Angel Wing

Angel Wing, known as ヴァリー in Japanese, is a signature ability of Rinoa Heartilly in Final Fantasy VIII. It first appears as her second Limit Break. When activated, magical wings appear on Rinoa's back, and she unleashes powerful magic attacks on enemies. Angel Wing embodies Rinoa's character motif, which is that of an angel. This ability is acquired later in the game, and it has a chance to randomly activate when Rinoa is at low health or under the effect of 'Aura'. Upon activation, Rinoa enters a 'magic berserk' state, where the player loses control of her until the battle ends, she is defeated, or petrified. In the 'magic berserk' state, Rinoa randomly casts offensive spells from her inventory without consuming them, and they deal five times the normal magic damage. If Rinoa has no suitable spells in stock, she will use a normal attack. Angel Wing has also appeared in various forms in other Final Fantasy titles, such as in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT as Rinoa's EX Skill, and in Final Fantasy Record Keeper as part of her Soul Break skills. It has also appeared in other media, such as in Dead Fantasy, where Rinoa showcases her Angel Wing form and magical abilities. In summary, Angel Wing is a highly representative ability for Rinoa, showcasing her dual nature as a magic user and angelic-themed character.