Lightning (雷 , Kaminari ? ) , also known as Thunder and Electric , is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series . It is one of the earliest elements introduced and forms a trifecta with Fire and Ice . Mechanical enemies are typically weak to this element. It is usually the opposing element of Water , but occasionally it can be the opposing element of Poison and Ice .
Recurring themes [ ]
Equipment [ ]
Lightning does not commonly have a large set of equipment devoted to it. Diamond equipment is usually resistant to Lightning and the Rubber Suit nulls any exposure to voltage, though the Rubber Suit is sometimes female-exclusive. A common weapon of the lightning element would be the Coral Sword .
As one of the three main elements, Lightning has four tiers of basic spells: Thunder , Thundara , Thundaga , and Thundaja . Final Fantasy XI offers the more powerful Burst .
Ramuh is the most recurring summon of Lightning, possessing the spell Judgment Bolt . In Final Fantasy VIII , he is replaced by Quezacotl , whose special attack is Thunder Storm. In Spira , the horse-like Ixion is the Lightning summon, whose Overdrive is Thor's Hammer. Adrammelech is the reigning Lightning Esper of Ivalice , whose special attack is also Judgment Bolt. In Final Fantasy XIII , Odin serves as the lightning-elemental Eidolon .
Enemies [ ]
Most aquatic enemies tend to be weak against Lightning, with the Bolt Fish being one of the few exceptions to this rule. Mechanical enemies are also usually weak against Lightning, but in some games, they absorb it.
Appearances [ ]
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Minor Lightning-elemental damage to one enemy.
Thundara
Black Magic
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to enemy party.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Major Lightning-elemental damage to enemy party.
NulShock
White Magic
Increases defense against Lightning-elemental attacks.
Thor's Hammer
Weapon
Casts Thundara when used as an item.
Diamond Shield
Shield
Resistant to Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Armor
Armor
Resistant to Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Mail
Armor
Resistant to Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental damage.
Gauntlets
Gloves
Casts Thundara when used as an item.
Thunderbolt
Enemy Attack
Major Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Lightning-elemental damage.
Mage's Staff
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Lance
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Diamond Helm
Helmet
Nullifies Lightning-elemental attacks.
Gold Hairpin
Helmet
Nullifies Lightning-elemental attacks.
Diamond Mail
Armor
Nullifies Lightning-elemental attacks.
Diamond Gloves
Accessory
Nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunderbolt
Enemy Attack
Lightning elemental damage to the party.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Major Lightning-elemental damage.
Judgment Bolt
Ramuh
Deals Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Thunderstorm
Ramuh
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Blessed Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Book of Light
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Dragon Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Light Arrow
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Light Rod
Weapon
Casts Thundara.
Light Staff
Weapon
Casts Thunder.
Mighty Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Platinum Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Serpent Sword
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Spark Dagger
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Spear
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Tome of Light
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Triton Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Diamond Shield
Shield
Resists Lightning damage
Diamond Mail
Armor
Resists Lightning damage
Diamond Helm
Helmet
Resists Lightning damage
Diamond Bracers
Accessory
Resists Lightning damage
Diamon Gloves
Accesory
Resists Lightning damage
Lightning
Enemy Attack
Moderate Lightning elemental damage to the party.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Blitz
Ninjutsu
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh
Summon
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning Flash
Enemy Attack
Deals Lightning-elemental damage equal to 1/10 of target's max HP.
Blitz Whip
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Claws
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Thunder (DS only).
Lightning Arrow
Weapon/Ammo
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when used with a bow.
Thunder Rod
Weapon
Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Thunder.
Abel's Lance
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically, may cast Tornado when attacking.
Thor's Hammer
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Blitz.
Coral Sword
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Extra damage vs. Ghouls (Easy Type only).
Thundershard
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Diamond Shield
Shield
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Shield
Shield
Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Diamond Armor
Armor
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Mail
Armor
Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Luminous Robe
Armor
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Crystal Helm
Helmet
Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Diamond Helm
Helmet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Helm
Helmet
Halves Lightning, Fire, and Ice-elemental damage.
Gold Hairpin
Helmet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Ring
Armlet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Gauntlet
Armlet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Protect Ring
Armlet
Halves Lightning, Ice, and Fire-elemental damage.
Heavenly Wrath
Item
Casts Thunder on all enemies.
Zeus's Wrath
Item
Casts Thundara on all enemies.
Blue Fang
Item
Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Blitz
Ninjutsu
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh
Summon
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Blitz Whip
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Arrow
Weapon/Ammo
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when used with a bow.
Diamond Shield
Shield
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Armor
Armor
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Luminous Robe
Armor
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Helm
Helmet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Gold Hairpin
Helmet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Ring
Armlet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Gauntlet
Armlet
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
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Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Ramuh
Summon
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Dragon Breath
Mix
Inflicts Lightning, Fire, and Ice elemental damage to all enemies.
Dragon Shield
Mix
Nullifies Lightning, Ice, and Fire elemental damage.
Judgment
Condemn
Lightning-elemental damage to either the party or all enemies.
Skeleton
Oath
Lightning-elemental damage to one random enemy.
Electric Shock
Enemy Attack
Minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning
Enemy Attack
Major Lightning-elemental damage to the party.
Lightning Bow
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Rod
Weapon
Randomly inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Increases power of Lightning-elemental spells. When used as an item, casts Thundaga on all enemies.
Blitz Whip
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Sometimes casts Thunder after each hit.
Lightning Scroll
Item
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Magic
Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Magic
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Magic
Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Ramuh
Summon
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Plasma
Dance, enemy attack
Deals moderate to major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Beam
Magitek
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Diffractive Laser
Enemy Attack
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Megavolt
Enemy Attack
Deals minor to moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Gigavolt
Enemy Attack
Deals major Lightning-elemental damage.
Magitek Laser
Enemy Attack
Deals minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Wave Cannon
Enemy Attack
Deals major Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Lightning Scroll
Item, Enemy Attack
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all targets.
Thunder Blade
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a chance to cast Thunder with each attack.
Thunder Rod
Weapon
Deals Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a chance to cast Thundara with each attack. When used as an item, will cast Thundara and break.
Cursed Shield
Shield
Weak to Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Poison and Water damage.
Force Shield
Shield
Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Wind and Water damage.
Paladin's Shield
Shield
Absorbs Fire, Ice, Lightning, Holy. Nullifies Poison, Wind, Water, Earth.
Thunder Shield
Shield
Halves Fire and Ice-elemental damage. Absorbs Lightning-elemental damage. Nullifies Wind-elemental damage.
Cat-Ear Hood
Headgear
Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Wind and Holy damage. Only usable by Relm.
Force Armor
Armor
Halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, Earth and Wind-elemental damage.
Minerva Bustier
Armor
Nullifies Fire, Ice, Lightning and Wind damage. Halves Poison, Holy, Water and Earth damage. Can only be equipped by Terra and Celes.
Berserker Ring
Relic
Absorbs Fire-elemental damage and nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Bolt
Magic
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt2
Magic
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt3
Magic
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Magic Breath
Enemy Skill Magic
Inflicts Lightning- as well as Fire- and Ice-elemental damage to all enemies. It can be learned from Stilva and Parasite.
Trine
Enemy Skill Magic
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies. It can be learned from Godo, Stilva and Materia Keeper.
Kjata
Summon
Inflicts major Lightning- as well as Fire- and Ice-elemental damage to all enemies.
Ramuh
Summon
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Typhoon
Summon
Inflicts major Lightning as well as Fire, Ice, and Earth elemental damage to all enemies.
Livewire
Vincent's Limit Break during Death Gigas
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Bolt Ball
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Electric Burst
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Electro-Mag Rod
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage and Paralyze.
Electroprod
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage (major Lightning-elemental damage in the final battle with the Turks at Midgar).
Electroprod 2
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Left Breath 2
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to party. Only used as a Final Attack by Schizo.
Lightning
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Right Breath 2
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to party. Only used as a Final Attack by Schizo.
Scissor Spark
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunderball
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunderbolt
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Kiss
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Wide Grazer
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Bolt Armlet
Armor
Absorbs Lightning-elemental damage.
Dragon Armlet
Armor
Halves Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental damage.
Escort Guard
Armor
Nullifies Lightning, Water, Poison, and Earth. Only usable by males.
Ziedrich
Armor
Halves all elements.
Bolt Ring
Accessory
Nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Tetra Elemental
Accessory
Absorbs Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Earth elemental attacks.
Bolt Plume
Item
Same as Bolt2, but hits all enemies.
Swift Bolt
Item
Same as Bolt3, but hits all enemies.
Dragon Fang
Item
Major Lightning damage to all enemies.
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Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Magic
Deals a small amount of Lightning-elemental damage; guaranteed to hit
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Thunder
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Magic
Inflicts minor Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundara
Magic
Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Magic
Inflicts major Thunder-elemental damage.
Electrocute
Blue Magic
Inflicts varying Thunder-elemental damage to all enemies.
Quezacotl
GF
Inflicts varying Thunder-elemental damage to all enemies.
"Blitz charged itself up!"
Enemy Attack
When attacked physically with close range, inflicts Thunder damage.
Breath
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Thunder-elemental damage to party.
Electric Discharge
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Thunder-elemental damage to party.
Mega Spark
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Thunder-elemental damage to party.
Thunder Summon
Enemy Attack
Inflicts varying Thunder-elemental damage to party.
Thunder
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Thunder-elemental damage.
Thunder Slash
Sword Art
Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage.
Ramuh
Summon
Inflicts moderate Thunder-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lightning
Enemy Attack
Inflicts random percent of Thunder-elemental damage.
Rainbow Wind
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Fire /Ice /Thunder/Wind /Water /Holy /Shadow elemental damage.
Coral Sword
Weapon
Inflicts Thunder-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Defender
Weapon
Halves Ice and Thunder-elemental damage.
Lightning Staff
Weapon
Inflicts Thunder-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Adaman Hat
Headgear
Nullifies Thunder-elemental damage.
Black Hood
Headgear
Halves Fire, Thunder, and Water elemental damage.
Flash Hat
Headgear
Increases the damage of Thunder and Holy elemental attacks.
Rubber Helmet
Headgear
Halves Thunder-elemental damage.
Defense Gloves
Armgear
Halves Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental damage.
Thunder Gloves
Armgear
Halves Thunder-elemental damage and increases the damage of Lightning-elemental attacks.
Chain Plate
Armor
Weak to Thunder-elemental attacks.
Rubber Suit
Armor
Nullifies Thunder-elemental damage.
Shield Armor
Armor
Halves Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental damage.
Silk Shirt
Armor
Halves Thunder-elemental damage, but is weak to Fire elemental damage.
Coral Ring
Add-On
Absorbs Thunder-elemental damage.
Extension
Add-On
Increases the damage of Thunder-elemental attacks. Only usable by females.
Reflect Ring
Add-On
Weak to Fire, Ice, and Thunder-elemental attacks.
Ribbon
Add-on
Absorbs Wind and Water elemental attacks, and halves Fire, Ice, Thunder, and Holy elemental attacks.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Thundara
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Electro Marble
Item
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Lightning Marble
Item
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Lightning Gem
Item
Inflicts five hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Ixion
Aeon
Lightning-elemental Aeon.
Thunder Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of minor Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Thundara Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Thundaga Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per target.
Element Reels
Overdrive
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to one or all enemies if two or three Lightning symbols are selected.
Thunderbolt
Overdrive
Inflicts five hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Rolling Thunder
Overdrive
Inflicts six hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Lightning Bolt
Overdrive
Inflicts nine hits of major Lightning-elemental damage per enemy.
Electroshock
Overdrive
Inflicts three hits of moderate Lightning-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
Thunderblast
Overdrive
Inflicts three hits of major Lightning-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
Thor's Hammer
Overdrive
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
NulShock
White Magic, Status Effect
Allows party members to be immune to one Lightning-elemental attack.
Electrocute
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Lightning Breath
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Multi-Thundara
Enemy Attack
Casts Thundara 2 times on a random target.
Lightningstrike
Auto-ability
Adds the Lightning element to attacks and skills.
Lightning Ward
Auto-ability
Halves Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightningproof
Auto-ability
Completely protects against Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning Eater
Auto-ability
Converts Lightning-elemental damage into HP.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Blade
Swordplay
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage.
Kogoro Shock
Kogoro
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage as well as Berserk.
Cait Thunder
Wildcat
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage as well as Petrify and Poison to all enemies.
Electric Whirl
Fallalery
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
Levin
Throttle
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage.
Ltng. Sandals
Festivities
Casts either Thunder on one enemy, Thundara on one enemy, or Thundaga on one or two enemies.
Ltng. Fish
Festivities
Inflicts three Lightning physical attacks on one enemy.
Breath
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to party. Only used by Bolt Drakes.
Electrocute
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to party.
Thor's Hammer
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to the party.
Thunder Fury
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage 8 times to random targets. Only in the International and HD Remaster versions, and only used by Lulu.
Tingling Meridian
Enemy Attack
Inflicts 100 HP of Lightning-elemental damage as well as makes the target weak to Lightning. Only used by Oversoul Cactuars.
Electro Marble
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning Gem
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Lightning-elemental damage 6 times to random targets.
Lightning Marble
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
The Lightning element is strong against Water and weak to Earth. It is aligned with the attribute of Dexterity . The status ailment corresponding to Lightning is Shock , and it drains HP and Mind off the target.
Lightning is opposed to Ice .
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magick
Minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magick
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Thundaga
Black Magick
Major Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Discharge
Enemy Attack
Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Adrammelech
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Flash Arc
Esper Attack
Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Judgment Bolt
Esper Attack
Lightning-elemental damage to one target.
Sandstorm
Enemy Attack
Physical Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Shockstorm
Enemy Attack
Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Thundaja
Enemy Attack
Major Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range. 35% chance of Stop .
Piercing Thundaga
Enemy Attack
Major Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range. Ignores Reflect .
Storm Spear
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Storm Staff
Weapon
Increases the damage of Lightning-elemental attacks.
Cross Scale
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. (Zodiac versions)
Cloud Staff
Weapon
Increases the damage of Lightning, Wind,( Zodiac versions) and Water elemental attacks.
Venetian Shield
Shield
Weak to Lightning-elemental attacks.
Zodiac Escutcheon
Shield
Nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Rubber Suit
Armor
Nullifies Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning Arrows
Ammo
Lightning-elemental ammunition.
White/Lightning Fang
Item, Enemy Attack
Reduces HP of all targets by 25% of their Max HP. Deals lightning-elemental damage.
Diamond Armlet
Accessory
Obtain superior items from chests, coffers, and the like. Immune to lightning.( Zodiac versions)
Manufacted Nethicite
Accessory
Halves all elemental damage and inflicts Silence .
Gendarme
Shield
Absorbs all elements
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magick Esper Ability
Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Thundaga
Black Magick
Deal lightning damage to all foes in range.
Thundaga Shot
Guest Attack
Deals lightning damage to all foes in range.
Thunderchop
Esper Ability
Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Hoof Kick
Esper Ability
Deals lightning damage to one foe.
Soul Purge
Esper Ability
Deal lightning damage to foes in a line extending from the user.
Thundaja
Esper Ability
Deal heavy lightning damage to all foes in range.
Plasma Arrow
Esper Ability
Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Triple Shot
Esper Ability
Loose three arrows, dealing lightning damage to any foes they strike.
Plasma Storm
Esper Ability
Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Spark
Esper Ability
Physical Lightning-elemental damage to all targets in range.
Silence Storm
Esper Ability
Inflict Silence and deal lightning damage to one foe.
Judgment Storm
Esper Ability
Deal lightning damage to one foe.
Judgment Bolt
Esper Ability
Inflict Silence and deal lightning damage to all foes in range.
Remora
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Ixion
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Shemhazai
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Quetzalcoatl
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Sagittarius
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Tiamat
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Ramih
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Raiden
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Ramuh
Esper
Lightning-elemental Esper.
Tempestblade
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Rudra Tulwar
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Rod of Lightning
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Storm Wand
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Inflicts Slow.
Zeus Mace
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Attacks in three directions.
Discharger
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Vortex
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.Increased attack radius.
Storm Lance
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lúin
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Increased attack range.
Raijoudou
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Tyrfing
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Silver Chestplate
Armor
Weak to lightning.
Power Vest
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Storm Gear
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Druid's Robes
Armor
Weak to lightning.
Shaman's Robes
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Prismatic Vest
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Gaia Armlet
Armor
Weak to lightning.
Rubber Suit
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Glimmering Robes
Armor
Resistant to lightning.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Ravager
Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage to one target.
Thundara
Ravager
Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage to nearby targets.
Thundaga
Ravager
Inflicts lightning-elemental magic damage within a large radius.
Sparkstrike
Ravager
Inflicts lightning-elemental physical damage to one target.
Enthunder
Synergist
Adds the lightning-element to a target's weapon.
Barthunder
Synergist
Grants one target protection from lightning-elemental attacks.
Odin
Summon
A lightning-elemental Eidolon summoned by Lightning .
Stormblade
Gestalt Mode Ability
An attack used by Lightning (with Odin in Gestalt Mode).
Spark Ring
Accessory
20% Lightning Resistance.
Fulmen Ring
Accessory
25% Lightning Resistance
Raijin Ring
Accessory
30% Lightning Resistance.
Sparkbane Brooch
Accessory
Critical: Barthunder
Sparkshield Brooch
Accessory
Auto-Barthunder
Lightning Charm
Accessory
Random: Lightning Eater
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Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Black Magic
Minor Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magic
Moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaga
Black Magic
Major Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundaja
Black Magic
Massive Lightning-elemental damage.
Ramuh
Summon
Lightning-elemental damage to enemies 4 spaces away.
Hallowed Bolt
Holy Sword
Lightning and Holy elemental damage to an enemy 3 spaces away. Inflicts Silence .
Heaven's Wrath
Sky Mantra
Lightning-elemental damage that hits randomly in a 4x3 area.
Hell's Wrath
Nether Mantra
Lightning-elemental damage that hits randomly in a 4x3 area.
Thunder Breath
Dragon, Enemy Attack
Lightning-elemental damage to enemies in a 2x4 area.
Thunder Anima
Enemy Attack
Lightning-elemental damage.
Tri-Thunder
Enemy Attack
Lightning-elemental damage.
Blaster
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Can also cast Thunder , Thundara , or Thundaga .
Coral Sword
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Gungnir
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Lightning Bow
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Can also cast Thundaga .
Thunder Rod
Weapon
Inflicts Lightning-elemental damage when attacking physically. Also increases the damage of Lightning-elemental attacks. Can also cast Thunder .
Ice Shield
Shield
Absorbs Ice elemental attacks, halves Fire elemental attacks, weak to Lightning-elemental attacks.
Kaiser Shield
Shield
Increases the damage of Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental attacks.
Black Robe
Armor
Increases the damage of Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental attacks.
Minerva Bustier
Armor
Nullifies Fire, Lightning, Wind, and Dark elemental attacks. Halves Ice, Water, Earth, and Holy elemental attacks.
Rubber Suit
Armor
Immune to Lightning-elemental attacks.
White Robe
Armor
Halves Fire, Ice, and Lightning-elemental damage.
Lightning is common element for magic attacks and weapons. When wind magic is penalized by the law , lightning magic use is encouraged.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Atmos Blade
Blade
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Bolt Breath
Dragon Tech
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Bolt Sword
Spellblade Tech
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Boltshot
Gunsmanship
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Flan Soul
Soul
Halves Lightning damage.
Gae Bolg
Spear
Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Bolt Breath .
Judge Staff
Staff
Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Ramuh.
Nike Bow
Greatbow
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Ramuh
Summon Magic
Deals Lightning-elemental damage.
Rubber Suit
Clothing
Nullifies Lightning damage (female only).
Tempest
Phantasm Tech
Deals Lightning-elemental damage to all foes.
Thor Rod
Rod
Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Thundaga.
Thundaga
Black magic
Strong Lightning damage.
Thundara
Black magic
Average Lightning damage.
Thunder
Black/Red magic
Weak Lightning damage.
Thunder Robe
Robe
Absorbs Lightning damage.
Thunder Rod
Rod
Lightning-elemental weapon; teaches Thundara and Tempest.
Tiger Fangs
Knuckles
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Vajra
Broadsword
Lightning-elemental weapon; enhances Lightning damage.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Atomos Blade
Blade
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Boltshot
Gunmanship
Lightning-elemental physical attack.
Gae Bolg
Spear
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Judgment Bolt
Scion
Adrammelech damages all enemies with a lightning storm.
Judicer's Staff
Staff
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Lightning
Breath
Damages one enemy with a Lightning attack.
Nike Bow
Greatbow
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Raging Brooch
Accessory
Enables the summoning of Adrammelech.
Ramuh
Summoning
Lightning-elemental summon.
Rubber Suit
Light Armor
Armor immune to Lightning damage.
Scissors
Paper-Rock-Scissors
Conjures a slicing Lightning bolt to damage one enemy.
Skyfury Blade
Flair
Lightning-elemental physical attack that inflicts Berserk .
Tempest
Illusion
Magickal Lightning damage to all enemies.
Thor Rod
Rod
Lightning-elemental weapon that grants immunity to Lightning.
Thundaga
Black Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis
Deals heavy Lightning-elemental damage.
Thundara
Black Magick/High Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis
Deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder
Black Magick/Red Magick/Brutality/Metamorphosis
Deals light Lightning-elemental damage.
Thunder Assault
Sparring
Lightning-elemental physical attack.
Thunder Breath
Dragon Soul/Breath
Deals Lightning damage in a T-shaped area.
Thunder Flare Tome
Lore
Damages all units with a Lightning-elemental magickal attack.
Thunderous Roar
Elemental Magick
Lightning-elemental attack and Silence .
Thunder Robe
Robe
Lightning-absorbing armor.
Thunder Rod
Rod
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Tiger Fangs
Knuckles
Lightning-elemental weapon.
Vajra
Broadsword
Lightning-elemental weapon.
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Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Wizard Magic
Powerful thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Spark
Enemy Attack
Thunder-elemental attack and lowers magic power.
Thunder Beam
Enemy Attack
Thunder-elemental attack.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Spear
Lightning-elemental.
Lit
Magic
This magic shoots a thunderbolt at a monster. Unlike Ice, the thunderbolt can only be shot in a straight line.
LitBlt
Attack Item
Lightning attack.
Thunder
Attack Item
Lightning attack.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Elec
Sword
Elec-elemental.
Elec
Magic Book
Attacks enemy group with Elec.
King
Shield
Grants resistance to Fire, Ice, Elec, Poison, Stone, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
Band
Helmet
Grants resistance to Fire, Ice, Elec, Poison, Stone, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
Dragon
Shield
Grants the party Fire, Ice, Elec, and Poison resistance with 80% success.
Elec
Enemy Ability
Attacks enemy group with Elec.
Thunder
Enemy Ability
Attacks enemy group with Elec.
All
Enemy Ability
Resists Fire , Ice , Elec, Pois , Ston , Para, Weapon , and Quake .
Damage
Enemy Ability
Resists Fire , Ice , Elec, and Pois .
Elec
Enemy Ability
Resists Elec.
Elec
Enemy Ability
Weak against Elec.
Thunder
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Axe
Thunder-elemental.
Thunder
Magic Book
Damage = Mana x10; Attacks one group; Thunder-elemental.
Thunder
MAGI
Damage = Add 5 Mana +1 per MAGI to Mana damage; Thunder-elemental.
Lightng
Enemy Ability
Damage = Mana x5; all enemies; Thunder-elemental.
Thunder
Enemy Ability
Damage = Mana x7; one group; Thunder-elemental.
Damage
Enemy Ability
Strong against elemental magic (combination of Fire , Ice , Thunder, Poison , Quake ).
Thunder
Enemy Ability
Weak to thunder-elemental attacks.
Thunder is a duel Ice /Tornado element.
Lightning
Game Element
Type
Effect
Lit 1
Black Magic
Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Lit 2
Black Magic
Thunder-elemental attack to one or one enemy group.
Lit X
Lost Magic
Thunder-elemental attack to all enemies.
D-Beam
Enemy Ability
Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Thunder
Enemy Ability
Thunder-elemental attack to one enemy.
Thunder
Strength
A transformation trait that makes the character strong against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.
Thunder
Weakness
A transformation trait that makes the character weak against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.
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Thunder
Game Element
Type
Effect
Thunder
Magic
Deals minor Thunder-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Thundara
Magic
Deals moderate Thunder-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Thundaga
Magic
Deals moderate Thunder-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Thundaja
Magic
Deals major Thunder-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Raigeki
Ability
Inflict physical thunder damage to a single target.
Flourish of Steel
Ability
Inflict physical thunder damage to a single target.
Thunder Beam
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to a single target.
Random Shock
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to a random target. Hits multiple times.
Heaven's Wrath
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to a random target. Hits 8 times.
Thunderbolt
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Thunderclap
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets. 50% chance of only hitting a single target.
Great Thunderstorm
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Shocking Breath
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets. Scales to HP.
Judgment Bolt
Ability
Inflict magical thunder damage to all targets.
Enhanced Thunder
Ability
Raises thunder ability damage.
Thunder Converter
Ability
Restores AP upon taking thunder damage.
Shock Spikes
Ability
Allows one to sometimes counter with thunder when hit.
Thunder Resistance+
Ability
Raises thunder resistance by 25.
Thunder Resistance++
Ability
Raises thunder resistance by 50.
Channel Element: Thunder
Stack Ability
Deals Thunder-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form, and a thunder-themed Mirage with highest thunder resistance.
Enthunder
Stack Ability
Deals Thunder-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form and Ramuh, Ramuh★ or Rairamuh with any other Mirage.
Electro Marble
Item
Deals 500 Thunder-elemental damage to a single target.
Lightning Marble
Item
Deals 1,500 Thunder-elemental damage to a single target.
Thunder Spellstone
Item
Deals 3,000 Thunder-elemental damage to all targets.
Thunder Mirajewel
Mirajewel
While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thundara Mirajewel
Mirajewel
While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thundaga Mirajewel
Mirajewel
While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Thunder Resistance+ Mirajewel
Mirajewel
While equipped, grants Lann or Reynn the effects of this ability.
Thunder Seed
Ability Seed
Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thundara Seed
Ability Seed
Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thundaga Seed
Ability Seed
Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Thunder Resistance+ Seed
Ability Seed
Grants a Mirage the effects of this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
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Thunder is one of the eight elemental attributes. This attribute in general focuses on swift victory.
Non-Final Fantasy appearances [ ]
Thunder is an element. The basic spells associated with it are Thunder, Thundara and Thundaga although there are other abilities like heart Thunder Surge and Thunder Blast which utilize the element. A Command Style in Birth by Sleep Thunderbolt is activated by using thunder-based deck commands.
Etymology [ ]
[view · edit · purge ] Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge during an electrical storm between electrically charged regions of a cloud (called intra-cloud lightning or IC), between that cloud and another cloud (CC lightning), or between a cloud and the ground (CG lightning).
[view · edit · purge ] Thunder is the sound caused by lightning. Depending on the distance and nature of the lightning, thunder can range from a sharp, loud crack to a long, low rumble (brontide).