Earth ( element ) Earth , also known as Quake , is a recurring element in the " Final Fantasy " series . It is sometimes associated with desert enemies and usually opposed to Wind . This element has a strange relation with avian enemies , as in some games , these are completely immune or resistant to it , while in others , they are weak against it . The Float status can be used to avoid abilities of this element . Recurring themes . Equipment . Gaia Gear , a Light Armor , appears in many games and is often imbued with the Earth element , which means characters wearing it usually absorb Earth - elemental attacks . The Stoneblade is a recurring sword that deals Earth damage . In addition , the consumable item Gaia Drum may also be used offensively to deal Earth damage . Spells . The first spell introduced with the element of Earth was Quake , which , before the existence of the Earth element , was usually a one - hit KO spell and thus did not really deal elemental damage . Later games , most notably " Final Fantasy VI " , " Final Fantasy VII " , " Final Fantasy XI " , " Final Fantasy XII " , " " , and " " include Earth as an element proper . Earth has two sets of tiered spells : Stone , which consists of Stone , Stonera , Stonega , and Stoneja and Quake , which consists of Quake , Quakra , Quaga , and the enemy - exclusive Quakeja . In " Final Fantasy IX " , Quina Quen is capable of casting Earth Shake , a Blue Magic spell learned by eating an Adamantoise . Summons . Titan is the most recognizable summon of Earth , often using an attack called Gaia ' s Wrath . In " Final Fantasy IX " , Fenrir calls forth Titan to attack with Terrestrial Rage . In " Final Fantasy VIII " , Brothers is the Earth - elemental GF , with its special attack Brotherly Love . Hashmal , Bringer of Order , is the Earthen Esper of Ivalice and it shares its special attack with Titan . In " Final Fantasy XIII " , Vanille ' s Eidolon Hecatoncheir represents the element of Earth with its attack , Gaian Salvo . Four Fiends . In the games which stories ' involves crystals , the elemental guardians of them , commonly identified as " the Four Fiends " , are often present . In " Final Fantasy " and " Final Fantasy IX " it is represented by Lich , in " Final Fantasy IV " by Scarmiglione , in " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " by Flamerus Rex , and in " Final Fantasy Dimensions " by Asmodai . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . While there are no damage - dealing spells of the Earth element two Instant Death attacks use a resistance flag for the Earth element to determine immunity . " Final Fantasy IV " . There is no earth element in the original version , it was introduced in the 3D version . All spells are non - elemental in non - 3D versions . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Earth element is strong against Lightning and weak to Wind . It is aligned with the attribute of Vitality . The status ailment corresponding to Earth is Rasp , and it drains HP and Dexterity off the target . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Earth is an odd element to work with as there is no reliable way to deal damage in this element . Ravagers have no spells or strikes that deal earth damage , and Synergists have no En - Spell that bestows Earth elemental attacks . Quake , a TP ability , is the only way to deal out damage in this element , which cannot be used constantly due to the fact that it costs TP , with the exception of Vanille ' s Eidolon Hecatoncheir , who can cast Quake as a regular skill . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Earth - elemental attacks and weapons are very prevalent , and the element is associated with several enemy families , such as the Headless and Antlion . " Vagrant Story " . Earth and Air are opposed elements : Earth - based attacks can reduce Air affinity and vice versa . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . " " . The earth element is used to represent Layle ' s Defense stat . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . The element is called Quake . " Final Fantasy Legend III " . The Earth element is called Quake . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Earth is one of the eight elemental attributes . Cards of this attribute focus powering the user ' s attack cards and protecting them from damage .