Shock is an Elemental Black Magic spell from Final Fantasy XI. It is one of the several elemental damage over time spells available to Black Mages.
Obtained[]
Shock can be learned by Black Mages at level 16. Its scroll can be purchased in all three starter cities from Black Magic vendors.
Use[]
Shock is a Lightning-elemental Black Magic spell that deals damage over time that lowers an enemy's mind.
It negates the Drown spell's effect, but is negated by the Rasp spell's effect. Shock, Choke, and Burn are a family of compatible effects that can all stack together. Shock and Frost also stack.
Etymology[]
Shock refers to a dangerous condition that disrupts the blood flow of the body. Electric shock is the physiological reaction or injury caused by electric current passing through the (human) body.