Final Fantasy IX support abilities

Support abilities in Final Fantasy IX work automatically in the background when equipped via Magic Stones. Each playable character has a unique pool of support abilities that enhance their abilities in combat; for example, a physical fighter like Steiner learns abilities that augment his HP and Killer abilities to deal more damage to certain types of enemies, while a mage-type character like Dagger learns abilities that augment her MP and make her summon attacks stronger.
28px|right|An unequipped support ability.
Support abilities can be equipped from the Abilities section from the menu and not all abilities can be equipped at once for the number of Magic Stones is limited. Party members learn new abilities from certain equipment pieces, and more Magic Stones by leveling up. Eiko can boost the number of Magic Stones she gets via the Marcus-Eiko stat bug.
Support abilities are usually available from multiple equipment pieces, and not everyone can equip every piece; e.g. only mage-types can equip magical equipment, and only knight-type characters can equip heavy armor. Equipping multiple equipment pieces that teach the same ability boosts the rate at which the ability is learned. All support abilities take the same number of Magic Stones to equip regardless of party member, but the Ability Points required vary, e.g. Quina requires far more AP to learn High Tide than anyone else, every fork teaching it. Guest characters cannot be assigned support abilities.
In the mobile and Steam versions, learning all support abilities yields the A Pillar of Support achievement.
==List of support abilities==
Name	Effect 	Source 	User (AP) 	Magic Stones
 	Permanent Reflect status throughout battle. 	Reflect Ring 	Zidane (95)Vivi (70)Steiner (95)Dagger (75)Freya (95)Quina (75)Eiko (70)Amarant (85) 	15
 	Automatically casts Reflect in battle. 	Automatically casts Reflect in battle. 	Automatically casts Reflect in battle. 	Automatically casts Reflect in battle.
 	Permanent Float status throughout battle. 	Venetia ShieldFeather Boots 	Zidane (20)Vivi (20)Steiner (20)Dagger (20)Freya (20)Quina (40)Eiko (25)Amarant (35) 	6
 	Automatically casts Float in battle. 	Automatically casts Float in battle. 	Automatically casts Float in battle. 	Automatically casts Float in battle.
 	Permanent Haste status throughout battle. 	Running Shoes 	Zidane (55)Vivi (55)Steiner (65)Dagger (55)Freya (75)Quina (70)Eiko (65)Amarant (70) 	9
 	Automatically casts Haste in battle. 	Automatically casts Haste in battle. 	Automatically casts Haste in battle. 	Automatically casts Haste in battle.
 	Permanent Regen status throughout battle. Regen runs even during battle animations. 	Golem's FluteGolden HairpinGlutton's RobeLight RobeCarabini MailBrave SuitMaiden PrayerAngel Earrings 	Zidane (25)Vivi (30)Steiner (75)Dagger (35)Freya (25)Quina (30)Eiko (35)Amarant (35) 	10
 	Automatically casts Regen in battle. 	Automatically casts Regen in battle. 	Automatically casts Regen in battle. 	Automatically casts Regen in battle.
 	Start battle with Auto-Life status. 	Rebirth Ring 	Zidane (130)Vivi (70)Steiner (155)Dagger (105)Freya (125)Quina (165)Eiko (100)Amarant (140)	12
 	Automatically casts Life in battle. 	Automatically casts Life in battle. 	Automatically casts Life in battle. 	Automatically casts Life in battle.
 	Increases max HP by 10%. 	Chain MailJudo UniformAquamarineGerminas Boots 	Steiner (20)Freya (30)Amarant (10) 	4
 	Increases HP by 10%. 	Increases HP by 10%. 	Increases HP by 10%. 	Increases HP by 10%.
 	Increases max HP by 20%. 	Mantra BandGenji HelmetAdaman HatDefense GlovesMaximillianBlack BeltBattle Boots 	Zidane (40)Steiner (60)Freya (75)Amarant (40) 	8
 	Increases HP by 20%. 	Increases HP by 20%. 	Increases HP by 20%. 	Increases HP by 20%.
 	Increases max MP by 10%. 	Magician CloakMagician RobeEmeraldMagician ShoesExtension 	Freya (35)Quina (50)Eiko (15) 	4
 	Increases MP by 10%. 	Increases MP by 10%. 	Increases MP by 10%. 	Increases MP by 10%.
 	Increases max MP by 20%. 	Black RobeAngel Earrings 	Vivi (30)Dagger (45)Eiko (50) 	8
 	Increases MP by 20%. 	Increases MP by 20%. 	Increases MP by 20%. 	Increases MP by 20%.
 	Physical attacks always hit, even on Vanish targets. 	Diamond HelmBlack HoodPower WristGenji ArmorLapis Lazuli 	Zidane (30)Steiner (40)Freya (30)Amarant (30) 	2
 	Raises physical attack accuracy. 	Raises physical attack accuracy. 	Raises physical attack accuracy. 	Raises physical attack accuracy.
 	Halves attacker's physical attack accuracy. 	Judo UniformShield ArmorDiamondReflect Ring 	Zidane (30)Steiner (30)Freya (25) 	5
 	Lowers enemy’s physical attack accuracy. 	Lowers enemy’s physical attack accuracy. 	Lowers enemy’s physical attack accuracy. 	Lowers enemy’s physical attack accuracy.
 	Attacks from back row deal same damage as front row attacks. 	Thief HatProtect Ring 	Zidane (170)Steiner (200)Freya (210)Amarant (210) 	16
 	Back row attacks like front row. 	Back row attacks like front row. 	Back row attacks like front row. 	Back row attacks like front row.
 	Each attack will use 1/8 of a character's max MP to deal 1.5 times the normal damage. 	Red HatCross HelmBattle BootsPower Belt 	Zidane (45)Steiner (50)Freya (20)Amarant (60) 	5
 	Uses own MP to raise Attack Pwr. 	Uses own MP to raise Attack Pwr. 	Uses own MP to raise Attack Pwr. 	Uses own MP to raise Attack Pwr.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to aerial enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	Bronze ArmorChain MailAdaman VestYellow Scarf 	Zidane (20)Steiner (25)Freya (30)Amarant (10) 	3
 	Deals lethal damage to flying enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to flying enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to flying enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to flying enemies.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to insect enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	Bronze HelmMythril GlovesMythril Armlet 	Zidane (35)Steiner (50)Freya (25)Amarant (10) 	2
 	Deals lethal damage to insects. 	Deals lethal damage to insects. 	Deals lethal damage to insects. 	Deals lethal damage to insects.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to stone enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	Platinum HelmAdaman VestGold ArmorPower Vest 	Zidane (30)Steiner (20)Freya (20)Amarant (10) 	4
 	Deals lethal damage to stone enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to stone enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to stone enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to stone enemies.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to undead enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	HeadgearRitual HatSilver GlovesN-Kai ArmletPlate Mail 	Zidane (45)Steiner (30)Freya (20)Amarant (10) 	2
 	Deals lethal damage to undead enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to undead enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to undead enemies. 	Deals lethal damage to undead enemies.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to dragon enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	JavelinBarbut 	Freya (70) 	3
 	Deals lethal damage to dragons. 	Deals lethal damage to dragons. 	Deals lethal damage to dragons. 	Deals lethal damage to dragons.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to demon enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	Cross HelmThunder GlovesChain PlateDemon's Vest 	Zidane (25)Steiner (30)Freya (30)Amarant (10) 	2
 	Deals lethal damage to demons. 	Deals lethal damage to demons. 	Deals lethal damage to demons. 	Deals lethal damage to demons.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to beast enemies. Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	BroadswordFlash HatLeather WristEgoist's ArmletPlatina ArmorMoonstoneBlack Belt 	Zidane (30)Steiner (55)Freya (25)Amarant (10) 	4
 	Deals lethal damage to beasts. 	Deals lethal damage to beasts. 	Deals lethal damage to beasts. 	Deals lethal damage to beasts.
 	Physical attacks deal 1.5x damage to human enemies (the player's own party members are "typeless" and Man Eater does nothing toward them). Killer abilities do not stack in case an opponent belongs to more than one category. 	BandanaCoronetMythril GlovesCoral Ring 	Zidane (25)Steiner (20)Freya (20)Amarant (10) 	2
 	Deals lethal damage to humans. 	Deals lethal damage to humans. 	Deals lethal damage to humans. 	Deals lethal damage to humans.
 	Increases damage from Freya's Jump command. 	Dragon Mail 	Freya (75) 	4
 	Jump higher to raise jump attack power. 	Jump higher to raise jump attack power. 	Jump higher to raise jump attack power. 	Jump higher to raise jump attack power.
 	Chance of obtaining rare items x32, giving 1/8 chance of stealing an item; 2x the chance of obtaining semi-rare items, also giving 1/8 chance of stealing an item. 	Thief Gloves 	Zidane (50) 	5
 	Steal better items. 	Steal better items. 	Steal better items. 	Steal better items.
 	Gain a minor amount of gil alongside stolen items. 	Glass ArmletYellow Scarf 	Zidane (40) 	5
 	Steal Gil along with items. 	Steal Gil along with items. 	Steal Gil along with items. 	Steal Gil along with items.
 	Physical attacks heal targets. If the target is weak to the user's killer ability or weapon element, they get healed more. 	Healing RodAnkletGarnet 	Vivi (20)Dagger (30)Quina (60)Eiko (20)Amarant (40) 	2
 	Restores target's HP. 	Restores target's HP. 	Restores target's HP. 	Restores target's HP.
 	Chance of inflicting weapon's status to target. For Zidane, only works with daggers. Hit chance depends on weapon. 	Bone WristChimera ArmletBracerFeather HatTwist HeadbandGlass BuckleThunder Gloves 	Zidane (35)Vivi (25)Steiner (50)Freya (25)Quina (35)Amarant (20) 	3
 	Adds weapon's status effect (Add ST) when you Attack. 	Adds weapon's status effect (Add ST) when you Attack. 	Adds weapon's status effect (Add ST) when you Attack. 	Adds weapon's status effect (Add ST) when you Attack.
 	The character's Defense stat changes randomly when attacked between 0 and Defense x2. 	Twist HeadbandAdaman HatPower VestBarette 	Zidane (20)Freya (20)Quina (40)Amarant (35) 	1
 	Raises Defense occasionally. 	Raises Defense occasionally. 	Raises Defense occasionally. 	Raises Defense occasionally.
 	Doubles the effect of Potion, Hi-Potion and Ether. 	Cotton RobeGrand ArmorBaretteMadain's Ring 	Dagger (15)Steiner (20)Freya (35) 	4
 	Doubles the potency of medicinal items. 	Doubles the potency of medicinal items. 	Doubles the potency of medicinal items. 	Doubles the potency of medicinal items.
 	Augments Amarant's Throw command. 	Bracer 	Amarant (125) 	19
 	Raises the strength of Throw. 	Raises the strength of Throw. 	Raises the strength of Throw. 	Raises the strength of Throw.
 	Doubles the potency of Amarant's Chakra Flair. 	Golden Skullcap 	Amarant (30) 	3
 	Raises the strength of Chakra. 	Raises the strength of Chakra. 	Raises the strength of Chakra. 	Raises the strength of Chakra.
 	Spells bypass targets' Reflect status. 	Robe of LordsPearl Rouge 	Vivi (30)Dagger (45)Eiko (55) 	7
 	Nullifies Reflect and attacks. 	Nullifies Reflect and attacks. 	Nullifies Reflect and attacks. 	Nullifies Reflect and attacks.
 	Boosts the power of spells that are reflected. 	Black RobeRosetta Ring 	Vivi (110) 	17
 	Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect. 	Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect. 	Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect. 	Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect.
 	Renders all used magic spells non-elemental. Elem-Atk gear still take effect on compatible spells. 	Promist RingProtect Ring 	Vivi (115) 	13
 	Nullifies magic element. 	Nullifies magic element. 	Nullifies magic element. 	Nullifies magic element.
 	Augments Cure, Cura, Curaga, Life and Full-Life, as well as the summon Phoenix's reviving power. 	Robe of LordsRosetta Ring 	Dagger (80)Eiko (90) 	10
 	Raises the strength of spells. 	Raises the strength of spells. 	Raises the strength of spells. 	Raises the strength of spells.
 	Halves MP cost of abilities in battle. 	Light RobeProtect Ring 	Vivi (140)Dagger (125)Quina (90)Eiko (120) 	11
 	Cuts MP use by half in battle. 	Cuts MP use by half in battle. 	Cuts MP use by half in battle. 	Cuts MP use by half in battle.
 	The Trance gauge fills faster. 	Quina's ForksPartisanDark HatGrand HelmJade ArmletGenji GlovesGaia GearDemon's MailMinerva's PlateSapphire	Zidane (35)Vivi (25)Steiner (35)Dagger (30)Freya (20)Quina (250)Eiko (30)Amarant (60) 	8
 	Allows you to Trance faster. 	Allows you to Trance faster. 	Allows you to Trance faster. 	Allows you to Trance faster.
 	When hit by a physical attack, the user attacks back with their own physical attack. Counter can be initiated even by missed hits. 	All of Amarant's claws (apart from Rune Claws)Ritual HatPower VestPower BeltVenetia ShieldAnklet 	Zidane (70)Steiner (100)Freya (85)Quina (55)Amarant (240) 	8
 	Counter-attacks when physically attacked. 	Counter-attacks when physically attacked. 	Counter-attacks when physically attacked. 	Counter-attacks when physically attacked.
 	User intercepts enemy's physical attack on a party member to take damage instead of them. Cover activates when a party member is in Near Death status. Oddly enough, Cover activates even if the covering party member is sleeping. 	Red HatGauntletsLinen CuirassMythril Armor 	Steiner (20)Freya (30)Amarant (90) 	6
 	You take damage in place of an ally. 	You take damage in place of an ally. 	You take damage in place of an ally. 	You take damage in place of an ally.
 	Zidane intercepts enemy's physical attack on Dagger, Eiko, and Freya (and Beatrix if it was possible to have Zidane and Beatrix in a party). Activates when a female party member is at 50% HP or below. Oddly enough, Protect Girls activates even if the covering party member is sleeping.	Butterfly SwordLeather Shirt 	Zidane (35) 	4
 	You take damage in place of a girl. 	You take damage in place of a girl. 	You take damage in place of a girl. 	You take damage in place of a girl.
 	Raises Counter rate. 	Kaiser HelmFlash HatNinja GearRubber Suit 	Zidane (60)Steiner (35)Freya (35)Amarant (50) 	5
 	Raises Counter activation rate. 	Raises Counter activation rate. 	Raises Counter activation rate. 	Raises Counter activation rate.
 	Immunizes against Freeze and Heat. 	Holy MiterJade ArmletGlutton's RobeGenji ArmorDiamondFairy EarringsMadain's Ring 	Zidane (25)Vivi (15)Steiner (35)Dagger (25)Freya (20)Quina (20)Eiko (20)Amarant (30) 	4
 	Prevents Freeze and Heat. 	Prevents Freeze and Heat. 	Prevents Freeze and Heat. 	Prevents Freeze and Heat.
 	Reduces chance of Back Attacks from 24/256 to 0%. 	BarbutNinja GearGerminas Boots 	Zidane (40)Steiner (60)Amarant (30) 	4
 	Prevents back attacks. 	Prevents back attacks. 	Prevents back attacks. 	Prevents back attacks.
 	Improves party's chance to get a preemptive strike from from 16/256 to 85/256. 	ObeliskBattle Boots 	Freya (95) 	5
 	Raises the chance of first strike. 	Raises the chance of first strike. 	Raises the chance of first strike. 	Raises the chance of first strike.
 	User earns x1.5 EXP from battles. 	Iron HelmEgoist's ArmletPearl RougeFairy EarringsExtensionRosetta Ring 	Zidane (75)Vivi (30)Steiner (50)Dagger (50)Freya (40)Quina (60)Eiko (65)Amarant (50) 	7
 	Characters level up faster. 	Characters level up faster. 	Characters level up faster. 	Characters level up faster.
 	Doubles the amount of Ability Points earned from battles. 	Stardust RodGreen BeretDiamond GlovesSilk RobeBrigandineDiamond ArmorCachushaRibbonLapis Lazuli 	Zidane (95)Vivi (55)Steiner (70)Dagger (60)Freya (65)Quina (40)Eiko (55)Amarant (90) 	3
 	Characters learn abilities faster. 	Characters learn abilities faster. 	Characters learn abilities faster. 	Characters learn abilities faster.
 	Receive x1.5 gil after battle. 	Yellow Scarf 	Quina (100) 	5
 	Receive more Gil after battle. 	Receive more Gil after battle. 	Receive more Gil after battle. 	Receive more Gil after battle.
 	Party earns gil from battle even when they escape by holding down and . Has no effect on Flee. If Quina is in the party, with the Millionaire ability the party will gain extra gil from fleeing in this manner. 	WristDesert BootsGold Choker 	Zidane (45)Amarant (30) 	3
 	Receive Gil even when running from battle. 	Receive Gil even when running from battle. 	Receive Gil even when running from battle. 	Receive Gil even when running from battle.
 	Removes Eiko's status ailments before EXP and AP are given at the end of battle. Even though Eiko can learn the ability early, it does not function until the party receives the first Ribbon item. 	RibbonMadain's Ring 	Eiko (30) 	3
 	Mog protects with unseen forces. 	Mog protects with unseen forces. 	Mog protects with unseen forces. 	Mog protects with unseen forces.
 	Immunizes against Sleep. 	Mythril HelmBandanaDiamond HelmHoly MiterMagician CloakGaia GearCoral Ring 	Zidane (30)Vivi (25)Steiner (25)Dagger (25)Freya (30)Quina (40)Eiko (25)Amarant (20) 	5
 	Prevents Sleep. 	Prevents Sleep. 	Prevents Sleep. 	Prevents Sleep.
 	Immunizes against Poison and Venom. Equipping it after the status effect has been afflicted does not remove said status effects. 	Mythril HelmMantra BandBronze GlovesGlass ArmletSurvival VestGlutton's RobeGlass Buckle 	Zidane (20)Vivi (30)Steiner (35)Dagger (15)Freya (15)Quina (20)Eiko (20)Amarant (25) 	4
 	Prevents Poison and Venom. 	Prevents Poison and Venom. 	Prevents Poison and Venom. 	Prevents Poison and Venom.
 	Immunizes against Darkness. Equipping it after the status effect has been afflicted does not remove said status effect. 	Feather HatIron HelmRitual HatCachusha 	Zidane (35)Steiner (25)Freya (20)Amarant (25) 	4
 	Prevents Darkness. 	Prevents Darkness. 	Prevents Darkness. 	Prevents Darkness.
 	Immunizes against Silence. Equipping it after the status effect has been afflicted does not remove said status effect. 	Mage's HatGolden HairpinSilk RobeWhite RobePearl Rouge 	Vivi (40)Dagger (20)Quina (30)Eiko (15) 	4
 	Prevents Silence. 	Prevents Silence. 	Prevents Silence. 	Prevents Silence.
 	If the user has 1/6 of their max HP or less remaining and they take damage from an enemy attack and survive, they recover 50% of their max HP. 	Platinum HelmMinerva's PlateBrave SuitGrand ArmorPromist Ring 	Zidane (85)Steiner (100)Freya (85)Amarant (75) 	8
 	Restores HP automatically when Near Death. 	Restores HP automatically when Near Death. 	Restores HP automatically when Near Death. 	Restores HP automatically when Near Death.
 	Immunizes against Petrify and Gradual Petrify. Equipping it after the status effect has been afflicted does not remove said status effect. 	Dark HatCircletDiamond GlovesDragon WristBronze VestMythril ArmorDark Gear 	Zidane (35)Vivi (25)Steiner (30)Dagger (40)Freya (30)Quina (35)Eiko (35)Amarant (15) 	4
 	Prevents Petrify and Gradual Petrify. 	Prevents Petrify and Gradual Petrify. 	Prevents Petrify and Gradual Petrify. 	Prevents Petrify and Gradual Petrify.
 	If hit by an enemy spell, the user counterattacks with the same spell. Uses no MP and the caster does not need to know the spell. 	CoronetBrigandine 	Vivi (90)Amarant (170) 	9
 	Returns magic used by enemy. 	Returns magic used by enemy. 	Returns magic used by enemy. 	Returns magic used by enemy.
 	When struck by an enemy's spell, Quina gain some MP. The amount of MP restored is equal to the MP needed to cast that spell. 	Promist Ring 	Quina (80) 	6
 	Absorbs MP used by enemy. 	Absorbs MP used by enemy. 	Absorbs MP used by enemy. 	Absorbs MP used by enemy.
 	Uses a Potion when hit by an enemy. If there are no Potions, uses Hi-Potion instead. 	Mythril VestMagician RobeDemon's VestWhite RobeRunning ShoesGold ChokerExtension 	Zidane (30)Vivi (10)Steiner (20)Dagger (20)Freya (30)Quina (20)Eiko (30)Amarant (30) 	3
 	Automatically uses Potion when damaged. 	Automatically uses Potion when damaged. 	Automatically uses Potion when damaged. 	Automatically uses Potion when damaged.
 	Immunizes against Stop. 	Black HoodGolden SkullcapSurvival VestPlate MailDemon's VestNinja GearAnklet 	Zidane (30)Vivi (35)Steiner (35)Dagger (30)Freya (25)Quina (20)Eiko (15)Amarant (20) 	4
 	Prevents Stop. 	Prevents Stop. 	Prevents Stop. 	Prevents Stop.
 	Immunizes against Confusion. 	Gold HelmLamia's TiaraGreen BeretCircletMagic ArmletDark GearMagician Shoes 	Zidane (25)Vivi (15)Steiner (30)Dagger (25)Freya (35)Quina (25)Eiko (15)Amarant (30) 	5
 	Prevents Confusion. 	Prevents Confusion. 	Prevents Confusion. 	Prevents Confusion.
 	Shows eidolons' full length summon animation every time (unless used as a counter attack from Dagger's Trance). 	Pumice Piece 	Dagger (190)Eiko (150) 	12
 	Raises strength of eidolons. 	Raises strength of eidolons. 	Raises strength of eidolons. 	Raises strength of eidolons.
 	If Odin's Zantetsuken fails to kill the target, it receives non-elemental damage. 	Ancient Aroma 	Dagger (50) 	5
 	Attacks with eidolon Odin. 	Attacks with eidolon Odin. 	Attacks with eidolon Odin. 	Attacks with eidolon Odin.
 	Makes steals deal minor damage. 	Chimera ArmletThief HatSurvival Vest 	Zidane (65) 	3
 	Damages enemy when you Steal. 	Damages enemy when you Steal. 	Damages enemy when you Steal. 	Damages enemy when you Steal.
 	Steal never misses. Does not improve the chance of actually getting an item. 	Mythril DaggerN-Kai Armlet 	Zidane (40) 	5
 	Raises success rate of Steal. 	Raises success rate of Steal. 	Raises success rate of Steal. 	Raises success rate of Steal.
Category:Support abilities in Final Fantasy IX
Category:Abilities in Final Fantasy IX
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