
                        Final Fantasy IX

Vivi's Abilities Information and Translations-Version 1.1
                     By: Red Scarlet (akaiscarlet@hotmail.com)

Version 1.0 10/31/00-Created FAQ for Vivi.
Version 1.1 11/01/00-Finished List.
Version 1.2 11/03/00-Revised a little.
<READ THE SECOND PARAGRAPH TO SEE HOW TO VIEW THE JAPANESE TEXT>
I keep getting a ton of emails about it, and how to view the Japanese text
is in the paragraph right below the disclaimer.

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This FAQ was created using NJSTAR, and to view it properly, I would suggest
right clicking the page, then choose 'encoding' and choose Japanese
Auto-Select. That is to view it on a PC with Windows, and since I don't have a
Mac, I have no idea how to do that with them. So, sorry.

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Although there are a couple of Menued versions of the ability lists and the
like, I have yet to see anything actually explaining what all of them do. 
Usually, there is just a name for them, and I guess you simply have to know
what they do by only the name.  Well, some people do not know, so I am going to
try to throw out a helping hand again.  Hopefully this'll help y'all out
somewhat.

Note that most of my lists are not at 100%; I apologize, as I am only going
through the game for my 2nd time at the time of writing this.  Thank you.

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For the Abilities, they will be listed as they look on the ability screen
first, so their placement on the actual screen of the TV/monitor will look
similar.  Then the same list with their English translations follows. After
that list, each ability will be translated (to the best of my ability), then
the info about it will be displayed.  Lastly, the actual equipment that must be
equipped to learn the Ability will be in there too, but note that I have
nowhere near every item, so these lists go by what I have encountered on my own
way through the game.  Here we go.  I am sorry for the huge delay in posting
this, and the US version comes out in a few weeks, but hey, its better late
than never, right?

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AreC̃rr-Abiriti no Bibi (Vivi's Abilities)

-Tsukau (Usable-Battle Commands; signified by a Red Diamond.)

t@CA      6      t@C      12
t@CK     24      Xv      10
uUh      6      uU      12
uUK     24      XE         6
T_[      6      T_      12
T_K     24      Xgbv       8
|CY      8      oCI        18
AXs      2      hC      14
Orf     18      Rbg      16
fX         20      uCN      18
EI[^     22      eI        42
tA       40      Wn[h      72

Fire          6      Fira          12
Firaga       24      Sleepel       10
Blizzard      6      Blizzara      12
Blizzaga     24      Slow           6
Thunder       6      Thundara      12
Thundaga     24      Stop           8
Poison        8      Bio           18
Aspil         2      Drain         14
Gravity      18      Comet         16
Death        20      Break         18
Water        22      Meteo         42
Flare        40      Die Hard      72

t@CA-Faia (Fire) MP cost: 6.
                        AP to learn: 20.
One of Vivi's first spells that he learns, this spell does low-level
 (Hono'o) Fire damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

m̂-Madoushi no Tsue (Mage Staff)

Helmets

̖Xq-Kawa no Boushi

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t@C-Faira (Fira) MP cost: 12.
                         AP to learn: 50.
A more powerful version of Fire, this spell does mid-level
 (Hono'o) Fire damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

̂-Hono'o no Tsue (Flame Staff)

Helmets

pt̖Xq-Majutsushi no Boushi (Mage Master's Hat)

Accessories

gp[Y-Topaazu (Topaz)

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t@CK-Faiga (Firaga) MP cost: 24.
                           AP to learn: 75.
Even more powerful than Fira, this spell does high-level
 (Hono'o) Fire damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

p_-Hachi Tsuno Bou (Eight Horned Stick)

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Xv-Suripuru (Sleepel) MP cost: 10.
                               AP to learn: 20.

Attempt to put an enemy to sleep.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

̂-Hono'o no Tsue (Flame Staff)

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uUh-Burizado (Blizzard) MP cost: 6.
                                AP to learn: 25.
One of Vivi's first spells that he learns, this spell does low-level
-Rei (Ice) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

̃Xg-Kawa no Risuto (Leather Wrist)

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uU-Burizara (Blizzara) MP cost: 12.
                                AP to learn: 50.
A more powerful version of Blizzard, this spell does mid-level
 (Rei) Ice damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

X̂-Koori no Tsue (Ice Staff)

Accessories

Ip[-Opaaru (Opal)

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uUK-Burizaga (Blizzaga) MP cost: 24.
                                AP to learn: 85.
Even more powerful than Blizzara, this spell does high-level
-Rei (Ice) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

p_-Hachi Tsuno Bou (Eight Horned Stick)

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XE-Surou (Slow) MP cost: 6.
                       AP to learn: 20.
When cast successfully, a target's AT meter fills up slower than usual,
resulting in a longer wait between turns.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

X̂-Koori no Tsue (Water Staff)

Helmets

OpXq-Sankakuboushi (Triangle Hat)

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T_[-Sandaa (Thunder) MP cost: 6.
                             AP to learn: 25.
One of Vivi's first spells that he learns, this spell does low-level
-Kaminari (Thunder) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

VN̕-Shiruku no Fuku (Silk Clothes)

Accessories

KX̃obN-Garasu no Bakuru (Glass Buckle)

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T_-Sandara (Thundara) MP cost: 12.
                               AP to learn: 50.
A more powerful version of Thunder, this spell does mid-level
 (Kaminari) Thunder  damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

̂-Kaminari no Tsue (Thunder Staff)

Accessories

yhbg-Peridoto (Peridot)

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T_K-Sandaga (Thundaga) MP cost: 24.
                               AP to learn: 80.
Even more powerful than Thundara, this spell does high-level
-Kaminari (Thunder) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

p_-Hachi Tsuno Bou (Eight Horned Stick)

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Xgbv-Sutopu (Stop) MP cost: 8.
                          AP to learn: 25.
Stop will attempt to freeze the AT bar of an enemy in battle, making them
helpless to do anything.  If the spell is successful on the last enemy present
in a battle, it counts as an instant death.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

I[NX^bt-Ookusutafu (Oak Staff)

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|CY-Poizun (Poison) MP cost: 8.
                            AP to learn: 35.
Low-level -Doku (Poison) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

̂-Kaminari no Tsue (Thunder Staff)

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oCI-Baio (Bio) MP cost: 18.
                     AP to learn: 40.
High-level -Doku (Poison) damage to enemies.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

I[NX^bt-Ookusutafu (Oak Staff)

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AXs-Asupiru (Aspil) MP cost: 2.
                            AP to learn: 70.
Absorbs MP from a target.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

t̂-Madoushi no Tsue (Magic Guidance Instructor's Staff)

Armor

n̈-Daichi no Gi (Earth Clothes)

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hC-Dorein (Drain) MP cost: 14.
                           AP to learn: 60.
Absorbs HP from a target.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

I[NX^bt-Ookusutafu (Oak Staff)

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Orf-Gurabide (Gravity) MP cost: 18.
                               AP to learn: 30.
Destroys a certain percent of a target's HP.  Could be 25-50%.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

TCvXpC-Saipuresupairu (Cypress Pyre)

Accessories

AWXg-Amejisuto (Amethyst)

-Kruoobi (Black Sash)

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Rbg-Kometo (Comet) MP cost: 16.
                           AP to learn: 55.
A big chunk of rock from the skies falls into an enemy. Does -Mu (Non)
Elemental damage.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

TCvXpC-Saipuresupairu (Cypress Pyre)

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fX-Desu (Death) MP cost: 20.
                     AP to learn: 45.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

-Kurozukin (Black Headtowel)

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uCN-Bureiku (Break) MP cost: 18.
                            AP to learn: 30.
If successful, this spell

turns a target to Ή-Ishika (Stone), and kills them.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

TCvXpC-Saipuresupairu (Cypress Pyre)

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EI[^-Uoota (Water) MP cost: 22.
                          AP to learn: 55.
High-level -Mizu (Water) damage to an enemy.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

JC̘r-Nkai no Udewa (N-Kai Armlet)

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eI-Meteo (Meteo) MP cost: 42.
                        AP to learn: 95.
High-level -Mu (Non) Elemental damage to all enemies.  Might miss.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

t̂-Madoushi no Tsue (Magic Guidance Instructor's Staff)

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tA-Furea (Flare) MP cost: 40.
                        AP to learn: 95.
High-level -Mu (Non) Elemental damage to one enemy.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

̃[u-Kuro no Roobu (Black Robe)

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Wn[h-Jihaado (Die Hard) MP cost: 72.
                            AP to learn: 150.
Very high-level -Mu (Non) Elemental damage to all enemies and companions.
Be careful when using this spell.

Can be learned by equipping:

Weapons

CXIu[EX-Meisuobuzeusu (Mace of Zeus)

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-Soubi (Equippable Abilities; signified by a Green or Blue diamond.
              Green means the ability is not equipped, while a Blue repre-
              sents the ability is currently equipped.)

Vivi's Equippable Abilities:

łtN   15        łreg   6
łwCXg    9        łWFl  10
܂Ȃ         12        MP20%Abv        8
₵            2        ǉʔ       3
tNђ        7        tN{Ԃ    17
@*        13        MP        11
̐S          8        M܂     4
xAbv        7        AreCAbv   3
炸̏p          5        Ŗ̏p           4
ى̏p        4        ł܂炸̏p       4
@Ԃ            9        I[g|[V   3
~܂炸̏p        4        ̏p       5

Always Reflect          15   Always Levitate          6
Always Haste             9   Always Regen            10
Life Guard              12   MP 20% Up                8
Healing Touch            2   Added Effect             3
Reflect Piercing         7   Reflect Double Return   17
Magic No Elements       13   Consume Half MP         11
Full Moon Heart          8   No Freeze/Burn           4
Level Up                 7   Ability Up               3
Sleep Dodging Skill      5   Tasting Skill            4
Silence Dodging Skill    4   Hardness Dodging Skill   4
Magic Return             9   Auto Potion              3
Stop Dodging Skill       4   Confusion Dodging Skill  5

łtN-Itsudemorifureku (Always Reflect)  CP cost: 15.
                                                    AP to learn: 75.
Always have the 'Reflect' status in battle.  Spells will bounce off the
Reflected character onto an opponent.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

tNgO-Rifurekutoringu (Reflect Ring)

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łreg-Itsudemorebiteto (Always Levitate)  CP cost: 6.
                                                     AP to learn: 20.
Always have the 'Levitate' status in battle.  The character will float; thus
being a defense against Earthquake attacks and spells.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

tFU[u[c-Feza-bu-tsu (Feather Boots)

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łwCXg-Itsudemoheisuto (Always Haste)  CP cost: 9.
                                                 AP to learn: 55.
Always have the 'Haste' status in battle.  AT bar goes up twice as fast, and
the 'Slow' spell will be innefective against a character with Always Haste.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

GX̂-Erumesu no Kutsu (Hermes' Shoes)

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łWFl-Itsudemorijene (Always Regen)  CP cost: 10.
                                                AP to learn: 30.
Always have the 'Regen' status in battle.  The character will receive about 5%
of their Max HP at regular intervals.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

̔-Kin no Kamikazari (Gold Hairband)

Armor

̃[u-Hikari no Roobu (Light Robe)

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܂Ȃ-Omajinai (Life Guard)    CP cost: 12.
                                    AP to learn: 70.
Always start with the 'Reraise' status in battle.  When fallen in battle for
the first time, the character will be instantly revived as if the 'Life'
spell was automatically cast.  Only works one time per battle.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

]̎w-Tensei no Yubiwa (Rebirth Ring)

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MP20%Abv-MP20%appu (MP 20% Up)    CP cost: 8.
                                     AP to learn: 30.
Maximum MP up by 20%.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

̃[u-Kuro no Roobu (Black Robe)

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₵-Iyashino (Healing Touch)    CP cost: 2.
                                     AP to learn: 20.
When equipped, physical attacks will heal the target, rather than damage them.

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

K[lbg-Gaaneto (Garnet)

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ǉʔ-Tsuikakoukahatsudou (Added Effect)  CP cost: 3.
                                                 AP to learn: 25.
When some weapons are equipped, they can do an extra attack; usually a status
attack.  With this Ability equipped, the extra attacks can be used.
For example, go to Vivi's weapons menu, and hit select while on the
I[NX^bt-Ookusutafu (Oak Staff).  In the red letters is
XE-Surou (Slow).  When Vivi has the Oak Staff and this ability equipped, he
will randomly do the 'Slow' status effect to an enemy.  Whew.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

HtXq-Hanetsukiboushi (Feather Cap)
˂͂܂-Nejirihachimaki (Twist Headband)

Armlets

{[Xg-Bo-nrisuto (Bone Wrist)
L}C̘r-Kimaira no Udewa (Chimera Armband)

Accessories

KX̃obN-Garasu no Bakuru (Glass Buckle)

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tNђ-Rifurekutsuranutsuu (Reflect Piercing)    CP cost: 7.
                                                       AP to learn: 30.
When this Ability is equipped, Vivi's spells will hit a target even if they
have the 'Reflect' status.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

[uIu[h-Roobuoburoodo (Robe of Lord)

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tN{Ԃ-Rifurekubaihenshi (Reflect Double Return)    CP cost: 17.
                                                            AP to learn: 110.
With this Ability, a spell will do twice the damage after it has been reflected
off a target.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

̃[u-Kuro no Roobu (Black Robe)

Accessories

[b^̎w-Rozeta no Yubiwa (Rosetta Ring)

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@*-Mahoumu*seika (Magic No Elements)    CP cost: 13.
                                                 AP to learn: 115.
With this ability, magic spells have no elemental status and simply do damage
(IE: you can use Blizzaga on an Ice monster and it will do damage rather than
heal them).

Can be learned by equipping:

Accessories

v~XgO-Puromisutoringu (Promised Ring)
܂̎w-Mamori no Yubiwa (Protect Ring)

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MP-Shouhi MP Hangen (Consume Half MP)   CP cost: 11.
                                                AP to learn: 140.
Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

̃[u[Hikari no Roobu (Light Robe)

Accessories

܂̎w-Mamori no Yubiwa (Protect Ring)

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̐S-Mangetsu no Kokorotoku (Full Moon Heart)  CP cost: 8.
                                                     AP to learn: 25.
The 'Trance' meter fills up faster when this ability is equipped, so the
character will get into Trance mode more often.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

_Nnbg-Darukuhato (Dark Hat)

Armlets

qXC̘r-Hisui no Udewa (Hisui? Armlet)

Armor

n̈-Daichi no Gi (Earth Clothes)

Accessories

Tt@CA-Safaia (Sapphire)

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M₹-Netsusezureisezu (No Freeze/Burn) CP cost: 4.
                                               AP to learn: 15.
'Burn' and 'Freeze' status attacks are ineffective when a character is equipped
with this Ability.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

iՂ̖Xq-Shisai no Boushi (Priest's Hat)

Armlets

qXC̘r-Hisui no Udewa (Hisui? Armlet)

Accessories

_Ch-Daiyamondo (Diamond)

d̃sAX-Yousei no Piasu (Fairy Pierce)

}_C̎w-Madain no Yubiwa (Madain Ring)

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xAbv-Reberuapu (Level Up) CP cost: 7.
                                  AP to learn: 30.
Gain more Experience points from battles. (About 50% extra.)

Can be learned by equipping:

Armlets

GSCXg̘r-Egoisuto no Udewa (Egoist? Armlet)

Accessories

d̃sAX-Yousei no Piasu (Fairy Pierce)
[b^̎w-Rozeta no Yubiwa (Rosetta Ring)

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AreCAbv-Abiritiapu (Ability Up) CP cost: 3.
                                         AP to learn: 55.
Gain twice the AP in battles.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

O[x[-Guriinberee (Green Beret)

Armor

VÑ[u-Shiruku no Roobu (Silk Robe)

Accessories

sXU-Rapisurazari (Lapis Lazari)
{-Ribon (Ribbon)

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炸̏p-Nemurazu no Jutsu (Sleep Dodging Skill) CP cost: 5.
                                                   AP to learn: 25.
Character is immune to sleep attacks and magic.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

o_i-Bandana (Bandana)
iՂ̖Xq-Shisai no Boushi (Priest's Hat)

Armor

pt̕-Majutsushi no Fuku (Mage Master's Cloth)
n̈-Daichi no Gi (Earth Clothes)

Accessories

񂲂̎w-Sango no Yubiwa (Coral Ring)

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Ŗ̏p-Dokumi no Jutsu (Tasting Skill)  CP cost: 4.
                                          AP to learn: 30.
Character is immune to -Doku (Poison) status ailments when this Ability is
equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

`Noh-Chakurabando (Chakra Band)

Armlets

KX̘r-Garasu no Udewa (Glass Armlet)

Armor

ToCoxXg-Sabaibarubesuto (Survival Vest)

Accessories

KX̃obN-Garasu no Bakuru (Glass Buckle)

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ى̏p-Chinmokukaihi no Jutsu (Silence Dodging Skill) CP cost: 4.
                                                            AP to learn: 40.
Character is immune to -Chinmoku (Silence) status ailments when this
Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

pt̖Xq-Majutsushi no Boushi (Mage Master's Hat)
̔-Kin no Kamikazari (Gold Hairband)

Armor

VÑ[u-Shiruku no Roobu (Silk Robe)

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ł܂炸̏p-Komarazu no Jutsu (Hardness Dodging Skill) CP cost: 4.
                                                        AP to learn: 25.
Character is immune to -Ishi (Stone) status ailments when this Ability is
equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

_Nnbg-Darukuhato (Dark Hat)
T[Nbg-Saakureto (Circlet)

Armlets

hSXg-Doragonrisuto (Dragon Wrist)

Armor

uY̋-Buronzu no Muneate (Bronze Chestplate)
-Kuroshouzoku (Black Outfit)

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@Ԃ-Mahouhanshi (Magic Return)    CP cost: 9.
                                       AP to learn: 90.
When hit by a spell from an enemy, Vivi will automatically cast the same spell
back at them, without any MP loss.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

qvmNE-Hyupunokuraun (Hypno Crown)

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I[g|[V-O-topo-shon (Auto Potion) CP cost: 3.
                                           AP to learn: 10.
Use a potion in your inventory whenever attacked.  Always uses the weakest
potion, so it is more effective if the regular weak potions are disposed of,
and High Potions are used instead.

Can be learned by equipping:

Armor

~XxXg-Misurirubesuto (Mithril Vest)
pt̃[u-Majutsushi no Roobu (Mage Master's Robe)
l̋-Majin no Muneate (Mage's Chestplate)

Accessories

GX̂-Erumesu no Kutsu (Hermes' Shoes)
̃`[J[-Kin no Chookaa (Gold Choker)

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~܂炸̏p-Shimarazu no Jutsu (Stop Dodging Skill)  CP cost: 4.
                                                      AP to learn: 35.
Character is immune to the 'Stop' status ailment when this Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

-Kurozukin (Black Headtowel)
̃XJ[-Koukin no Sukaraa (Yellow-Gold Scraa?)

Armor

ToCoxXg-Sabaibarubesuto (Survival Vest)
l̋-Majin no Muneate (Mage's Chestplate)

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̏p-Konrankaihi no Jutsu (Confusion Avoidance Skill) CP cost: 5.
                                                         AP to learn: 15.
Character is immune to -Konran (Confusion) status ailments when this
Ability is equipped.

Can be learned by equipping:

Helmets

O[x[-Guriinberee (Green Beret)
T[Nbg-Saakureto (Circlet)

Armlets

@̘r-Mahou no Udewa (Magic Armlet)

Armor

-Kuroshouzoku (Black Outfit)

Accessories

pt̂-Majutsushi no Kutsu (Mage Master's Shoes)


Thats it for now, unless I get enough emails about anything else or any
additions/changes. Thank you for reading my FAQ and email with any questions
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