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Shock

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Shock is a recurring ability or spell from the series. While the spell "Shock" would allude to a Thunder-elemental spell, it's more often than not a non-elemental spell, the only exclusion being Final Fantasy XI. It is also, when used as an ability, been associated with the Warrior class.

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[edit] Appearances

[edit] Final Fantasy IV: The After Years

Shock is one of Edge's new Ninjutsu skills. It does Lightning-elemental damage to one or more enemies.

[edit] Final Fantasy VI

Shock is the special command ability of General Leo Cristophe and the Retainer Rage. It deals large amounts of non-elemental magic damage to all enemies.

[edit] Final Fantasy IX

Shock first appears as one of General Beatrix's abilities. Later in the game, Adelbert Steiner can learn it as a Sword Art from the Ragnarok. It deals large amounts of physical damage, roughly three times the damage Steiner's normal attack does.

[edit] Final Fantasy XI

Shock is a Lightning-elemental Black Magic spell. It inflicts Sap and reduces the target's MND stat.

[edit] Final Fantasy XII

Shock is a Black Magick spell which inflicts heavy non-elemental damage on a single target. It is available on Black Magick License 6 costing 50 LP. The spell can be purchased at Balfonheim Port for 9,400 gil and initially uses 34 MP to cast.

The International Zodiac Job System listed Shock as a Black Magick 11 License. It is bought in Balfonheim for 7,800 gil and consumes 34 MP. Only the Job class Black Mage can use Shock.

[edit] Final Fantasy Tactics

Beowulf's Shock! acts like the Lifebreak spell.

[edit] Etymology

In this case, Shock refers to a dangerous condition that disrupts the blood flow of the body.