Apocalypse ( ability ) Apocalypse is a recurring ability in the series , oftentimes being used by extremely powerful enemies , and is generally one of the strongest attacks or spells in the game . Appearances . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Apocalypse is Zack ' s ultimate Limit Break obtained after the defeat of Genesis in Modeoheim . Zack rises into the air and creates a red magic sigil under his enemies before gathering energy in his hand . He raises it above his head , casting powerful lightning across the battlefield and causing the sigil to explode . The power of the attack varies depending on its level , and with 120 power at Level 5 it has the highest strength of all Zack ' s Limit Breaks : Apocalypse is a level 8 Independent Materia that boosts the chance of Genesis ' s portrait appearing on the Digital Mind Wave . It begins at 5x , and increases by 1x each level up to 9x . It is bought from Net Shop Shade . Apocalypse is also performed as an enemy ability . Genesis is capable of performing this attack , only using it in his final battle with Zack in the Banora Underground , after his Avatar form is defeated . Genesis ' s version of the attack is performed opposite of Zack ' s ; where Zack floats and casts the spell to smite those below , Genesis summons the magic sigil in a gold color above him by brandishing his sword upwards , its radiance overwhelming Zack , before he signals to have the sigil blast down prismatic magic from above . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Apocalypse is a magical spell drawn from the bottom half of Ultimecia ' s final form . It does massive non - elemental damage , approximately twice as much as Ultima . While in the main game it is impossible to draw Apocalypse before the final battle ( and therefore junction it ) , it is possible to junction it to stats if a Gameshark or other device is used to place a stock of it in a party member ' s magic inventory . However , there are occurrences where it does not raise any stats , as this spell was not meant to be available before the final battle . Apocalypse can be used via Rinoa ' s Angel Wing ability if she has it in stock . Casting Apocalypse in battle increases compatibility with Eden by 0 . 4 and with Brothers , Diablos , Leviathan , Alexander , Cerberus , Pandemona , Doomtrain and Bahamut by 0 . 2 . Casting Apocalypse doesn ' t lower compatibility with any GF . Apocalypse does not show up in Selphie ' s Slot . Ultimecia ' s final form draws the spell from her lower half and uses it in battle herself . Apocalypse is an enemy ability , used by Neukhia , which inflicts Confuse on all units in a small area . " Vagrant Story " . Apocalypse is an enemy spell used by the final form of Guildenstern , and by the optional boss Asura . It inflicts heavy Darkness based magic damage . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Apocalypse is an HP attack for Ultimecia . It starts under Ultimecia and then slowly tracks the foe , and can be detonated at any time by releasing the attack button . It has a tall " pillar " of effect wherever it is detonated , however it reaches upward vertically and can be avoided by going under the glyph . It requires 40 CP to equip and costs 180 AP to master . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Apocalypse returns as an HP attack for Ultimecia , and no longer requires her to be stationary while it tracks the opponent . It now requires 30 CP to equip and 130 AP to master .