Elementa is a magic ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, serving as the first upgrade of the Element spell. It deals magic damage in all four elements—fire, ice, wind and lightning.
Obtained[]
Elementa Lv. ★ is the locked action for the Spira's Summoner garb.
Elementa can only be obtained as a drop from the Arcangeli and Arcangeli Ω enemies on the Final Day. The normal Arcangelis have a 10% chance of dropping the ability, while the Arcangeli Ω will always drop the ability with a 100% chance. The enemies drop the different levels of the ability on the following days and difficulties:
| Enemy | Lv. 1 | Lv. 2 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcangeli | Day 13 (Easy/Normal) | - | - | Day 13 (Hard) | - |
| Arcangeli Ω | - | - | - | Day 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 13 (Hard) |
Mechanics[]
The spell deals magic damage of all elements to its target and all surrounding foes, consisting of ten hits. The level 1 Elementa spell has an ATB cost of 40, an attack power of 6.5, an attack rating of 0.13 (1.30 in total), a Stagger Power rating of B, and a Stagger Time rating of E. When fully upgraded, Elementa Lv.5 can have an ATB cost of 25, an attack power of 0.89 (8.90 in total), a Stagger Power of B, and a Stagger Time of E.
The ability can also be used by all Arcangeli enemies.
Stats[]
Ability version[]
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 4 | 0.21 | Gold |
| Lv. 2 | 0.23 | 0.02 | 5 | 0.33 | Platinum |
| Lv. 3 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 5 | 0.45 | Scarletite |
| Lv. 4 | 0.47 | 0.02 | 8 | 0.63 | Orichalc |
| Lv. 5 | 0.65 | 0.05 | 12 | 0.89 | N/A |
- Passives
Elementa abilities can have the following passives:
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Locked versions[]
The locked versions available to garbs have unique stats and passives, these versions of Elementa cannot be upgraded.
| Command | ATB Cost | Attack Power | Stagger Power | Stagger Time | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementa Lv. ★ (Spira's Summoner) |
20 | x0.98x10 | B | E | None |
Use[]
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
Elementa appeared as an INT ability.
Etymology[]
Classical elements typically refer to ancient concepts similar to the modern states of matter: earth (solid), water (liquid), air (gas) and fire (plasma). Classical elements are the simplest form of existence, of everything in existence. Many philosophies and worldviews believe in classical elements.