Monster with skin so tough it doesn't feel swords.
Description
The Toughskin in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is a green turtle-like creature with a sword sticking out of its back. It has an extremely high Defense stat, so magic spells are much more effective compared to physical attacks. Its Resonance ability can also disable the weapons used by most physically orientated jobs, further necessitating the use of magic.
Toughskins can be dangerous against physical units with low MP, as it can use Matra Magic to invert the HP and MP of a target. To avoid this attack, it is best to keep a distance by using long-range bows and magic. Matra Magic can also be learned by the Blue Mage job as a Blue Magic ability. The Toughskin has an even hardier lavender cousin, the Blade Biter.
Abilities[]
Debilitate[]
Toughskin command. Weaken enemy in self-defense.
Description
| Ability | Effect | MP |
|---|---|---|
| Resonance | Back sword quivers to create resonance. Disables target. Works on target's with metallic weapons. |
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| Matra Magic | Switches target's HP and MP. | 24 |
Reaction[]
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Counter | Follows up enemy attack with a counterattack. |
Support[]
| Ability | Effect |
|---|---|
| Weapon Def+ | Improves weapon attacks to deal more damage. |
Appearances[]
Missions[]
| Mission | Information |
|---|---|
| Turf Defense Mission: Help Nubs! | Two Toughskins appear here, on opposite sides of the battlefield. It helps to have two units with Black Magic or an instant KO ability. |
| Turf Defense Mission: Help Nargai! | The Toughskin here can be KO'd with a strong Ice spell on the first turn if the Black Mage is placed on the northeastern corner of the starting block. |
| Mission #058: Royal Ruins | The Toughskin here is a guardian of the ancient Ruins. Players can use Phantasm Skills to bypass the monsters and destroy the statues. |
| Mission #012: Jagd Hunt | The Toughskin in the back corner of the arena should be dealt with after the four clan members in front of the party are all KO'd. |
Clan encounters[]
| Home base | Clan | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Eluut Sands | Antlions | The Toughskin here does not know Resonate, making it an easy enemy. |
| Roda Volcano | Roda Dragons | All enemies here can be dispatched quickly with Blizzard spells, especially Blizzara. |
| Nargai Cave | Tribites | The Toughskin and Blade Biter here should be taken care of after the Panthers and Coeurl. |
| Kudik Peaks | Kudik Beasts | One Toughskin is part of this mainly Panther monster band. |