Manaward (ability)

Manaward , also known as MBarrier and Aegis, is a recurring protective ability in the Final Fantasy series. The ability often appears in titles related to Final Fantasy VII, serving as a replacement for the traditional Shell spell. However, certain spin-off titles have Manaward serve as a powerful buffing spell similar to that of Mighty Guard.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy VII===
MBarrier can be learned through the Barrier Materia and bestows the status of the same name that halves magics' effectiveness against the affected. It costs 24 MP to cast. It can be used by Dark Nation, Adamantaimai, Death Claw, Valron, and Rude. Rude will only use the spell during the fight at the rocket.
====Final Fantasy VII Remake====
Manaward is the second ability of , costing 14 MP to cast. It halves all magic damage to one ally for a period of time.
====Final Fantasy VII Rebirth====
Manaward returns as a spell. It is the second tier spell of . It costs 14 MP and 1 ATB segment to cast, and bestows the target with , which halves magic damage taken.
It is also used by Moss-Grown Adamantoise.
===Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-===
MBarrier can be used when Zack is equipped with the materia of the same name. It grants MBarrier status. The spell costs 16 MP to cast and can be obtained from completing mission 8-4-1, stolen from Genesis, dropped from Chive, found from missions 3-3-3, 9-1-2, and 9-1-5 and bought from The Happy Turtle.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Manaward is a Thaumaturge ability available after completing the "Facing Your Demons" class quest at level 30. When the ability is used, it will create a barrier on the caster that will nullify damage for up to 30% of their maximum HP. The ability has an instant cast time and a recast timer of 120 seconds.
===Final Fantasy Tactics===
Aegis, MBarrier in the original PlayStation release, is an ability usable by the Cleric and Princess classes, exclusively used by Alma and Ovelia. It is initially learned, costs 30 MP to use, has a range of 5, and effect of 1, and a speed of 25. It bestows the Reraise, Regen, Protect, Shell, and Haste statuses to one target at a 100% chance.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
Manaward I-III are magic support abilities available only to Jornee to use. The spells can only be learned from her version of the Magic Pot signet. All Manaward spells draw enemy attacks to the selected target; while granting them a boost in defense and continuous healing for a single turn, and allowing them to negate two attacks.
In the original free-to-play versions, Manaward I-III could be used by any party member equipped with the Magic Pot signet.
===Final Fantasy Artniks===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
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Aegis is a Soul Break learned by Ovelia, attached to the Luminous Robe Relic. It casts Haste and Regen on all allies.
Alma is able to use an upgraded version of Aegis, "Divine Aegis," attached to the Nirvana Relic. It casts Haste, Protect, Shell, Regen, Blink and Reraise on the party.
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
===Final Fantasy Trading Card Game===
==Gallery==
VIICC MBarrier.jpg|Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-.
Manaward from FFVII Remake.jpg|Final Fantasy VII Remake.
FFXIV ARR Manaward.png|Final Fantasy XIV.
fft aegis.jpg|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFLTnS Aegis.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions II (Free-to-play).
FFD2 Jornee Manaward.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions II.
FFRK Holy Magicks Aegis Icon.png|Alma's Soul Break icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Aegis Icon.png|Ovelia's Soul Break icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Holy Magicks Aegis.png|Alma's version in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Aegis.png|Ovelia's version in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Aegis 2.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (3★).
FFBE Aegis 3.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (4★).
FFBE Aegis.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius (5★).
==Etymology==
Category:Recurring magic