The unit has lost consciousness and cannot act. Remove with Phoenix Down, Raise, or Arise.
Description (The War of the Lions)
KO, also known as Dead in the PS version, is a status in Final Fantasy Tactics. A unit is KO'd when their HP reaches 0, either by having their HP reduced by damaging attacks, or by being instantly rendered defeated by an Instant Death ability. The player can protect their roster against the latter with certain accessories and with the Reraise status.
Mechanics[]
While dead, a unit's CT still increases; when it reaches 100 and they would gain an active turn, the counter above their head drops by 1 (from 3). If they gain an active turn while the counter is at 0, they will either turn into a crystal or become a treasure chest (with the exception of Ramza; if he is KO'd and three turns pass, the game is over). This count restarts every time the unit is KO'd.
Characters who can learn abilities by being struck by them, will not learn the ability if they are KO'd by it. E.g. a Black Mage will not learn Firaja if they are struck by the spell and killed.
KO'd undead units retain their Undead status and may return to "life" upon the counter reaching 0.
After a unit has been left KO'd for three turns, it will become either a crystal or a treasure chest. Crystals allow an active unit to either fully restore HP and MP or acquire some of the deceased's abilities upon stepping in its tile. Crystals also illuminate their vicinity a little bit, a way to light up Midlight's Deep.
If a KO'd unit becomes a treasure chest, opening it will grant an item, weapon, or piece of equipment to the unit who steps on their tiles. Treasure chest status will not occur in monsters who are killed by a unit with the Poacher ability; the poached monster disappears and the player can later buy a new item in the Poachers' Den.
Units who become crystals or treasure chests are considered permanently lost. Neither form can be targeted.
Abilities[]
| Ability | Finishing Touch (Limit), Northswain's Strike (Holy Sword) |
|---|---|
| Spell | Death (Black Magick) |
| Weapon | Valhalla |
Arise and Raise may also instantly kill undead targets.
Enemy abilities[]
| Ability | Description | Enemy |
|---|---|---|
| Bioga | Cúchulainn, Dycedarg, Reaver | |
| Dark Whisper | Hydra | |
| Heave | Behemoth | |
| Suffocate | Celia, Lettie |
Protection[]
| Accessory | Angel Ring, Onion Gloves |
|---|---|
| Armor | Barette, Chameleon Robe, Jujitsu Gi, Ribbon |
| Status | Reraise |
Healing[]
| Ability | Revive (Martial Arts) |
|---|---|
| Monster ability | Squeak |
| Item | Phoenix Down |
| Spell | Arise & Raise (White Magick) |