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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.

Odin
image: 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
62
x1
Heavy typeless damage done to all enemies. Ignores targets' defense.


Phantom
image: 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
33
x5
Attempts to take 50% of the target's HP. Can not hit targets immune to instant death.
16
x3
Makes a character attack out of control.
18
x3
Makes target invisible by adding "Clear" status.


Phoenix
image: 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
30
x10
Revives a dead party member. (12.5% HP)
51
x3
Six times as powerful as "Fire," with same effect.
60
x2
Revives a dead party member. (100% HP)
40
x2
Restores HP.
50
x1
One time auto-revive. (12.5% HP)


Quetzalli
image: Quetzalli
Level Bonus
Location
None
Cid's Island after finding the airship, WoR.
Summon MP Cost
Summoned Attack
Description
61
Sonic Dive
Lifts the party up for an aerial attack.
Etymology
Assumed to be related to "Paladin," the most pure of knights.
Spell List
MP Cost
Learn Rate
Description
10
x20
Speeds up ATB bar for one target.
5
x20
Slows target's ATB bar.
17
x5
Levitates target, provides immunity to earth-elemental spells.
38
x2
Speeds up ATB bar of entire party.
26
x2
Slows ATB bar of multiple targets.


Ragnarok
image: Ragnarok
Level Bonus
Location
None
Narshe weapon shop, WoR.
Summon MP Cost
Summoned Attack
Description
6
Metamorphose
Turns one enemy into an item.
Etymology
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok was Judgement Day.
Spell List
MP Cost
Learn Rate
Description
80
x1
Heavy, typeless damage to all enemies. Ignores targets' defense.


Raiden
image: Raiden
Level Bonus
Location
Strength +2
Basement of the Ancient Castle, WoR. Stand five steps down from the Queen's Throne and press the action button to open the way.
Summon MP Cost
Summoned Attack
Description
80
Shin-Zantetsuken
Cleaves all enemies in two.
Etymology
Spelled "Raijin," this is the Chinese god of Thunder. "Raiden" is also Japanese for "thunder."
Spell List
MP Cost
Learn Rate
Description
99
x1
Allows target to take two consecutive turns.


Ramuh
image: Ramuh
Level Bonus
Location
Stamina +1
After finding Terra in Zozo, WoB.
Summon MP Cost
Summoned Attack
Description
25
lightningJudgment Bolt
Bathes all enemies in lightning.
Etymology
Originates from Hindu legend, where it is spelled Rama. Rama is an exceptionally strong human who is revealed to be a god in the "Ramayana."
Spell List
MP Cost
Learn Rate
Description
6
x10
Light lightning-typed damage to one or more targets.
3
x5
Low-level poison-elemental spell degrades HP of a target for the remainder of a battle.
22
x2
Three times as powerful as "Bolt," with same effect.


Caves of Narshe: Final Fantasy VI
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