Status Ailments Explained
Status Ailments refer to afflictions that are cast by some enemies and bosses against your party. They remain to an afflicted party member for a duration and it can ruin their performance in battle if not cured. Spells such as Esuna and antidotes can remove them. Keep in mind that status ailments also disappear when a battle ends so don’t waste items or spells post-battle.
List of Negative Status Ailments
Each status ailment has a unique red and orange icon displayed under a character’s health bar when active. This will help you in picking up the right spell or item to cure it.
| Status Ailment | Description | How to Cure |
|---|---|---|
| Poison |
Gradually saps HP. | Item: Antidote Materia: Poison Materia (Resist only) |
| Silence |
Unable to cast spells. | Item: Echo Mist Materia: Binding Materia (Resist only) |
| Sleep |
Unable to act. | Item: Smelling Salts Materia: Binding Materia (Resist only) |
| Slow |
Decreases the rate at which the ATB gauge fills | Item: Angel Whisper |
| Stop |
Greatly lowers battle capabilities. | Item: Chrono’s Tear |
| Toad |
Quickens the rate at which the ATB gauge fills. | Item: Maiden’s Kiss |
| Berserk |
Exchanges defense for strength (more damage is dealt and received). | Materia: Binding Materia (Resist only) |
| Fury |
Quickens limit break gauge charge, but takes more damage. | Item: Sedative |
| Sedate |
Takes less damage, but slows limit break gauge charge. | Item: Adrenaline |
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