Photosynthesis (光合成, Kōgōsei?) is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series. It is an ability used primarily by the Mandragora and Cactuar enemies, which bestows the Regen status to an ally or recovers other stats, such as Bravery.
Appearances
Final Fantasy XI
Photosynthesis is an enemy ability that adds a Regen effect. It is used by the Mandragora and Sabotender families.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II
Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Photosynthesis is the summon ability of the Mandragora, which, for 50 seconds, if the summoner's Bravery is lower than their base Bravery, it will gradually increase until it reaches base Bravery. In Dissidia, it can be obtained as the level bonus from Destiny Odyssey I. In Dissidia 012, it can be bought for 20 KP from the Moogle Shop during TotG: Chapter 2, Chapter 7, and CotC: Pravoka.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
World of Final Fantasy
Photosynthesis is a passive ability that sometimes bestows Regen at start of battle. It can be used by Gigantrot, Gigantuar, Korrigan, and Mandragora.
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
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Etymology
Photosynthesis is a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy, normally from the sun, into chemical energy that can be used to fuel the organisms' activities.