Action abilities (アクションアビリティ, Akushon Abiriti?) in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are combat abilities learned via Ability Points (AP). The unit's mandatory job ability appears in the top slot, while the second slot may be assigned any action ability the unit has learned.
The following lists action abilities and also includes the flavor text along with the abilities found within their sub-menu, if applicable.
Action abilities[]
Basic[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight | Fight with bare hands or a weapon, if equipped. | — | All |
| Item | Use items like "potion" and "antidote." | — | All |
| Combo | All allies with combo abilities attack together. | — | All |
Human[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totema | Use all JP to summon the human totema, Mateus. Deals a massive amount of HP damage to all enemies. | — | Human |
| Battle Tech | Soldier & warrior command. Soften up enemy defenses. | First Aid, Powerbreak, Mindbreak, Magicbreak, Speedbreak, Mug, Provoke, Sensor | Soldier |
| Chivalry | Paladin command. Defend allies with your sword. | Nurse, Defense, Cover, Subdue, Drop Weapon, Parley, Saint Cross, Holy Blade | Paladin |
| Fighter Tech | Fighter command. Use many different sword techs. | Rush, Wild Swing, Beatdown, Blitz, Air Render, Far Fist, Air Blast, Backdraft | Fighter |
| Steal | Thief command. Steal with nimble hands. | Steal: Armor, Steal: Shield, Steal: Access., Steal: Helm, Steal: Weapon, Steal: Gil, Steal: EXP, Steal: JP, Steal: Ability | Thief |
| Ninja Skill | Ninja command. Fight with techs from a foreign land. | Throw, Wood Veil, Fire Veil, Earth Veil, Metal Veil, Water Veil, Unspell, Oblivion | Ninja |
| White Magic | White mage command. Help allies with healing magic. | Cure, Cura, Curaga, Esuna, Life, Full-Life, Auto-Life, Shell, Protect | White Mage |
| Black Magic | Black mage command. Use elemental magic. | Fire, Fira, Firaga, Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga, Blizzard, Blizzara, Blizzaga | Black Mage |
| Phantasm Tech | Illusionist command. Deal damage to all foes. | Prominence, Tempest, Freezeblink, Star Cross, Stardust, Deluge, Soil Evidence, Wild Tornado | Illusionist |
| Blue Magic | Blue mage command. Use learned enemy ability. | Goblin Punch, Magic Hammer, Blowup, Mighty Guard, Guard-Off, Dragon Force, Night, Twister, LV3 Def-Less, Matra Magic, Poison Claw, Hastebreak, Bad Breath, Stare, Roulette, Drain Touch, LV? S-Flare, White Wind, Angel Whisper | Blue Mage |
| Aim | Archer command. Shoot a well-aimed arrow. | Boost, Aim: Legs, Aim: Arm, Cupid, Burial, Take Aim, Faster, Blackout | Archer |
| Hunt | Hunter command. Use your hunting skills to fight. | Sonic Boom, Oust, Advice, Aim: Vitals, Hunting, Addle, Sidewinder, Capture, Ultima Shot | Hunter |
Moogle[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totema | Use all JP to summon the moogle totema, Famfrit. Deals a massive amount of HP damage to all enemies. | — | Moogle |
| Call | Animist command. Borrow strength from animals. | Sheep Count, 100% Wool, Cuisine, Tail Wag, Chocobo Rush, Frogsong, Friend, Catnip | Animist |
| Charge | Mog Knight command. Use momentum to deal damage. | Mog Attack, Mog Guard, Mog Lance, Mog Rush, Mog Shield, Mog Peek, Mog Aid, Ultima Charge | Mog Knight |
| Gunmanship | Gunner command. Use special bullets to fight. | Fireshot, Iceshot, Boltshot, Confushot, Charmshot, Blindshot, Silenshot, Stopshot | Gunner |
| Steal | Thief command. Steal with nimble hands. | Steal: Armor, Steal: Shield, Steal: Access., Steal: Helm, Steal: Weapon, Steal: Gil, Steal: EXP, Steal: JP, Steal: Ability | Thief |
| Stunt | Juggler command. Attack with hoops and balls. | Hurl, Ring, Firebomb, Ball, Dagger, Smile, Gil Toss | Juggler |
| Pandora | Gadgeteer command. Pull something from your box. | Red Spring, Blue Screw, Green Gear, Silver Disc, Gold Battery, Black Ingot, Chroma Gem, Yellow Spring | Gadgeteer |
| Black Magic | Black mage command. Use elemental magic. | Fire, Fira, Firaga, Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga, Blizzard, Blizzara, Blizzaga | Black Mage |
| Time Magic | Time mage command. Warp the fabric of time itself. | Haste, Quicken, Slow, Reflect, Stop, Silence, Quarter, Demi | Time Mage |
Nu mou[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totema | Use all JP to summon the nu mou totema, Ultima. Deals a massive amount of MP damage to all enemies. | — | Nu mou |
| White Magic | White mage command. Help allies with healing magic. | Cure, Cura, Curaga, Esuna, Life, Full-Life, Auto-Life, Shell, Protect | White Mage |
| Black Magic | Black mage command. Use elemental magic. | Fire, Fira, Firaga, Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga, Blizzard, Blizzara, Blizzaga | Black Mage |
| Time Magic | Time mage command. Warp the fabric of time itself. | Haste, Quicken, Slow, Reflect, Stop, Silence, Quarter, Demi | Time Mage |
| Phantasm Tech | Illusionist command. Deal damage to all foes. | Prominence, Tempest, Freezeblink, Star Cross, Stardust, Deluge, Soil Evidence, Wild Tornado | Illusionist |
| Alchemy Tech | Alchemist command. Change the form of matter. | Astra, Death, Meteor, Rasp, Flare, Poison, Toad | Alchemist |
| Control | Beastmaster command. Control various monsters. | Goblin, Flan, Bomb, Dragon, Lamia, Bug, Tonberry, Panther, Malboro, Floateye, Undead, Fairy, Rockbeast | Beastmaster |
| Morph | Morpher command. Assume captured monster's form. | Goblin, Flan, Bomb, Dragon, Lamia, Bug, Panther, Malboro, Floateye | Morpher |
| Sagacity Skill | Sage command. Use new and different magic. | Drain, Blind, Water, Aero, Raise, Giga Flare, Bio, Ultima Blow | Sage |
Bangaa[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totema | Use all JP to summon the bangaa totema, Adrammalech. Deals a massive amount of HP damage to all enemies. | — | Bangaa |
| Battle Tech | Soldier & warrior command. Soften up enemy defenses. | First Aid, Powerbreak, Mindbreak, Magicbreak, Speedbreak, Body Slam, Greased Bolt, Downsize | Warrior |
| Dragon Tech | Dragoon command. Use techs learned from the dragons. | Jump, Lancet, Wyrmtamer, Fire Breath, Bolt Breath, Ice Breath, Wyrmkiller, Bangaa Cry | Dragoon |
| Defend | Defender command. Protect yourself and your allies. | Tremor, Meltdown, Defense, Drop Weapon, Hibernate, Mow Down, Aura, Expert Guard | Defender |
| Spellblade Tech | Gladiator command. Combine magic with swordplay. | Rush, Wild Swing, Beatdown, Blitz, Fire Sword, Bolt Sword, Ice Sword, Ultima Sword | Gladiator |
| Monk Tech | White monk command. Use own body as a weapon. | Whirlwind, Air Render, Earth Render, Far Fist, Chakra, Revive, Exorcise, Holy Sign | White Monk |
| Prayer | Bishop command. Sway the battle with prayers. | Cura, Dispel, Holy, Barrier, Judge, Water, Aero, Break | Bishop |
| Sacred Tech | Templar command. Use aid magic and your sword. | Astra, Warcry, Rasp, Cheer, Silence, Soul Sphere, Haste, Lifebreak | Templar |
Viera[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totema | Use all JP to summon the viera totema, Exodus. Deals a massive amount of MP damage to all enemies. | — | Viera |
| Lunge Tech | Fencer command. Use quick, lunging sword attacks. | Swarmstrike, Shadowstick, Checkmate, Featherblow, Swallowtail, Manastrike, Piercethrough, Nighthawk | Fencer |
| Spirit Magic | Elementalist command. Draw on spirit power to attack. | Fire Whip, Earth Heal, White Flame, Shining Air, Evil Gaze, Heavy Dust, Sliprain, Elementalshift | Elementalist |
| Red Magic | Red mage command. Use offensive magic. | Barrier, Fire, Thunder, Blizzard, Cure, Sleep, Poison, Doublecast | Red Mage |
| White Magic | White mage command. Help allies with healing magic. | Cure, Cura, Curaga, Esuna, Life, Full-Life, Auto-Life, Shell, Protect | White Mage |
| Summon Magic | Summoner command. Summon creatures from the ether. | Unicorn, Ifrit, Ramuh, Shiva, Kirin, Carbuncle, Phoenix, Madeen | Summoner |
| Aim | Archer command. Shoot a well-aimed arrow. | Boost, Aim: Legs, Cupid, Burial, Take Aim, Faster, Blackout | Archer |
| Corner | Assassin command. Corner foe in a tight spot. | Shadowbind, Last Breath, Aphonia, Nightmare, Ague, Rockseal, Oblivion, Ultima Masher | Assassin |
| Sharpshoot | Sniper command. Strike at foe's gear, gil and life. | Doubleshot, Beso Toxico, Death Sickle, Conceal, Doom Archer, Aim: Armor, Aim: Weapon, Aim: Wallet | Sniper |
Special[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowball | Throw a snowball. No rocks, please. | — | New Kid, Class Head, Librarian, Custodian, Nurse, PE Head, PE Head, D.J. |
| Advanced Law | Judgemaster command. Laws reserved for Judgemaster. | Abate, Judge Sword, Bind, JP Gift, Yellow Clip | Judgemaster |
| Hermetics | Hermetic command. Use extremely potent alchemy. | Azoth, Astra | Hermetic |
| Rune | Runeseeker command. Use all forms of magic. | Explode, Stillness, Quarter, Demi | Runeseeker |
| Dark Magic | Biskmatar command. Use negative powered magic. | Omega, Abyss | Biskmatar |
| Flair | Biskmatar command. Use ancient sword techs. | Life Render, Heart Render, Ripcircle, Furycircle | Biskmatar |
| Judgement | Judge command. Sentence given to criminals. | Yellow Card, Judge Sword, Palaistra | Judge |
Monsters[]
| Name | Text | Abilities | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch | Goblin command. Hit foes with a powerful punch. | Goblin Punch | Goblin |
| Hit | Red cap command. Deliver an all-out punch. | Magic Hammer, Mutilate | Red Cap |
| Scorch | Cream command. Attack with electrically charged body. | Acid, Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga | Cream |
| Chill | Ice flan command. Attack with frozen body. | Acid, Blizzard, Blizzara, Blizzaga | Ice Flan |
| Melt | Jelly command. Attack with superheated body. | Acid, Sacrifice, Fire, Fira, Firaga | Jelly |
| Blaze | Bomb command. Attack enemies with fire. | Blowup, Flame Attack | Bomb |
| Boom! | Grenade command. Envelop surrounding area in fire. | Blowup, Chill | Grenade |
| Dragonblaze | Firewyrm command. Unleash the dragonblaze. | Guard-Off, Fire Breath | Firewyrm |
| Icewyrm | Ice drake command. Unleash icy death. | Mighty Guard, Ice Breath | Icedrake |
| Boltdragon | Thundrake command. Fire a dragonbolt at foes. | Dragon Force, Bolt Breath | Thundrake |
| Song | Lamia command. Confuse enemy with beautiful song. | Night, Hand Slap, Poison Frog | Lamia |
| Poison Fang | Lilith command. Attack with poison and magic. | Twister, Poison Frog, Kiss | Lilith |
| Sandstorm | Antlion command. Attack with swirling sand. | LV 3 Def-Less, Sandstorm | Antlion |
| Adhere | Jawbreaker command. Bite enemies hard. | LV 3 Def-Less, LV 5 Death, Suffocate | Jawbreaker |
| Grudge | Tonberry command. Attack with a vengeance. | Knife, Karma | Tonberry |
| Malice | Masterberry command. Attack with utter malice. | Knife, Voodoo | Masterberry |
| Scratch | Coeurl command. Lunge with sharp poison claws. | Hastebreak, Blaster | Coeurl |
| Rake | Red panther command. Rake with poison claws. | Poison Claw, Rend | Red Panther |
| Stench | Malboro command. Poison with slime and breath. | Bad Breath, Goo | Malboro |
| Reek | Big malboro command. Spew poison and eerie sounds. | Bad Breath, Goo, Soundwave | Big Malboro |
| Glare | Ahriman command. Weaken foes with evil gaze. | Roulette, Circle | Ahriman |
| Gaze | Floateye command. Shoot evil from eye. | Stare, Devil Gaze | Floateye |
| Illude | Vampire command. Use dark power to take lives. | Miasma, LV? S-Flare, Zombify | Vampire |
| Rot | Zombie command. Drain life from an enemy. | Drain Touch, Miasma | Zombie |
| Trick | Sprite command. Play nasty prank. | White Wind, Meteorite | Sprite |
| Fluoresce | Titania command. Destroy foes with searing light. | Angel Whisper, LV?D Holy | Titania |
| Debilitate | Toughskin command. Weaken enemy in self-defense. | Matra Magic, Resonance | Toughskin |
| Crush | Blade biter command. Crush weapons in powerful jaws. | Limit Glove, Munch, Resonate | Blade Biter |
| Expulse | Totema command. Drive off all intruders. | Lightspeed, Howl of Rage, Firestream | Adrammelech |
| Magestorm | Totema command. Use all the world's magic. | Soul Sphere | Adrammelech |
| Expulse | Totema command. Drive off all intruders. | Breath of God, Lightspeed, Presence | Famfrit |
| Magestorm | Totema command. Use all the world's magic. | Demi, Slow | Famfrit |
| Expulse | Totema command. Drive off all intruders. | Breath of God, Spellbind | Mateus |
| Magestorm | Totema command. Use all the world's magic. | Star Cross, Thundaga | Mateus |
| Expulse | Totema command. Drive off all intruders. | Logos | Ultima Crystal |
| Genesis | Li-grim command. Wield the primal world-power. | Lawshift, Amber Gleam | Li-Grim |
| Wicca | Li-grim command. Magic shaped from desires. | Omega, Alpha, Descent, Magi | Li-Grim |