Final Fantasy VIII
Items
This section contains a list of items, and what they do. FF8 has a lot of little inventory widgets that secretly do important work, so this should be less painful than hunting through one giant table forever.
Recovery and StatusHealing, revival, status cleanup, and invincibility items for when the battle plan has become interpretive dance.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Potion | Restores HP by 200 |
| Potion+ | Restores HP by 400 |
| Hi-Potion | Restores HP by 1000 |
| Hi-Potion+ | Restores HP by 2000 |
| X-Potion | Fully Restores HP |
| Mega Potion | Restores 1000 HP to all members |
| Phoenix Down | Removes KO Status |
| Mega Phoenix | Removes KO Status from all members |
| Elixir | Fully restores abnormal status and HP |
| Megalixir | Fully restores abnormal status and HP to all members |
| Antidote | Cures Poison |
| Soft | Cures Petrify |
| Eye Drops | Cures Darkness |
| Echo Screen | Cures Silence |
| Holy Water | Cures Zombie, Curse |
| Remedy | Cures abnormal status |
| Remedy+ | Cures abnormal status and Magic effects |
| Hero-trial | Makes character invincible sometimes |
| Hero | Makes character invincible |
| Holy War-trial | Makes all characters invincible sometimes |
| Holy War | Makes all party members invincible |
Spell Stones and SummonsSingle-use spell stones and items that call special non-junction summons.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Shell Stone | Same effect as shell |
| Protect Stone | Same effect as Protect |
| Aura Stone | Same effect as Aura |
| Death Stone | Same effect as Death |
| Holy Stone | Same effect as Holy |
| Flare Stone | Same effect as Flare |
| Meteor Stone | Same effect as Meteor |
| Ultima Stone | Same effect as Ultima; Forbid Mag-RF refines 1 into 1 Ultima |
| Gysahl Greens | Summons Chocobo GF |
| Phoenix Pinion | Summons Phoenix GF (Revive all characters + fire dmg to enemies) Also refines with F Mag-RF into 100 Firagas; best Fire magic. |
| Friendship | "Moomba Moomba" (Summons Moomba, does up to 9999 dmg) |
Field and GF RecoveryMenu-use recovery items, GF healing, GF renaming, and ability cleanup.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Tent | Fully restores abnormal status and HP to all |
| Pet House | Restores HP to all GF |
| Cottage | Same effect as Tent plus restores all GF |
| G-Potion | Restores 200 HP to GF |
| G-Hi-Potion | Restores 1000 HP to GF |
| G-Mega-Potion | Restores 1000 HP to all GF |
| G-Returner | Revives GF from KO |
| Rename Card | Changes GF's name |
| Amnesia Greens | Makes GF forget an ability |
GF Ability ItemsItems that teach Guardian Forces junction, command, support, and passive abilities.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| HP-J Scroll | GF learns HP-J ability |
| Str-J Scroll | GF learns Str-J ability |
| Vit-J Scroll | GF learns Vit-J ability |
| Mag-J Scroll | GF learns Mag-J ability |
| Spr-J Scroll | GF learns Spr-J ability |
| Spd-J Scroll | GF learns Spd-J ability |
| Luck-J Scroll | GF learns Luck-J ability |
| Aegis Amulet | GF learns Eva-J Ability Also refines with Time Mag-RF into 100 Hastes; good magic for speed junctions. |
| Elem Atk | GF learns Elem-Atk-J ability |
| Elem Guard | GF learns Elem-Defx4 ability |
| Status Atk | GF learns ST-Atk ability |
| Status Guard | GF learns ST-Defx4 ability |
| Rosetta Stone | GF learns abilityx4 ability |
| Magic Scroll | GF learns Magic ability |
| GF Scroll | GF learns GF ability |
| Draw Scroll | GF learns Draw ability |
| Item Scroll | GF learns Item ability |
| Gambler Spirit | GF learns Card ability |
| Healing Ring | GF learns Recover ability Also refines with L Mag-RF into 100 Curagas; best Cure magic. |
| Phoenix Spirit | GF learns Revive ability |
| Med Kit | GF learns Treatment ability Also refines with Supt Mag-RF into 100 Esunas; cures status ailments. |
| Bomb Spirit | GF learns Kamikaze ability Also refines with F Mag-RF into 100 Firagas; best Fire magic. |
| Hungry Cookpot | GF learns Devour ability |
| Steel Pipe | GF learns SumMag+10% ability |
| Energy Crystal | GF learns SumMag+30% ability |
| Samantha Soul | GF learns SumMag+40% ability |
| Healing Mail | GF learns GFHP+10% ability |
| Silver Mail | GF learns GFHP+20% ability |
| Gold Armor | GF learns GFHP+30% ability |
| Diamond Armor | GF learns GFHP+40% ability |
| Regen Ring | GF learns HP+20% ability |
| Giant's Ring | GF learns HP+40% ability |
| Gaea's Ring | GF learns HP+80% ability |
| Strength Love | GF learns Str+20% ability |
| Power Wrist | GF learns Str+40% ability |
| Hyper Wrist | GF learns Str+60% ability |
| Turtle Shell | GF learns Vit+20% ability |
| Orihalcon | GF learns Vit+40% ability |
| Adamantine | GF learns Vit+60% ability |
| Rune Armlet | GF learns Spr+20% ability |
| Force Armlet | GF learns Spr+40% ability |
| Magic Armlet | GF learns Spr+60% ability |
| Circlet | GF learns Mag+20% |
| Hypno Crown | GF learns Mag+40% ability |
| Royal Crown | GF learns Mag+60% ability |
| Jet Engine | GF learns Spd+20% ability |
| Rocket Engine | GF learns Spd+40% ability |
| Accelerator | GF learns Auto-Haste ability |
| Moon Curtain | GF learns Auto-Shell ability |
| Steel Curtain | GF learns Auto-Protect ability Also refines with Supt Mag-RF into 100 Protects; protects from physical attacks. |
| Glow Curtain | GF learns Auto-Reflect ability |
| Monk's Code | GF learns Counter ability |
| Knight's Code | GF learns Cover ability |
| Doc's Code | GF learns Med Data ability |
| Hundred Needles | GF learns Return Damage ability |
| Three Stars | GF learns Expendx3-1 ability |
| Ribbon | GF learns Ribbon ability |
AmmunitionIrvine's ammo types, because apparently bullets also need a syllabus.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Normal Ammo | Normal Ammo |
| Shotgun Ammo | Ammo that attacks all opponents |
| Dark Ammo | Ammo with status changing effect |
| Fire Ammo | Ammo with Fire element |
| Demolition Ammo | Ammo 3 times more powerful than Normal Ammo |
| Fast Ammo | Ammo for rapid fire |
| AP Ammo | Armor-piercing ammo |
| Pulse Ammo | Ammo that contains powerful energy |
Refine and Upgrade MaterialsMonster drops and materials used for refinement, weapon upgrades, and assorted FF8 alchemy nonsense.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| M-Stone Piece | Stone with a little Magic power |
| Magic Stone | Stone with Magic power |
| Wizard Stone | Stone with strong Magic power |
| Ochu Tentacle | Strong, flexible tentacle |
| Healing Water | Water with life force Also refines with L Mag-RF into 20 Curas; better Cure magic. |
| Cockatrice Pinion | Feather with petrifying power |
| Zombie Powder | Powder with Zombie effect |
| Lightweight | Shoes to make you light on your feet |
| Sharp Spike | Long, sharp claw |
| Screw | Used to remodel weapons |
| Saw Blade | Serrated blade |
| Mesmerize Blade | Long, sharp blade |
| Vampire Fang | Fang that makes Vampire attack |
| Fury Fragment | Stone that contains morale |
| Betrayal Sword | Sword that betrays allies |
| Sleep Powder | Induces sleep |
| Life Ring | Ring with life force |
| Dragon Fang | Dragon's fang with recovery force Also refines with Supt Mag-RF into 20 Esunas; cures status ailments. |
| Death Spirit | Contains Death |
Blue Magic ItemsItems Quistis can use to learn Blue Magic for her Limit Break.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Spider Web | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Ultra Waves |
| Coral Fragment | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Electrocute |
| Curse Spike | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, LV?Death |
| Black Hole | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Degenerator |
| Water Crystal | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Aqua Breath |
| Missile | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Micro Missiles |
| Mystery Fluid | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Acid |
| Running Fire | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Gatling Gun |
| Inferno Fang | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Fire Breath |
| Malboro Tentacle | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Bad Breath |
| Whisper | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, White Wind |
| Laser Cannon | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Homing Laser |
| Barrier | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Mighty Guard |
| Power Generator | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Ray-Bomb |
| Dark Matter | Quistis can learn Blue Magic, Shockwave Pulsar |
Compatibility MaterialsItems that raise compatibility with specific Guardian Forces.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Bomb Fragment | Stone with Fire element (Compat Ifrit +1) |
| Red Fang | Dragon's Fang with Fire element (Compat Ifrit +3) |
| Arctic Wind | Contains Ice element wind (Compat Shiva +1) |
| North Wind | Contains strong Ice element wind (Compat Shiva +3) |
| Dynamo Stone | Stone with Thunder element (Compat Quezacotl +3) |
| Shear Feather | Bird's feather that flies on wind (Compat Pandemona +1) |
| Venom Fang | Poisonous monster fang (Compat Doomtrain +3) |
| Steel Orb | Steel orb with gravitational power (Compat Diablos +3) |
| Moon Stone | Holy moon stone with monsters living inside (Compat Alexander +3) |
| Dino Bone | Large dinosaur bone (Compat Brothers +3) |
| Windmill | Windmill containing wind energy (Compat Pandemona+3) |
| Dragon Skin | Durable dragon skin (Compat Carbuncle +3) |
| Fish Fin | Fish's Fin (Compat Leviathan +2) |
| Dragon Fin | Very hard dragon's scale (Compat Cerberus +3) |
| Silence Powder | Powder containing Silence (Compat Siren +3) |
| Poison Powder | Powder containing Poison (Compat Doomtrain +1) |
| Chef's Knife | Tonberry's knife (Compat Tonberry +3) |
| Cactus Thorn | Cactuar's Thorn (Compat Cactuar +3) |
| Shaman Stone | Stone with mystical power (Compat Bahamut +3) |
Key and Special ItemsOne-off utility, quest, summon, and naming items.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Fuel for a rental car |
| Sorceress' Letter | Edea's introduction letter |
| Chocobo's Tag | Changes Chocobo's name |
| Pet Nametag | Changes pet's name |
| Solomon Ring | Mysterious old ring (Summon Doomtrain) |
| Magical Lamp | You should save your game before using it! (Summon Diablos) |
Stat-Up ItemsPermanent stat boosters. These are the shiny little prizes the level-up strategy is trying to make matter.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| HP Up | Raises HP (10 pts) |
| Str Up | Raises Strength (1 pt) |
| Vit Up | Raises Vitality (1 pt) |
| Mag Up | Raises Magic (1 pt) |
| Spr Up | Raises Spirit (1 pt) |
| Spd Up | Raises Speed (1 pt) |
| Luck Up | Raises Luck (1 pt) |
| LuvLuv G | Raises compatibility with all GF (20 pts) |
Magazine ItemsMagazine inventory entries that overlap with the dedicated Magazines page.
| Item | Effect |
|---|---|
| Girl Next Door | Naughty Magazine |
| Weapons Mon 1st | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon Mar | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon Apr | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon May | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon Jun | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon Jul | Weapons research magazine |
| Weapons Mon Aug | Weapons research magazine |
| Combat King 001 | Magazine for fighters (Zell's Limit Breaks) |
| Combat King 002 | Magazine for fighters (Zell's Limit Breaks) |
| Combat King 003 | Magazine for fighters (Zell's Limit Breaks) |
| Combat King 004 | Magazine for fighters (Zell's Limit Breaks) |
| Combat King 005 | Magazine for fighters (Zell's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.1 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.2 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.3 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.4 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.5 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Pet Pals Vol.6 | Magazine for dog lovers (Rinoa's Limit Breaks) |
| Occult Fan I | World's Mysteries Magazine Scoop Issue |
| Occult Fan II | World's Mysteries Magazine Photo Issue |
| Occult Fan III | World's Mysteries Magazine Magic Issue |
| Occult Fan IV | World's Mysteries Magazine Report Issue |