Blitz ( Final Fantasy XIII ) Blitz is a recurring ability in the " Final Fantasy " series first appearing in " Final Fantasy XIII " as an attack that hits multiple enemies . There is a stronger version of Blitz called Area Sweep , and variations of the base Blitz attack that deal fire , ice , wind , and lightning - elemental damage . Appearances . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Blitz is a Commando command ability that physically attacks multiple enemies for two ATB segments , doing slightly more damage than a normal attack , but less than two . All party members can learn it except Vanille . Most characters perform a single spinning attack that hits all nearby enemies , but Sazh ' s Blitz is unique and is comprised of eight shots fired in a sweeping motion from left to right in front of him for 60 % damage of a normal attack per bullet , which can potentially deal considerably more damage than other Blitzes , and up to 2 . 4 times that of two normal attacks for the same cost depending on how many of the eight bullets hit . Larger enemies provide more targetable area and those closer to Sazh are placed in a narrower bullet spread , allowing more shots to hit . Havoc Skytank is out of reach of melee attacks . If the player queues Blitz with Lightning in this battle , she will cast a Ruin ( with an increased cost ) instead , and if the player will queue another Ruin ( Blitz or regular ) she will cast them separately , meaning she will start at the beginning of her combo instead of continuing it . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Blitz returns performing the same function . Both Serah Farron and Noel Kreiss can use Blitz as a ranged attack , damaging enemies around their target in a similar manner to - ra level magic . It also can be performed midair as opposed to the first installment . Elemental Blitz attacks ( Heat Blitz , Ice Blitz , Electric Blitz , and Aero Blitz for fire , ice , lightning , and wind respectively ) have been added as part of the Ravager skillset , and Paradigm Pack Commando creatures have access to Area Sweep , a stronger version of Blitz . Lightning and Gilgamesh use Blitz against the party . " " . Blitz returns as a physical ability that deals damage to the target and nearby enemies extending time . At level 1 , it has an ATB cost of 20 , an Attack power of x0 . 90 , a Stagger Power rating of E , and a Stagger Time rating of A . It is a locked ability on ( Lv . 2 ) , ( Lv . 2 ) , ( Lv . 2 ) , , and ( Lv . 3 ) garbs . The Elemental Blitzes also return from " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Oerba Yun Fang uses Blitz when she is in Lightning ' s party . She uses it against multiple close - knit enemies often after using Magnet . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Blitz is an ability used by Lightning in Commando role . It consists of a forward spinning attack followed by a blast of gunfire to knock the opponent back . It costs 30 CP to equip and 100 AP to master . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Blitz is Lightning ' s default Soul Break which deals physical damage to all enemies equal to 110 % damage potency of a conventional attack . " Final Fantasy Brave Exvius " . Blitz appears under its original name , Area Blast , alongside its elemental variants — all of which deal physical damage to all enemies . Area Blast costs 17 MP to cast and deals non - elemental physical damage ( 1 . 8x ) . In the Global version , Area Blast is an ability currently exclusive to " Final Fantasy XIII " units : Lightning , who learns the skill at level 46 ( 5★ ) as well as Snow , Hope , and Fang , who acquire Area Blast at level 78 ( 5★ ) , 64 ( 5★ ) and 72 ( 5★ ) , respectively . The elemental variants are traits limited to Lightning , however . At level 48 ( 6★ ) , Lightning simultaneously learns Electric Blitz ( which inflicts lightning damage 2x ) , Ice Blitz ( which deals ice damage 1 . 9x ) , and Heat Blitz ( fire damage 1 . 9x ) . She learns Aero Blitz , a wind - elemental attack ( 1 . 9x damage ) , at level 72 ( 6★ ) . All cost 20 MP , except for Electric Blitz , which costs 23 MP to execute . Sazh can access Heat Blitz by equipping the Hyades Magnums , while Fang can access Aero Blitz if equipped with a Calamity Spear . Both Global - exclusive weapons could be obtained during the " Hanging Edge " event . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Kingdom Hearts " . In " Kingdom Hearts Re : coded " , Sora can use Area Blast and Area Sweep under the names Round Blitz and Aerial Sweep . Round Blitz is a spinning attack , while Aerial Sweep is a spinning attack that spins Sora into the air to hit over a larger area . Sora is also able to learn fire , ice , wind , and thunder - elemental variants of the two attacks .