A film of oil coats the unit, increasing vulnerability to fire. Remove with Remedy.
Description (The War of the Lions)
Oil is a status in Final Fantasy Tactics. A unit afflicted with Oil becomes weak to fire attacks, doubling the damage they take. After any fire attack hits the affected unit, it is removed; otherwise, Oil remains until the end of battle or until healed with a healing skill that targets Oil. The afflicted character will turn a certain gray and a oil drop icon floats above it.
Bombs themselves are immune to Oil.
Due to a glitch, Oil does not work in the original PlayStation version. This was fixed in the War of the Lions re-release.
Enemy abilities[]
| Ability | Description | Enemy genus |
|---|---|---|
| Bad Breath | Malboro | |
| Bio | Cúchulainn, Reaver | |
| Oily Touch | Ghost | |
| Self-Destruct | Bomb |
Traps[]
The Mine trap inflicts HP damage and Oil status to those who tread upon it.
Protection[]
The player cannot protect against Oil.
Healing[]
| Ability | Dragon's Gift (Dragon) |
|---|---|
| Item | Remedy |
| Weapon | Eight-fluted Pole |
| Mechanics | Receive Fire damage |