Wind (element)

Wind (風, Kaze?), also called Tornado and Air, is a recurring element in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually associated with avian and aerial enemies and beings. This element's relation with avian enemies is rather strange; birds can be either weak to this element, or nullify it.

Recurring themes[]

Equipment[]

Some daggers have the wind element, and in Final Fantasy IX, all magical rackets are Wind-elemental. The Wind Spear is a recurring weapon of the element.

Spells[]

The basic Wind-elemental spell is Aero, with upgrades being Aerora, Aeroga, and Aeroja. The spell Tornado is common and often reduces targets' HP to critical levels. A notable healing spell is the Blue Magic White Wind, which usually restores HP equal to the caster's.

Summons[]

Wind has no recurring summon and was not represented until Final Fantasy V with the Syldra summon. Final Fantasy VII, while it did not feature a summon with a true Wind element, had the Choco/Mog Materia classified as having the Wind element despite its attacks being non-elemental, as well as the Typhoon Materia later in the game with a similar classing despite being a Fire/Ice/Lightning/Earth attack.

Final Fantasy VIII introduced Pandemona. In Final Fantasy IX, Fenrir can cast the Wind-elemental Millennial Decay if Eiko is equipped with the Maiden Prayer. Garuda appears in Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV as the representative Wind summon, and in the world of Ivalice, Chaos, Walker of the Wheel takes on the same role. In the 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV, Sylph doubles as the Wind elemental summon along with its Drain-like effect.

Four Fiends[]

In the games which stories' involves crystals, the elemental guardians of them, commonly identified as "the Four Fiends", are often present. In Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy IX it is represented by Tiamat, in Final Fantasy IV by Barbariccia, in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest by Pazuzu, and in Final Fantasy Dimensions by Vata.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy III[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	White Magic	Deals Wind elemental damage.
Aeroga	White Magic	Deals major Wind elemental damage.
Air Knife	Weapon	Deals Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Spear	Weapon	Deals Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wyvern Claws	Weapon	Deals Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Ribbon	Accesory	Resists Fire, Wind, and Earth damage.
Raven's Yawn	Item	Deals major Wind elemental damage.

Final Fantasy IV[]

The Wind element only appears in the 3D version.

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Gale	Ninjutsu	Major Wind elemental damage to all enemies.
Wind Spear	Weapon	Deals Wind and Throw-elemental damage.
Sylph	Summon	Wind elemental damage to one enemy and evenly distributes equal HP restoration among allies.

Final Fantasy V[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Bartz	Main Character	Bartz's innate element is Wind, making his Finisher Wind-elemental.
Aero	Blue Magic	Minor Wind-elemental damage.
Aera	Blue Magic	Moderate Wind-elemental damage.
Aeroga	Blue Magic	Major Wind-elemental damage.
Desert Storm	Gaia	Powerful Wind and Earth-elemental damage to all foes.
Sandstorm	Gaia	Wind and Earth-elemental damage to all foes as well as Blind.
Gale Cut	Gaia, Enemy Attack	Moderate Wind-elemental damage to all foes.
Gust	Gaia	Minor Wind-elemental damage.
Leaf Dance	Gaia	Minor Wind-elemental damage and Blind to all enemies.
Sonic Boom	Gaia	Wind attack that reduces enemy's HP by 75%.
Hurricane	Predict	Inflicts Wind-elemental damage and Silence to the party and all enemies.
Breath Wing	Enemy Attack	Moderate Wind-elemental damage to the party.
Air Knife	Weapon	Inflicts Wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Spear	Weapon	Inflicts Wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Slash	Weapon	Inflicts Wind-elemental damage when attacking physically, and randomly uses Wind Slash after attacking.
Syldra	Summon	Deals Wind-elemental magic damage to all enemies.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Wind is a fairly rare element. Spells that embody this element are Aero, Meltdown (Fire & Wind), and Aqua Breath (Water & Wind), and the weapons that embody this element are Air Knife, Kazekiri, Sakura, and Zwill Crossblade.

Final Fantasy VII[]

Wind is one of the rarer elements, as few methods of using it exist for the player. Wind proves effective against many flying enemies. Adding a Wind element to a Long Range attack can be useful against certain enemies.

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis[]

Wind is one of the six elements present. Wind is opposed to earth but not many earth-based enemies are weak to it with The exception of Earth elementals and Titan. Most flying enemies are weak to wind instead. Currently there is no summon associated with wind.

Final Fantasy VIII[]

Wind is an element with two Magic spells: Aero and Tornado. The Guardian Force Pandemona does Wind damage. The player can protect against Wind damage with Elem-Def-J.

Final Fantasy IX[]

All rackets deal Wind damage with physical attacks. The player can use Wind attacks with Summons and Blu Mags.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Wind element is strong against Earth and weak to Ice. It is aligned with the attribute of Agility. The status ailment corresponding to Wind is Choke, and it drains HP and Vitality of the target.

Final Fantasy XII[]

The Wind element opposes the Earth element. Wind damage is amplified by 20% in any windy conditions (the characters' hair and clothes are fluttering). The Wind-elemental Esper is Chaos. The Cherry and Cloud Staves as well as Staff of the Magi amplify the wielder's wind damage, making them excellent for casting Aero. The Wind-elemental weapons are Ame-no-Murakumo, Gladius, Zephyr Pole, Zwill Crossblade, Caliper (Zodiac only), and Windslicer Shot. The Windbreaker armor resists Wind damage, as and Wind resistance was added to some equipment pieces in Zodiac versions: Agate Ring and Cat-ear Hood.

Final Fantasy XIII[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	Ravager	Deals wind-elemental magic damage to one target.
Aerora	Ravager	Deals wind-elemental magic damage to targets within range; launches Staggered targets into the air.
Aeroga	Ravager	Deals wind-elemental magic damage to targets within a wide radius; launches targets into the air.
Zephyr Ring	Accessory	20% Wind Resistance.
Gale Ring	Accessory	25% Wind Resistance.
Sylphid Ring	Accessory	30% Wind Resistance.
Wind Charm	Accessory	Random: Wind Eater.

Final Fantasy XIII-2[]

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII[]

Final Fantasy XIV[]

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Wind Slash	Geomancy	Wind-elemental damage to enemies 5 spaces away and inflicts Don't Act.
Sandstorm	Geomancy	Wind-elemental damage to enemies 5 spaces away. Inflicts Blind.
Wind Blast	Geomancy	Wind-elemental damage to enemies 5 spaces away and inflicts Slow.
Adamantine Blade	Sky Mantra	Wind-elemental damage to enemies in a random area of 4 spaces.
Nether Blade	Nether Mantra	Wind-elemental damage to enemies in a random area of 4 spaces.
Twister	Demon Magicks	Wind-elemental damage.
Tornado	Planar Magick	Wind-elemental damage.
Wind Anima	Enemy Attack	Wind-elemental damage.
Air Knife	Weapon	Wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Windslash Bow	Weapon	Wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Minerva Bustier	Armor	Halves Ice, Water, Earth, and Holy-elemental damage and nullifies Fire, Lightning, Wind, and Dark-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aerial Hole	Rapier	Wind-elemental weapon.
Aero	Sagacity Skill	Deals Wind-elemental damage.
Air Blade	Blade	Wind-elemental weapon; nullifies Wind damage and teaches Air Blast.
Air Blast	Fighter Tech	Deals Wind-elemental damage in a T-shaped area in front of the unit.
Djinn Flyssa	Rapier	Wind-elemental weapon; enhances and nullifies Wind damage and teaches Shining Air.
Fey Bow	Greatbow	Wind-elemental weapon.
Gale Sword	Sword	Wind-elemental weapon.
Princess Rod	Rod	Enhances Wind, Water, and Earth-elemental damage.
Shining Air	Spirit Magic	Deals Wind-elemental damage and may inflict Blind.
Wild Tornado	Phantasm Tech	Deals Wind-elemental damage to all enemies.
Windslash Bow	Greatbow	Wind-elemental weapon.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

Wind is a particularly effective element against a legion of monsters, including Werewolves and Malboros.

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	Sagacity/Intercession	Deals Wind damage in a cross-shaped area.
Air Blast	Pugilism	Physical Wind attack in a T-shaped area.
Cyclone	Devastation	Wind-elemental magick attack in a cross-shaped area.
Air Blade	Blade	Wind-elemental weapon.
Djinn Flyssa	Rapier	Wind-elemental weapon that grants immunity to Wind.
Elfin Bow	Greatbow	Wind-elemental weapon.
Gale Sword	Sword	Wind-elemental weapon.
Ring of the Wheel	Accessory	Allows the summoning of Chaos.
Shining Air	Elemental Magick	Wind-elemental Magick attack and Blinds.
Tornado	Scion	Chaos encircles the battlefield in a tornado, dealing Wind damage to all enemies.
Whirlwind	Devastation	Wind-elemental damage against one enemy and Confuses.
Wild Tornado	Illusion	Damages all enemies with a magickal Wind-elemental cyclone.
Wind Slash	Flair	Ranged Wind-elemental physical attack.
Windslash Bow	Greatbow	Wind-elemental Weapon
Windsong Rapier	Rapier	Wind-elemental weapon.
Zephyr Pole	Pole	Wind-elemental weapon.

Final Fantasy Tactics S[]

Vagrant Story[]

Air and Earth are opposed elements: Air-based attacks can reduce Earth affinity and vice versa.

Final Fantasy Type-0[]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers[]

The wind element is used to represent Layle's Range stat.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	Black Magic	Wind-elemental attack to one or multiple enemies.
Hurricane	Enemy Attack	Wind-elemental attack.
Tornado	Enemy Attack	Wind-elemental attack.
Typhoon	Enemy Attack	Wind-elemental attack.
Windstorm	Enemy Attack	Wind-elemental attack.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

The Wind element is called Tornado.

Tornado
Game Element	Type	Effect
Curtis	Main Character	A mutant who's innate element is Air.
Dion	Guest Character	A human who's innate element is Air.
Aero	White Magic	Tornado-elemental attack to one enemy.
Weak	White Magic	Tornado-elemental attack to one or one enemy group.
Wind	Lost Magic	Tornado-elemental attack to all enemies.
Drop	Enemy ability	Tornado-elemental attack to one enemy.
Storm	Enemy ability	Tornado-elemental attack to one enemy or one enemy group.
Cyclone	Enemy ability	Tornado-elemental attack to all enemies.
Tornado	Strength	A transformation trait that makes the character strong against Tornado attacks.
Thunder	Strength	A transformation trait that makes the character strong against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.
Tornado	Weakness	A transformation trait that makes the character weak against Tornado attacks.
Thunder	Weakness	A transformation trait that makes the character weak against Thunder (Ice & Tornado) attacks.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	Black Magic	Deals minor wind-elemental damage.
Aerora	Black Magic	Deals moderate wind-elemental damage.
Aeroga	Black Magic	Deals major wind-elemental damage.
Strong Aero	Joint Attack	Deals minor wind-elemental damage.
Strong Aeroga	Joint Attack	Deals moderate wind-elemental damage.
Strong Aeroga	Joint Attack	Deals major wind-elemental damage.
Amazing Aero	Joint Attack	Deals minor wind-elemental damage.
Amazing Aerora	Joint Attack	Deals moderate wind-elemental damage.
Amazing Aeroga	Joint Attack	Deals major wind-elemental damage.
Prodigious Aero	Joint Attack	Deals minor wind-elemental damage.
Prodigious Aerora	Joint Attack	Deals moderate wind-elemental damage.
Prodigious Aeroga	Joint Attack	Deals major wind-elemental damage.
Elemental	Job Ability	Deals minor Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Dark and Light-elemental damage to random enemies.
Ogre's Sneeze	Smelt Result	Deals wind-elemental damage.
Air Storm	Enemy Ability	Minor wind-elemental damage attack.
Blast of Air	Enemy Ability	Minor wind-elemental damage attack.
Performance	Enemy Ability	Minor wind-elemental damage attack, 55% chance of inflicting sleep.
Wind Foil	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Krysta	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Stormaxe	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Book of Sylph	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Cyclone Staff	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Tempest Pike	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Bow	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Whispering Harp	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Dagger	Weapon	Deals wind-elemental damage when attacking physically. Has a 20% chance to inflict silence on an enemy.
Wind Shield	Shield	Nullifies wind-elemental based attacks.
Gale Gauntlet	Accessory	Adds wind-elemental damage to weapon attacks.
Wind Cape	Accessory	Nullifies wind-elemental based attacks.
Raven's Yawn	Item	Deals minor wind-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Wind
Game Element	Type	Effect
Tornado	Black Magic	Major wind-elemental damage and reduce target HP to single digit.
Gale	Ninjutsu	Moderate wind-elemental damage to multiple targets.
Baraero	Resist Element	Enchant all with wind-elemental resistance.
Enaero	Boost Element	Enchant all with wind-elemental power.
Gale Crescent	Fusion Ability	Physical wind-elemental damage to multiple targets.
Tempest	Fusion Ability	Moderate wind-elemental damage to single target.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

Final Fantasy Explorers[]

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

World of Final Fantasy[]

Game Element	Type	Effect
Aero	Magic	Deals minor Wind-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Aerora	Magic	Deals moderate Wind-elemental magical damage to a single target.
Aeroga	Magic	Deals moderate Wind-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Aeroja	Magic	Deals major Wind-elemental magical damage to all targets.
Whisperwind	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage to a single target and restore an equal amount of HP.
Wind Rhapsody	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage to a random target. Hits multiple times.
Wind Slash	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage to all targets.
Whirlwind	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage to all targets.
Jet Fire	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage to all targets.
Leaf Dagger	Ability	Inflict physical wind damage/Poison to a single target.
Sleep Leaves	Ability	Inflict physical wind damage/Sleep to a single target.
Sonic Wings	Ability	Inflict physical wind damage/Slow to a single target.
Silent Voice	Ability	Inflict magical wind damage/Oblivion to all targets.
Sandstorm	Ability	Inflict physical earth/wind damage/Blindness to all targets.
Great Sandstorm	Ability	Inflict physical earth/wind damage/Blindness to all targets.
Enhanced Wind	Ability	Raises wind ability damage.
Wind Converter	Ability	Restores AP upon taking wind damage.
Wind Resistance+	Ability	Raises wind resistance by 25.
Wind Resistance++	Ability	Raises wind resistance by 50.
Channel Element: Wind	Stack Ability	Deals Wind-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form, and a wind-themed Mirage with highest wind resistance.
Enaero	Stack Ability	Deals Wind-elemental physical damage to a single target. Usable by Lann or Reynn in Jiant form and Tiamat or Nidhogg with any other Mirage.
Chimeric Wing	Item	Deals 500 Wind-elemental damage to a single target.
Dragon Wing	Item	Deals 1,500 Wind-elemental damage to a single target.
Wind Spellstone	Item	Deals 3,000 Wind-elemental damage to all targets.
Aero Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Aerora Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Aeroga Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, allows Lann or Reynn to use this ability.
Wind Resistance+ Mirajewel	Mirajewel	While equipped, grants Lann or Reynn the effects of this ability.
Aero Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Aerora Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Aeroga Seed	Ability Seed	Allows a Mirage to use this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.
Wind Resistance+ Seed	Ability Seed	Grants a Mirage the effects of this ability when placed in a blank space in their Mirage Board.

Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon[]

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

Wind is one of the eight elemental attributes. Cards of this attribute focus on preempting the opponent's moves and reducing their playable cards.