Blaster ( ability ) Blaster , also known as Blast , Bluster , or Recoil , is a recurring ability in the " Final Fantasy " series . It has various effects in different games , and has also appeared as Blue Magic . It is usually used by Coeurl s and similar monsters , with some exceptions . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . Blaster , originally called Blast in the NES version , is a non - elemental ability used by the Coeurl that attempts to inflict Paralysis on a party member . " Final Fantasy IV " . Originally translated as Bluster , Cait Siths and Coeurls can use this ability which has a 50 % chance of either paralysis or inflicting instant death to one party member . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Blaster returns as a monster spell in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " . It functions the same way as it did in the prequel , and the ability is still used by Cait Siths . " Final Fantasy V " . Blaster is an enemy ability that can either cause instant death or paralyze on one party member . It is used by several enemies , including Omega , Omega Mk . II , Catoblepas , and Achelon . The player can utilize this ability by catching and releasing a Bandersnatch , Bandercoeurl , or Oiseaurare at Exdeath ' s Castle . " Final Fantasy VI " . Blaster is an enemy ability that causes instant death to one or all targets . It has a hit rate of 70 but always hits a stopped target , and is vulnerable to Runic . It cost 20 MP for the enemy to use . " Final Fantasy VII " . Blaster is an enemy ability used by Cuahl and Unknown . It inflicts non - elemental magic damage to the party . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Toramas , mostly found in and around Esthar after the Lunar Cry has occurred , can use Blaster . It can either Petrify or instantly kill a party member , and the monster will only use it while it is standing . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Toramas in the Desert Palace and Veterans in Ipsen ' s Castle can use Blaster . It damages one target and has the potential to inflict the Stop status . " Final Fantasy X " . There are three variants of this skill . Coeurl ' s Blaster inflicts petrification to the target while Master Coeurl ' s Blaster inflicts instant death and ignores Deathproof completely , and finally , Coeurlregina ' s Hyper Blaster inflicts instant death , too ignores Deathproof completely . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Coeurl ' s Blaster reduces the target ' s HP to exactly 1 . Queen Coeurl ' s Death Blast has the same effect as Blaster , plus instant death . The Gun Mage can learn Blaster from either of these two abilities , however , the Blue Bullet version removes 90 % of the target ' s maximum HP ( as long as the target is not immune to Gravity ) and costs 30 MP to cast . " Final Fantasy XI " . Blaster is used by Coeurl - type monsters , and inflicts potent paralysis . It has high Accuracy , and affects a short cone in front of the user . It cannot be learned by Blue Mages . " Final Fantasy XII " . Blaster is an enemy ability that deals percentage damage and inflicts Sleep , Slow , Silence , Disable , Immobilize , and Blind . The Coeurl - type enemies can use this ability . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Vampire Cat is the only enemy that can naturally use Blaster ; however , Coeurl can also use it when an ally with the Monster Skill ability is next to it . It inflicts Petrify or Stop . Its success rate is as follows : " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Blaster inflicts Petrify on the target . It is used by the race of Panthers called Coeurl , and as such can be used by a Morpher when they morph Panthers .