Martial Arts (拳術, Ken Jutsu?) is a recurring command in the Final Fantasy series. It is used by the Monk class, and is often made up of various physical commands.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy Tactics[]
Martial Arts is used by the Monk.
| Name | Range | Effect | Speed | JP Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone (Spin Fist) |
1 | 2 | Now | 150 |
| Turn in a circle, attacking with backhand blows. Damage: 0.5 x Physical Attack x (Physical Attack) | ||||
| Pummel (Repeating Fist) |
1 | 1 | Now | 300 |
| Strike many times in quick succession. Damage: 3.0 x Physical Attack x (Random: 1 to 9) Quote: "Fight for justice... fists of fury! Repeated Fist!" | ||||
| Aurablast (Wave Fist) |
3 | 3 | Now | 300 |
| Employ one's martial spirit to strike a distant foe. Damage: 0.5 x Physical Attack x (Physical Attack + 2) Quote: "Burning anger rising... Burst! Wave Fist!" | ||||
| Shockwave (Earth Slash) |
8 | 4 | Now | 600 |
| Release spiritual energy mighty enough to rend the earth. Element: Earth. Damage: 0.5 x Physical Attack x (Physical Attack) Quote: "Earth's anger running through my arms! Earth Slash!" | ||||
| Doom Fist (Secret Fist) |
1 | 1 | Now | 300 |
| Invite slow, certain death with blows to pressure points. Effect: Doom. Success Rate: 50 + Magic Attack Quote: "Cast down to hell with your fingers! Secret Fist!" | ||||
| Purification (Stigma Magic) |
1 | 2 | Now | 200 |
| Release positive energy to remove status ailments. Removes: Stone, Blind, Confuse, Silence, Berserk, Toad, Poison, Sleep, Immobilize, Disable. Success Rate: 120 + Physical Attack | ||||
| Chakra | 1 | 2 | Now | 350 |
| Draw out the energy within the body's chakra points to restore HP and MP. Restore HP: 5 x Physical Attack Restore MP: 5 x Physical Attack / 2 | ||||
| Revive | 1 | 1 | Now | 500 |
| Calls back dead units with a loud cry. Removes: KO. Restore HP: Restores 20% of Max HP Success Rate: 70 + Physical Attack | ||||
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]
Martial Arts is the command of the Master Monk.
| Skill | Equipment | Effect | AP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pummel | Eight-Fluted Pole | Attack the target with two consecutive punches. | 300 |
| Dark Fist | Battle Bamboo | Sacrifices HP to deal a blindingly fast attack that pierces its target. | 300 |
| Withering Strike | Gokuu Pole | An attack that deals damage based on the user's current HP. The lower the HP, the greater the damage. | 400 |
| Lifebane | Esztam Baton | Strike at the target's vitals. Has a chance to DOOM the target. | 400 |
| Holy Strike | Sanjiegun | Focus the wrath of the gods into a powerful strike. Deals holy damage. | 350 |
| Cross-counter | Fanatic | Use the target's own Counter ability to deal massive damage. | 350 |
| Inner Focus | Tonfa | Manipulate the user's ki to rid the body of the impurities. Restores HP and removes debuffs. | 300 |
| Rend Armor | Cypress Pole | A powerful attack with a chance to destroy the target's armor. | 350 |
Bravely Default[]
Main article: Martial Arts (Bravely Default)
Martial Arts is the Monk's fixed job command.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
Main article: Martial Arts (Dimensions)
The Monk uses the Martial Arts command.
Etymology[]
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development.