Virus (Final Fantasy IX)

Virus is a player-exclusive status ailment in Final Fantasy IX that prevents the affected party member from receiving EXP and AP from battle. Virus also nullifies the affected's Evasion stat, making them unable to evade oncoming attacks. Virus can be used for low level challenge runs, but for most of the time in a normal playthrough it is a nuisance. Virus persists even in KO status until cured and is not removed by entering Trance like other ailments. Yans like to inflict Virus, making the player not earn EXP and AP from battling them even if they win. 
==Abilities==
The player cannot inflict Virus on enemies.
==Enemy abilities==
Ability 	Description 	Enemy
Viral Smoke 	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to the party. 	Meltigemini
Virus Combo 	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to one target.	Mover
Virus Crunch 	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to one target.	Chimera
Virus Fly 	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to one target.	Abadon
Virus Powder 	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to one target.	Ring Leader, Yan
Virus Tentacles	Inflicts non-elemental damage and Virus to one target.	Malboro
==Protection==
The player cannot protect against Virus with immunity abilities, but when Eiko has Guardian Mog active, she is unaffected by Virus even if she contracts it mid-battle.
==Healing==
Virus is healed with a Vaccine, or by staying at an inn or using a healing spring.
==Enemies==
All enemies are immune to Virus.
Category:Status effects in Final Fantasy IX