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Elementa is a magic ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, serving as the first upgrade of the Element spell. It deals magic damage in all four elements—fire, ice, wind and lightning.

Obtained[]

Elementa Lv. ★ is the locked action for the Spira's Summoner garb.

Elementa can only be obtained as a drop from the Arcangeli and Arcangeli Ω enemies on the Final Day. The normal Arcangelis have a 10% chance of dropping the ability, while the Arcangeli Ω will always drop the ability with a 100% chance. The enemies drop the different levels of the ability on the following days and difficulties:

Enemy Lv. 1 Lv. 2 Lv. 3 Lv. 4 Lv. 5
Arcangeli Day 13 (Easy/Normal) - - Day 13 (Hard) -
Arcangeli Ω - - - Day 13 (Easy/Normal) Day 13 (Hard)

Mechanics[]

The spell deals magic damage of all elements to its target and all surrounding foes, consisting of ten hits. The level 1 Elementa spell has an ATB cost of 40, an attack power of 6.5, an attack rating of 0.13 (1.30 in total), a Stagger Power rating of B, and a Stagger Time rating of E. When fully upgraded, Elementa Lv.5 can have an ATB cost of 25, an attack power of 0.89 (8.90 in total), a Stagger Power of B, and a Stagger Time of E.

The ability can also be used by all Arcangeli enemies.

Stats[]

Ability version[]

Growth chart
Level Base Power Power Increment Synthesis Needed to Max Max Power Level Up Malistone
Lv. 1 0.13 0.02 4 0.21 Gold
Lv. 2 0.23 0.02 5 0.33 Platinum
Lv. 3 0.35 0.02 5 0.45 Scarletite
Lv. 4 0.47 0.02 8 0.63 Orichalc
Lv. 5 0.65 0.05 12 0.89 N/A
Passives

Elementa abilities can have the following passives:

Normal
  • Magic +180
  • Magic +200
  • Multiple Targets +20%
Rare
  • Elemental Chaser (Rare Synthesis)

Locked versions[]

The locked versions available to garbs have unique stats and passives, these versions of Elementa cannot be upgraded.

Command ATB Cost Attack Power Stagger Power Stagger Time Passive
Elementa Lv. ★
(Spira's Summoner)
20 x0.98x10 B E None

Use[]

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Other appearances[]

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR card

Elementa appeared as an INT ability.

Etymology[]

Classical elements typically refer to ancient concepts similar to the modern states of matter: earth (solid), water (liquid), air (gas) and fire (plasma). Classical elements are the simplest form of existence, of everything in existence. Many philosophies and worldviews believe in classical elements.

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