Support Abilities
A complete list of the support abilities available in Final Fantasy IX. Each listing also includes a listing of items that can teach the listed ability as well as how much AP is required for a particular character to learn that ability. Note that character-specific abilities are not listed. Check out the character’s pages in the Characters section.
Full List
Auto-Reflect
- Effect:
- “Automatically casts Reflect in battle.”
- Learned From:
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Reflect Ring
- Available to:
Auto-Float
- Effect:
- “Automatically casts Float in battle.”
- Learned From:
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Venetia Shield
Feather Boots
- Available to:
Auto-Regen
- Effect:
- “Automatically casts Regen in battle.”
- Learned From:
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Golem’s Flute
Golden Hairpin
Glutton’s Robe
Light Robe
Carabini Mail
Brave Suit
Maiden Prayer
Angel Earrings
- Available to:
Auto-Life
- Effect:
- “Automatically casts Life in battle (Maximum 1 cast).”
- Learned From:
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Rebirth Ring
- Available to:
HP+10%
- Effect:
- “Increases HP by 10%.”
- Learned From:
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Chain Mail
Judo Uniform
Aquamarine
Germinas Boots
- Available to:
HP+20%
- Effect:
- “Increases HP by 20%.”
- Learned From:
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Mantra Band
Genji Helmet
Adaman Hat
Defense Gloves
Maximillian
Black Belt
Battle Boots
- Available to:
MP+10%
- Effect:
- “Increases MP by 10%.”
- Learned From:
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Magician Cloak
Magician Robe
Emerald
Magician Shoes
Extension
- Available to:
Accuracy+
- Effect:
- “Raises physical attack accuracy.”
- Learned From:
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Diamond Helm
Black Hood
Power Wrist
Genji Armor
Lapis Lazuli
- Available to:
Distract
- Effect:
- “Lowers enemy’s physical attack accuracy.”
- Learned From:
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Judo Uniform
Shield Armor
Diamond
Reflect Ring
- Available to:
Long Reach
- Effect:
- “Back row attacks like front row.”
- Learned From:
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Thief Hat
Protect Ring
- Available to:
MP Attack
- Effect:
- “Uses own MP to raise Attack Pwr.”
- Learned From:
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Red Hat
Cross Helm
Battle Boots
Power Belt
- Available to:
Bird Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to flying enemies.”
- Learned From:
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Bronze Armor
Chain Mail
Adaman Vest
Yellow Scarf
- Available to:
Bug Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to insects.”
- Learned From:
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Bronze Helm
Mythril Gloves
Mythril Armlet
- Available to:
Stone Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to stone enemies.”
- Learned From:
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Platinum Helm
Adaman Vest
Gold Armor
Power Vest
- Available to:
Undead Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to undead enemies.”
- Learned From:
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Headgear
Ritual Hat
Silver Gloves
N-Kai Armlet
Plate Mail
- Available to:
Dragon Killer
Devil Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to demons.”
- Learned From:
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Cross Helm
Thunder Gloves
Chain Plate
Demon’s Vest
- Available to:
Beast Killer
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to beasts.”
- Learned From:
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Broadsword
Flash Hat
Leather Wrist
Egoist’s Armlet
Platina Armor
Moonstone
Black Belt
- Available to:
Man Eater
- Effect:
- “Deals lethal damage to humans.”
- Learned From:
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Bandana
Coronet
Mythril Gloves
Coral Ring
- Available to:
High Jump
- Effect:
- “Jump higher to raise jump attack power.”
- Learned From:
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Dragon Mail
- Available to:
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- Freya (75 AP)
Master Thief
- Effect:
- “Steal better items.”
- How It Works:
- Master Thief stops Zidane from wasting a roll on an empty steal slot, and it raises every rare slot to a minimum chance of 32 in 256. In practice this makes a “Very Rare” steal roughly thirty-two times more likely to succeed, turning an item that could take well over a hundred attempts into one you can usually obtain within a few rounds of combat. Check out the How Stealing and Enemy Drops Work page for the full breakdown.
- Learned From:
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Thief Gloves
- Available to:
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- Zidane (50 AP)
Steal Gil
- Effect:
- “Steal Gil along with items.”
- How It Works:
- Steal Gil adds Gil to whatever Zidane takes. It has no effect on which item he steals or on his chance of success.
- Learned From:
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Glass Armlet
Yellow Scarf
- Available to:
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- Zidane (40 AP)
Healing Rod
GarnetAdd Status
- Effect:
- “Adds weapon’s status effect (Add ST) when you Attack.”
- Learned From:
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Bone Wrist
Chimera Armlet
Bracer
Feather Hat
Twist Headband
Glass Buckle
Thunder Gloves
- Available to:
Gamble Defense
- Effect:
- “Raises Defense occasionally.”
- Learned From:
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Twist Headband
Adaman Hat
Power Vest
Barette
- Available to:
Chemist
- Effect:
- “Doubles the potency of medicinal items.”
- Learned From:
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Cotton Robe
Grand Armor
Barette
Madain’s Ring
- Available to:
Power Throw
Power Up
- Effect:
- “Raises the strength of Chakra.”
- Learned From:
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Golden Skullcap
- Available to:
-
- Amarant (30 AP)
Reflect-Null
- Effect:
- “Nullifies Reflect and attacks.”
- Learned From:
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Robe of Lords
Pearl Rouge
- Available to:
Reflectx2
- Effect:
- “Doubles the strength of spells by using Reflect.”
- Learned From:
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Black Robe
Rosetta Ring
- Available to:
-
- Vivi (110 AP)
Mag Elem Null
- Effect:
- “Nullifies magic element.”
- Learned From:
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Promist Ring
Protect Ring
- Available to:
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- Vivi (115 AP)
Concentrate
- Effect:
- “Raises the strength of spells.”
- Learned From:
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Robe of Lords
Rosetta Ring
- Available to:
Half MP
- Effect:
- “Cuts MP use by half in battle.”
- Learned From:
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Light Robe
Protect Ring
- Available to:
High Tide
- Effect:
- “Allows you to Trance faster.”
- Learned From:
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Fork
Needle Fork
Mythril Fork
Silver Fork
Bistro Fork
Gastro Fork
Partisan
Dark Hat
Grand Helm
Jade Armlet
Genji Gloves
Gaia Gear
Demon’s Mail
Minerva’s Plate
Sapphire
- Available to:
Counter
- Effect:
- “Counter-attacks when physically attacked.”
- Learned From:
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Cat’s Claws
Poison Knuckles
Mythril Claws
Scissor Fangs
Dragon’s Claws
Tiger Fangs
Avenger
Kaiser Knuckles
Duel Claws
Ritual Hat
Power Vest
Power Belt
Venetia Shield
Anklet
- Available to:
Cover
- Effect:
- “You take damage in place of an ally.”
- Learned From:
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Red Hat
Gauntlets
Linen Cuirass
Mythril Armor
- Available to:
Protect Girls
- Effect:
- “You take damage in place of a girl.”
- Learned From:
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Butterfly Sword
Leather Shirt
- Available to:
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- Zidane (35 AP)
Eye 4 Eye
- Effect:
- “Raises Counter activation rate.”
- Learned From:
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Kaiser Helm
Flash Hat
Ninja Gear
Rubber Suit
- Available to:
Body Temp
- Effect:
- “Prevents Freeze and Heat.”
- Learned From:
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Holy Miter
Jade Armlet
Glutton’s Robe
Genji Armor
Diamond
Fairy Earrings
Madain’s Ring
- Available to:
Initiative
- Effect:
- “Raises the chance of first strike.”
- Learned From:
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Obelisk
Battle Boots
- Available to:
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- Freya (95 AP)
Level Up
- Effect:
- “Characters level up faster.”
- Learned From:
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Iron Helm
Egoist’s Armlet
Pearl Rouge
Fairy Earrings
Extension
Rosetta Ring
- Available to:
Ability Up
- Effect:
- “Characters learn abilities faster.”
- Learned From:
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Stardust Rod
Green Beret
Diamond Gloves
Silk Robe
Brigandine
Diamond Armor
Cachusha
Ribbon
Lapis Lazuli
- Available to:
Millionaire
- Effect:
- “Receive more Gil after battle.”
- Learned From:
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Yellow Scarf
- Available to:
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- Quina (100 AP)
Flee-Gil
- Effect:
- “Receive Gil even when running from battle.”
- Learned From:
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Wrist
Desert Boots
Gold Choker
- Available to:
Guardian Mog
- Effect:
- “Mog protects with unseen forces.”
- Learned From:
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Ribbon
Madain’s Ring
- Available to:
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- Eiko (30 AP)
Insomniac
- Effect:
- “Prevents Sleep.”
- Learned From:
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Mythril Helm
Bandana
Diamond Helm
Holy Miter
Magician Cloak
Gaia Gear
Coral Ring
- Available to:
Antibody
- Effect:
- “Prevents Poison and Venom.”
- Learned From:
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Mythril Helm
Mantra Band
Bronze Gloves
Glass Armlet
Survival Vest
Glutton’s Robe
Glass Buckle
- Available to:
Bright Eyes
- Effect:
- “Prevents Darkness.”
- Learned From:
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Feather Hat
Iron Helm
Ritual Hat
Cachusha
- Available to:
Loudmouth
- Effect:
- “Prevents Silence.”
- Learned From:
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Mage’s Hat
Golden Hairpin
Silk Robe
White Robe
Pearl Rouge
- Available to:
Restore HP
- Effect:
- “Restores HP automatically when Near Death.”
- Learned From:
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Platinum Helm
Minerva’s Plate
Brave Suit
Grand Armor
Promist Ring
- Available to:
Jelly
- Effect:
- “Prevents Petrify and Gradual Petrify.”
- Learned From:
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Dark Hat
Circlet
Diamond Gloves
Dragon Wrist
Bronze Vest
Mythril Armor
Dark Gear
- Available to:
Absorb MP
- Effect:
- “Absorbs MP used by enemy.”
- Learned From:
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Promist Ring
- Available to:
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- Quina (80 AP)
Auto-Potion
- Effect:
-
“Automatically uses
Potion when damaged.”
- Learned From:
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Mythril Vest
Magician Robe
Demon’s Vest
White Robe
Running Shoes
Gold Choker
Extension
- Available to:
Locomotion
- Effect:
- “Prevents Stop.”
- Learned From:
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Black Hood
Golden Skullcap
Survival Vest
Plate Mail
Demon’s Vest
Ninja Gear
Anklet
- Available to:
Clear Headed
- Effect:
- “Prevents Confuse.”
- Learned From:
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Gold Helm
Lamia’s Tiara
Green Beret
Circlet
Magic Armlet
Dark Gear
Magician Shoes
- Available to:
Pumice PieceOdin’s Sword
- Effect:
- “Attacks with eidolon Odin.”
- Learned From:
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Ancient Aroma
- Available to:
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- Dagger (50 AP)
Mug
- Effect:
- “Damages enemy when you Steal.”
- How It Works:
- Mug causes Zidane to deal damage each time he attempts to steal. It does not improve your chances of taking any particular item, and the damage can defeat an enemy before you land a rare steal, so you should unequip it whenever you are farming a difficult item. Check out the How Stealing and Enemy Drops Work page for more information.
- Learned From:
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Chimera Armlet
Thief Hat
Survival Vest
- Available to:
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- Zidane (65 AP)
Bandit
- Effect:
- “Raises success rate of Steal.”
- How It Works:
- Bandit removes the accuracy check on the Steal command entirely, so Zidane always connects and you will never see the “Couldn’t steal anything” message. It does not change which item he takes, only whether the attempt lands at all. As it is learned from the Mythril Dagger, which you can buy in Lindblum as early as Disc 1, it is the cheapest way to make stealing reliable. Check out the How Stealing and Enemy Drops Work page for more information.
- Learned From:
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Mythril Dagger
N-Kai Armlet
- Available to:
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- Zidane (40 AP)