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Lightning (, 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. However, 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.

Spells[]

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.

Summons[]

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[]

Final Fantasy[]

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.

Final Fantasy II[]

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.

Final Fantasy III[]

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.

Final Fantasy IV[]

FFIVDS Thunder IconLightning
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.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]

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.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

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Final Fantasy V[]

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.
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.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Lightning from FFVI iconLightning
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.

Final Fantasy VII[]

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.

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis[]

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Final Fantasy VII Remake[]

Lightning
Game Element Type Effect
Thunder Thunder Magic Deals a small amount of Lightning-elemental damage; guaranteed to hit
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Final Fantasy VIII[]

FFVIII Lightning SymbolThunder
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.

Final Fantasy IX[]

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.

Final Fantasy X[]

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.

Final Fantasy X-2[]

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.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Lightning Element.

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.

Final Fantasy XII[]

Lightning is opposed to Ice.

Lightning symbol.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

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

RW Lightning SymbolLightning
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.

Final Fantasy XIII[]

Lightning Icon FFXIIILightning
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

Final Fantasy XIII-2[]

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

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Final Fantasy XIV[]

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Final Fantasy Tactics[]

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.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]

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.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

FFTA2 Lightning SymbolLightning
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.

Final Fantasy Tactics S[]

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Final Fantasy Type-0[]

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]

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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]

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Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]

Thunder/Wind element icon.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.

Final Fantasy Adventure[]

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.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

Lightning
Game Element Type Effect
Elec Sword Elec-elemental.
Elec Magic Book Attacks enemy group with Elec.
King Shield Grants resistance to FFL Strength IconFire, FFL Strength IconIce, FFL Strength IconElec, FFL Strength IconPoison, FFL Strength IconStone, FFL Strength IconPara, FFL Strength IconWeapon, and FFL Strength IconQuake.
Band Helmet Grants resistance to FFL Strength IconFire, FFL Strength IconIce, FFL Strength IconElec, FFL Strength IconPoison, FFL Strength IconStone, FFL Strength IconPara, FFL Strength IconWeapon, and FFL Strength IconQuake.
Dragon Shield Grants the party FFL Strength IconFire, FFL Strength IconIce, FFL Strength IconElec, and FFL Strength IconPoison resistance with 80% success.
Elec Enemy Ability Attacks enemy group with Elec.
Thunder Enemy Ability Attacks enemy group with Elec.
FFL Strength IconAll Enemy Ability Resists Fire, Ice, Elec, Pois, Ston, Para, Weapon, and Quake.
FFL Strength IconDamage Enemy Ability Resists Fire, Ice, Elec, and Pois.
FFL Strength IconElec Enemy Ability Resists Elec.
FFL Weakness IconElec Enemy Ability Weak against Elec.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

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.
FFLII ResistanceDamage Enemy Ability Strong against elemental magic (combination of FFLII ResistanceFire, FFLII ResistanceIce, FFLII ResistanceThunder, FFLII ResistancePoison, FFLII ResistanceQuake).
FFLII WeaknessThunder Enemy Ability Weak to thunder-elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

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.
FFLIII StrengthThunder Strength A transformation trait that makes the character strong against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.
FFLIII WeaknessThunder Weakness A transformation trait that makes the character weak against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

PFF Lightning Icon
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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

Lightning Icon Brigade
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Final Fantasy Artniks Dive[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

FFRK Lightning Element
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Final Fantasy Explorers[]

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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

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World of Final Fantasy[]

WoFF Thunder Icon
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.

Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon[]

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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon[]

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

Thunder is one of the eight elemental attributes. This attribute in general focuses on swift victory.

Non-Final Fantasy appearances[]

Kingdom Hearts series[]

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[]

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).

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).

Trivia[]

  • The series is known for using the base "thunder" for its Lightning-elemental spells. In actuality, thunder is just the sound phenomena that follows the actual energy which is lightning.
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