Action Abilities | Support Abilities

To save space, I use the following abbreviations:
Z=ZidaneG=GarnetE=EikoV=Vivi
S=SteinerF=FreyaQ=QuinaA=Amarant


NAMEDESCRIPTIONORBSUSED BYRECCOMENDATIONS
Auto-ReflectAutomatically casts Reflect in battle.15AllUse when you don't have to cure and the enemy uses magic
Auto-FloatAutomatically casts Float in battle.6AllUse when fighting earth enemies
Auto-HasteAutomatically casts Haste in battle.9AllVery useful- automatically doubles your speed
Auto-RegenAutomatically casts Regen in battle.10AllYou'll rarely have to use healing magic and items with this equipped
Auto-LifeAutomatically casts Life in battle.12AllOnly activates once per battle
HP+20%Increases HP by 20%8Z, S, F, AUse it whenever you have enough orbs
Accuracy+Raises physical attack accuracy2Z, S, F, AUseful when you have extra orbs to fill
DistractLowers enemy's physical attack accuracy5Z, S, FToo many orbs to be worth it
Long ReachBack row attacks like front row.16Z, S, F, AAbout as useful as the Long Reach materia in FF7
MP AttackUses own MP to raise attack pwr.5Z, S, F, AUse it on Steiner (or anyone else who isn't likely to use much MP), because that's the best use for his MP.
Bird KillerDeals lethal damage to flying enemies.3Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of birds in the area
Bug KillerDeals lethal damage to insects.2Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of bugs in the area
Stone KillerDeals lethal damage to stone enemies.4Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of stone monsters in the area
Undead KillerDeals lethal damage to undead enemies.2Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of undead monsters in the area
Devil KillerDeals lethal damage to demons.2Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of demons in the area
Beast KillerDeals lethal damage to beasts.4Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of beasts in the area
Man EaterDeals lethal damage to humans.2Z, S, F, AUse when there are a lot of humans in the area
Master ThiefSteal better items.5ZAlways use it unless you don't like to steal
Steal GilSteal gil along with items.3ZUse it if you need more gil
Add StatusAdd weapon status effect (add ST when you attack)3AllUse it when your weapon has a status effect you want to put unto the enemy
Gamble DefenseRaises defense occasionally.1Z, Q, AUse it when you have an extra orb
High TideAllows you to trance faster.8AllBest for Zidane, Garnet, Quina, and Vivi
CounterCounterattacks when physically attacked.8Z, Q, S, F, AUse when you have a good weapon and a lot of enemies use physical attacks
Protect GirlsYou take damage in place of a girl.4ZStuipd, especially if you have Freya in your party
Eye 4 EyeRaises Counter activation rate.5Z, S, F, AOnly use it if you have counter equipped
Body TempPrevents Freeze and Heat.4AllUse it when a lot of enemies use freeze and heat.
AlertPrevents back attacks.4Z, S, ANot that useful, but it's good if you have extra orbs
Level UpCharacters level up faster.7AllI usually use this, especially for characters whose levels are behind
Ability UpCharacters learn abilities faster.3AllAlways use this unless you aren't learning many abilities
Flee-GilRecieve gil even when running from battle.3Z, AUse it when you feel like a greedy coward
InsomniacPrevents sleep.5AllUse it when a lot of enemies use sleep.
AntibodyPrevents poison and venom.4AllUse it when a lot of enemies use poison and venom.
Bright EyesPrevents darkness.4AllUse it when a lot of enemies use blind.
Restore HPRestores HP automatically when near death.8Z, S, F, ANot that great
JellyPrevents petrify and gradual petrify.4AllUse it when a lot of enemies use petrify.
Auto-PotionAutomatically uses a potion when damaged3AllGood when you first get it, but it eats up your potions
LocomotionPrevents stop.4AllUse it when a lot of enemies use stop.
Clear-HeadedPrevents confusion.5AllUse it when a lot of enemies use confuse.
MugDamages enemy when you steal.3ZAlways use it if you do a lot of stealing
BanditRaises success rate of steal5ZAlways use it if you do a lot of stealing
HealerRestores target's HP.2G, E, Q, VLike a healing staff
ChemistDoubles the potency of medicinal items.4G, S, FUse it with auto-potion
Reflect-NullNullifies enemies' reflect status7G, E, VUseful on main enemies with reflect if you're Vivi
ConcentrateRaises the strength of spells.10G, EGood. Makes magic stronger
Half MPCuts MP use in half in battle.11G, Q, E, VSaves ethers. Good for summoners.
LoudmouthPrevents silence4G, E, Q, VUse it when a lot of enemies use silence.
BoostRaises strength of eidolons12GUse it if you summon eidolons a lot
Odin's SwordAttacks with eidolon Odin5GInstead of killing all enemies, Odin deals damage to all enemies
MP+10%Raises MP by 10%4Q, FGood for Quina
MillionaireRecieve more gil after battle5QGood if you want more gil
Absorb MPAbsorbs MP used by enemy.6QUse it on regular fights when you want to save up MP for a boss
Guardian MogMog protects with unseen forces.3EI've never noticed any effects
MP+20%Increases MP by 20%8V, G, EYou need more MP!
Reflectx2Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect17VI've never used it
Magic Elem NullNullifies magic element13VI've never used it
Return MagicReturns magic used by enemy9V, AUse it when you're battling enemies who use magic.
HP+10%Increases HP by 10%4S, F, AUse it if you need more HP.
CoverTake damage in place of an ally6SUse HP bonuses and counterattacks with this
InitiativeRaises the chance of first strike5FIt's self-explanatory

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