STR 45 | 10CP |
| Life of Trabia | Slightly raises party's INT BRV, MAX BRV while HP is at least 50% of MAX. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Buff Attack Boost All | With active buff:
|
STR 54 | 05CP |
| Drain Extension | Drain use +1. When using Drain:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Last Boost Up | Slightly raises MAX BRV if HP is MAX at start of last wave. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Wall Extension | When using Wall:
With active buff:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Ability Recovery | Unlocks the AA ability "Ability Recovery". | STR 65 | None |
| Shatter Resonance | Slightly raises party's INT BRV, MAX BRV. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Ability Recovery Extension | When using Ability Recovery:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Wall (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Wall (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Full HP Boost All (C) | When using call ability and own HP at MAX:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Wall (C) | Boost to Call ability "Wall (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Rinoa[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Cannon | Unlocks the S1 ability "Angelo Cannon". | Default | None |
| Mighty Angelo Cannon | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Angelo Cannon. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Chain Bonus | Deals slightly more BRV damage when using chain attacks. | STR 10 | 05CP |
| Greater Rejuvenate | Slightly recovers more HP with heals. | STR 15 | 10CP |
| Angel Wings | Unlocks the S2 ability "Angel Wings". | STR 20 | None |
| Angel Wing Attack Up | After using Angel Wing:
|
STR 25 | 10CP |
| Critical Power | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with critical hits. | STR 30 | 05CP |
| Charged Angelo Cannon | Angelo Cannon use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| She Who Won't Bend to Fate | HP recovered in excess of MAX HP added to BRV. Limit: 150% of INT BRV. |
STR 40 | 15CP |
| Charged Angel Wing | Angel Wing use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Leader of the Forest Owls | When using BRV Attack+ (Angelo), HP Attack+ (Angelo), BRV Attack+ (Angel Wing), HP Attack+ (Angel Wing)
|
STR 50 | 20CP |
| Buff Attack Boost All | Slightly raises party's MAX BRV, ATK with active buffs. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Angelo Cannon Extension | Angelo Cannon use +2.
When using Angelo Cannon:
While Angelo Recover active:
When using BRV Attack+ (Angelo):
When using HP Attack+ (Angelo):
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Boost Speed Up | With active buff:
|
STR 58 | 05CP |
| Angel Wing Extension | When using Angel Wing:
When using BRV Attack+ (Angel Wing):
When using HP Attack+ (Angel Wing):
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Base Attack | Unlocks the AA ability "Base Attack". | STR 65 | None |
| Vigor Brilliance | Slightly raises MAX HP, MAX BRV. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Base Attack Extension | When using Base Attack:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Angelo Cannon (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Angelo Cannon (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Low HP Attack Up (C) | When using call ability while HP less than 50% of MAX:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Angelo Cannon (C) | Boost to Call ability "Angelo Cannon (C)". | STR 80 | None |
Ultimecia[]
| Ability | Description | Crystal Strength | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protean Swords | Unlocks the S1 ability "Protean Swords". | Default | None |
| Mighty Protean Swords | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Protean Swords, Protean Swords+. | STR 05 | 10CP |
| Buff Speed Up | Slightly raises SPD with active buffs. | STR 10 | 10CP |
| Critical Power | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with critical hits. | STR 15 | 05CP |
| Hell's Judgment | Unlocks the S2 ability "Hell's Judgment". | STR 20 | None |
| Mighty Hell's Judgment | Slightly increases BRV damage dealt with Hell's Judgment, Hell's Judgment+. | STR 25 | 10CP |
| Critical Hit BRV Gain | Slightly raises BRV upon unleashing a critical BRV attack. | STR 30 | 05CP |
| Charged Protean Swords | Protean Swords use +1. | STR 35 | 10CP |
| Swelling Hatred | Marginally raises ATK up to 10 times when using BRV Attack or abilities.
|
STR 40 | 15CP |
| Charged Hell's Judgment | Hell's Judgment use +1. | STR 45 | 15CP |
| Sorceress from the Future | Slightly raises INT BRV, MAX BRV while Maleficium active. | STR 50 | 20CP |
| Buff Attack Speed Up | Moderately raises ATK, SPD with active buffs. | STR 54 | 05CP |
| Protean Swords Extension | When using Protean Swords, Protean Swords+:
While Maleficium active:
|
STR 55 | 15CP |
| Buff Base Boost Up | Moderately raises INT BRV, MAX BRV with active buffs. | STR 58 | 05CP |
| Hell's Judgment Extension | When using Hell's Judgment, Hell's Judgment+:
When using Hell's Judgment+:
|
STR 60 | 15CP |
| Set BRV Regen | Unlocks the AA ability "Set BRV Regen". | STR 65 | None |
| Tenacity Brilliance | Slightly raises INT BRV, ATK. | STR 68 | 05CP |
| Set BRV Regen Extension | When using Set BRV Regen:
|
STR 70 | 15CP |
| Hell's Judgment (C) | Unlocks the Call ability "Hell's Judgment (C)". | STR 75 | None |
| Break Hit Attack Up (C) | When using call ability:
|
STR 78 | 05CP |
| Enhanced Hell's Judgment (C) | Boost to Call ability "Hell's Judgment (C)". | STR 80 | None |