Burst (lightning ability)

Burst , also known as Surge, is a recurring ability in Final Fantasy series. The ability normally serves as the strongest form of Thunder magic, inflicting major lightning-elemental damage.
Since its appearance in the Dissidia entries in the series, Burst has often appeared as a signature ability for Shantotto in several spin-off titles.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy XI===
Burst is a Lightning-elemental Black Magic spell available only to a Black Mage at or after level 56. When cast, Burst inflicts instantaneous Lightning-elemental damage and reduces the target's resistance to Earth magic. As one of the Ancient Magic spells, it has one of the highest casting times and MP costs. It has a cast time of 18.5 seconds, and may be recast every 44 seconds for 352 MP.
===Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII===
Surge is a lightning-attribute magic ability, serving as the ultimate spell for the element. It deals heavy lightning-elemental magic damage to all foes, with its potency becoming increased with the less HP Lightning has. The player can find Surge Lv. 1 in a treasure sphere at the Altar of Atonement, one of the four Trials in God's Sanctum. Surge Lv. 3 is also the locked ability on the Astral Lord garb.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Burst is a -exclusive ability available to s. It deals heavy lightning damage to its target and nearby enemies, while also creating a barrier around the caster that absorbs damage dealt.
Burst was originally a lightning-elemental Black Mage spell in the original 1.0 version of the game, being obtained by completing the Black Mage quest line. It had a very high cooldown timer, but dealt high damage that can be increased by using it in a combo after Thundara, making it deal more damage based on the user's current HP. Black Mages usually used it after depleting their MP and using conversion to maximize damage.
===Final Fantasy Type-0===
Burst is a unique attack available to Ace in combat. It involves Ace drawing a majority of red cards to deal direct damage to the enemies.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy===
Burst is a form of Shantotto's Spirit Magic: Lightning. Cast when Shantotto has 6,000 or more Bravery, it summons a large lightning bolt to strike enemies.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
Shantotto casts Burst with Spirit Magic: Thunder with 4,000+ Bravery.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy NT====
====Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia====
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade===
Shantotto's Burst appeared as an INT ability card, dealing lightning magic damage based on the user's INT stats to a boss enemy in combat.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
==Non-Final Fantasy appearances==
===Other Square Enix titles===
Burst has appeared in other Square Enix titles as an ability, referencing the Final Fantasy version of the spell. 
 appears as the strongest lightning-elemental Black Magic in . Referencing Final Fantasy XI, Burst serves as the final form of the game's spells, dealing massive lightning-elemental damage to a target.
==Gallery==
BLM using Burst from FFXIV.png|Final Fantasy XIV.
FFXIV Burst.jpg|Final Fantasy XIV (version 1.0)
==Etymology==
Category:Recurring Black Magic