Debuffs - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Database

Karma is a rare status effect used by some bosses (like Alexander) to power up their special moves.

• Be caught in the Light Pillars attack used by Alexander

• Dispelled by Esuna

Karma appears as part of the Alexander boss fight. Karma will enhance the power of its Divine Judgement attack.

The Debrave status effect reduces physical attack power.

• Reduces the damage potential of physical attacks.

• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

The Debrave effect can be safely ignored when applied to a character that excels at magic attacks, but should quickly be dispelled when applied to a melee user.

The Decree of Exile effect prevents a KO’d character from being revived by any means.

• Have a KO’d character be the target of the Tonberry King’s Decree of Exile attack.

• The Auto-Life effect can revive a character instantly, but must be in effect before Decree of Exile is applied.

Prevents a KO’d character from being revived.

The only surefire way to avoid this effect is to revive a downed party member before they can be targeted.

The Decree of Exile is an incredibly rare, yet incredibly dangerous status effect. Killing the Tonberry King quickly is the only way to reliably avoid it.

The Defaith status effect reduces magic attack power.

• Reduces the damage potential of Magic attacks.

• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

The Defaith effect can be safely ignored when applied to a character that excels at physical attacks, but should quickly be dispelled when applied to a magic user.

The Deprotect status effect decreases physical defense.

Deprotect is opposed by Protect. A character cannot have both effects active at the same time.

• Increases the damage taken from physical attacks by lowering the target’s defense

• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

Just like Deshell, Deprotect is great when dealing when enemies that are highly resistant to physical attacks.

The Deshell status effect decreases magic defense.

Deshell is opposed by Shell. A character cannot have both effects active at the same time.

• Increases the damage taken from magic attacks by lowering the target’s magic defense

• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

In combat, Deshell is very helpful when dealing with enemies that have a high magic damage resistance. If a party member is afflicted, the effect should be cured ASAP when facing enemies that primarily attack with magic.

Characters with the Instant Death debuff are instantly killed.

• Triggered by the Chef’s Knife attack used by Tonberry.
• Triggered by the Well-Honed Knife attack used by Tonberry King.
• Triggered by the Tantrum attack used by Tonberry King.
• Triggered by the Doom and Gloom attack used by Tonberry King.

Instant Death is effectively negated by Auto-Life, as the latter will bring a character back to life immediately.

• Kills the afflicted character immediately.

• Characters with a Safety Bit equipped are immune to Instant Death.

Characters will remain dead until revived through any means.

When going up against enemies like Tonberries, make sure you’ve got a few Phoenix Down or access to spells like Raise and Arise.

Using Morph on an enemy will transform them into various items, but enemies that are immune to this spell - a status which cannot be dispelled - are given this status effect.

Enemies that are immune to Morphing are given this effect by default.

• Makes the enemy immune to Morph.

• Effectively makes Morph Materia useless.

Despite appearances, this ‘status effect’ is only seen when an enemy is immune to the Morph ability.

Characters with the Petrify effect will slowly turn to Stone, instantly being knocked out when the petrification is complete.

Enemies that can apply the Petrify effect with special attacks include, but are not limited to:

• Cockatrice
• Gigatrice
• Crown Lance

Characters with the Resist effect active cannot also have Petrify or Stone active.

• Slowly turn to stone, with the petrification getting faster when attacked.

• Dispelled by Remedy
• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Gold Needle
• Characters with a Safety Pin equipped are immune to Petrify.

With the threat of instant death via the Stone effect looming overhead, Petrify is one of the game’s most dangerous status effects. If combat cannot be ended quickly, or if a large number of enemies are present, the effect should be cured ASAP.

Poison inflicts a gradual drain on the afflicted character’s HP, steadily decreasing their health over time. However, it cannot reduce the character’s HP below 1. This debilitating status effect can pose a significant threat to the party’s well-being during extended battles.

• Spells from the Poison Materia.
• Certain enemy abilities or environmental hazards.

• Gradually saps the affected character’s HP over time.

• Can be cured using items such as Antidote, Remedy, Poisona, Esuna, or Chakra.
• Overwrites existing Regen status, and vice versa.
• Can be mitigated or prevented by abilities like Resist, accessories such as Star Pendant or Ribbon, or through the combination of Warding Materia with Poison Materia.

• Poison status can be guarded against with Resist, Star Pendant, Warding Materia combined with Poison Materia, or Ribbon.

Poison presents a persistent threat in battle, gradually wearing down the affected character’s HP. Quick action to remove or counteract this status is essential to ensure the party’s continued health and success in combat.

Silence renders the afflicted character incapable of casting spells, significantly limiting their ability to utilize magical abilities in combat. This status effect can hinder spellcasting-oriented characters and disrupt enemy tactics reliant on magic.

• The Silence spell from the Binding Materia.
• Certain enemy abilities or environmental effects.

• Prevents the affected character from casting spells.

• Can be cured using items such as Echo Mist, Remedy, or Esuna.
• Affected enemy abilities are marked as Vulnerable to Silence.
• Can be guarded against with abilities like Resist, Warding Materia combined with Binding Materia, or Ribbon.

• Silence status can be protected against with Resist, Warding Materia combined with Binding Materia, or Ribbon.
• Equipping a Psychic’s Charm protects characters from Silence

Silence is a potent status effect that can disrupt the flow of battle by neutralizing spellcasting abilities. It’s perfect for countering enemies’ spells and magic-based attacks.

Sleep induces a state of unconsciousness in the affected character, rendering them unable to take any actions until they are awoken. This incapacitating status effect can significantly hinder the affected character’s effectiveness in battle, leaving them vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Equip Binding Materia at any level to unlock the Sleep spell.

Enemies that can apply the Sleep effect with special attacks include but are not limited to:

• Citripinefish
• Citripine Schoolmaster
• Duneworm
• Custom Valkyrie

• Renders the affected character unable to act until awoken.
• Disables the character’s ability to evade attacks.

• Can be cured using items such as Remedy or Esuna, or by being hit by a physical attack.
• Affected characters remain susceptible to damage from attacks while asleep.
• Can be guarded against with protective equipment like Headband, Warding Materia combined with Binding Materia, or Ribbon.

Sleep is a debilitating status effect that incapacitates the affected character, leaving them vulnerable to enemy attacks until they are awoken. Effective management of Sleep status is essential for maintaining the party’s combat effectiveness and ensuring their survival in battle.

Slow impedes the rate at which the affected character’s Active Time Battle (ATB) gauge fills, diminishing their responsiveness in combat. This reduction in speed can hinder the affected character’s ability to act swiftly, potentially impacting their effectiveness in battle.

Slow status can be applied through:

• The Slow spell from the Time Materia.
• Certain enemy abilities or environmental effects.

• Decreases the rate at which the affected character’s ATB gauge fills.

• Opposes Haste status, and the two overwrite each other.
• Slows down the character’s actions, making them less responsive in battle.
• Can be protected against with equipment such as Protective Boots, Warding Materia combined with Time Materia, or Ribbon.

Slow represents a hindrance to the affected character’s combat capabilities, reducing their ability to act swiftly and efficiently in battle. Strategies to mitigate the effects of Slow status are essential for maintaining the party’s combat effectiveness and ensuring success in challenging encounters.

A fully petrified character turns to Stone, KO’ing them instantly.

Take damage several times while under the effect of Petrify.

Characters with the Resist effect active cannot also have Petrify or Stone active.

Instantly K.O’s the impacted character.

Cure the Petrify effect with Remedy, Esuna or Gold Needle before it reaches this final form.
Characters with a Safety Pin equipped are immune to Stone.

The Stone effect is directly tied to the Petrify effect. If the character is repeatedly attacked while under the effects of Petrify, they will turn to Stone and be instantly knocked out.

Stop incapacitates the affected character, rendering them unable to take any actions for the duration of the status effect. This complete halt in activity can significantly disrupt the affected character’s contribution to the battle, leaving them vulnerable to enemy attacks.

Stop status can be applied through:

• Stop spell unlocked by equipping Time Materia.
• Certain enemy abilities or environmental effects.

• Renders the affected character unable to act for the duration of the status effect.

• Opposes Haste status, and the two overwrite each other.
• Completely halts the affected character’s actions, leaving them vulnerable to enemy attacks.
• Can be protected against with equipment such as Protective Boots.

• Stop status can be protected against with equipment such as Protective Boots.

Stop is a potent status effect that immobilizes the affected character, depriving them of the ability to contribute to the battle for its duration.

The Stun effect makes characters unable to act.

Enemies that can apply stun with special attacks include but are not limited to:

• Junon Riot Trooper
• Butch
• Bandit
• Burke
• Thunderclaw
• Crystalline Crab
• Tonberry King
• Twin Brain
• Mandragora
• Saberhawk
• Spearhawk
• Daemonic Entity
• Experimental Varghidpolis
• Necrotic Entity
• Anuran Suppressor
• Elena
• Jenova Emergent

• Prevents characters from acting (using items, attacking, dodging, etc.)

• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

The Stun effect is particularly annoying, and should be avoided wherever possible - it makes characters vulnerable to just about everything. Enemies like Saberhawk tend to inflict Stun when their health is getting low, so using powerful attacks on them to take them out quickly is recommended.

The Toad status effect turns characters into relatively harmless amphibians, greatly lowering their battle capabilities. Interestingly, each party member has a unique look when they’re turned into a frog.

• Wearing an Enfeeblement Ring
• Get caught in the Toadfrog Tune attack
• Get caught in the Bad Breath attack
• Get caught in the Bullfrog Bubble attack
• Get caught in the Anuran Fluid attack
• Get caught in the Ghastly Shower attack

• Greatly lowers battle capabilities
• Unlocks the Leapfrog and Bubble Breath abilities
• Replaces weapon attacks with tongue attacks

• Dispelled by Maiden’s Kiss
• Dispelled by Esuna
• Dispelled by Remedy

• Wear the White Cape accessory for total immunity
• Dodge the Toad-inflicting attack

The Toad effect is effectively a joke. You can still use items and dodge, but that’s hardly worth losing access to limit break moves, most of your health, and opposable thumbs.

Almost identical to Poison, Venom gradually saps characters’ HP in larger quantities.

• Characters with the Resist effect active are immune to Venom.

• Cured by Remedy
• Cured by Esuna
• Cured by Antidote

Venom is a dangerous status effect to ignore. To keep a character healthy and avoid an unexpected KO, cure it ASAP with an Antidote or curative spell.