Slow Debuffs

Description

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.

Methods of Application

Slow status can be applied through:

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

Effects

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

Interactions

• 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.

Notes

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.