Icestorm is a magic ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It is a compound ability that combines the Blizzard and Aero spells, dealing magic ice and wind-elemental damage to a single foe. Its upgraded form is the Icestorma spell.
Obtained[]
The Danse Macabre garb from Yusnaan has natural access to a locked Icestorm Lv. 2 ability. The Witching Hour purchasable from Luxerion also has access to Icestorm Lv. 3 as its locked ability.
The ability version can only be obtained as a drop from the Aster Protoflorian enemies with a 22.5% chance. The enemies drop different levels of the ability on the following days and difficulties:
| Enemy | Lv. 1 | Lv. 2 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster Protoflorian | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
Mechanics[]
When used, Lightning launches an ice-infused gust of wind that explodes on contact with the target, dealing two magic ice and wind-elemental damage attacks on impact. By default, Icestorm Lv. 1 has an ATB cost of 20, an attack power of 0.38 (0.76 in total), a Stagger Power of C, and a Stagger Time of E. When fully upgraded, Icestorm Lv. 5 at max has an ATB cost of 15, an attack power of 1.74 (3.48 in total), a Stagger Power of C, and a Stagger Time of E.
Stats[]
Ability version[]
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.38 | 0.02 | 5 | 0.48 | Silver |
| Lv. 2 | 0.50 | 0.03 | 4 | 0.62 | Gold |
| Lv. 3 | 0.65 | 0.03 | 6 | 0.83 | Adamant |
| Lv. 4 | 0.86 | 0.04 | 9 | 1.22 | Scarletite |
| Lv. 5 | 1.26 | 0.04 | 12 | 1.74 | N/A |
- Passives
Icestorm 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 Icestorm cannot be upgraded.
| Command | ATB Cost | Attack Power | Stagger Power | Stagger Time | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icestorm Lv. 2 (Danse Macabre) |
15 | x0.67 (x1.34 in total) | C | E | None |
| Icestorm Lv. 3 (Witching Hour) |
15 | x0.74 (x1.48 in total) | C | E | None |
Use[]
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An ice storm is a type of winter storm characterized by freezing rain, also known as a glaze event or, in some parts of the United States, as a silver thaw. The U.S. National Weather Service defines an ice storm as a storm which results in the accumulation of at least 0.25-inch (6.4 mm) of ice on exposed surfaces.