Reflect (ability)

Reflect , sometimes translated as Wall (not to be confused with the recurring Wall spell), is a spell that bestows the Reflect status. It appears in various games in the Final Fantasy series.
Magic directed at a target with Reflect will bounce back to strike its caster. Most spells, even recovery spells, can be reflected. However, some spells can pierce the effect, and reflected spells tend to be weaker than when normally cast. The summon Carbuncle can cast Reflect on the party when summoned.
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy III ===
Reflect is a level 7 White Magic spell bought for 20,000 gil at Doga's Village or the Invincible. The spell can be used by White Mages, Devouts, and Sages in all versions. Additionally, the Shining Curtain item casts Reflect on the selected target.
In the original Famicom version, Reflect bestows a magic barrier over the target, bouncing a single enemy magic attack back at the enemy caster. The remakes change the spell to bestow the Reflect status to the selected target, granting a barrier that bounces a single enemy or ally Magic spell off the selected target.
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
Reflect (originally called Wall) is a White Magic spell learned by Rosa (level 36 - 2D; level 40 - 3D); Porom (level 31) and Fusoya (default). It has a casting time of 0 and costs 30 MP to cast in all versions. Haste causes Reflect to wear off faster while Slow prolongs it.
Reflect can be cast by Zeromus EG, Sandy (2D and 3D, Baigan (2D and 3D), Deathmask (Wicked Mask and 3D), CPU (2D and 3D), Dark Bahamut (2D and 3D), Proto Deathmask, Flan Master, Platinum Toad, and Brachioraidos. It can be nullified by Dispel in the 3D versions.
==== Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- ====
Reflect is a White Magic spell learned by Rosa (level 36) and Porom (level 44). It grants Reflect to a single target at the cost of 30 MP.
==== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ====
Reflect is learned by Rosa (level 40), Ceodore (level 45, Porom (level 44), and Fusoya (default). It costs 30 MP to cast. The Creator's second form can cast Reflect, except with the message "Auto-reflect on".
=== Final Fantasy V ===
Reflect is a level 5 White Magic spell that costs 15 MP to cast. It can be bought for 6,000 gil at Moore. Reflect can be cast by Calofisteri and Omniscient. It can also be used by catching and releasing a Sorcerer, Stone Mask, or Neon. Reflect is one of the spells that can be cast from the Wonder Wand for free.
=== Final Fantasy VI ===
Reflect is an effect spell learned from Carbuncle at a x5 rate. It costs 22 MP to cast and is vulnerable to Runic. Reflect can be cast by Curlax, Gold Dragon, Laragorn, Level 30 Magic, Magic, Moebius, Clymenus, Kaiser Dragon, Zurvan, Soul Saver, Flame Eater, and Shiva.
=== Final Fantasy VII ===
Reflect is the level 3 spell of the Barrier Magic Materia. Reflect costs 30 MP to cast. The bosses Jenova∙LIFE and Gorkii both make use of this spell.
If both the enemy and player parties are in Reflect status, reflectable spells will bounce back and forth between targets. Reflect expires after reflecting four spells. The Reflect Ring gives automatic Reflect status that only reflects each spell once, rather than constantly bouncing it.
==== Final Fantasy VII Remake ====
Reflect is exclusive to enemies. It can be used by Eligor, Ghost, Jenova Dreamweaver, and Phantom. On Hard Mode, Eligor's Reflect is also cast on the player party to redirect any beneficial spells they cast, making this the only way for party members to have the Reflect status.
=== Final Fantasy VIII ===
Reflect can be drawn and junctioned to player characters' stats. It is the third best spell to junction to the Spirit stat, and can be junctioned to provide resistance to most status effects. Ruby Dragon casts Reflect onto itself if the party has it. Casting Reflect in battle increases compatibility with Carbuncle by 1, and with Cerberus by 0.2, but lowers compatibility with Diablos and Eden by 0.2 as well.
=== Final Fantasy IX ===
Reflect is a White Magic spell learned by Dagger and Eiko. It costs 6 MP to cast and 20 AP to learn through Mythril Racket, Stardust Rod, Reflect Ring, and Ruby. The spell itself can be reflected and works with Return Magic.
Reflect can be cast by Ash, Drakan, Valia Pira, Hades, Maliris, Maliris (Crystal), Ring Leader, and Trance Kuja.
Alternatives to casting Reflect are Auto-Reflect and Carbuncle's Ruby Light.
=== Final Fantasy X ===
Reflect is a White Magic spell found in Yuna's section of the Sphere Grid. It costs 14 MP to cast. Reflect can be cast by Dark Element, Guado Guardian during the Wendigo fight, Jumbo Flan, Sanctuary Keeper, and Seymour Flux.
==== Final Fantasy X-2 ====
Reflect is an ability in the White Mage's skillset. It requires 30 AP to master and 14 MP to cast. The Shining Mirror Garment Grid allows any dressphere the ability to cast Reflect, and can also grants Auto-Reflect.
Reflect can be cast by Dark Elemental, Deep Haizhe (Oversoul), Haizhe (Oversoul), Ironside (Oversoul), and Stalwart (Oversoul).
=== Final Fantasy XII ===
In the original version, Reflect is a Time Magick spell, unlocked from the Time Magick 2 license for 25 LP. Reflect is bought for 800 gil in Bhujerba (after meeting Ba'Gamnan in Lhusu Mines), Dreadnought Leviathan, Rabanastre (after Leviathan), and Dalmasca Westersand (after Leviathan), and from Dyce (sandseas and tomb).
In the Zodiac versions, Reflect can be cast by Red Battlemage and Time Battlemage, and is found in a treasure in the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea Primary Tank Complex area.
An upgrade, called Reflectga, can be also be learned, which casts Reflect on all in-range allies.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
Reflect is a Time Magick ability that will reflect all spells back to their caster, but the more powerful spells are not affected. It costs 12 MP and has a speed of 50, but costs 300 JP to learn. In the help message of carious spells, the ☇ symbol means that a magick can be reflected.
There is a dummied reaction ability found in the game data. This incomplete ability has no effect. Its name and description suggest it would probably have granted the Reflect status to the unit if it was hit by magick.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ===
Reflect is a Time Magic that will reflect all spells back to their caster. It is learned from the Thunder Rod and requires 300 MP to master. It costs 8 MP to cast and is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability.
The Mirror Mail grants a passive Auto-Reflect to the wearer.
In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance Radio Edition, Montblanc cast Reflect on Marche Radiuju immediately after Queen Remedi transforms into the Li-Grim.
==== Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift ====
Reflect is a Time Magic ability that will reflect all spells back to their caster, however, there now exists the support ability Pierce that allows Magick cast by a unit with it ignore Reflect.
=== Final Fantasy Mystic Quest ===
PsychShield is an enemy only ability, used by Pazuzu and Zuh. It reflects magic attacks back upon the caster. However, if Pazuzu and Zuh take enough damage from physical attacks, PsychShield will fall and spells can be safely used again.
=== Final Fantasy Legend II ===
Mirror is an ability that has 15 uses that also increases a Robot's HP by 9. It reflects magic. This ability can be used by Anubis, C-Fisher, Nike, Ninja, and Rakshasa.
=== Final Fantasy Legend III ===
Wall is a White Magic spell that can protect allies from enemy's magic spells. It costs 32 MP to use, and it can be bought for 18000 GP in Knaya (Pureland).
=== Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light ===
Mirror is a command learned from the Black Mage job class that gives the Reflect status to all party members and it costs 3 AP to cast.
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions ===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
=== Final Fantasy Explorers ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
=== World of Final Fantasy ===
Reflect is an active ability that causes a single target to reflect magic back at casters for 4 AP. It can be used by Astraea, Buer, Cenchos, Diva Serafie, Entom Guard, Kraken, Left Claw, Magic Jar, and Ultros★.
It is also an enemy ability used by Kraken, Omega, Omega Bane, Ultros (2nd), and Kraken (Hidden Dungeon).
=== Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon ===
Dispel is a level 6 White Mage spell that costs 3 SP to cast. It removes curses from equipped items.
=== Chocobo Racing ===
Reflect is a Magic Stone that can be collected and then used either manually, or automatically when another character uses a Magic Stone against the character bearing it. It deflects the attack back at the user.
=== Chocobo's Dungeon 2 ===
Reflect is used through the Reflect card.
== Non-Final Fantasy appearances ==
=== Kingdom Hearts series ===
Reflect appears in as a defensive spell. It creates a wall of light around that defends against attacks for a short time, then explodes to deal damage to nearby enemies equal to the damage the barrier absorbed. Reflect can be upgraded to Reflera and Reflega, which have larger areas of effect. Reflect also appears in , but is renamed Barrier. It is a defense command exclusive to , but it cannot stop all attacks nor can it counterattack.
=== Bravely Default ===
Reflect is a level 4 . It forms a barrier around one target that reflects white magic, , and . It requires 16 MP to use. It can be bought in for 1600 pg.
== Gallery ==
FFIII NES Reflect.png|Final Fantasy III (NES).
FFIIIDS Reflect.png|Final Fantasy III (DS).
DEV using Reflect from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster).
FFIV SNES Wall.png|Final Fantasy IV (SNES).
FFIVReflect.png|Final Fantasy IV (GBA).
FFIVDS Reflect.png|Final Fantasy IV (DS).
Rosa using Reflect from FFIV Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster).
TAY Wii Reflect.jpg|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Wii).
FFIV TAY iOS Reflect.png|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (iOS/Android).
FF4PSP Reflect.png|Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection.
Reflect-FFVA.png|Final Fantasy V (GBA).
FFV iOS Reflect.png|Final Fantasy V (defunct mobile/Steam).
Lenna using Reflect from FFV Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster).
FF6Reflect.PNG|Final Fantasy VI (GBA).
FFVI iOS Reflect.png|Final Fantasy VI (defunct mobile/Steam).
Reflect Magic from FFVI Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster).
FFVII Reflect.png|Final Fantasy VII.
FFVIII Reflect.png|Final Fantasy VIII.
FFIX Reflect.png|Final Fantasy IX.
FFX Reflect.png|Final Fantasy X.
FFX-2 Reflect.PNG|Final Fantasy X-2.
FFXII Reflect.PNG|Final Fantasy XII.
FFT Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
FFTA2 Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
FFMQ PsychShield.png|Final Fantasy Mystic Quest.
FFLII Mirror.png|Final Fantasy Legend II.
FFLIII Wall.png|Final Fantasy Legend III.
Mirror.png|Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
Bravely Default - Reflect.jpg|Bravely Default.
FFD Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
FFRK Reflect Icon.png|Icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Reflect.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
WoFF Reflect.png|World of Final Fantasy.
KHII Reflect.png|Reflect activated in Kingdom Hearts II.
KHII Reflect 2.png|Reflect countering in Kingdom Hearts II.
==Citations==
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