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Libra (Spell)

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Scan in Final Fantasy IX.

Libra (ライブラ, Raibura), also known as Scan, Peep, or Sense, is a recurring White Magic spell in the series. It displays an enemy's stats, strengths, and weaknesses. In the later 3D installments in the series, one could move a scanned enemy around to see it from all sides.

In early localizations, Libra was translated as Scan. This was revised in Final Fantasy XII and the later Advance releases.

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[edit] Appearances

[edit] Final Fantasy III

Libra is a Level 4 White Magic spell which can first be purchased in the town of Gysahl for 3,000 gil in both versions. The Scholar class also has an ability called Peep/Study that performs the same function.

[edit] Final Fantasy IV

Libra, also known as Peep, costs only 1 MP to cast, and is one of the few spells Cecil could use. Cid could also use a command ability called Peep/Analyze with the same effect.

In the Nintendo DS version Libra functions the similar way as Scan does in Final Fantasy X, as it continues to show the stats for the rest of the battle.

[edit] Final Fantasy V

Libra, also known as Scan, is a Level 1 White Magic spell that could first be purchased in Tule. Blue Mages also have Check, which checks only the targets HP, as their Level 1 ability, and Scan, which performs like the Libra spell, as their Level 4 ability.

[edit] Final Fantasy VI

Libra, also known as Scan (SNES), could only be taught by the Esper Kirin at a rate of X5. Celes learns it naturally. It costs 5 MP to cast.

[edit] Final Fantasy VII

The Sense Materia lets you see an enemy's current and maximum HP, which would remain in the help bar for the rest of the fight. It would also temporarily show their name, level, and if applicable, weaknesses. Red XIII has this Materia initially equipped.

[edit] Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-

The Libra Materia enables the detection of enemy targets' status. Like Final Fantasy VIII, the Target's HP will be ????? until it becomes lower than 99,999.

[edit] Final Fantasy VIII

Scan is a magic that could be used to see enemies' stats. It could also be used to see the enemy or teammate in 360 degrees, except for Selphie for decency reasons. Note that if an enemy's HP is greater than 99,999 its HP will be displayed as ????? until its HP falls below 99,999.

Scan is notably one of the few spells in the game that cannot be refined from items and must be drawn, the only others being Float and Apocalypse.

[edit] Final Fantasy IX

Scan is one of the few White Magic spells only Garnet can use.

[edit] Final Fantasy X

Scan is located in Kimahri's section of the Sphere Grid, and gives a detailed description of the enemy, which includes current HP, maximum HP, strength, magic, elemental resistances, and possible Ronso Rages that Kimahri can learn. Weapons with the Sensor ability allow the party to view an opponent's current HP, maximum HP, and elemental resistances whenever targeting an enemy. Some enemies are immune to sensors, so Scan and Sensor do not work.

[edit] Final Fantasy X-2

The command for scanning for enemy information exists in three variations; Scan on the Gun Mage Dressphere and Rikku's Machina Maw special dressphere, Libra on Yuna's Floral Fallal special dressphere, and Ma'at's Feather on Paine's Full Throttle.

[edit] Final Fantasy XII

"The character can perceive detailed information about foes. The effect is temporary."

Libra is a Technick which grants a positive buff that lets the user see the HP, elemental weakness, and status enhancements/ailments of most targeted enemies. It also reveals the location of traps, but does not reveal what type they are.

In the International Zodiac Job System version, Libra can be used by six job classes: Archer, Machinist, Monk, Mononofu, Shikari, and White Mage. White Mage must first acquire the Cúchulainn license, while Samurai has to acquire the Belias license.

[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

Libra is a clan ability that displays traps. It can be gained automatically by having a copy of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance plugged into the DS while playing the game.

[edit] Dissidia Final Fantasy

Scan is a Story Mode skill. When used on a locked area, it identifies what Battle Piece(s) need to be defeated to unlock that area.

[edit] Trivia

Libra may be named after the attributes of the Zodiac Libra, the Scales of Balance - as it helps balance the gameplay by revealing statistics needed by the player to defeat their opponent, but the term may also refer to the Japanese romanization of the word "library".


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Scan in Final Fantasy IV

Libra in Final Fantasy V

Libra in Final Fantasy VI

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