Final Fantasy VI Espers

The Esper system is yet another unique facet to Final Fantasy VI (though it bears similarities to the Junction system of VIII), and it's one that is either loved or reviled by FF gamers. At the time of the original release, the Esper system caused great buzz because of it's novelty - however, many gamers today find that it makes the game too easy, by providing stat bonuses and permanent learning of magic (as opposed to Final Fantasy VII, where the magic came and went depending on the Materia equipped). Regardless of your stance, find all the esper information you need here. Except where to find Testper.

Lakshmi	Level Bonus	Location
	Stamina +2	After defeating Chadarnook, WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	74	Alluring Embrace	Restores HP to all allies.
	Etymology
	A small, young stellar object or a young actress.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Cure	5	x25	Restores HP.
Regen	10	x20	Gradually restores HP.
Esuna	15	x20	Cures any ailment except "Zombie."
Cura	25	x16	Restores HP.
Curaga	40	x1	Restores HP.

Leviathan	Level Bonus	Location
	Stamina +2	Ferry between Nikeah and South Figaro
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	70	Tidal Wave	Deluges enemies with a giant wave.
	Etymology
	The name Leviathan is of Hebrew origin. The terrible sea monster had a penchant for sinking ships.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Flood	60	x2

Maduin	Level Bonus	Location
	Mag.Pwr. +1	Magitek Research Facilty Lab, WoB.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	44	Chaos Wave	Unleashes a tide of anger on enemies.
	Etymology
	From Irish mythology, spelled "Mael Duin."
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Fira	20	x3	Three times as powerful as "Fire," with same effect.
Blizzara	21	x3	Three times as powerful as "Ice," with same effects.
Thundara	22	x3	Three times as powerful as "Bolt," with same effect.

Midgardsormr	Level Bonus	Location
	HP +30%	Umaro's Cave, WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	40	Abyssal Maw	Crushes enemies with seismic waves.
	Etymology
	Derived from "terra," which is Latin for "earth." In the Japanese game, called "Midgard's Serpent," a child of Loki in Norse mythology who was destined to consume the earth at Ragnarok.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Quake	50	x3	Earth-elemental attack hits all onscreen allies and enemies that are not currently in the air. Ignores targets' defense, can not hit floating enemies.
Graviga	48	x1	Removes 75% of one or more targets' current HP. Can not hit targets immune to instant death.
Tornado	75	x1	Takes 93.75% of HP of all onscreen enemies and allies.

Odin	Level Bonus	Location
	Speed +1	Ancient Castle, WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	70	Zantetsuken	Cleaves all enemies in two.
	Etymology
	The Norse god of war, storms, wisdom, and honor.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Meteor	62	x1	Heavy typeless damage done to all enemies. Ignores targets' defense.

Phantom	Level Bonus	Location
	MP +10%	Magitek Research Facility Lab, WoB.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	38	Ghostly Veil	Turns all allies invisible.
	Etymology
	A ghost or spirit, usually one with evil intentions.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Gravity	33	x5	Attempts to take 50% of the target's HP. Can not hit targets immune to instant death.
Berserk	16	x3	Makes a character attack out of control.
Vanish	18	x3	Makes target invisible by adding "Clear" status.

Phoenix	Level Bonus	Location
	None	Phoenix Cave (In the Star-Shaped Mountains), WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	110	Flames of Rebirth	Revives all KO'd allies, restoring 25% of their max HP.
	Etymology
	In Arabian mythology, the Phoenix was a bird who would live for 500 years, burn itself, and then be reborn from its own ashes.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Raise	30	x10	Revives a dead party member. (12.5% HP)
Firaga	51	x3	Six times as powerful as "Fire," with same effect.
Arise	60	x2	Revives a dead party member. (100% HP)
Curaga	40	x2	Restores HP.
Reraise	50	x1	One time auto-revive. (12.5% HP)