Editing Protect (status)

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[[File:FFII Protect Status.png|thumb|250px|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]''.]]
'''Protect''' {{J|プロテス|Purotesu|Protes}}, also known as '''Barrier''' and '''Safe''', is a recurring positive [[status effect]] in the series. It is often granted to a character through the use of the [[Protect (ability)|Protect]] spell, the auto-ability [[Auto-Protect]], the item [[Light Curtain]], or the [[Blue Magic]] spell [[Mighty Guard (ability)|Mighty Guard]]. It typically reduces damage inflicted by physical attacks for a set amount of time.

== Appearances ==
=== ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' ===
[[Final Fantasy statuses#Protect|Protect]] is a positive status effect the player can use from their [[White Mage (Final Fantasy)|White Mage]], [[White Mage (Final Fantasy)#White Wizard|White Wizard]], [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy)|Red Mage]], [[Red Mage (Final Fantasy)#Red Wizard|Red Wizard]], or [[Warrior (Final Fantasy)|Knight]]. It raises the target's defense slightly. It will not wear off after a set of time and can be stacked like the [[Temper (ability)|Temper]] spell. Protect will only wear off if the character either [[Knocked Out|dies]] or has [[Dispel]] used on them. A Protected character will have a glowing orange outline around them.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' ===
[[Final Fantasy II statuses#Protect|Protect]] is a positive status that can be acquired using either the Protect spell or the Protect Tome. The spell raises Defense depending on the spell's level.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'' ===
The [[Final Fantasy III statuses#Protect|Protect]] status can be provided using the Protect spell, the [[Final Fantasy III weapons#Defender|Defender]] as an item, or using the [[Sing (Final Fantasy III)#Minne|Minne]] song from the [[Final Fantasy III weapons#Madhura Harp|Madhura Harp]] with the [[Sing (Final Fantasy III)|Sing]] command. The status is somewhat random: it can nullify 25% or 50% or even more, while the song can be increased in effect by job-leveling.

Sing formula:
:Recipient's Defense + (20 + Recipient's JobLv / 11)%

=== ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' ===
[[File:FFIVDS Protect Status Icon.png|right]]
[[Final Fantasy IV 3D statuses#Protect|Protect]] is gained from the Protect spell and halves damage from physical attacks. The 3D version and subsequent 3D versions are based on it. In the 2D versions, there was no actual Protect status; instead, the Protect spell instead raises a character's Defense. It can be stacked until a character's Defense reaches 255.

In the GBA and PSP versions, Edward's [[Bardsong (Final Fantasy IV)|Sing]] command changes to Chant while equipped with the [[Final Fantasy IV armor#Harmony Ring|Harmony Ring]], granting Protect and Shell to the entire party.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' ====
[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years statuses#Protect|Protect]] can be granted through the spell Protect, or through using the [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Murasame|Murasame]], [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Defender|Defender]], or [[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years weapons#Protect Staff|Protect Staff]] as items on party members. [[Edward Chris Von Muir|Edward's]] [[Bardsong (The After Years)#Guardian's Ballad|Guardian's Ballad]] song grants Protect and Shell to the whole party.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' ===
[[Final Fantasy V statuses#Protect|Protect]] may be gained by casting the Protect spell, the [[Blue Magic (Final Fantasy V)|Blue Magic]] spell Mighty Guard, using the item [[Final Fantasy V items#Iron Draft|Iron Draft]] via the [[Drink (command)|Drink]] ability, and using the [[Mix (Final Fantasy V)|Mix]] command to combine a [[Dragon Fang (item)|Dragon Fang]] with a [[Phoenix Down]] and create the item Dragon Defense, or two Turtle Shells into a Protect Potion.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'' ===
[[Protect (Final Fantasy VI status)|Protect]] (originally called Safe) status can be granted using [[Protect (Final Fantasy VI)|Protect]] spell, [[Mighty Guard (Final Fantasy VI)|Mighty Guard]], and many [[Relic (Final Fantasy VI)|accessories]] and [[Gau (Final Fantasy VI party member)|Gau]]'s [[Rage (Final Fantasy VI command)|Rages]]. It reduces damage done from physical attacks to 170/256 (33% damage reduction) and is represented by a yellow aura around the protected character.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'' ===
[[File:FFVII Barriers Gauge.PNG|right]]
[[Barrier (Final Fantasy VII status)|Barrier]] halves physical damage and is gained by using the [[Barrier (Final Fantasy VII)|Barrier]] spell from the [[Barrier (Final Fantasy VII)|Barrier Materia]], or using the [[Wall (Final Fantasy VII)|Wall]] spell or the [[Protect Ring (Final Fantasy VII)|Protect Ring]] accessory. The item [[Light Curtain (Final Fantasy VII)|Light Curtain]] can be used to grant protect to all allies. The [[Enemy Skill (Final Fantasy VII)|Enemy Skill]] [[Big Guard (Final Fantasy VII)|Big Guard]] casts Barrier along with [[MBarrier (Final Fantasy VII status)|MBarrier]] and [[Haste (Final Fantasy VII status)|Haste]]. The Barrier status appears as the draining red gauge in the battle menu. Haste makes it expire twice as fast, whereas [[Slow (Final Fantasy VII status)|Slow]] extends its duration and [[Stop (Final Fantasy VII status)|Stop]] locks it in place. Physical attacks received with the Barrier status active show a magical shield appear in front of the target when they are attacked, which becomes smaller and smaller the closer the status is to wearing out.

==== ''[[Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ====
{{Status section|Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-}}

==== ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]'' ====
[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- statuses#Barrier|Barrier]] cuts the physical damage by half and can be gained by using the [[Barrier (Crisis Core)|Barrier Materia]], [[Wall (Crisis Core)|Wall Materia]], or some [[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- accessories|accessories]]. [[Cait Sith (Final Fantasy VII)|Cait Sith's]] Courage Boost! [[Digital Mind Wave|DMW]] grants the Barrier status along with many statuses, and the status can randomly be implemented via the DMW as well when not in modulating phase.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' ===
[[Final Fantasy VIII statuses#Protect|Protect]] is a positive status that reduces physical damage by half and lasts 32 seconds. It can be granted by casting the spell [[Protect (Final Fantasy VIII)|Protect]] that can be [[Draw (Final Fantasy VIII)|drawn]] from various enemies, using a [[Protect Stone (Final Fantasy VIII)|Protect Stone]] item, [[Mad Rush (Final Fantasy VIII)|Mad Rush]], using [[Selphie (Final Fantasy VIII party member)|Selphie's]] [[Slot (Final Fantasy VIII)|Limit Break]], [[Wall (Final Fantasy VIII)|Wall]], or casting [[Quistis (Final Fantasy VIII party member)|Quistis's]] [[Blue Magic (Final Fantasy VIII)|Blue Magic]], [[Mighty Guard (Final Fantasy VIII)|Mighty Guard]], which will grant Protect regardless of [[Crisis Level]]. Protect can also be provided using the [[Guardian Force]] ability [[Auto-Protect (Final Fantasy VIII)|Auto-Protect]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'' ===
[[File:FFIX Protect Symbol.PNG|right]]
[[Final Fantasy IX statuses#Protect|Protect]] halves received physical damage. It can be applied via the [[Wht Mag (Final Fantasy IX)|White Magic]] spell [[Wht Mag (Final Fantasy IX)#Protect|Protect]] and the [[Blu Mag (Final Fantasy IX)|Blue Magic]] spell [[Blu Mag (Final Fantasy IX)#Mighty Guard|Mighty Guard]].

[[Carbuncle (Final Fantasy IX)|Carbuncle]] will also cast it it during its long summoning animation. When used, the character will glow yellow. How long the status lasts depends on the character's [[Spirit (stat)|Spirit]] and the [[Battle Speed|battle speed]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'' ===
[[Final Fantasy X statuses#Protect|Protect]] halves received physical damage. This status effect can be gained from either casting the White Magic spell [[Protect (Final Fantasy X)|Protect]], [[Kimahri (Final Fantasy X party member)|Kimahri's]] [[Ronso Rage]] [[Mighty Guard (Final Fantasy X)|Mighty Guard]], wearing an [[Final Fantasy X armor|armor]] that has [[Auto-Protect (Final Fantasy X)|Auto-Protect]], using the item [[Light Curtain (Final Fantasy X)|Light Curtain]], or by [[Rikku (Final Fantasy X party member)|Rikku]] [[Mix (Final Fantasy X)|mixing]] items to give the Protect status.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]'' ====
[[File:FFX-2 Protect Icon.png|right]]
[[Final Fantasy X-2 statuses#Protect|Protect]] reduces physical damage. It can be cast if one of the player characters is a [[White Mage (Final Fantasy X-2)|White Mage]] who has already learned [[Shell (ability)|Shell]] or has the [[Garment Grid#Helios Guard|Helios Guard]] Garment Grid equipped.

Another form is [[Critical ability|SOS Protect]] used when a player's character gets low on HP. The Helios Guard Garment Grid comes with it along with the [[Warrior (Final Fantasy X-2)|Warrior]] job class after learning [[Sentinel (ability)|Sentinel]].

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' ===
[[File:FFXI Protect Status.png|right]]
[[Final Fantasy XI statuses#Protect|Protect]] is a status caused by the White Magic spell by the [[Protect (ability)#Final Fantasy XI|same name]]. It increases the target's defense by a flat amount.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' ===
[[File:FFXII Protect Icon.png|left|Protect logo.]]
{{Quote|The character is enveloped in a magick field, increasing defense and reducing physical damage taken. The effect is temporary.|Description}}
[[Protect (Final Fantasy XII status effect)|Protect]] reduces physical damage by 25% and can be granted by using the [[Protect (Final Fantasy XII)|Protect]] and [[Protectga (Final Fantasy XII)|Protectga]] spells, and by equipping the [[Shielded Armor (Final Fantasy XII)|Shielded Armor]]. The player can also get it from [[Item drop#Final Fantasy XII|picking up loot]] with the highest [[Chain (term)|chain]] level. An enemy skill called Greater Barrier grants the status along with Shell. [[Final Fantasy XII weapons#Guns|Guns]] and [[Final Fantasy XII weapons#Measures|measures]] ignore the Protect status.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings]]'' ====
[[File:RW Protect Status Symbol.PNG|right]]
[[Basch fon Ronsenburg|Basch]] can grant the [[Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings statuses#Protect|Protect]] status to multiple allies by casting Protectga.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XIII]]'' ===
[[File:Protect-ffxiii-icon.png|right]]
[[Final Fantasy XIII statuses#Protect|Protect]] is a status enhancement which reduces physical damage against the target by 33%. There is also an upgraded version of the status called Protectra which raises the physical resistance by 50%, but with shorter duration. Some accessories like the [[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Guardian Amulet|Guardian Amulet]] and the [[Final Fantasy XIII accessories#Shield Talisman|Shield Talisman]] grant Protect status either at the start or during a battle, although they only do this once. [[Shroud|Aegisol]] casts Protect on the party on the field. [[Deprotect (status)#Final Fantasy XIII|Deprotect]] cancels out the Protect status, and Protect can also heal a target from Deprotect.

{|class="full-width FFXIII article-table"
|-
!style="width:20%"|Game Element
!style="width:20%"|Type
!style="width:60%"|Effect
|-
![[Protect (ability)|Protect]]
|style="text-align:center"|[[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII)|Synergist]] ability, Enemy ability
|Bestows Protect to the target.
|-
!Auto-Protect
|style="text-align:center"|[[Final Fantasy XIII passive abilities|Passive ability]]
|Bestows Haste at the start of a battle.
|-
!Critical: Protect
|style="text-align:center"|Passive ability
|Automatically bestows Protect once HP hits Critical status. Functions only once per battle.
|-
!Aegisol
|style="text-align:center"|[[Shroud]]
|Casts Protect, Shell, Veil, and Vigilance at start of battle.
|-
!Enchanted Veil
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|Bestows Protect and Shell on the caster.
|-
!Goblinhancement
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|May bestow Bravery, Protect, Shell, Veil, and Vigilance on target.
|-
!Manadrive Protect
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|Bestows Protect on target.
|-
!Overdrive
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|Heals self for 99,999 HP and buffs self with Haste, Faith, Protect, and Shell (applies in the battle against [[Tiamat Eliminator]]).
|-
!Rebirth
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|Does little damage to the player party and buffs the user with Bravery, Faith, Protect and Shell. Used only after the first Stagger.
|-
!Version Upgrade
|style="text-align:center"|Enemy ability
|Bestows Bravery, Faith, Protect, Shell, Veil, and Vigilance on the user.
|}

==== ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' ====
[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 statuses#Protect|Protect]] reduces received physical damage by 25% and can be bestowed by Protect and Protectga. It can be removed with Dispel, Deprotect, and Deprotega.

It can be bestowed by several [[Feral Link]]s. [[Feral Behemoth (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Behemoth's]] Bellow, [[Buccaboo Ace]] and [[Goblin Chieftain (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Goblin Chieftain's]] Spirit Infusion, [[Forked Cat]]'s Precious Prayer, [[Nabaat (boss)|Nabaat's]] Sadistic Surge (depending on Paradigm Pack's role composition), and [[Gahongas]] and [[Yakshini (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Yakshini's]] Fanatical Dance.

==== ''[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII]]'' ====
[[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII statuses#Protect|Protect]] reduces physical damage received by 33% for a duration of 50 seconds. Protect can be bestowed by [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII items#Protect Potion|Protect Potion]], [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII items#Crusader's Potion|Crusader's Potion]], [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII items#Holy Water|Holy Water]], [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII items#Phoenix Down|Phoenix Down]], and [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII items#Elixir|Elixir]].

With [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII auto-abilities#Protect Thief|Protect Thief]] auto-ability Lightning can steal opponents' Protect status to herself. [[Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII auto-abilities#Tithed Protect|Tithed Protect]] triggers Protect if Lightning is [[attack formations#Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII|ambushed]] in battle.

[[Angel of Valhalla (party member)|Angel of Valhalla]] can bestow Protect on Lightning with either the spell Protect or his Inspire ability. He can gains them at bond level 2.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy XVI]]'' ===
Protect is only available to enemies, and it functions differently to in most games, granting immunity to physical attacks. It can be broken by repeatedly using magical attacks.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]'' ===
[[File:FFT Protect Status Symbol.png|right]]
[[Final Fantasy Tactics statuses#Protect|Protect]] can be granted using Protect, [[Protectja]], [[Wall (ability)|Wall]], [[Iaido|Kiyomaru]], [[Bardsong (Tactics)|Nameless Song]], [[Cleric (Tactics)|Ae]][[Princess (job)|gis]], [[Treant (Tactics)|Guardian Nymph]], or wielding either Save the Queen or Durandal, or wearing the Onion armor, [[Lordly Robes|Lordly Robe]] or the [[Final Fantasy Tactics accessories#Tynar Rouge|Tynar Rouge]]. Protect does not directly reduce damage from attacks in this installment, but subtracts the attacker's physical AT by 1/3 in the damage formula. If the attack is done with a weapon that uses Magickal Attack or Speed, then Protect instead reduces that stat for the attack.

In addition, physical attacks that have stat-dependent success rates will face a penalty such that revised stat = [stat * 2/3] when targeting a Protected unit; consequently, Protect can lower either the success rate or the damage of physical attacks. The status lasts for 32 ticks.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance]]'' ===
[[File:FFTA Protect Status Symbol.PNG|right]]
[[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance statuses#Protect|Protect]] is granted by the abilities: Protect, Barrier, [[Final Fantasy Tactics Advance abilities#100% Wool|100% Wool]], and Yellow Spring. It reduces physical damage.

==== ''[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift]]'' ====
[[Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift statuses#Protect|Protect]] can be achieved through the use of the [[Green Mage (Tactics A2)|Green Mage]] spell Protect, the [[Tinker (Tactics A2)|Tinker]] ability Gold Moogletron, the [[Chocobo Knight (Tactics A2)|Chocobo Knight]] ability Choco Barrier, and the enemy ability Light Curtain.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]'' ===
Protect halves physical damage and negates recoil from attacks. Stun value will not increase, and [[Critical hit|critical strikes]] will not be taken.{{Status section|Final Fantasy Type-0}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates]]'' ===
{{Status section|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time]]'' ===
{{Status section|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time}}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]'' ===
[[File:FFD Protect Icon.PNG|right]]
{{Status section|Final Fantasy Dimensions}}

=== ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)|Dissidia Final Fantasy]]'' (2008)===
The [[Warrior of Light (Dissidia)|Warrior of Light]] gains the Protect status while in [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]], boosting his Defense by 10 points.

==== ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'' ====
{{Quote|An aura of light covers the body, raising defense.|Menu description}}
The Warrior of Light again gains Protect status in his EX Mode, to the same effect as in the first game.

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]'' ===
{{Section|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}

=== ''[[World of Final Fantasy]]'' ===
Protect reduces damage taken from Physical attacks by 50%.
{|class="full-width article-table WoFF"
|-
!style="width:150px"|Game Element
!style="width:100px"|Type
!Effect
|-
!{{LA|Protect (ability)|Protect}}
|Active Ability
|Bestows Protect to a single target.
|-
!{{LA|Mighty Guard (ability)|Mighty Guard}}
|Active Ability
|User gains Protect/Shell.
|-
!{{LA|Aetherial Pulse|Ethereal Pulse}}
|Active Ability
|Bestows Protect/Shell to all targets.
|-
!{{LA|Auto-Protect}}
|Passive Ability
|Continually bestows Protect to the user.
|-
!{{A|Protect Stone}}
|Item
|Bestows Protect to a single target.
|-
!{{A|Protect Mirajewel}}
|Mirajewel
|Allows Lann or Reynn to use Protect.
|-
!{{A|Protect Seed}}
|Ability Seed
|Allows a Mirage to use Protect.
|-
|}

=== ''[[Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales]]'' ===
Protect is a status effect that halves damage until the end of the next round.

;Cards that cause Protect
* [[Cait Sith|Cait Sith's Megaphone]]
* [[Phoenix|Phoenix's Blazing Barrier]]
* [[Adamantoise|Adamantoise's Might Guard]]

== Non-''Final Fantasy'' guest appearances ==
=== ''{{w|Chrono Trigger}}'' ===
[[File:Chrono Trigger Protect Status.png|right|150px]]
The Protect status increases the physical resistance. The status is shown with a yellow outline on the character, in the same manner of ''Final Fantasy V'' and ''Final Fantasy VI''.
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=== ''[[Bravely Default|Bravely]]'' series ===
The Protect status is granted by the spell Protect in ''Bravely Default'' and ''Bravely Second''. It raises target's Physical Defense by 25%. It is a White Magic ability that can be used by the White Mage.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
FFI Protect Status PS.png|Protect in the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (PS).
FFI PSP Protect Status.png|''[[Final Fantasy]]'' (PSP).
FFII Protect Status PS.png|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (PS).
FFII Protect Status GBA.png|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'' (GBA).
FFIII Protect Status.PNG|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy III]]''.
FFIV Protect Status DS.png|Protect ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (DS).
Protected ffiv ios.PNG|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (iOS).
FFIV PSP Protect Status.png|''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'' (PSP).
FF4PSP Status Protect.png|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'' (PSP).
FFV Protect status.png|[[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon|Lenna]] under Protect status in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (GBA).
FFV Android Sap Protect Statuses.png|[[Lenna Charlotte Tycoon|Lenna]] under Protect status in ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' (iOS/Android).
FFVI Protect status.png|[[Celes Chere|Celes]] under Protect status in ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]''.
FFVII Barrier Status.png|Barrier in ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]''.
VIICC Barrier Status.jpg|Zack in Barrier status in ''[[Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-]]''.
FFIX Protect Status.png|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]''.
FFX Protect Status.png|A Behemoth King under Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy X]]''.
Thundering Wave.jpg|Rikku protected in ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''.
FFXII Protect Status.PNG|Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]''.
FFXIII-2 Amodar boss.jpg|Amodar attacked in Protect status in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]''.
FFT Protect Status.png|''[[Final Fantasy Tactics]]''.
Drainslash-Type-0-HD.png|[[Queen (Type-0)|Queen]] with Protect in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''.
EoT Barrier Status.png|''[[Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time]]''.
FFD Protect Status.PNG|''[[Final Fantasy Dimensions]]''.
FFRK Protect Status.png|Rufus in Protect status in ''[[Final Fantasy Record Keeper]]''.
</gallery>{{Gallery incomplete|''[[Bravely Default]]''}}

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