Water is an element in Final Fantasy VIII. It is opposed to Thunder. Quistis can learn a Limit Break of this element, and there is one spell the player can use. This element is rarely used by enemies, however. The Water-elemental Guardian Force is Leviathan.
Abilities
| Limit Break | Aqua Breath (Blue Magic) |
|---|---|
| Spell | Water (Magic, Slot, Angel Wing) |
| Summon | Leviathan |
| Support ability | Elem-Atk-J with Water junctioned (1 spell = 1%) |
Enemy abilities
| Ability | Description | Enemy |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua Breath | Inflicts Water damage to the party. Can be learned as a Blue Magic. | Chimera |
| Water | Inflict Water damage to one _target. | NORG |
Protection
The player can protect against Water damage with Elem-Def-J by junctioning some of the following spells: Ultima, Full-life, Shell, Life, and Water. Out of these, Water gives the best protection (1.5% per spell) and Shell gives the lowest (0.2%). The maximum protection is 100% absorption (200% of an element in Elem-Def-J).
As there are only two enemies that use Water attacks, it is likely not worth prioritizing Water in Elem-Def-J.
Enemies
| 300% | Ultimecia (Griever form) |
|---|---|
| 290% | Cactuar, Jumbo Cactuar |
| 220% | Abyss Worm |
| 200% | GIM47N, Hexadragon, BGH251F2 (2nd), Catoblepas, Ifrit |
| 150% | GIM52A, BGH251F2 (1st) |
| 50% | Grand Mantis, Helix |
| 0% | Oilboyle, Left Orb, Right Orb |
| -100% | Chimera, Fastitocalon, Fastitocalon-F, Omega Weapon |
| Varies | Blobra |