Your primary magic damage dealers. Terra utilizes her "Trance" ability to double her damage, while Celes can use "Runic" to absorb enemy spells and convert them to MP.
Final Fantasy VI has one of the largest casts in the series. To maximize their utility, you must understand their special mechanics:
At the end of the Floating Continent (World of Balance), you will be given a countdown timer to escape. You must choose to wait at the airship jump point until the timer hits 0:05 seconds. If you leave without him, Shadow dies permanently.
A dedicated "Final Fantasy VI Codex" (like a built-in encyclopedia or bestiary) does not exist in standard editions of the game; instead,
Your thief. Pro-tip: Equipping him with the Brigand's Glove turns his "Steal" command into "Mug", allowing him to deal damage and steal at the same time.
Uses fighting-game-style button inputs called "Blitz". You can execute his commands by rolling the D-pad or simply mapping the directional arrows.


Your primary magic damage dealers. Terra utilizes her "Trance" ability to double her damage, while Celes can use "Runic" to absorb enemy spells and convert them to MP.
Final Fantasy VI has one of the largest casts in the series. To maximize their utility, you must understand their special mechanics:
At the end of the Floating Continent (World of Balance), you will be given a countdown timer to escape. You must choose to wait at the airship jump point until the timer hits 0:05 seconds. If you leave without him, Shadow dies permanently.
A dedicated "Final Fantasy VI Codex" (like a built-in encyclopedia or bestiary) does not exist in standard editions of the game; instead,
Your thief. Pro-tip: Equipping him with the Brigand's Glove turns his "Steal" command into "Mug", allowing him to deal damage and steal at the same time.
Uses fighting-game-style button inputs called "Blitz". You can execute his commands by rolling the D-pad or simply mapping the directional arrows.