Silence (Final Fantasy III)

Silence is a White Magic spell in Final Fantasy III. It is a level 4 spell that inflicts the status effect of the same name on targets, preventing the targets from casting magic.
It is also an enemy ability used by the Petit Mage in all versions and Goldor in the 3D remake.
==Obtained==
Silence can be bought in Northeast Saronia, Doga's Village, and Gysahl for 3,000 gil in all versions.
It can be used by the White Mage, Red Mage, Devout, and Sage jobs in all versions. Additionally, the Onion Knight job can also use Silence in the 3D remake.
Silence can also be cast through the Silence Seal item.
==Mechanics==
===Pixel remaster and 3D remakes===
In both the pixel remaster and 3D remake, Silence attempts to inflict the Silence status on targets, preventing them from being able to cast all forms of magic. The success rate of the spell is calculated with the caster's intelligence (3D) and mind (PR) stats. It can also be reflected in both versions.
===Famicom===
In the original Famicom version, Silence has a chance of inflicting the ailment on the targets. When used on the party, a character is prevented from using White, Black, and Summon magic. When used on enemies, it prevents them from using White Magic, Black Magic, and enemy abilities.
In the original Famicom version, Silence's chance of landing on an enemy is dependent on caster's job level. The following are the Silence probability rates in battle from the Famicom release:
Job level	Probability
1 - 19 	60% - 72.5%
20 - 39 	71.5% - 80%
40 - 59 	78.5% - 87.5%
60 - 79 	84.5% - 95%
80 - 98 	91.5% - 100%
99 	97.5% - 100%
==Use==
==Gallery==
FFIII NES Mute.png|(2D, Famicom).
==Citations==
Category:White Magic in Final Fantasy III