Limit Breaks (sometimes shortened to Limits) are powerful combat moves featured in Squaresoft's (now Square Enix) Final Fantasy series. Square Co. ... SQUARE ENIX (Japanese: スクウェア・エニックス) is a Japanese producer of popular video games and manga. ... For the first installment in the series, see Final Fantasy (video game). ...

Limit Breaks generally occur when a character has taken a large amount of damage in combat, and offers the possibility of dealing large amounts in return. Subsequent games in the series have used similar mechanics with different names. 'Limit Break' has been popular slang for similar attacks or abilities in other computer role-playing games. Several other games have adopted systems similar to the Limit Break mechanic. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The term Limit Break was first used in Final Fantasy VII, though the same concept was first introduced three years prior in Final Fantasy VI. Although the term is commonly used by fans a generic and all encompassing term for this sort of move or action in the Final Fantasy series and other RPGs, FFVII is the only game to actually use the term Limit Break. They are also compared to the super combos in fighting games such as the Street Fighter series. Limit Breaks are also used in a similar fashion in the White Wolf (pen and paper) role playing game Exalted. Final Fantasy VII ) is a console and computer role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Square Co. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... Super (short for super move or super combo) is a term regarding fighting games. ... Screenshot of Street Fighter (arcade version). ... The logo of White Wolf Publishing, one of White Wolf, Inc. ... Exalted is a role-playing game published by White Wolf Publishing. ...

Final Fantasy VI

Sabin performs Tiger Break.

Final Fantasy VI featured a precursor to the Limit Break in its "Deathblows". If a character was at very low HP (lower than one-eighth their maximum amount), there was a 1 in 16 chance that they would use a Deathblow when the normal Fight command was issued. Image File history File links FFVI_Sabin_Desperation. ... Image File history File links FFVI_Sabin_Desperation. ... Sabin Rene Figaro , Mash Rene Figaro in Japanese) is a fictional character of the Square Co. ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Some status effects (muddle, image, clear, and zombie) will prevent the Deathblow from occurring. Characters will also never use Deathblow during the first 25.6 seconds of combat. Each character can only perform a Deathblow once per battle.

All Deathblows are magical attacks that ignore defense, and cannot be blocked by the target. The Deathblows of Relm and Strago are instant death attacks, rather than damage-dealing attacks like the others. Shadow's attack will also inflict seizure status.

In the Japanese version of Final Fantasy VI, these attacks were called "Hissatsuwaza", for which the literal English translation is "Certain Kill Technique", and is often translated as Deathblow. However, a significant amount of text had to be omitted from the English version of the game, including a line where one of the instructors in Narshe gives the player this information. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... This article may not meet Wikipedias content policies because it lacks an encyclopedic perspective. ...

Final Fantasy VII

In Final Fantasy VII, each character has a Limit Break meter that fills up as the character takes damage. When the bar is full, the character can unleash a powerful attack. Not all limits have damaging effects; Aerith/Aeris's Healing Wind, for example, will heal the party. Final Fantasy VII ) is a console and computer role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Square Co. ... Aerith Gainsborough ), known as Aeris Gainsborough in the English version of Final Fantasy VII, is the main female protagonist, from the role playing game She has vivid green eyes, long brown hair which she ties in a braid with pink ribbons, and wears a pink dress with brown hiking boots. ...

Aerith's Limit Break, Pulse of Life.

Limit Breaks are divided into four levels (the exception being Cait Sith). The first three levels contain two limits, while the fourth level only contains one limit (with Vincent being an exception at only one limit per level, though each limit performs two techniques). Each character starts with their first Level 1 Limit Break. By performing the limit eight times, the character will obtain the second Level 1 Limit Break. When the player has killed a set number of enemies, he or she will learn the first Level 2 Limit Break. The process then repeats. The only exception is the Level 4 Limit, which must be learned by obtaining a special item for each character, usually in a side-quest relating to that character, and all other limits exclusive to that character must be learned. Image File history File links Aerith Gainsbourgs Limit Break Pulse of Life This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... Image File history File links Aerith Gainsbourgs Limit Break Pulse of Life This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... Cait Sith ) is a playable character in the Squaresoft role playing game Final Fantasy VII, and is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. ... Vincent Valentine ) is a secret player character in the PlayStation RPG Final Fantasy VII and its computer-animated film sequel Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. ...

The player must choose outside of battle which level of Limit Break they want to use, but within battle all limits from that particular level are available. Higher-level limits are more powerful, but require the absorption of more damage to charge the Limit Bar fully. Once obtained, the Limit attack may be saved for later, but as the Limit option replaces the Attack option, the character's repertoire is limited to magic-based attacks, summon monsters, and any command materia that they have equipped and items.

Final Fantasy VII's Limit Break system is similar to systems found in earlier games, such as Lufia II's IP Attacks and Wild Arms' Force Attacks. Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals is a RPG game with puzzle elements developed by Neverland and published in Japan in 1995 by Taito, and in North America and Europe in 1996 by Natsume and Nintendo respectively, for the Super Nintendo video game console. ... This article is about the first game in the Wild Arms series. ...

Final Fantasy VIII

Rinoa's limit, Angel Wing.

In Final Fantasy VIII, the Limit Bar was removed entirely, and replaced with the "Crisis" system. Whenever a character's turn comes up, there is a small chance that they will be given the option to perform a limit; this chance rises as the character loses HP, and for this reason some players intentionally allowed some or all of their characters to remain critically wounded. The "Crisis" probability can also be raised by status ailments, party members being KO'd, and the "Aura" spell. In the Japanese version of FFVIII, these desperation moves were called Special Arts, shortened to Special in the Status Menu. They were re-named Limits in the North American and European versions of the game due to that term's association with Final Fantasy VII, the first RPG to become truly popular in those regions. Image File history File links Rinoas limit break Angel Wing Final Fantasy VIII, Rinoa Heartilly, Limit Break File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Rinoas limit break Angel Wing Final Fantasy VIII, Rinoa Heartilly, Limit Break File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Rinoa Heartilly is the main female character in Final Fantasy VIII. Rinoa is the seventeen year old daughter of General Caraway, a high-ranking officer in the Galbadian army, and Julia Heartilly, a famous singer and former love interest of Laguna Loire. ... Final Fantasy VIII ) is a console and computer role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ...

Final Fantasy IX

Kuja is transformed by Trance.

Final Fantasy IX renames Limit Breaks to Trance and returns to the Final Fantasy VII model, with one notable difference: a filled Trance bar cannot be saved for later battles. The instant a Trance bar is filled, that character will go into Trance automatically. It is impossible to save a Trance for a later battle, or even a later turn in the current battle. Trances also remain in effect for a few turns and increase the statistics of the Tranced character. Image File history File links Trance Kuja Final Fantasy IX, Kuja, Limit Break File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Trance Kuja Final Fantasy IX, Kuja, Limit Break File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Contents 1 Main playable characters 1. ... Final Fantasy IX ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ...

Unlike its predecessors, Final Fantasy IX uses Trance to affect the story. Certain battles important to the plot may involve compulsory Trances, usually for characters emotionally involved with the fight.

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Final Fantasy X

As with Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X renames the Limit Break system, this time to Overdrive, but retains its core function. However, in addition to each character's different Overdrives, the characters can also learn new Overdrive Modes, which change how the meter is filled. For example, characters who heal their allies often will learn the "Healer" Mode, which, when selected, will cause the character's bar to increase when they heal allies, instead of when they take damage. Only one Overdrive Mode can be selected at a time. Modes are learned after a character does a certain behavior enough times (for instance, Yuna will probably learn "Healer" first because she learns curative magic long before the other characters can). In addition, the Aeons (the game's summoned creatures) can also perform Overdrive attacks. Their Overdrive meters fill when the Aeon attacks, when it takes damage, and when it dodges an enemy attack. Players can reserve full meters for oncoming battles. Final Fantasy X ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Final Fantasy XI

Final Fantasy XI continues the Limit Break tradition with Weapon Skills. As in previous games, a character can fill a special gauge by engaging in combat and then use the stored energy to unleash a powerful ability. This gauge can optionally be filled up to three times its normal capacity in order to magnify the effectiveness of a particular skill. Final Fantasy XI ), also known as Final Fantasy XI: Online or simply Final Fantasy Online, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix Co. ...

Each weapon family (sword, dagger, spear, etc.) has its own exclusive skills. A character learns new Weapon Skills simply by using a particular type of weapon in combat until the numerical skill associated with it increases. For example, a character fighting with a hammer gains club skill. When club skill reaches 10 the character learns the Weapon Skill Shining Strike. When club skill reaches 40, the character learns the more powerful Seraph Strike.

Although Weapon Skills are relatively weak compared to traditional Limit Breaks, they can be executed consecutively to produce additional damage events. This process, referred to as a skillchain or renkei, is the basis for much of the combat in Final Fantasy XI.

The 'two-hour' job abilities used by players and many enemies are also conceptually similar to Limit Breaks, providing a rare but powerful advantage in battle. The parallel is particularly clear when considering the battles against the avatars- their two hour abilities are their signature attacks, seen as Limit Breaks in other games in the series.

The term 'Limit Break' (or 'Genkai Toppa') in this game, however, is a term for quests characters must complete in order to increase the level caps from level 50, and again every 5 levels, until the 70 cap where you can level up your character to level 75 (the maximum level) without hindrance. These quests are given by Maat, in Ru'Lude Gardens (Jeuno).

Final Fantasy XII

Vaan performs a Quickening

Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy XII are named "Mist Knacks" in the Japanese version,^[1] and Quickenings in the English version. In Final Fantasy XII, the License Board has eighteen Quickening squares, each costing 50 LP; these squares are one-use-only, meaning that when one character obtains a particular Quickening square, that square will disappear from the License Boards of the other characters. Image File history File links Vlcsnap-597738. ... Image File history File links Vlcsnap-597738. ... Final Fantasy XII ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Sony PlayStation 2 video game console, and the twelfth installment in the Final Fantasy video game series. ...

Each character can learn up to three Quickenings, with each successive Quickening requiring and providing an additional "Mist Charge" (extra MP bar) to activate. Upon activating a Quickening, the player is presented with that Quickening's attack animation, along with a menu in the corner offering several options bound to face buttons on the player's controller. These options allow the player to invoke another party member's Quickening, thus resulting in a chain; the option to refill a character's Mist Charges may also come up, allowing longer chains. If the player doesn't like any of the options (or doesn't receive any that can presently be used), they may press the R2 shoulder button to shuffle them; however, a timer set to a maximum of four seconds prevents lengthy deliberation. This timer also decreases in total duration for every Quickening chained (Each new attack in the chain has a timer equivalent to half the time it took for the previous choice to be selected and the previous timer when the choice for the current Quickening was selected). Finally, it is possible to invoke a finishing attack (known as a "Concurrence") by using a specific numbers of Rank-# Quickenings (for instance, using three Rank-1 Quickenings results in the "Inferno" Concurrence; the strongest, "Dark Hole", requires four of each rank of Quickening). Each Concurrence deals non-elemental damage, despite the names and animations being shown as elemental-based (for example, the "Inferno" Concurrence takes the form of a burst of fire, but will not heal fire-based enemies).

Limit Break is an attack used by Vayne Novus, which allowed him to strike consecutively with only a slight pause, and with greater power.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII

In the trailer for Final Fantasy VS XIII, the unnamed dark-haired hero appears to use a powerful limit break of an unknown level. Eleven blades of different sizes and shapes float around him, and then his eyes turn red and he grabs a spinning blade and apparently attacks his opponents.

Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy Tactics

Limit Breaks do not appear in this game, save for one unique character's job skills. Cloud from Final Fantasy VII makes a cameo as a secret character, and his built-in skills are titled "Limit." Unlike previous games, however, these skills are usable at any time, and mostly mimic the Final Fantasy VII abilities, but almost all of them carry lengthy charge times that severely reduce their effectiveness. Final Fantasy VII ) is a console and computer role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Square Co. ... Final Fantasy VII ) is a console and computer role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Square Co. ...

In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Limit Break is a move usable only by the Bladebiter monster. It is only usable when the monster's HP is critical, but does 999 damage (essentially a one-hit-KO since 999 is the maximum HP for a party character) and has 100% accuracy. Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ) is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix Co. ...

Other games

• In the White Wolf Game Studio tabletop role-playing game Exalted, a Limit Break is a negative psychological effect rather than a positive combat effect. Other than the name, there is no similarity between this and the Final Fantasy Limit Breaks.
• In the Asymmetric Publications online game Kingdom of Loathing, the Chocobo-like familiar known as a cocoabo is able to execute limit breaks, which enhance the power and effectiveness of its abilities for the current turn. Unlike the Final Fantasy Limit Breaks, this ability occurs randomly and is not related to damage dealt or other factors.
• In Kingdom Hearts, Sora can execute some special attacks that consume MP, such as Strike Raid, Ars Arcanum, and Trinity Limit, among others.
• In Kingdom Hearts II, Sora actually has two types of limit attack. The first kind is actually called a limit break, and is a powerful combo attack by Sora and one of his allies. They require a full MP bar, and consume all of it. Sora also has a bar next to his HP and MP bars, which, when full, allows him to use a Drive, temporarily changing into a new form by merging with one or two party members. Each Drive form requires a different ally and grants him improved power, speed, and unique abilities.
• In Radiata Stories, the protagonist, Jack Russel, has the volty attack Limit Break when wielding a one-handed weapon.

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References

1. ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2006-03-16). Final Fantasy XII Preview 2. ign.com. Retrieved on 26 April 2006.