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Lightning is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy. 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

Unlike Fire and Ice, Thunder does not commonly have a large set of equipment devoted to it. However, Crystal Equipment is usually resistant to Thunder, and the female-exclusive Rubber Suit nulls any exposure to voltage. A common weapon of the thunder element would be the Coral Sword.

Spells

As one of the three main elements, Thunder 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 Thunder, possessing the spell Judgement Bolt. In Final Fantasy VIII, Quezacotl replaced Ramuh, whose special attack was Thunder Storm. In Spira, the horse-like Ixion was the Lightning summon, whose Overdrive is Thor's Hammer. Adrammelech, the Wroth is the reigning Thunder Esper of Ivalice, whose special attack is also Judgement Bolt.

Appearances

Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy II

Final Fantasy III

Final Fantasy IV

Game Element Type Effect
Bolt Black Magic Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Bolt2 Black Magic Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Bolt3 Black Magic Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage.
Ramuh Summon Moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Blitz Whip Weapon Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Arrow Weapon/Ammo Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when used with a bow.
Thunder Claw Weapon Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Rod Weapon Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Bolt1.
Crystal Shield Shield Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Diamond Shield Shield Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Dragon Shield Shield Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Diamond Armor Armor Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Crystal Armor Armor Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Dragon Armor Armor Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Light Robe Armor Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Crystal Helmet Helmet Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Diamond Helmet Helmet Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Dragon Helmet Helmet Reduces Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage.
Tiara Helmet Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Diamond Ring Accessory Reduces Lightning elemental damage.
Diamond Gauntlet Accessory Reduces Lightning elemental damage.

Final Fantasy V

Game Element Type Effect
Bolt Black Magic Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Bolt2 Black Magic Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Bolt3 Black Magic Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage.
Ramuh Summon Moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Hydra Summon Major 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.
Lightning Bow Weapon Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Rod Weapon Randomly inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Increases power of Lightning elemental spells. When used as an item, casts Bolt3 on all enemies.
Shock Whip Weapon Inflicts Lightning elemental damage when attacking physically. Sometimes casts Bolt after each hit.
Lightning Skill Item Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy VI

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.
Ramuh Summon Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Plasma Dance Inflicts moderate to major Lightning elemental damage.
Bolt Beam Magitek Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Diffuser Enemy Attack Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to party.
Giga Volt Enemy Attack Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage to party.
Mega Volt Enemy Attack Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage to party.
Tek Laser Enemy Attack Inflicts minor Lightning elemental damage.
Wave Cannon Enemy Attack Inflicts major Lightning elemental damage to party.
Bolt Edge Item, Enemy Attack Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy VII

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 and Stilva.
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.
Live Wire Vincent's Limit Break 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 Plume Item Same as Bolt2, but hits all enemies.
Swift Bolt Item Same as Bolt3, but hits all enemies.


Final Fantasy VIII

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.
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

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 Slash Sword Art Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage.
Ramuh Summon Inflicts moderate Lightning elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning Enemy Attack Inflicts random percent of Lightning elemental damage.

Final Fantasy X

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
NulShock White Magic, Status Effect Allows party members to be immune to one Lightning-elemental attack
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

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