Ability Points, often shortened to AP or ABP, are used to learn abilities. They are usually gained from battles. Generally, the player will not get very many Ability Points from battle unless they are in the final dungeon or in a special area where Ability Points are plentiful.

Contents 1 Appearances 1.1 Final Fantasy V 1.2 Final Fantasy VI 1.3 Final Fantasy VII 1.3.1 Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- 1.4 Final Fantasy VIII 1.5 Final Fantasy IX 1.6 Final Fantasy X 1.6.1 Final Fantasy X-2 1.7 Final Fantasy XII 1.8 Final Fantasy Tactics 1.9 Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 1.9.1 Common Missions' AP Awards 1.10 Final Fantasy Tactics A2 1.10.1 Common Quests' AP Awards 1.11 Dissidia Final Fantasy 1.11.1 Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy VEdit

Known as ABP, these are used to level up the current Job class. The character learns either a Command or a Support ability, which they can then use while utilizing other Jobs.

Final Fantasy VIEdit

Called Magic AP (originally Magic Points); used to learn spells from Espers. Each AP gives a certain percentage of spell to character that has the Esper equipped. After 100%, they learn the spell permanently. Every spell has a different growth rate. AP is also used in Terra's Trance. The more AP she has, the longer her Trance lasts. Gogo cannot equip Espers. Instead, s/he can Mimic all the magic on the current party s/he is on.

Final Fantasy VIIEdit

Used to increase the level of Materia. This allows the Materia to have more spells, or abilities. When the Materia is Mastered, a replica Materia at level 1 will be created. Barret's ultimate weapon, the Missing Score's power is increased by the amount of AP on the Materia it is holding.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-Edit

AP in Crisis Core is instead an MP-like stat that allows Zack to perform basic blocking and dodging, and also consumed by using special physical attacks and abilities with the appropriate Command Materia. The item Soma is used to recover lost AP, and is instantly recovered with an Elixir

Final Fantasy VIIIEdit

Used to make Guardian Forces learn abilities.

Final Fantasy IXEdit

Used to learn abilities embedded in equipped equipment. If a character equips several items which teach the same ability, AP growth is increased for that particular ability.

Final Fantasy XEdit

AP in this instalment replaces the usual role of EXP. The AP gained will let you gain Sphere Levels, used to move around the Sphere Grid.

Final Fantasy X-2Edit

Ability Points are used to learn the abilities of the equipped Dressphere. AP is earned when defeating enemies (usually 1 AP standard and 2 AP for an Oversouled monster); and also by using the abilities of the Dresspheres.

Final Fantasy XIIEdit

License Points, abbreviated LP, are points gained by defeating enemies and are used to buy licenses. To wield, wear or master anything, a license must first be bought. After buying the license, one will become able to wield the weapon, wear the armor/hat/helm or master the Magick or Technick that the license was for, granted that the specific item has been bought as well.

One must likewise buy the license of Summons, to be able to summon a creature. However, when one character has bought the summon license, s/he will be the only one with the license to that summon, as it disappears completely from the License Board of the other characters. The same goes for Quickenings.

Final Fantasy TacticsEdit

Called Job Points in Final Fantasy Tactics, a unit earns Job Points when performing actions. Other units with access to the same Job also earn Job Points (referred to as spillover JP). Earning JP can be enhanced with the Gained JP Up support ability and Move-Get JP movement ability. JP are also gained from completing propositions. With JP, the player is able to access new skills and spells for the unit.

In the original PS version, there is a JP Scroll Glitch that lets the player get 9,999 JP without effort.

Final Fantasy Tactics AdvanceEdit

Ability Points are gained from successfully completing missions. Unlike Experience Points, Ability Points are credited towards any (if any) unmastered abilities a unit is trying to learn. The amount of Ability Points vary from mission to mission, and can be double with the use of an Insignia, or quadrupled with two.

Common Missions' AP AwardsEdit

• All Clan Engagements - 50 AP
• All Turf Liberations (Battle while under attack) - 80 AP
• All Turf Liberations (Dispatch after losing turf) - 50 AP (more for Jagds)
• #205 Materite - 30 AP
• #207 Metal Hunt - 30 AP

Final Fantasy Tactics A2Edit

Ability Points are gained from successfully completing quests. Unlike Experience Points, Ability Points are credited towards any (if any) unmastered abilities a unit is trying to learn.

Common Quests' AP AwardsEdit

• All Normal Quests (Non-Battle) - 10 AP
• All Normal Quests (Battle) - 30 AP
• All Storyline Quests - 80AP

The amount of AP received per quest can be boosted by the Clan Privilege AP↑1/2/3, which boosts AP gained from a quest by 20/40/60 respectively. However, if the law is broken during the battle, the increase will be annulled. The AP from non-battle quests cannot be boosted as clan privileges are not granted.

Dissidia Final FantasyEdit

Ability Points are used to master abilities and are gained by winning a battle. Mastering abilities will lower their CP cost allowing the character to equip more abilities. The amount of Ability Points acquired after battle can be manipulated by AP Chances, which when triggered will add an additional 2 Ability Points to the total AP you gain, as well as calendar bonuses. Certain equipment such as the Diamond Equipment can increase bonuses even further.

Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit

The AP system in 012 is virtually the same as Dissidia. The only difference is the AP Chance, which varies from battle to battle. The character can gain from one to three AP from the AP chance; the more AP gainable, the higher HP damage must be dealt.

v · e · d Stats
Recurring Stats
Ability Points - Accuracy - Bravery - Charge Time - Clan Points - Defense - Evasion - Experience Points - Health Points - Intelligence - Level - Luck - MBlock - Magic Defense - Magic Evasion - Magic Points - Magic Power - Mind - Speed - Spirit - Stamina - Strength - Vitality
Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
Rank Points
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Soldier Points
Final Fantasy XI
Charisma - Fame - Magic Accuracy - Tactical Points
Final Fantasy XII
License Points
Final Fantasy XIII
Technical Points
Final Fantasy Tactics
Bravery - Faith
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Judge Points
Vagrant Story
Risk