"Nullify status effects by producing uncanny sound waves."

—Description, Final Fantasy Tactics.

Dischord (怪音波, Kai Onpa^?) is an recurring enemy ability in the series. It usually halves the target's level. A similar Blue Mage ability exists in Final Fantasy V, known as Dark Spark.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy VEdit

Dischord is an enemy ability used by several enemies in the game, including Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and Druid. It halves the target's level. The player may utilize Dischord by catching and releasing a Tunneller.

Dark Spark, also known as BlakShock and Dark Shock, is a Blue Magic spell that a Blue Mage may learn from the Black Flame, Strapparer, Ushabti, Hades, Azulmagia, Shadow, and Druid enemies. It costs 27 MP to cast. The player may utilize Dark Spark by catching and releasing a Black Flame.

Final Fantasy VIEdit

Dischord is a Lore spell that halves the target enemy's level, and costs 68 MP to cast. It has a 100% hit rate, but will miss against those immune to Death. It can be learned from Chaser, Crawler, Dark Force, Figaro Lizard, Gamma, Lizard, Metal Hitman, and Satellite. Dischord can be surprisingly useful because it can affect the success rate of the Steal command.

Final Fantasy TacticsEdit

Dischord is used by Squidraken. It has 100% hit rate and dispels Float, Reraise, Invisible, Regen, Protect, Shell, Haste, Faith, and Reflect. It targets all creatures within three squares of the user, including the user. See also enemy abilities.

GalleryEdit

Dark Shock in Final Fantasy V (SNES).

Dark Spark in Final Fantasy V (GBA).

Final Fantasy VI (SNES).

Final Fantasy VI (GBA).

Final Fantasy Tactics.