Elegy

Elegy , also known as Guardian's Ballad, is an ability in the Final Fantasy series. It is often usable by Bards as part of their Sing skillset, and lowers the damage enemies deal to the party.
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy III ===
Elegy is an ability of the Sing command, accessible by the Bard while equipped with the Apollo Harp in the 3D remake releases. It increases magic defense to all party members, with the effectiveness rising with higher job levels. It stacks with Shell.
Sing formula:
:Recipient's Magic Defense + (20 + Recipient's JobLv / 11)%
In the Pixel Remaster release, Elegy is now learned at Bard job level 20. When used, it raises the defense of all party members for five turns.
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
Guardian Song appears exclusively in the Japanese cellphone re-release of the game. The ability is one of Edward's abilities that will randomly activate when using the Bardsong command. When used, it grants Protect and Shell on the entire party.
==== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ====
Guardian Song is one of Edward's abilities that will randomly activate when using the Bardsong command. When used, it grants Protect and Shell on one ally or to the entire party.
=== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy ===
Elegy comes in three levels of power, the first reducing the damage the party takes over the course of the stage by 10%, and higher level versions offering an additional 5% of protection over the previous level. Princess Sarah, Aerith, Prishe, Ashe, Snow, and Cosmos learn all three levels of Elegy.
==== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call ====
Elegy (Lv1) is a proactive ability that costs 10 CP to equip. It is active for the entire length of the stage. It reduces damage taken by the party until the very end of the stage and has very low strength. It is learned by Princess Sarah (default), Aerith (level 5), Rinoa (level 15), Eiko (level 5), Lilisette (level 20), Agrias (level 25), and Ace (level 30). It can be taught to any character by using the Elegy Scroll I.
Elegy (Lv2) is a proactive ability that costs 15 CP to equip. It is active for the entire length of the stage. It reduces damage taken by the party until the very end of the stage and has low strength. It is learned by Princess Sarah (level 50), Aerith (level 30), Rinoa (level 55), Eiko (level 35), Lilisette (level 55), and Agrias (level 65). It can be taught to any character by using the Elegy Scroll II.
Elegy (Lv3) is a proactive ability that costs 30 Cp to equip. It is active for the entire length of the stage. It reduces damage taken by the party until the very end of the stage and medium strength. It is learned by Princess Sarah (level 95), Aerith (level 90), Rinoa (level 85), and Eiko (level 70). It can be taught to any character by using the Elegy Scroll III.
==== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival ====
== Gallery ==
BRD using Elegy from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster).
TAY Wii Guardian's Ballad.jpg|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (WiiWare).
== Etymology ==
Category:Recurring song abilities
Category:Negative status effects