Support Abilities
A full 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 individual pages in the Characters section.
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:
-
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:
-
- Freya (75 AP)
Steal Gil
- Effect:
- “Steal Gil along with items.”
- Learned From:
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Glass Armlet
Yellow Scarf
- Available to:
-
- 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:
-
Promist Ring
Protect Ring
- Available to:
-
- 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:
-
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:
-
Yellow Scarf
- Available to:
-
- 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:
-
- 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:
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“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 Confusion.”
- 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:
-
Ancient Aroma
- Available to:
-
- Dagger (50 AP)
Mug
- Effect:
- “Damages enemy when you Steal.”
- 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.”
- Learned From:
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Mythril Dagger
N-Kai Armlet
- Available to:
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- Zidane (40 AP)