Fira is a magic ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It is the second form of the Fire spells, dealing fire-elemental damage to a multiple foes.
Fira is also used when the player casts Firestorma, Flamesparka, Elementa, and the finale of Fire+.
Obtained[]
A Fira Lv. 2 can be found in a treasure chest located in the ruins near Aryas Village in the Wildlands. The Midnight Mauve garb has Fira Lv. 3 as its locked ability, it can be obtained by completing the "The Fighting Actress" quest during the Yusnaan main scenario. The Urban Outlaw garb purchasable from Canopus Farms and Luxerion also has access to Fira Lv. 3 as its locked ability.
Fira can be obtained as a drop from Zaltyses with a 22.5% chance, Ectopuddings with a 15% chance, the Ectopudding Ω with a 100% drop rate, and Neelas with 7.5% chance of dropping. The enemies drop different levels of the ability on the following days and difficulties:
| Enemy | Lv. 1 | Lv. 2 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaltys | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Hard) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
| Ectopudding | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 12 (Hard) | Day 13 (Hard) |
| Ectopudding Ω | - | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 13 (Hard) |
| Neela | - | - | Day 13/14 (Easy/Normal) | - | Day 13/14 (Hard) |
Mechanics[]
When used, Lightning unleashes a gust of fire on the target, dealing fire-elemental magic damage to the enemy and others surrounding it. By default, Fira Lv. 1 has an ATB cost of 25, an attack power of 0.60, a Stagger Power of B, and a Stagger Time of E. When fully upgraded, Fira Lv. 5 at max has an ATB cost of 15, an attack power of 3.55, a Stagger Power of B, and a Stagger Time of E. All versions of Fira have a finale multiplier of 1.50.
Fira is also used by Angel of Valhalla on bond level 3, replacing his previous Fire spell.
The Aeronite, Caius Ballad, Ectopudding, Ectopudding Ω, Grendel, Parandus, Reaver, Reaver Ω use Fira against Lightning. It is also used by the final boss and its upgraded form during the second phase when under the effects of the Fira Spirit.
Stats[]
Ability version[]
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.60 | 0.10 | 3 | 0.90 | Silver |
| Lv. 2 | 1.00 | 0.05 | 7 | 1.35 | Gold |
| Lv. 3 | 1.40 | 0.05 | 10 | 1.80 | Adamant |
| Lv. 4 | 1.85 | 0.10 | 6 | 2.55 | Scarletite |
| Lv. 5 | 2.65 | 0.10 | 9 | 3.55 | N/A |
- Passives
Fira abilities can have the following passives:
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Locked versions[]
The locked versions available to garbs have unique stats and passives, these versions of Fira cannot be upgraded.
| Command | ATB Cost | Attack Power | Stagger Power | Stagger Time | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fira Lv. 3 (Midnight Mauve, Urban Outlaw) |
21 | x1.65 (normal cast) x1.65 x 1.50 (finale cast) |
B | E | None |
Use[]
Fira is good against any fire-weak enemies, such as in the Jagd Woods of the Wildlands, or the Cyclops in the Yusnaan main quest.
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