Water (水 , Mizu ? ) is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. Although it was represented early in the series by the fiends Kraken and Cagnazzo , it has had very few spells and equipment devoted to it in the series. After appearing in Final Fantasy VIII , Water began to take a larger role in subsequent games, and was first introduced as a central element in Final Fantasy X . Water is often opposite to Lightning , and sometimes strong against Fire .
Recurring themes Edit
Equipment Edit
Water has little impact in terms of equipment, but Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings fused the Ice element and Water together, and so many weapons and armor are infused with the Water element in that game. The Coral Sword is sometimes imbued with Water, but in other games it is actually lethal against Water-type monsters.
Water has only recently attained four tiers of basic spells: Water , Watera , Waterga , and Waterja . Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy XI include the powerful Flood spell. Final Fantasy XII , oddly, only the initial Water spell is available to the party, despite Watera and Waterga being used liberally by enemies, and Waterja being used by Famfrit . This is unbalanced by the fact that there are many Water-weak enemies, though some weapons can also deal water-elemental damage.
Leviathan and Bismark are the standard Water summons in the series. Famfrit the Darkening Cloud is the Esper of Water in Ivalice .
In the games which stories' involves crystals, the elemental guardians of them, commonly identified as "the Four Fiends", are often present. In Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy IX it is represented by Kraken , in Final Fantasy IV by Cagnazzo , in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest by Ice Golem , and in Final Fantasy Dimensions by Styx .
Appearances Edit
Game Element
Type
Effect
Whirlpool
Terrain
Inflicts Water/Ice elemental damage to all enemies.
Ice Storm
Terrain
Inflicts Water/Ice elemental damage to all enemies.
Ice Pillar
Terrain
Inflicts massive Water/Ice elemental damage.
Tidal Wave
Leviathan
Inflicts Water elemental damage to all enemies.
There is no water element in the game. Tidal Wave and Tsunami are non-elemental, while Flood is Ice elemental. The water element was introduced in the DS version.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Flood
Ninjutsu
Moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Leviathan
Summon
Major Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Triton's Dagger
Weapon
Inflicts Water elemental damage when attacking physically. When used as an item in battle, casts Flood.
Tidal Wave
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to the party.
Tsunami
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to party.
Deluge
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to party.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Big Wave
Gaia
Minor Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Tsunami
Gaia
Moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Waterfall
Gaia
Moderate Water elemental damage.
Leviathan
Summon
Major Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Deluge
Predict
Inflicts Water elemental damage and Toad to the party and all enemies.
Tidal Wave
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to party.
Coral Sword
Weapon
Water elemental damage when attacking physically.
Coral Ring
Accessory
Absorbs Water elemental damage, nullifies Fire damage, weak to Lightning damage.
Water Scroll
Item
Moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Flood
Magic
Inflicts major Water-elemental damage to all enemies. Advance release only.
Bismarck
Summon
Breach Blast inflicts moderate Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
Leviathan
Summon
Tidal Wave inflicts major Water-elemental damage to all enemies. Advance release only.
Tsunami
Lore
Inflicts major Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
Aqua Breath
Lore
Inflicts moderate Wind and Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
El Niño
Dance , Enemy Attack
Inflicts medium Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
Acid Rain
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Water and Poison -elemental damage as well as Sap to the party.
Flash Rain
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water and Ice-elemental damage to the party.
Trident
Weapon
Inflicts Water-elemental damage when attacking normally.
Cursed Shield
Shield
Weak to Fire , Ice, Lightning, Earth , Poison, and Water damage.
Flame Shield
Shield
Absorbs Fire-elemental damage, nullifies Ice damage, and is weak to Water damage. When used as an item, casts Fire3 .
Force Shield
Shield
Halves Water, Ice, Lightning, Earth, Wind , and Fire elemental damage.
Paladin's Shield
Shield
Absorbs Fire, Ice, Lightning, Holy. Nullifies Poison, Wind, Water, Earth.
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.
Tortoise Shield
Shield
Absorbs Water elemental damage. Weak if not used while an Imp .
Reed Cloak
Armor
Absorbs Water elemental damage. Weak if not used while an Imp.
Saucer
Helmet
Absorbs Water elemental damage. Weak if not used while an Imp.
Water Scroll
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Aqualung
Enemy Skill
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies. It can be learned from Harpy , Jenova∙LIFE , and Serpent .
Leviathan
Summon
Inflicts major Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Big Wave
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to party.
Blue Flame
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Blue Light
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Bubble
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage.
Huge Tidal Wave
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water damage to all targets (major damage if used by Serpent and if Serpent's HP is roughly 20% to 40% of the party's average HP).
Sewer
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Sewer Tsunami
Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage to all targets.
Escort Guard
Armor
Nullifies Lightning, Water, Poison, and Earth. Only usable by males.
Ziedrich
Armor
Halves all elements.
Water Ring
Accessory
Absorbs Water elemental damage.
Dragon Scales
Item
Same as the spell Aqualung.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Magic
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Aqua Breath
Blue Magic
Inflicts varying Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Leviathan
GF
Inflicts varying Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Aqua Breath
Blue Magic
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Leviathan
Summon
Inflicts major Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Rainbow Wind
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Fire /Ice /Lightning /Wind /Water/Holy /Shadow elemental damage.
Tidal Wave
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Water elemental damage to party.
Tsunami
Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to party.
Water-Gun
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Water elemental damage.
Waterga
Enemy Attack
Inflicts major Water elemental damage to party.
Dragon's Claws
Weapon
Inflicts Water elemental damage when attacking physically.
Octagon Rod
Weapon
Absorbs Water and Wind elemental attacks, and increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Black Hood
Headgear
Halves Fire, Lightning, and Water elemental damage.
Bronze Helmet
Headgear
Halves Water elemental damage.
Golden Hairpin
Headgear
Increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Golden Skullcap
Headgear
Increases the damage of Water elemental attacks and halves the damage of Earth elemental attacks.
Headgear
Headgear
Halves Water elemental damage.
Diamond Gloves
Armgear
Nullifies Water elemental damage.
Gauntlets
Armgear
Halves Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind elemental damage.
Glass Armlet
Armgear
Halves Water elemental damage.
Mythril Armor
Armor
Halves Water elemental damage.
Mythril Vest
Armor
Halves Water elemental damage.
Desert Boot
Add-On
Halves Earth elemental damage, but is weak to Water elemental damage.
Pearl Rouge
Add-On
Halves Holy elemental damage, and increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Ribbon
Add-on
Absorbs Wind and Water elemental attacks, and halves Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Holy elemental attacks.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Water-elemental damage to one target.
Watera
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Water-elemental damage to one target.
Waterga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Water-elemental damage to one target.
Fish Scale
Item
Inflicts moderate Water-elemental damage to one target.
Dragon Scale
Item
Inflicts major Water-elemental damage to one target.
Water Gem
Item
Inflicts five hits of major Water-elemental damage per target.
Water Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of minor Water-elemental damage per target.
Watera Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of moderate Water-elemental damage per target.
Waterga Fury
Overdrive
Inflicts several hits of major Water-elemental damage per target.
Aqua Breath
Overdrive
Inflicts Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
Element Reels
Overdrive
Inflicts Water-elemental damage to one or all enemies if two or three Water symbols are selected.
Waterfall
Overdrive
Inflicts five hits of moderate Water-elemental damage per enemy.
Flash Flood
Overdrive
Inflicts six hits of major Water-elemental damage per enemy.
Tidal Wave
Overdrive
Inflicts nine hits of major Water-elemental damage per enemy.
Aqua Toxin
Overdrive
Inflicts three hits of moderate Water-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
Dark Rain
Overdrive
Inflicts three hits of major Water-elemental damage and inflicts Poison, and Darkness, Silence and Sleep for three rounds per enemy.
NulTide
White Magic , Status Effect
Allows party members to be immune to one Water-elemental attack.
Aqua Shooter
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Water elemental damage.
Blender
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Water elemental damage to party.
Multi-Watera
Enemy Attack
Casts Watera 2 times on random targets.
Squirt
Enemy Attack
Inflicts Water elemental damage.
Waterstrike
Auto-ability
Adds the Water element to attacks and skills.
Water Ward
Auto-ability
Halves Water-elemental damage.
Waterproof
Auto-ability
Completely protects against Water-elemental damage.
Water Eater
Auto-ability
Converts Water-elemental damage into HP.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Black Magic
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage.
Watera
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Waterga
Black Magic
Inflicts major Water elemental damage.
Aqua Breath
Blue Bullet
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Liquid Steel
Swordplay
Inflicts Water elemental damage.
Kogoro Deluge
Kogoro
Inflicts Water elemental damage as well as Sleep .
Cait Water
Wildcat
Inflicts Water elemental damage as well as Petrify and Poison to all enemies.
Aqua Whirl
Fallalery
Inflicts Water elemental damage to all enemies.
Whelman
Throttle
Inflicts Water elemental damage.
Water Geta
Festival-Goer
Randomly casts Water on one enemy, Watera on one enemy, or Waterga on one or two enemies.
Water Goldfish
Festival-Goer
Inflicts three Water physical attacks on one enemy.
Drowning Meridian
Enemy Ability
Inflicts 100 HP of Water elemental damage as well as makes the target weak to Water. Only used by Oversoul Cactuars .
Scum Spray
Ability
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage as well as Blind .
Sludge Spray
Ability
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage as well as Poison and Blind.
Squirt Gun
Ability
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage as well as Slow .
Water Fury
Ability
Inflicts Water elemental damage up to 8 times to random target. Only in International version, and only used by Lulu .
Dragon Scale
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts moderate Water elemental damage.
Fish Scale
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage.
Water Gem
Item, Enemy Attack
Inflicts minor Water elemental damage up to 6 times to random enemies.
In Final Fantasy XI , the Water element is strong against Fire and weak to Lightning. It is aligned with the attribute of Mind . The status ailment corresponding to Water is Drown , and it drains HP and Strength from the target.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Black Magic
Minor Water elemental damage to one target.
Aqua Bubbles
Enemy Attack
Physical Water elemental damage to all targets in range. 50% chance of Sap .
Briny Cannonade
Enemy Attack
Water elemental damage to one target.
Mythril Bubbles
Enemy Attack
Physical Water elemental damage to all targets in range. 50% chance of Confusion and Poison .
Nectar Volley
Enemy Attack
Physical Water elemental damage to one target. 100% chance of Sap .
Watera
Enemy Attack
Moderate Water elemental damage to all targets in range.
Water Cannon
Enemy Attack
Physical Water elemental damage to one target.
Waterga
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to all targets in range.
Waterja
Enemy Attack
Major Water elemental damage to all targets in range. 35% chance of Silence .
Water Ray
Enemy Attack
Physical Water elemental damage to one target.
Water Spout
Enemy Attack
Deals Water-based physical damage to all targets in range.
Cloud Staff
Weapon
Increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Fumarole
Weapon
Increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Mitre
Weapon
Inflicts Water elemental damage when attacking physically.
Murasame
Weapon
Inflicts Water elemental damage when attacking physically.
Six-fluted Pole
Weapon
Increases the damage of Water elemental attacks.
Viking Coat
Armor
Nullifies Water elemental damage.
Aqua Shot
Ammo
Water elemental ammunition.
Water Bombs
Ammo
Water elemental ammunition.
Water Mote
Item, Enemy Attack
Minor Water elemental damage to one target.
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Game Element
Type
Effect
Icebrand
Longsword
Water elemental weapon.
Coral Blade
Longsword
Water elemental weapon.
Rod of Ice
Rod
Water elemental weapon.
Rime Wand
Rod
Water elemental weapon, inflicts Silence on hit.
Whale Whisker
Rod
Water elemental weapon.
Rainmaker
Skybandit
Water elemental weapon.
Trident
Lance
Water elemental weapon.
Ice Lance
Lance
Water elemental weapon.
Fomalhaut
Gun
Water elemental weapon.
Perseus Bow
Bow
Water elemental weapon.
Galatyn
Knightsword
Water elemental weapon.
Raincloud Raiment
Armor
Armor resistant to water.
Hermit's Robes
Armor
Armor resistant to water.
Wizard's Robes
Armor
Armor weak to water.
Adamant Vest
Armor
Armor weak to water.
Mirage Vest
Armor
Armor resistant to water.
Corsair's Frock
Armor
Armor resistant to water.
Maximillian
Armor
Armor weak to water.
Blizzard
Ability/Yarhi Ability
Deal light ranged water damage to one foe.
Blizzaga
Ability/Yarhi Ability
Deal moderate ranged water damage to foes in a small area around target.
Blizzaja
Yarhi Ability
Deal heavy flying water damage to foes in a large area around target.
Barracuda Dive
Yarhi Ability
Deals heavy melee water damage to one foe.
Blizzaga Shot
Enemy Ability
Deals moderate ranged water damage to foes in a small area around target.
Blizzard Sword
Enemy Ability
Deals melee water damage to one foe.
Briny Cannonade
Yarhi Ability
Deals heavy ranged water damage to one foe.
Bubblebath
Yarhi Ability
Deals light flying water damage to one foe.
Diamond Dust
Yarhi Ability
Deals heavy ranged water damage to foes in a moderate area around target.
Flash-Freeze
Yarhi Ability
Deals flying water damage to a single foe.
Frostball
Enemy Ability
Deals ranged water damage to a single foe.
Frostbreath
Enemy Ability
Deals ranged water damage to foes in front of user.
Iceflick
Enemy Ability
Deals light melee water damage to a single foe.
Kickline Dance
Yarhi Ability
Deals moderate flying water damage to one foe and inflicts Stop .
Malaise
Yarhi Ability
Deals moderate melee water damage to one foe.
Silence Fang
Enemy Ability
Deals moderate melee water damage to one foe and inflicts Silence .
Smack
Yarhi Ability
Deals light melee water damage to one foe.
Suiton
Enemy Ability
Deals moderate melee water damage to one foe and inflicts Silence .
Tidal Wave
Yarhi Ability
Deals heavy melee water damage to all foes in front of user.
Triple Slap
Yarhi Ability
Fires three bolts of ice to deal heavy ranged water damage to one foe.
Tsunami
Yarhi Ability
Deals heavy ranged water damage to foes in a large area around target.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Ravager
Inflicts water-elemental magic damage to one target.
Watera
Ravager
Inflicts water-elemental magic damage to nearby targets.
Waterga
Ravager
Inflicts water-elemental magic damage within a large radius.
Aquastrike
Ravager
Inflicts water-elemental physical damage to one target.
Enwater
Synergist
Adds the water-element to a target's weapon.
Barwater
Synergist
Grants one target protection from water-elemental attacks.
Aqua Ring
Accessory
20% Water Resistance.
Riptide Ring
Accessory
25% Water Resistance
Nereid Ring
Accessory
30% Water Resistance.
Aquabane Brooch
Accessory
Critical: Barwater
Aquashield Brooch
Accessory
Auto-Barwater
Water Charm
Accessory
Random: Water Eater
Game Element
Type
Effect
Leviathan
Summon
Water-elemental damage to all enemies 4 spaces away.
Torrent
Geomancy
Water-elemental damage to enemies 5 spaces away. Also inflicts Frog .
Quicksand
Geomancy
Water-elemental damage to enemies 5 spaces away. Also inflicts Doom .
Maelstrom
Sky Mantra
Water-elemental damage to enemies in random areas 4 spaces away.
Nether Maelstrom
Nether Mantra
Water-elemental damage to enemies in random areas 4 spaces away.
Water Anima
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental damage.
Flame Shield
Shield
Absorbs Fire-elemental attacks, halves Ice-elemental damage, and weak to Water-elemental attacks.
Minerva Bustier
Armor
Halves Ice, Water, Earth, and Holy-elemental damage and nullifies Fire, Lightning, Wind, and Dark-elemental damage.
Snowmelt Bomb
Item
Minor Water-elemental damage.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Aqua Saber
Saber
Water-elemental weapon.
Deluge
Phantasm Skill
Deals Water-elemental damage to all enemies.
Lamia Soul
Soul
Water-elemental weapon.
Murasame
Katana
Water-elemental weapon; teaches Water Veil.
Princess Rod
Rod
Enhances Water, Wind, and Earth-elemental damage.
Sliprain
Spirit Magic
Deals Water-elemental damage and inflicts Slow.
Spring Staff
Staff
Water-elemental weapon; absorbs Water-elemental damage and teaches Water.
Water Veil
Ninja Skill
Deals Water-elemental damage and inflicts Silence.
Water is a more useful element in this game than in others, as many monsters, such as Wolves , are weak to it.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Aqua Saber
Saber
Water-elemental weapon.
Black Robe
Robe
Halves damage from Water attacks.
Deluge
Illusion
Magickal Water attack against all enemies.
Ewer of Darkness
Accessory
Allows the summoning of Famfrit .
Heretic Rod
Rod
Grants immunity to Water damage.
Murasame
Katana
Water-elemental weapon.
Sliprain
Elemental Magick
Water-elemental magick attack and Slows .
Spring Staff
Staff
Water-elemental weapon that grants immunity to Water damage.
Tsunami
Brutality
Reduces MP and deals Water damage in an area.
Tsunami
Scion
Famfrit douses all enemies with a huge tidal wave.
Venom Squall
Geomancy
Water-elemental magick attack and Poisons .
Water
Sagacity/Intercession
Deals moderate Water-elemental damage.
Water Veil
Ninjutsu
Water-elemental damage and Silences .
Game Element
Type
Effect
Blizzard
Black Magic
Water-elemental attack to one or multiple enemies.
Coldness
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Ice Block
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Ice Breath
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Icy Foam
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Snowstorm
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack that damages both characters and heals the user.
Watergun
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Whirlwater
Enemy Attack
Water-elemental attack.
Due to the elemental system used within the game, all ice based attacks and items inflict water-elemental damage instead of the traditional ice-elemental damage.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Water
Black Magic
Inflicts minor water-elemental damage.
Watera
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate water-elemental damage.
Waterga
Black Magic
Inflicts major water-elemental damage.
Blizzard
Black Magic
Inflicts minor water-elemental damage.
Blizzara
Black Magic
Inflicts moderate water-elemental damage.
Blizzaga
Black Magic
Inflicts major water-elemental damage.
Elemental
Job Ability
Inflicts minor Fire , Water, Wind , Earth , Dark and Light -elemental damage to random enemies.
Polar Wind
Smelt Result
Inflicts water-elemental damage.
Blizzard Dance
Enemy Ability
Moderate water-elemental damage attack.
Charge
Enemy Ability
Raises attack power for Tidal Wave.
Diamond Dust
Enemy Ability
Moderate water-elemental damage attack.
Flutter Effect
Enemy Ability
Inflicts confuse on a target.
Ice Breath
Enemy Ability
Minor water-elemental damage attack.
Lightning Bolt (C)
Enemy Ability
Minor light and water-elemental damage attack.
Mash
Enemy Ability
Water-elemental and physical damage attack.
Might Slap
Enemy Ability
Water-elemental and physical damage attack.
Tidal Wave
Enemy Ability
Moderate water-elemental damage attack.
Tsunami
Enemy Ability
Moderate water-elemental damage attack. Has a 10% chance of inflicting poison.
Water Blast
Enemy Ability
Minor water-elemental damage attack. Has a 25% chance of inflicting poison.
Waterspray
Enemy Ability
Minor water-elemental damage attack. Has a 33% chance of inflicting poison, silence, sleep, paralysis, and confusion.
Hydraxe
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Book of Shiva
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Blue Shot
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Flowing Harp
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Bane Knife
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a 30% chance to inflict poison on an enemy.
Ice Pick
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a 30% chance to inflict sleep on an enemy.
Shark Lance
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Ocean Staff
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Frost Bull
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Icebrand
Weapon
Inflicts water-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Ice Shield
Shield
Nullifies water-elemental based attacks.
Spring Gauntlets
Accessory
Adds water-elemental damage to weapon attacks.
Stream Cape
Accessory
Nullifies water-elemental based attacks.
Antarctic Wind
Item
Inflicts minor water-elemental damage.
Game Element
Type
Effect
Gloria
Main Character
A mutant whose innate element is Water.
Faye
Guest Character
A human whose innate element is Water.
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