Support abilities (サポートアビリティ, Sapōto Abiriti?) in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance are learned via equipment. Each unit can only have one support ability "equipped" at a time, but can master other sSupport abilities for later use. Support abilities are learned by equipping a weapon or armor.
Ability list[]
| Skill | Equipment | Jobs | AP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrate | Target Bow (Bow)/ Longbarrel (Gun) |
Archer/Gunner | 300 | Focuses mind to increase attack hit rate. |
| Doublehand | Venus Blade (Blade) | Fighter/Gladiator | 300 | Hold one-handed weapon in two hands." |
| Double Sword | Nosada (Katana) | Ninja | 999 | Enables two attacks with weapons in both hands. |
| Geomancy | Sage Robe | Black Mage | 300 | Reduces resistance to elements by one level. [Absb > Null > Half > Norm > Weak]. |
| Half MP | Light Robe | Bishop/Illusionist/Summoner | 300 | Cuts the amount of MP used for abilities by half. |
| Immunity | Survival Vest | Beastmaster/Blue Mage | 300 | Confers resistance to some status ailments. |
| Learning | Blue Saber (Saber) | Blue Mage | 400 | Study attacks against you. Learn some as blue magic. Cannot be taught by Morphers and Blue Mages who are allies. |
| Magic Pow+ | Colichemarde/Morning Star | Alchemist/Red Mage | 300 | Increase damage of magic attacks. |
| Maintenance | Adaman Vest | Alchemist/Thief | 300 | Ensures equipped items are not stolen or destroyed. |
| Monkey Grip | Vigilante (Greatsword)/ Claymore (Broadsword) |
Soldier/Warrior | 300 | Enables holding a two-handed weapon in one hand. |
| Shieldbearer | Bronze Shield/Round Shield/Opal Shield | Fencer/Mog Knight/ Sage/Soldier/Warrior | 300 | Enables shield-wielding, regardless of job. |
| Turbo MP | White Robe | White Mage | 300 | Doubles MP use for better damage and hit rate. |
| Weapon Atk+ | Nike Bow (Greatbow)/ Trident (Spear) |
Hunter/Templar | 300 | Increases damage from weapon attacks. |
| Weapon Def+ | Diamond Armor/Dark Gear | Defender/Paladin/Sage | 300 | Reduces damage from weapon attacks. |