Mini ( status ) Mini , also known as Size , Small or Minimum , is a status ailment that shrinks the target . While in Mini status , a player is still able to cast magic , but their physical power drops dramatically , and all attacks do only a single point of damage . Their physical Defense also drops . The Mini status is usually inflicted by the eponymous spell , and can also be removed with it , except in " Final Fantasy II " . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . Mini causes an afflicted party member to shrink , and their physical attack power is reduced significantly . When used on enemies , Mini acts as an Instant Death spell . There is a chance of recovery at the end of each turn and does not last after battle . It can be cured by Basuna at level 4 or higher . It should be noted that this is the only game in the series in which the Mini spell does not cure the status . " Final Fantasy III " . The status is gained from the Mini spell . In the DS version , the party needs to be in Mini status to access Castle Hein , Nepto Temple , Cave of the Circle as well as Tozus . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Mini status disables the Aim , Focus , Kick , Brace , Twincast , Bluff , Cry , Cover , Analyze , Throw , and Regen commands . Additionally , attack is set to 1 , defense and evade are set to 0 , and anyone attacking a target with Mini status has attack doubled . When afflicted by Mini , the character will deal only 1 point of damage . In the Advance remake , this will disable monster spells if used on a monster . The Mini spell , along with Bad Breath , are the only ways for Mini to be inflicted upon the party . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . The Mini status returns as a status effect in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " , and it functions the same way as its predecessor . The Mini status returns as a status effect in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " , and it functions the same way as its predecessors . " Final Fantasy V " . The Blue Magic spell Lilliputian Lyric and the White Magic spell Mini are the only sure means of inflicting Mini on a character , while Grand Cross and Curse can sometimes cause it at random . It should be noted that the Ribbon accessory does not prevent Mini in this game . The formula for how Mini works is as follows : " Final Fantasy VII " . Any character afflicted with the Small status will automatically have their Attack Power reduced to 1 , therefore never doing more than 1 damage to the enemy . Unlike most other statuses , Small is not removed when a character is KO ' d , but the status does not last after battle . The enemy Hungry can eat a character in Small status . " Final Fantasy IX " . Mini makes the target useless at physical attacks and halves their magic power . Some skills , such as Steiner ' s Darkside , ignore Mini . " Final Fantasy XI " . Mini is not a spell that can be cast by players , but those wishing to participate in Ballista or Brenner matches in Abdhaljs have the spell cast upon them so they may enter the arena . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Referred to as Minimum in - game , it turns the player tiny and reduces damage dealt while increasing damage taken . It can only be inflicted by Gilgamesh and Amon . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . The Mini causes characters to become tiny . The character sprites under Mini status are styled after the Mini sprites from " Final Fantasy V " , but unlike that game , each character has their own unique Mini sprite . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . In the Duel Colosseum , the Mini status card will cause the player ' s HP not to be restored after battle . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Mini status card reappears in the new Labyrinth mode , and prevents characters from recovering HP after battle . Non - Final Fantasy Appearances . " Kingdom Hearts series " . The spell Mini from " " inflicts the Mini status upon the target , which makes them smaller and hinders their attacking strength . In addition , the miniaturized targets can be simply stepped on by the player to inflict easy damage .