Hyper Shot

Hyper Shot (ハイパーショット) is Irvine Kinneas' ultimate Limit Break in Final Fantasy VIII. It is the most powerful of his Shot abilities, but requires the rare Pulse Ammo to use. Hyper Shot is a non-elemental physical attack whose power is based on Irvine's Strength stat. While it has a high attack power of 120, it is extremely slow to fire, making it not always the best option in combat, unless Irvine's strength is very low. Other Shots, like Quick Shot, often deal more damage with a higher strength stat. The damage formula for Hyper Shot includes Irvine's Strength and the target's Vitality, with a degree of randomness. The length of time for shooting depends on Irvine's Crisis Level, which is a hidden stat calculated based on his current HP relative to his max HP, and whether he's under Aura. A higher Crisis Level leads to a longer firing time and a better chance of triggering the Limit Break. While powerful, Hyper Shot's usefulness is limited by the scarcity of Pulse Ammo and its slow firing rate.