Light Slash is a physical ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It is a weaker version of the physical Attack command, dealing less physical damage to a foe, but has a low ATB cost.
Obtained[]
The Red Mage garb naturally has access to a locked Light Slash Lv.2. It is obtained on Day 2 within the Ark.
Light Slash can be obtained as a drop from Goblins with a 7.5% chance, Niblets with a 7.5% chance, and the Niblet Ω 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
| Niblet | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
| Niblet Ω | N/A | 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 13 (Hard) |
Mechanics[]
Light Slash deals weak physical non-elemental damage to a single target, functioning as a lesser version of the normal Attack ability. Unlike Attack, Light Slash does not have a combo finisher after multiple uses, allowing it to go on continuously until Lightning is interrupted.
By default, Light Slash has an ATB cost of 5, an attack power of 0.30, and a Stagger Time of C. When fully upgraded, Light Slash Lv.5 can have an ATB cost of 3, an attack power of 1.65, and a Stagger Time of C.
Light Slash can be enhanced with En-spell effects. It will also transform into the status effect "Chaser" abilities when equipped with either the Brittle Bone and Bonecracker weapons.
Stats[]
Ability version[]
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.30 | 0.05 | 3 | 0.45 | Bronze |
| Lv. 2 | 0.50 | 0.05 | 3 | 0.65 | Silver |
| Lv. 3 | 0.70 | 0.05 | 4 | 0.90 | Mythril |
| Lv. 4 | 0.95 | 0.05 | 4 | 1.25 | Adamant |
| Lv. 5 | 1.30 | 0.05 | 7 | 1.65 | N/A |
- Passives
Light Slash abilities can have the following passives:
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Locked versions[]
The locked version available to the Red Mage has set stats, this version of Light Slash cannot be upgraded.
| Command | ATB Cost | Attack Power | Stagger Power | Stagger Time | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Slash Lv. 2 (Red Mage) |
5 | x0.65 | - | C | None |
Use[]
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
Light Slash appeared as an ability cards for players to obtain. When used, the player character would inflict AGI-based damage on a boss.