Curaga (Final Fantasy V)

Curaga is a White Magic spell in Final Fantasy V. It is the strongest curative spell that can be used to fully restore the HP of one target or to heal HP to an entire party. If used on the undead, it instead deals damage, but when single-targeted it misses against Heavy undead targets. Curaga is only usable by the White Magic skillset, meaning it cannot be found with Red Magic skillsets, and White Magic must be equipped to use it with Dualcast. Cura is also one of the spells that can be cast for free from the Wonder Wand.
Cura is also an enemy ability that can be used by Fairy Orc. It can also be used by the player by catching and releasing a Fairy Orc or Cure Beast.
==Obtained==
Curaga can be purchased for 6,000 gil at Moore.
==Mechanics==
If cast on one target, the spell will simply restore them to full health. For multi-targeted cast, the following formula is used:
:Attack = 180 + (0..(180/8))\over2
:M = (Level \times Magic~Power)/256 + 4
:HP restored = Attack \times M
If the target is undead, Curaga damages them. A single-targeted cast reduces a non-Heavy undead to single digit health, but misses against Heavy targets (i.e. most bosses). A multi-targeted Curaga uses the formula above, but instead of HP restored, the undead target(s) receive damage.
==Use==
White Mages can use Curaga midway through the game. Its healing effect surpasses most items aside from Elixir, and it outclasses both Cure and Cura in terms of both effect and MP-efficiency. The only reason to use Cura once Curaga is obtained is to conserve MP when low, or when White Magic level 5 is not available.
Aside from Curaga, a few other powerful healing options exist. White Wind, if used correctly, can be as or more effective than Curaga, but is harder to use. Drain and similar abilities are capable of healing the caster, but not the party. As such, Curaga is, overall, the best and most reliable healing spell to use.
If used as an offensive spell against undead enemies, Curaga's damage is comparable to Firaga, Blizzaga, or Thundaga.
==Gallery==
Curaga-FF5a.png|GBA.
FFV iOS Curaga.png|Defunct iOS.
==Etymology==
Category:White Magic in Final Fantasy V