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Status ailments always add an added layer of depth to RPGs, but we tend to appreciate them less when they’re actively turning the tide of battle against us.Metaphor: ReFantaziohas a whole host of them that can put a damper on your day. Thankfully, there are as many ways to cure them.
While the game smartly introduces these ailments through a tutorial, it can be tedious to keep track of them, and especially tedious to remember all the ways to cure them. If you’re having trouble with a particularly debilitating debuff, this guide should get your team back in good health.
Physical Ailments Versus Mental Ailments
First, a quick primer on an important aspect. Ailments are split intotwo categories: Physical and Mental.
Mental status ailmentswill recover at the end of a battleeven if they weren’t cured prior to its conclusion. These includeDaze, Charm, Forget, Sleep, Rage, and Anxiety.
Unlike other ailments,Anxiety can occur prior to battle.This happens whenyou’re ambushed by an enemy. It also has increased sources during fights;Anxiety is inflicted whenever a character receives a critical hit.
On the other hand, physical status ailmentswill still be in effect after battle. Physical debuffs includePoison, Paralysis, Malady, Hex, Burn, and Frostbite.
You’ll lose control of the character. Each turn, they’ll either
attack fellow party members or aid your foes.
Sleep
Mental
You’ll lose control of the character. If they suffer a physical
The character’s attack power will be elevated. However,
they’ll take considerably more damage from enemies, and
The character can no longer use Archetype skills. Furthermore,
enemies who attack the affected character will not consume
Regardless of the action you choose for the affected character,
Physical
The character’s stats are all greatly reduced. HP and MP
cannot be recovered. Be careful here, as you’re able to still waste
Hex
Half the damage the character deals to the enemy is dealt
to themselves as well. Resistance to the Dark element is reduced.
The character also becomes increasingly susceptible to other
Whenever they’re attacked, the character will take more damage
In addition to the items listed above,various cooked dishes can have the side effect of curing specific ailments.
For instance, theCurative Coney Roastwill not only restore 250 HP for all allies, butcure Poison for them all as well. Be sure to factor these bonuses into consideration prior to using them for simple HP restoration!
