Meltdown (Magic)

Meltdown , also known as Merton, Melt, Kaustra, or Consumption, is a magical ability in the Final Fantasy series that is usually Fire-elemental.
Since its appearance in the Dissidia entries in the series, Meltdown has often appeared as a signature ability for Terra Branford in several spin-off titles. 
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy VI ===
Meltdown is an Attack spell (originally translated as Merton) with a Spell Power of 138 and costs 85 MP to cast. It deals unblockable, Defense-ignoring / dual-elemental damage to all targets on the screen, allies and opponents. It is learned naturally by Terra at level 86, or from Crusader at a x1 rate.
Meltdown has exceptional healing power for character who has a Flame Shield equipped.
=== Final Fantasy VIII ===
Meltdown deals a small amount of non-elemental damage and may reduce the target's Vitality and Spirit to 0. When junctioned, its biggest effect is upon Vitality, being one of the best magic spells for this stat. Meltdown is one of the few spells that does not affect GF compatibility when cast in battle.
=== Final Fantasy XI ===
Kaustra is an Dark Magic for the Scholar while under the effects of the special job ability, Tabula Rasa. It is aligned with the Dark element and uses Dark Magic skill to calculate its accuracy and potency. It deals strong dark elemental magic damage with an extremely potent damage over time effect. The damage over time effect can only be removed by wearing off with time, the target's death, or being overwritten by Embrava.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
Meltdown (Melt in the PlayStation version) is a powerful Fire-elemental attack, which hits a large area. It is a Planar Magick spell used by Hashmal.
===Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift===
=== Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers ===
Meltdown is a spell used by the Behemoth who will surround themselves with a purple aura and release a powerful blast that hits anything at a close range dealing moderate damage and burning status.
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions ===
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions II ===
Kaustra I-III are abilities exclusive to Jornee, serving as the final tier of her single hitting Fire-type spells. The abilities can only be learned from the Flame Mage eidolon. All versions of Kaustra deal heavy fire-elemental magic damage to all enemies and cost 70 MP to perform.
=== Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008) ===
Meltdown is one of Terra's HP attacks that fires a fireball at the opponent. Depending on how long Terra charges the attack, the properties of the fireball change, allowing it to move at higher speeds, home in on enemies, and bounce off of obstacles at different levels of power. Terra learns Meltdown at Level 38. The attack costs 40 CP to equip and 300 AP to master.
==== Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy ====
Meltdown is one of Terra's HP attacks, with a strong homing even charged to its third form. Terra learns Meltdown a little earlier, at Level 35. The attack costs 30 CP to equip and 130 AP to master.
==== Dissidia Final Fantasy NT ====
Meltdown is the initial HP Attack learned by Terra Branford. It still homes in on enemies, but the projectile will be the same size no matter how long the player holds it. If one holds the IV button, the projectile will travel farther.
==== Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia ====
Meltdown (Chant) is a support ability for Terra. It grants Terra ATK Up I for 3 turns, SMAX BRV Up I for 5 turns and increases her BRV by x1.5. It upgrades the HP attack into Meltdown+ and has a high turn rate. Meltdown+ is a 1-hit fire-elemental magic HP attack. 
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
Meltdown is a rank 6 Black Magic ability that deals four hits of fire, earth, or wind damage, depending on which element would deal the most damage, to one enemy. Each hit deals damage equal to 3.7 times the base magic damage. It can be created after completing the Meltdown Nightmare Dungeon and obtaining the Meltdown Record, as well as after obtaining Black Crystal x10, Fire Crystal x6, and Wind Crystal x6.
Kaiser Dragon uses three versions of Meltdown during its boss fight to signify a phase change. This version of Meltdown deals fire magic damage to everyone on the battlefield equal to 4.1 times the basic magic damage. This version is also used before Kaiser Dragon uses Barrier Shift in his fire form. Failing to deal enough damage will instead prompt Kaiser Dragon to cast Ultimate Meltdown, which ignores all buffs to Resistance and deals fire magic damage to everyone on the battlefield equal to 6.5 times the basic magic damage. The final version of Meltdown is cast twice upon Kaiser Dragon's death, along with Nightmare Ultima; it has the multiplier of Nightmare Meltdown, but lacks the Resistance-buff ignoring effect.
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
=== Mobius Final Fantasy ===
==Non-Final Fantasy appearances==
=== Bravely series ===
In , is a job level ability for the Arcanist asterisk. Referencing the spell's original appearance from Final Fantasy VI, the attack involves the user unleashing a powerful fire and wind-elemental magic attack to all enemies and allies on the field.
== Gallery ==
MeltdownFF6.png|Final Fantasy VI (GBA).
FFVI iOS Meltdown.png|Final Fantasy VI (defunct mobile/Steam).
Meltdown from FFVI Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster).
FFVIII Meltdown.png|Final Fantasy VIII.
FFT Melt.png|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA2 Consumption.png|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
FF Dimensions Meltdown.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
DFF2015 Meltdown.png|Meltdown used by Terra in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFF2015 Meltdown (Charged).png|Charged version in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFFNT Meltdown Rinoa.png|Meltdown used by Rinoa in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT.
DFFOO Meltdown.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
PFF Meltdown.png|Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Meltdown - Celes SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Terra SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Zell SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFVIII].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Terra SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Zell SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFVIII].
FFAB Meltdown - Quistis UR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFVIII].
FFAB Meltdown - Quistis UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+) [FFVIII].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes UUR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes CR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes Legend SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes Legend SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Terra Legend UR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes Legend UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Terra Legend UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes Legend UR+ 2.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Quistis Legend UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+ Legend) [FFVIII].
FFAB Meltdown - Celes Legend UUR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UUR Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Meltdown - Terra Legend GR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (GR Legend) [FFVI].
FFRK Meltdown Icon.png|Icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Meltdown Ability.png|Player version in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Meltdown.png|Enemy version in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
== Etymology ==