Lightning (element)

Lightning (雷, Kaminari?), also known as Thunder and Electric, is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. It is one of the earliest elements introduced and forms a trifecta with Fire and Ice. Mechanical enemies are typically weak to this element. It is usually the opposing element of Water, but occasionally it can be the opposing element of Poison and Ice.

Recurring themes

Equipment

Lightning does not commonly have a large set of equipment devoted to it. However, Diamond equipment is usually resistant to Lightning and the Rubber Suit nulls any exposure to voltage, though the Rubber Suit is sometimes female-exclusive. A common weapon of the lightning element would be the Coral Sword.

Spells

As one of the three main elements, Lightning has four tiers of basic spells: Thunder, Thundara, Thundaga, and Thundaja. Final Fantasy XI offers the more powerful Burst.

Summons

Ramuh is the most recurring summon of Lightning, possessing the spell Judgment Bolt. In Final Fantasy VIII, he is replaced by Quezacotl, whose special attack is Thunder Storm. In Spira, the horse-like Ixion is the Lightning summon, whose Overdrive is Thor's Hammer. Adrammelech is the reigning Lightning Esper of Ivalice, whose special attack is also Judgment Bolt. In Final Fantasy XIII, Odin serves as the lightning-elemental Eidolon.

Enemies

Most aquatic enemies tend to be weak against Lightning, with the Bolt Fish being one of the few exceptions to this rule. Mechanical enemies are also usually weak against Lightning, but in some games, they absorb it.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Minor Lightning elemental damage to one enemy.
Thundara	Black Magic	Moderate Lightning elemental damage to enemy party.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Major Lightning elemental damage to enemy party.
NulShock	White Magic	Increases defense against Lightning elemental attacks.
Thor's Hammer	Weapon	Casts Thundara when used as an item.
Diamond Shield	Shield	Resistant to Lightning elemental damage.
Diamond Armor	Armor	Resistant to Lightning elemental damage.
Dragon Mail	Armor	Resistant to Fire, Ice, and Lightning elemental damage.
Gauntlets	Gloves	Casts Thundara when used as an item.
Thunderbolt	Enemy Attack	Major Lightning elemental damage to party.

Final Fantasy II

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Lightning elemental damage.
Mage's Staff	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Lance	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Diamond Helm	Helmet	Nullifies Lightning elemental attacks.
Gold Hairpin	Helmet	Nullifies Lightning elemental attacks.
Diamond Mail	Armor	Nullifies Lightning elemental attacks.
Diamond Gloves	Accessory	Nullifies Lightning elemental damage.

Final Fantasy III

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Major Lightning elemental damage.
Judgment Bolt	Ramuh	Deals Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Thunderstorm	Ramuh	Deals Lightning elemental damage.
Blessed Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Book of Light	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Dragon Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Light Arrow	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage.
Light Rod	Weapon	Casts Thundara.
Light Staff	Weapon	Casts Thunder.
Mighty Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Platinum Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Serpent Sword	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Spark Dagger	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Spear	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Tome of Light	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Triton Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.

Final Fantasy IV

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Blitz	Ninjutsu	Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh	Summon	Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning Flash	Enemy Attack	Deals Lightning-elemental damage equal to 1/10 of target's max HP.
Blitz Whip	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Claws	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Thunder (DS only).
Lightning Arrow	Weapon/Ammo	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when used with a bow.
Thunder Rod	Weapon	Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Thunder.
Abel's Lance	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically, may cast Tornado when attacking.
Thor's Hammer	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Blitz.
Coral Sword	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Extra damage vs. Ghouls (Easy Type only).
Thundershard	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Diamond Shield	Shield	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Shield	Shield	Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Diamond Armor	Armor	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Mail	Armor	Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Luminous Robe	Armor	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Crystal Helm	Helmet	Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Diamond Helm	Helmet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Helm	Helmet	Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Gold Hairpin	Helmet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Ring	Armlet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Gauntlet	Armlet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Protect Ring	Armlet	Halves Lightning, Ice, and Fire-elemental damage.
Heavenly Wrath	Item	Casts Thunder on all enemies.
Zeus's Wrath	Item	Casts Thundara on all enemies.
Blue Fang	Item	Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Blitz	Ninjutsu	Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh	Summon	Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Blitz Whip	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Arrow	Weapon/Ammo	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when used with a bow.
Diamond Shield	Shield	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Armor	Armor	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Luminous Robe	Armor	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Helm	Helmet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Gold Hairpin	Helmet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Ring	Armlet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Gauntlet	Armlet	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.

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Final Fantasy V

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage.
Ramuh	Summon	Moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Dragon Breath	Mix	Inflicts Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage to all enemies.
Dragon Shield	Mix	Nullifies Lightning, Ice, and Fire elemental damage.
Judgment	Condemn	Lightning elemental damage to either the party or all enemies.
Electric Shock	Enemy Attack	Minor Lightning elemental damage.
Lightning	Enemy Attack	Major Lightning elemental damage to the party.
Lightning Bow	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Rod	Weapon	Randomly inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Increases power of Lightning elemental spells. When used as an item, casts Thundaga on all enemies.
Blitz Whip	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Sometimes casts Thunder after each hit.
Lightning Scroll	Item	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy VI

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Magic	Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara	Magic	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga	Magic	Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Ramuh	Summon	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Plasma	Dance, enemy attack	Deals moderate to major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Beam	Magitek	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Diffractive Laser	Enemy Attack	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Megavolt	Enemy Attack	Deals minor to moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Gigavolt	Enemy Attack	Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Magitek Laser	Enemy Attack	Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Wave Cannon	Enemy Attack	Deals major Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Lightning Scroll	Item, Enemy Attack	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all targets.
Thunder Blade	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a chance to cast Thunder with each attack.
Thunder Rod	Weapon	Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a chance to cast Thundara with each attack. When used as an item, will cast Thundara and break.
Cursed Shield	Shield	Weak to Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Poison and Water damage.
Force Shield	Shield	Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Wind and Water damage.
Paladin's Shield	Shield	Absorbs Fire, Ice, Lightning, Holy. Nullifies Poison, Wind, Water, Earth.
Thunder Shield	Shield	Halves Fire and Ice-elemental damage. Absorbs Lightning-elemental damage. Nullifies Wind-elemental damage.
Cat-Ear Hood	Headgear	Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Wind and Holy damage. Only usable by Relm.
Force Armor	Armor	Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth and Wind-elemental damage.
Minerva Bustier	Armor	Nullifies Fire, Ice, Lightning and Wind damage. Halves Poison, Holy, Water and Earth damage. Can only be equipped by Terra and Celes.
Berserker Ring	Relic	Absorbs Fire-elemental damage and nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy VII

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Bolt	Magic	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt2	Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt3	Magic	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Magic Breath	Enemy Skill Magic	Inflicts Lightning- as well as Fire- and Ice-elemental damage to all enemies. It can be learned from Stilva and Parasite.
Trine	Enemy Skill Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies. It can be learned from Godo, Stilva and Materia Keeper.
Kjata	Summon	Inflicts major Lightning- as well as Fire- and Ice-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh	Summon	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Typhoon	Summon	Inflicts major Lightning as well as Fire, Ice, and Earth elemental damage to all enemies.
Livewire	Vincent's Limit Break during Death Gigas	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Bolt Ball	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Electric Burst	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Electro-Mag Rod	Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage and Paralyze.
Electroprod	Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage (major Lightning-elemental damage in the final battle with the Turks at Midgar).
Electroprod 2	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Left Breath 2	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to party. Only used as a Final Attack by Schizo.
Lightning	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Right Breath 2	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to party. Only used as a Final Attack by Schizo.
Scissor Spark	Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunderball	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunderbolt	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Kiss	Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Wide Grazer	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Bolt Armlet	Armor	Absorbs Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Armlet	Armor	Halves Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental damage.
Escort Guard	Armor	Nullifies Lightning, Water, Poison, and Earth. Only usable by males.
Ziedrich	Armor	Halves all elements.
Bolt Ring	Accessory	Nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Tetra Elemental	Accessory	Absorbs Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Earth elemental attacks.
Bolt Plume	Item	Same as Bolt2, but hits all enemies.
Swift Bolt	Item	Same as Bolt3, but hits all enemies.
Dragon Fang	Item	Major Lightning damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Magic	Deals a small amount of lightning elemental damage; guaranteed to hit

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Final Fantasy VIII

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Magic	Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaga	Magic	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage.
Electrocute	Blue Magic	Inflicts varying Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Quezacotl	GF	Inflicts varying Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
"Blitz charged itself up!"	Enemy Attack	When attacked physically with close range, inflicts Thunder damage.
Breath	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage to party.
Electric Discharge	Enemy Attack	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage to party.
Mega Spark	Enemy Attack	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage to party.
Thunder Summon	Enemy Attack	Inflicts varying Lightning elemental damage to party.

Final Fantasy IX

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Inflicts minor Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Inflicts major Thunder-elemental damage.
Thunder Slash	Sword Art	Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage.
Ramuh	Summon	Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning	Enemy Attack	Inflicts random percent of Thunder-elemental damage.
Rainbow Wind	Enemy Attack	Inflicts Fire/Ice/Thunder/Wind/Water/Holy/Shadow elemental damage.
Coral Sword	Weapon	Inflicts Thunder-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Defender	Weapon	Halves Ice and Thunder-elemental damage.
Lightning Staff	Weapon	Inflicts Thunder-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Adaman Hat	Headgear	Nullifies Thunder-elemental damage.
Black Hood	Headgear	Halves Fire, Thunder, and Water elemental damage.
Flash Hat	Headgear	Increases the damage of Thunder and Holy elemental attacks.
Rubber Helmet	Headgear	Halves Thunder-elemental damage.
Defense Gloves	Armgear	Halves Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental damage.
Thunder Gloves	Armgear	Halves Thunder-elemental damage and increases the damage of Lightning elemental attacks.
Chain Plate	Armor	Weak to Thunder-elemental attacks.
Rubber Suit	Armor	Nullifies Thunder-elemental damage.
Shield Armor	Armor	Halves Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental damage.
Silk Shirt	Armor	Halves Thunder-elemental damage, but is weak to Fire elemental damage.
Coral Ring	Add-On	Absorbs Thunder-elemental damage.
Extension	Add-On	Increases the damage of Thunder-elemental attacks. Only usable by females.
Reflect Ring	Add-On	Weak to Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental attacks.
Ribbon	Add-on	Absorbs Wind and Water elemental attacks, and halves Fire, Ice, Thunder, and Holy elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy X

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Thundara	Black Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Electro Marble	Item	Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Lightning Marble	Item	Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Lightning Gem	Item	Inflicts five hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Ixion	Aeon	Lightning-elemental Aeon.
Thunder Fury	Overdrive	Inflicts several hits of minor Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Thundara Fury	Overdrive	Inflicts several hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Thundaga Fury	Overdrive	Inflicts several hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Element Reels	Overdrive	Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to one or all enemies if two or three Lightning symbols are selected.
Thunderbolt	Overdrive	Inflicts five hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Rolling Thunder	Overdrive	Inflicts six hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Lightning Bolt	Overdrive	Inflicts nine hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Electroshock	Overdrive	Inflicts three hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
Thunderblast	Overdrive	Inflicts three hits of major Lightning-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
Thor's Hammer	Overdrive	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
NulShock	White Magic, Status Effect	Allows party members to be immune to one Lightning-elemental attack.
Electrocute	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to party.
Lightning Breath	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to party.
Multi-Thundara	Enemy Attack	Casts Thundara 2 times on a random target.
Lightningstrike	Auto-ability	Adds the Lightning element to attacks and skills.
Lightning Ward	Auto-ability	Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightningproof	Auto-ability	Completely protects against Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning Eater	Auto-ability	Converts Lightning-elemental damage into HP.

Final Fantasy X-2

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage.
Thunder Blade	Swordplay	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage.
Kogoro Shock	Kogoro	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage as well as Berserk.
Cait Thunder	Wildcat	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage as well as Petrify and Poison to all enemies.
Electric Whirl	Fallalery	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Levin	Throttle	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage.
Ltng. Sandals	Festivities	Casts either Thunder on one enemy, Thundara on one enemy, or Thundaga on one or two enemies.
Ltng. Fish	Festivities	Inflicts three Lightning physical attacks on one enemy.
Breath	Enemy Attack	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage to party. Only used by Bolt Drakes.
Electrocute	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to party.
Thor's Hammer	Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to the party.
Thunder Fury	Enemy Attack	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage 8 times to random targets. Only in the International and HD Remaster versions, and only used by Lulu.
Tingling Meridian	Enemy Attack	Inflicts 100 HP of Lightning elemental damage as well as makes the target weak to Lightning. Only used by Oversoul Cactuars.
Electro Marble	Item, Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Lightning Gem	Item, Enemy Attack	Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage 6 times to random targets.
Lightning Marble	Item, Enemy Attack	Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.

Final Fantasy XI

The Lightning element is strong against Water and weak to Earth. It is aligned with the attribute of Dexterity. The status ailment corresponding to Lightning is Shock, and it drains HP and Mind off the target.

Final Fantasy XII

Lightning is opposed to Ice.

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magick	Minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magick	Moderate Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Thundaga	Black Magick	Major Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Discharge	Enemy Attack	Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Adrammelech	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Flash Arc	Esper Attack	Lightning elemental damage to one target.
Judgment Bolt	Esper Attack	Lightning elemental damage to one target.
Sandstorm	Enemy Attack	Physical Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Shockstorm	Enemy Attack	Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Thundaja	Enemy Attack	Major Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range. 35% chance of Stop.
Piercing Thundaga	Enemy Attack	Major Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range. Ignores Reflect.
Storm Spear	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Storm Staff	Weapon	Increases the damage of Lightning elemental attacks.
Cross Scale	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. (Zodiac versions)
Cloud Staff	Weapon	Increases the damage of Lightning, Wind,(Zodiac versions) and Water elemental attacks.
Venetian Shield	Shield	Weak to Lightning elemental attacks.
Zodiac Escutcheon	Shield	Nullifies Lightning elemental damage.
Rubber Suit	Armor	Nullifies Lightning elemental damage.
Lightning Arrows	Ammo	Lightning elemental ammunition.
White/Lightning Fang	Item, Enemy Attack	Reduces HP of all targets by 25% of their Max HP. Deals Lightning elemental damage.
Diamond Armlet	Accessory	Obtain superior items from chests, coffers, and the like. Immune to Lightning.(Zodiac versions)
Manufacted Nethicite	Accessory	Halves all elemental damage and inflicts Silence.
Gendarme	Shield	Absorbs all elements

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magick Esper Ability	Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Thundaga	Black Magick	Deal lightning damage to all foes in range.
Thundaga Shot	Guest Attack	Deals lightning damage to all foes in range.
Thunderchop	Esper Ability	Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Hoof Kick	Esper Ability	Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Soul Purge	Esper Ability	Deal lightning damage to foes in a line extending from the user.
Thundaja	Esper Ability	Deal heavy lightning damage to all foes in range.
Plasma Arrow	Esper Ability	Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Triple Shot	Esper Ability	Loose three arrows, dealing lighting damage to any foes they strike.
Plasma Storm	Esper Ability	Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Spark	Esper Ability	Physical Lightning elemental damage to all targets in range.
Silence Storm	Esper Ability	Inflict Silence and deal lightning damage to one foe.
Judgment Storm	Esper Ability	Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Judgment Bolt	Esper Ability	Inflict Silence and deal lightning damage to all foes in range.
Remora	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Ixion	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Shemhazai	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Quetzalcoatl	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Sagittarius	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Tiamat	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Ramih	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Raiden	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Ramuh	Esper	Lightning elemental Esper.
Tempestblade	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Rudra Tulwar	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Rod of Lightning	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Storm Wand	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Inflicts Slow.
Zeus Mace	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Attacks in three directions.
Discharger	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Vortex	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.Increased attack radius.
Storm Lance	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lúin	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Increased attack range.
Raijoudou	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Tyrfing	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Silver Chestplate	Armor	Weak to lightning.
Power Vest	Armor	Resistant to lightning.
Storm Gear	Armor	Resistant to lightning.
Druid's Robes	Armor	Weak to lightning.
Shaman's Robes	Armor	Resistant to lightning.
Prismatic Vest	Armor	Resistant to lightning.
Gaia Armlet	Armor	Weak to lightning.
Rubber Suit	Armor	Resistant to lightning.
Glimmering Robes	Armor	Resistant to lightning.

Final Fantasy XIII

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Ravager	Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage to one target.
Thundara	Ravager	Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage to nearby targets.
Thundaga	Ravager	Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage within a large radius.
Sparkstrike	Ravager	Inflicts lightning-elemental physical damage to one target.
Enthunder	Synergist	Adds the lightning-element to a target's weapon.
Barthunder	Synergist	Grants one target protection from lightning-elemental attacks.
Odin	Summon	A lightning-elemental Eidolon summoned by Lightning.
Stormblade	Gestalt Mode Ability	An attack used by Lightning (with Odin in Gestalt Mode).
Spark Ring	Accessory	20% Lightning Resistance.
Fulmen Ring	Accessory	25% Lightning Resistance
Raijin Ring	Accessory	30% Lightning Resistance.
Sparkbane Brooch	Accessory	Critical: Barthunder
Sparkshield Brooch	Accessory	Auto-Barthunder
Lightning Charm	Accessory	Random: Lightning Eater

Final Fantasy XIII-2

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Final Fantasy XIV

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Final Fantasy Tactics

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Magic	Minor Lightning elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magic	Moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaga	Black Magic	Major Lightning elemental damage.
Thundaja	Black Magic	Massive Lightning elemental damage.
Ramuh	Summon	Lightning elemental damage to enemies 4 spaces away.
Hallowed Bolt	Holy Sword	Lightning and Holy elemental damage to an enemy 3 spaces away. Inflicts Silence.
Heaven's Wrath	Sky Mantra	Lightning elemental damage that hits randomly in a 4x3 area.
Hell's Wrath	Nether Mantra	Lightning elemental damage that hits randomly in a 4x3 area.
Thunder Breath	Dragon, Enemy Attack	Lightning elemental damage to enemies in a 2x4 area.
Thunder Anima	Enemy Attack	Lightning elemental damage.
Tri-Thunder	Enemy Attack	Lightning elemental damage.
Blaster	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Can also cast Thunder, Thundara, or Thundaga.
Coral Sword	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Gungnir	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Bow	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Can also cast Thundaga.
Thunder Rod	Weapon	Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Also increases the damage of Lightning elemental attacks. Can also cast Thunder.
Ice Shield	Shield	Absorbs Ice elemental attacks, halves Fire elemental attacks, weak to Lightning elemental attacks.
Kaiser Shield	Shield	Increases the damage of Fire, Ice, and Lightning elemental attacks.
Black Robe	Armor	Increases the damage of Fire, Ice, and Lightning elemental attacks.
Minerva Bustier	Armor	Nullifies Fire, Lightning, Wind, and Dark elemental attacks. Halves Ice, Water, Earth, and Holy elemental attacks.
Rubber Suit	Armor	Immune to Lightning elemental attacks.
White Robe	Armor	Halves Fire, Ice, and Lightning elemental damage.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Lightning is common element for magic attacks and weapons. When wind magic is penalized by the law, lightning magic use is encouraged.

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Atmos Blade	Blade	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Bolt Breath	Dragon Tech	Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt Sword	Spellblade Tech	Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Boltshot	Gunsmanship	Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Flan Soul	Soul	Halves Lightning damage.
Gae Bolg	Spear	Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Bolt Breath.
Judge Staff	Staff	Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Ramuh.
Nike Bow	Greatbow	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Ramuh	Summon Magic	Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Rubber Suit	Clothing	Nullifies Lightning damage (female only).
Tempest	Phantasm Tech	Deals Lightning-elemental damage to all foes.
Thor Rod	Rod	Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Thundaga.
Thundaga	Black magic	Strong Lightning damage.
Thundara	Black magic	Average Lightning damage.
Thunder	Black/Red magic	Weak Lightning damage.
Thunder Robe	Robe	Absorbs Lightning damage.
Thunder Rod	Rod	Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Thundara and Tempest.
Tiger Fangs	Knuckles	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Vajra	Broadsword	Lightning-elemental weapon; enhances Lightning damage.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Atomos Blade	Blade	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Boltshot	Gunmanship	Lightning-elemental physical attack.
Gae Bolg	Spear	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Judgment Bolt	Scion	Adrammelech damages all enemies with a lightning storm.
Judicer's Staff	Staff	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Lightning	Breath	Damages one enemy with a Lightning attack.
Nike Bow	Greatbow	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Raging Brooch	Accessory	Enables the summoning of Adrammelech.
Ramuh	Summoning	Lightning-elemental summon.
Rubber Suit	Light Armor	Armor immune to Lightning damage.
Scissors	Paper-Rock-Scissors	Conjures a slicing Lightning bolt to damage one enemy.
Skyfury Blade	Flair	Lightning-elemental physical attack that inflicts Berserk.
Tempest	Illusion	Magickal Lightning damage to all enemies.
Thor Rod	Rod	Lightning-elemental weapon that grants immunity to Lightning.
Thundaga	Black Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis	Deals heavy Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara	Black Magick/High Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis	Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder	Black Magick/Red Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis	Deals light Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Assault	Sparring	Lightning-elemental physical attack.
Thunder Breath	Dragon Soul/Breath	Deals Lightning damage in a T-shaped area.
Thunder Flare Tome	Lore	Damages all units with a Lightning-elemental magickal attack.
Thunderous Roar	Elemental Magick	Lightning-elemental attack and Silence.
Thunder Robe	Robe	Lightning-absorbing armor.
Thunder Rod	Rod	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Tiger Fangs	Knuckles	Lightning-elemental weapon.
Vajra	Broadsword	Lightning-elemental weapon.

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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Wizard Magic	Powerful thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Spark	Enemy Attack	Thunder-elemental attack and lowers magic power.
Thunder Beam	Enemy Attack	Thunder-elemental attack.

Final Fantasy Adventure

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Spear	Lightning-elemental.
Lit	Magic	This magic shoots a thunderbolt at a monster. Unlike Ice, the thunderbolt can only be shot in a straight line.
LitBlt	Attack Item	Lightning attack.
Thunder	Attack Item	Lightning attack.

The Final Fantasy Legend

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Elec	Sword	Elec-elemental.
Elec	Magic Book	Attacks enemy group with Elec.
King	Shield	Grants resistance to Fire, Ice, Elec, Poison, Stone, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
Band	Helmet	Grants resistance to Fire, Ice, Elec, Poison, Stone, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
Dragon	Shield	Grants the party Fire, Ice, Elec, and Poison resistance with 80% success.
Elec	Enemy Ability	Attacks enemy group with Elec.
Thunder	Enemy Ability	Attacks enemy group with Elec.
All	Enemy Ability	Resists Fire, Ice, Elec, Pois, Ston, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
Damage	Enemy Ability	Resists Fire, Ice, Elec, and Pois.
Elec	Enemy Ability	Resists Elec.
Elec	Enemy Ability	Weak against Elec.

Final Fantasy Legend II

Thunder
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Axe	Thunder-elemental.
Thunder	Magic Book	Damage = Mana x10; Attacks one group; Thunder-elemental.
Thunder	MAGI	Damage = Add 5 Mana +1 per MAGI to Mana damage; Thunder-elemental.
Lightng	Enemy Ability	Damage = Mana x5; all enemies; Thunder-elemental.
Thunder	Enemy Ability	Damage = Mana x7; one group; Thunder-elemental.
Damage	Enemy Ability	Strong against elemental magic (combination of Fire, Ice, Thunder, Poison, Quake).
Thunder	Enemy Ability	Weak to thunder-elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy Legend III

Thunder is a duel Ice/Tornado element.

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Lit 1	Black Magic	Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Lit 2	Black Magic	Thunder-elemental attack to one or one enemy group.
Lit X	Lost Magic	Thunder-elemental attack to all enemies.
D-Beam	Enemy Ability	Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Thunder	Enemy Ability	Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Thunder	Strength	A transformation trait that makes the character strong against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.
Thunder	Weakness	A transformation trait that makes the character weak against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.

Bravely Default

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Mage	Minor lightning damage (group-casting allowed)
Thundara	Black Mage	Medium lightning damage (group-casting allowed)
Thundaga	Black Mage	Major lightning damage (group-casting allowed)
Thunder	Sword Magic	Add minor lightning damage to weapon for 10 turns.
Thundara	Sword Magic	Add medium lightning damage to weapon for 10 turns.
Thundaga	Sword Magic	Add major lightning damage to weapon for 10 turns.
Abate Lightning	Summoner	Reduce damage taken from lightning attacks.
Deus Ex	Summoning	Deal lightning damage to all enemies.
Trident	Weapon	Inflicts lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Donnerschlag	Weapon	Inflicts lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Raikiri	Weapon	Inflicts lightning elemental damage when attacking physically and nullifies lightning elemental damage.
Ogre's Club	Weapon	Lightning attacks deal 10% more damage.
Lambent Hat	Armor	Increase M.ATK by 2. Lightning attack deal 25% more damage.
Thunder Charm	Accessory	Resist lightning when equipped.
Zeus's Wrath	Item	Deals moderate lightning damage to all enemies (or allies).
Pantheon's Wrath	Item Compounding	Deals major lightning damage to all enemies (or allies).
Lightning Bane	Compounding	Grants weakness to Lightning-elemental attacks.
Resist Lightning	Compounding	Grants immunity to Lightning-elemental attacks.

Bravely Second: End Layer

Lightning
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Black Mage	Minor lightning damage (group-casting allowed).
Thundara	Black Mage	Medium lightning damage (group-casting allowed).
Thundaga	Black Mage	Major lightning damage (group-casting allowed).
Electrolysis	Cat Mastery	A lightning-based multi-target attack that causes weakness to fire.
Thundaja	Diabolism	A lightning-based magic attack on all enemies.
Thunder Tart	Bon Appétit	Make a single target susceptible to lightning-based attacks.
Deus Ex	Summoning	Deal lightning damage to all enemies.
Trident	Weapon	Weapon deals lightning damage.
Donnerschlag	Weapon	Weapon deals lightning damage.
Ogre's Club	Weapon	Weapon deals lightning damage.
Raikiri	Weapon	Weapon deals lightning damage, and nullifies lightning-based damage taken by the wielder.
Ogre's Club	Weapon	Lightning attacks deal 10% more damage.
Vajra	Weapon	Lightning attacks deal 20% more damage.
Lambent Hat	Armor	Lightning attacks deal 25% more damage.
Thunder Charm	Accessory	Halves lightning damage.
Zeus's Wrath	Item	Attacks all enemies with lightning, dealing 500 damage to each foe. This item is unaffected by magical barriers.
Pantheon's Wrath	Item	Attacks all enemies with lightning, dealing 1,500 damage to each foe. This item is unaffected by magical barriers.

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Thunder
Game Element	Type	Effect
Thunder	Magic	Deals minor Thunder-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Thundara	Magic	Deals moderate Thunder-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Thundaga	Magic	Deals moderate Thunder-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Thundaja	Magic	Deals major Thunder-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Raigeki	Ability	Inflict physical thunder damage to a single target.
Flourish of Steel	Ability	Inflict physical thunder damage to a single target.
Thunder Beam	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to a single target.
Random Shock	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to a random target. Hits multiple times.
Heaven's Wrath	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to a random target. Hits 8 times.
Thunderbolt	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Thunderclap	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets. 50% chance of only hitting a single target.
Great Thunderstorm	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Shocking Breath	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets. Scales to HP.
Judgment Bolt	Ability	Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Enhanced Thunder	Ability	Raises thunder ability damage.
Thunder Converter	Ability	Restores AP upon taking thunder damage.
Shock Spikes	Ability	Allows one to sometimes counter with thunder when hit.
Thunder Resistance+	Ability	Raises thunder resistance by 25.
Thunder Resistance++	Ability	Raises thunder resistance by 50.
Channel Element: Thunder	Stack Ability	Deals Thunder-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form, and a thunder-themed Mirage with highest thunder resistance.
Enthunder	Stack Ability	Deals Thunder-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form and Ramuh, Ramuh★ or Rairamuh with any other Mirage.
Electro Marble	Item	Deals 500 Thunder-elemental damage to a single target.
Lightning Marble	Item	Deals 1,500 Thunder-elemental damage to a single target.
Thunder Spellstone	Item	Deals 3,000 Thunder-elemental damage to all targets.
Thunder Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thundara Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thundaga Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thunder Resistance+ Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, grants Lann or Reynn the effects of this ability.
Thunder Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thundara Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thundaga Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thunder Resistance+ Seed	Ability Seed	Grants a Mirage the effects of this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.

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Thunder is one of the eight elemental attributes. This attribute in general focuses on swift victory.

Non-Final Fantasy appearances

Kingdom Hearts series

Thunder is an element. The basic spells associated with it are Thunder, Thundara and Thundaga although there are other abilities like heart Thunder Surge and Thunder Blast which utilize the element. A Command Style in Birth by Sleep Thunderbolt is activated by using thunder-based deck commands.

Etymology

[view · edit · purge]Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge during an electrical storm between electrically charged regions of a cloud (called intra-cloud lightning or IC), between that cloud and another cloud (CC lightning), or between a cloud and the ground (CG lightning).

[view · edit · purge]Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending on the distance and nature of the lightning, thunder can range from a sharp, loud crack to a long, low rumble (brontide).

Trivia

• The series is known for using the base "thunder" for its lightning elemental spells. In actuality, thunder is just the sound phenomena that follows the actual energy which is lightning.