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.

Crusader	Level Bonus	Location
	MP +50%	At the location of the defeat of the last dragon, WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	96	Cleansing	Greatly damages all enemies and allies.
	Etymology
	Originally called "Jihad," the Islamic term for "holy struggle." As Crusader, refers to the holy knights who attempted to take the holy land for the Catholic church in the late dark ages. Also see "Knights of the Round" from FF7.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Meteor	62	x10	Heavy typeless damage done to all enemies. Ignores targets' defense.
Meltdown	85	x1	Massive fire and wind-elemental attack hits all onscreen allies and enemies. Ignores targets' defense.

Diabolos	Level Bonus	Location
	HP +100%	Dragon's Den
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	90	Dark Messenger	Critically wounds all enemies.
	Etymology
	"Diablo" is a word for a devil.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Graviga	48	x5	Removes 75% of one or more targets' current HP. Can not hit targets immune to instant death.
Gravija	70	x3

Fenrir	Level Bonus	Location
	MP +30%	After defeating Phunbaba, Mobliz, WoR.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	70	Howling Moon	Creates illusionary images of the party.
	Etymology
	In Norse mythology, this giant wolf was the enemy of all gods.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Teleport	20	x10	Removes party from dungeon or battle.
Banish	53	x5	Attempts to teleport all enemies to another dimension. Can not hit targets immune to instant death.
Stop	10	x3	Stops target's ATB bar.

Gilgamesh	Level Bonus	Location
	Strength +2	Colosseum
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	99	Varies	Summons a legendary swordsman.
	Etymology
	In Mesopotamian mythology, Gilgamesh was a king with tremendous strength who built a wall to protect his people.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Valor	20	x5
Quick	99	x1	Allows target to take two consecutive turns.

Golem	Level Bonus	Location
	Stamina +2	Purchase at auction in Jidoor.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	33	Earthen Wall	Protects party from physical attacks.
	Etymology
	In Jewish legend, a creature of stone brought to life by a holy man.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Protect	12	x5	Increases target's physical defense.
Stop	10	x5	Stops target's ATB bar.
Cura	25	x5	Restores HP.

Ifrit	Level Bonus	Location
	Strength +1	Magitek Research Facility, WoB.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	26	Hellfire	Scorches all enemies in a fiery blaze.
	Etymology
	Originates from the Middle East, spelled "Efreet." Efreet was a spirit of fire who lived in the City of Brass.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Fire	4	x10	Light fire-typed damage to one or more targets.
Fira	20	x5	Three times as powerful as "Fire," with same effect.
Drain	15	x1	Takes HP from the target and heals the caster by the same amount.

Kirin	Level Bonus	Location
	None	After finding Terra in Zozo, WoB.
	Summon MP Cost	Summoned Attack	Description
	18	Holy Aura	Gradually restores the party's HP.
	Etymology
	From Chinese mythology, a creature part horse and part dragon. Kirin are good luck symbols.
Spell List	MP Cost	Learn Rate	Description
Cure	5	x5	Restores HP.
Libra	3	x5	Determines target's HP, MP, and weaknesses.
Poisona	3	x4	Removes "Poison" and "Seizure" status from one target.
Regen	10	x3	Gradually restores HP.
Cura	25	x1	Restores HP.