Break ( ability ) Break , sometimes translated as Stone , is a recurring Black Magic spell from the " Final Fantasy " series . It inflicts the Petrify status effect on one target . It usually causes instant death to the target , similar to Death . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Break , also known as BRAK in the NES release , is a level 7 Black Magic spell , which inflicts Petrify on a single enemy . Beholder and Death Eye are the only enemies capable of casting the spell . The spell can be bought at Gaia and can only be learned by the Black Wizard job class . In the " " and " 20th Anniversary Edition " releases it costs 30 MP to cast . " Final Fantasy II " . Break is a Black Magic spell , which inflicts Petrify on one or all enemies . The success rate increases with the spell ' s level . Any character can learn Break by having them use the Break Tome ( called the Break Scroll in the " Origins " release ) . Break VI is used by Specter and Wizard . " Final Fantasy III " . Break is a level 4 Black Magic spell that inflicts Gradual Petrify ( 1 / 2 ) on one enemy at a 50 % accuracy , and can be bought in Gysahl , Northeast Saronia , and Doga ' s Village . It can also be used through the weapon Golem Staff , and the enemies Gold Bear , Hellgaroo Mage , and Medusa can use the spell against the party . The classes Magus , Sage , Black Mage , and Red Mage can use the spell . The Level 7 spell Breakga can inflict Petrify , instantly defeating the opponent . It is bought from The Invincible and Doga ' s Village . " Final Fantasy IV " . Break is a Black Magic spell that costs 15 MP and has a casting time of 2 . It can be multi - targeted , unusual for what is essentially an Instant Death spell . It is learned by Rydia and Palom at levels 49 and 36 , respectively . It has an accuracy of 30 % in 2D versions , and 100 % accuracy in 3D versions . Dark Sage is the only enemy capable of casting the spell on the party . However , Cockatrice , if confused by Edward ' s Lamia Harp , can cast it on itself . In the 3D versions , Break can only target one monster at a time , while killing the enemy instantly , it also retains the exp earned from the monsters inflicted by Break . Since most monsters are susceptible to break , it is superior to Death in a way . On the " Easy Type " version , the casting time was reduce to 1 and increase the hit rate to 40 % . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Break returns as a Black Magic spell in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " . The imposter Rydia learns it at level 49 while Palom learns it at level 36 , but Rydia doesn ' t have the spell when she participates in the final battle . It inflicts Petrify to one or all enemies at the cost of 15 MP . Fusoya , Palom , and Rydia can learn this spell . It inflicts the Petrify status and costs 15 MP to cast . " Final Fantasy V " . Break is a Level 4 Black Magic , bought for 3 , 000 gil at Regole , Castle of Bal , Castle Surgate , and Quelb . It can be used with Spellblade to great effect , and costs 15 MP to cast . Carbuncle , Black Warlock , Flaremancer , and Objet d ' Art are all capable of casting the spell , but they will only cast it on one party member even if the spell can be cast on all targets . The player may utilize this ability by catching and releasing an Undead Husk , Ra Mage , or Objet d ' Art . Break is one of the spells that can be cast from the Wonder Wand for free . " Final Fantasy VI " . Break is an Attack spell that is learned from the esper Catoblepas at a rate of x5 , and naturally by Terra Branford once she reaches level 68 . It costs 25 MP to cast , has a hit rate of 120 , and is vulnerable to Runic . Shambling Corpse , Level 20 Magic , and Level 40 Magic can all cast this spell . The Stoneblade has it as an Added Ability . " Final Fantasy VII " . Break is the second spell learned from the Contain Materia , which inflicts Earth - elemental damage as well as Petrify with 32 % accuracy . It requires 5 , 000 AP to use , and costs 86 MP to cast . The spell has a base spell power equal to 6 . 25x the base magic damage . The boss Safer∙Sephiroth is the only enemy in the game to utilize the spell against the party . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Break is a Status Magic spell that inflicts Petrify on one target . It can be drawn and cast or junctioned to stats or Status Attack . The Black Shadow at Obel Lake may tell the player to " Take a break at the railroad bridge " . This points to the bridge in the Dingo Desert area of which both a road and a railway line travel across . On a nearby cliff , which only the " Ragnarok " can reach , there is an invisible draw point containing exactly one Break spell . Casting Break in battle increases compatibility with Doomtrain by 1 and with Siren by 0 . 6 , but lowers compatibility with Cerberus and Carbuncle by 0 . 2 . When Magic Booster is used in the 2013 PC re - release , the player ' s inventory gains 100 Break spells , among other basic spells . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Black Magic spell Break inflicts Petrify . It is learned by Vivi for 30 AP through the Cypress Pile . It costs 18 MP to cast and has 40 % accuracy . It can be reflected and works with Return Magic . The Gargoyle enemy can also use the Break spell . " Final Fantasy X " . Break inflicts Petrification and is only cast by Omega Weapon , Seymour Natus and Ultima Weapon . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Break is an Arcana spell learned by the Dark Knight dressphere , requiring Confuse to be mastered and taking 40 AP to master , as well as costing 20 MP to cast . Break can also be used via Yuna ' s Festivalist dressphere ability Flare Sandals or by equipping the Mortal Coil Garment Grid . It can also be used via Lady Luck ' s Magic Reels by rolling two Skulls . The spell can be used by the enemies Aka Manah , Duo , Left Bulwark , Right Redoubt , Seymour ( Fiend Arena ) , Ultima Weapon , and Vegnagun ( leg ) . " Final Fantasy XI " . Break is an Earth - based magic spell that causes Petrification . Up until the September 2010 update , it was only cast by a few Notorious Monster s in the entire game : Cernunnos , Lumber Jack , Nightmare Worm , and Ouryu . As of the September 2010 update , Break is now available for player Black Mages at level 85 . The subsequent December 2010 update added the spell to Red Mages at 87 and Scholars at 90 under . Break functions similar to Bind , and will wear off if the target sustains direct damage . " Final Fantasy XII " . Break is a Time Magick spell found in the Time Magick 3 license . It inflicts the status Petrify to a target , which in the game is a form of Gradual Petrify . The Time Magick 3 license was listed as Time Magick 6 License in the " International Zodiac Job System " version and can only be used by the Time Battlemage class . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Break is an ability learned by the Templar job for 300 JP . It inflicts Stone to one target with a range of 4 for 24 MP . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Break is used by a bangaa Bishop when the Snake Staff is equipped , and requires 300 AP to master . It costs 20 MP to cast , has a range of 3 , and can be stolen through the ability Steal : Ability . It cannot be reflected , but can be countered with Return Magic . It halts a target ' s metabolism and turns them to stone . Break is a spell learned by the Bishop for 450 AP through the Serpent Staff , costing 24 MP to cast and having a range of 3 . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . Stone is an ability that has 5 uses and inflicts Stone on a group of enemies . This ability is the exclusive ability of Spector . There ' s a Magic Book called Stone and it has a book icon before its name . It cast Death , and can be bought in Hidden Town and Ameyoko for 5 , 000 GP . It only has 20 uses and inflicts Stone on one target . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . Stone is a status inflicting ability that has 15 uses , it also increases a Robot ' s HP by 9 . It inflicts Ston to one group of enemies . This ability can be used by DemoLoad , Spector , and Magnate . Another variation to Stone is Petrify , it has 20 uses and it also increases a Robot ' s HP by 9 . It inflicts Ston to a single enemy . This ability can be used by Cocatris . There ' s a Magic Book called Stone and it has a book icon before its name . It casts Stone , and can be bought in numerous towns across the various worlds for 6800 GP . It only has 15 uses , and also increases a Robot ' s HP by 45 when equipped on them . It inflicts Ston to one group of enemies . " Final Fantasy Legend III " . Stone is a White Magic spell that can inflict Petri on an enemy or cure an ally ' s petrification . It cost 20 MP to use , and it can be bought for 3400 GP in Elan ( Future ) and New Dharm ( Future ) . Break appears as a Dark Magic spell and costs 3 AP to cast . The spell can be given to any character by having a Break Tome in the character ' s inventory . The spell can only be purchased in Guera and Urbeth for 2500 gil . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Break is a Black Magic ability with a Rarity of ☆☆☆☆ . It petrifies one target , it can initially be used two times and it can be honed to Rank 5 . it can be created by using Greater Black Orb x5 , Greater Non - Elemental Orb x3 , Greater Earth Orb x3 , and 10000 gil .