Deprotect (ability)

Deprotect is a recurring magic spell from the Final Fantasy series. Originating from the Final Fantasy XIII series, it inflicts magic oriented damage and inflicts the status of the same name, reducing target's resistance against physical attacks.
It is generally one of the first spells learned by the Saboteur and Green Mage jobs. 
==Overview==
Deprotect serves as the base form of its spell family, being formally introduced into the series in Final Fantasy XIII. Since its debut, Deprotect has recurred within the spin-off titles of the series, often being associated with the Green Magic school. It often serves as the mage-equivalent of the recurring Armor Break physical ability, lowering the physical defenses of opponents. Deprotect has also appeared as one of the signature abilities for Oerba Dia Vanille in several spin-off titles.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius features Deprona and Depronaga , serving as the opposing "-na" cleansing spells for Deprotect's effects.
In most titles featuring the spell, Deprotect includes upgraded forms with their names deriving from the series's recurring magic tier system. The following are some of the recurring upgraded tiers:
*Deprotega - An upgraded Deprotect spell that initially appeared in the Final Fantasy XIII subseries. It generally lowers the physical defenses of all enemies of the opposing party.
Some titles have featured unique or alternate upgraded forms for Deprotect. These spells include unique properties, or are used by specific jobs:
*Deprotect II - A physical variant of Deprotect that exclusively appears in Final Fantasy XIII-2 as a Saboteur monster-exclusive ability. It reduces a foe's physical resistance and deals heavy physical damage.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy VII Rebirth===
Deprotect is a spell in . It inflicts the status of the same name, which reduces the target's , making them more vulnerable to physical damage. Deprotect and Protect cannot coexist on the same target, one nullifying the other. Deprotect costs 8 MP and 1 ATB segment to cast.
It is also used by Two Face.
===Final Fantasy XIII===
Deprotect is a Saboteur ability that deals magic damage to one target and may apply the Deprotect status. It has an ATB cost of 1. It is learned by Lightning (stage 7), Sazh (stage 7), Vanille (stage 2), and Fang (stage 8).
It is also an enemy ability used by Vampire.
====Final Fantasy XIII-2====
Deprotect is a Saboteur ability that deals magic damage and may apply the Deprotect status. It has an ATB cost of 1 and a modifier of 0.35. It is learned by Serah (role level 1), Noel (role level 8), Black Chocobo (1), Breshan Bass (1), Chelicerata (4), Deathgaze (1), Forked Cat (9), Pantopoda (1), Rangda (5), Schrodinger (1), and Unsaganashi (1).
It is also an enemy ability used by Ahriman and Vaballathus.
====Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII====
Deprotect is a debilitating attack that deals magic damage to one target and may apply the Deprotect status. It has an ATB cost of 25, Multiplier of 0.20, and a duration of 30. It is dropped by Desert Sahagin, and a locked ability on the Passion Rouge garb.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
====War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius====
==Gallery==
Final-fantasy-xiii-2-bomb.jpg|Final Fantasy XIII-2.
Deprotect from LRFFXIII.jpg|Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
DFFOO Deprotect Ver.XIII.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
FFBE Deprotect.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Category:Recurring magic