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.

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.

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
Cura	25	x5	Restores HP.
Protect	12	x5	Increases target's physical defense.
Stop	10	x5	Stops target's ATB bar.

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.

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.
Esuna	15	x20	Cures any ailment except "Zombie."
Regen	10	x20	Gradually restores HP.
Cura	25	x16	Restores HP.
Curaga	40	x1	Restores HP.

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
Blizzara	21	x3	Three times as powerful as "Ice," with same effects.
Fira	20	x3	Three times as powerful as "Fire," with same effect.
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.