Lightning (ability)

Lightning ( or ), sometimes called Thunderbolt, Thunder, Lit Flash, or Shock, is a recurring enemy ability in the Final Fantasy series. It deals moderate Lightning-elemental damage to the party, and is commonly used by bosses.
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy ===
Thunderbolt (NES: THUNDER) inflicts lightning-element damage to the party, with a spell power of 76 and a spell accuracy bonus of +32. It is used by Blue Dragon and Tiamat.
In Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls to 20th Anniversary Edition, it is also used by Yellow Dragon, Yamatano Orochi, Cerberus, Ahriman and Shinryu.
In 20th Anniversary Edition, it is also used by some forms of Chronodia that have Tiamat infused.
=== Final Fantasy II ===
Lightning inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to the party, and is mostly used by the powerful Lightning-elemental enemies such as Blue Dragon and Tiamat. Phrekyos can also use it if the player challenges him after learning 11 or more of the plot's Key Terms.
=== Final Fantasy III ===
Thunder inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to the party, and is used by Garuda, Cerberus, Ahriman, the left Tentacle of Cloud of Darkness (3D version), Thor, Chimera Mage, and Haokah.
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
Lightning (originally called Thunder) inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage and can target one or more characters. It is used by Tyrannosaurus, Ramuh, Lunar Ramuh, Barbariccia, Zeromus EG, and Geryon.
==== Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- ====
Lightning is used by Ramuh and Yellow Dragon. It inflicts moderate lightning-elemental damage to the party.
Thunderbolt is used by Ramuh and does damage equal to half of the target's max HP.
==== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ====
Shock is a Ninjutsu ability, used by Edge and Zangetsu at the cost of 7 MP. It inflicts Lightning-elemental damage to all enemies.
=== Final Fantasy V ===
Lightning is an enemy ability used by several enemies and bosses, including Bahamut, Ramuh, and Hydra. It inflicts major Lightning-elemental damage to the party equivalent to 1/4th of their maximum HP. The player may utilize this ability by catching and releasing a Hydra or Yellow Dragon.
=== Final Fantasy VI ===
Lightning is an enemy ability used by Apparition, which deals medium physical damage. This is one of the few instances in which Lightning is not Lightning-elemental.
=== Final Fantasy VII ===
Lightning is an enemy ability used by the Thunderbird, which inflicts moderate Lightning-elemental damage to the entire party.
=== Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII ===
Lightning is a Physical lightning-elemental ability appears as a locked ability for the Blue Mage garb. It unleashes a Thundaga spell that deals physical damage.
=== Final Fantasy XIV ===
=== Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift ===
Lightning is an enemy-exclusive ability that inflicts minor to moderate Lightning elemental damage to one target, and is used by Asp, Mutadragon, Nidhogg, and Zahak.
=== Vagrant Story ===
Lightning Bolt is an Air elemental spell which affects one body part. It is used by Ghost, Zombie Mage, Dark Eye, Imp, Crimson Blade, Djinn, Air Elemental, and Shadow.
=== Final Fantasy Legend II ===
Lightng is a magical attack that has 15 uses, it also increases a Robot's HP by 9. The damage formula for Lightng is the user's Mana x5. The ability target's all enemies, and deals Thunder-elemental damage. This attack can be used by FengLung, Sei-Ryu, Wyrm, Minion, Odin, and TianLung.
=== Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light ===
Lightning is used by the second and third forms of Chaos. It causes a sphere of dark lightning to attack all members of the opposing party, inflicting moderate Light-elemental damage.
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions ===
=== Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia ===
Shock is a Bravery ability for Edge. It is a lightning-elemental BRV magic attack. It has a high turn rate.
=== Final Fantasy All the Bravest ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
== Gallery ==
FFI Thunderbolt PS.png|Final Fantasy (PS).
FFI Thunderbolt GBA.png|Final Fantasy (GBA).
FFIV TAY STEAM Shock.jpg|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (3D).
FFII Thunderbolt8 GBA.png|Thunderbolt VIII in Final Fantasy II (GBA).
FFII PSP Thunderbolt VIII.png|Thunderbolt VIII in Final Fantasy II (PSP).
FFII PSP Thunderbolt XVI.png|Thunderbolt XVI in Final Fantasy II (PSP).
FFII iOS Thunderbolt XVI Single.PNG|Thunderbolt XVI in Final Fantasy II (iOS).
FFIII NES Thunder.png|Final Fantasy III (NES).
FFIIIDS Lightning.png|Final Fantasy III (DS).
FFIV Lightning.png|Final Fantasy IV.
FFIVDS Lightning.png|Final Fantasy IV (DS).
FF4PSP Enemy Ability Lightning.png|Final Fantasy IV (PSP).
FF4PSP Enemy Ability Thunderbolt.png|Thunderbolt in Final Fantasy IV (PSP).
Valvalis Lightning ffiv ios.PNG|Final Fantasy IV (iOS).
TAY Wii Lightning.jpg|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Wii).
TAY Wii Thunderbolt.jpg|Thunderbolt in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Wii).
TAY Wii Shock.jpg|Shock in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Wii).
FF4PSP TAY Enemy Ability Lightning.png|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP).
FF4PSP TAY Enemy Ability Thunderbolt.png|Thunderbolt in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP).
Nin Shock PSP TAY.png|Shock in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP).
LightningFFV.png|Final Fantasy V.
FFVI Lightning.png|Final Fantasy VI.
FFVII Lightning.png|Lightning in Final Fantasy VII.
Lightning Ability from LRFFXIII.jpg|Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
FFTA2 Lightning.png|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
FFLII Lightng.png|Final Fantasy Legend II.
FF4HoL Lightning.png|Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
FFD Thunderbolt.PNG|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
DFFOO Shock.jpg|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
DFFOO Shock.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
FFATB Lightning.png|Final Fantasy All the Bravest.
FFRK Thunderbolt.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
== Etymology ==
Category:Elemental enemy abilities