Limit

Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy VIII are special combat abilities that trigger randomly when a character's HP is low or under certain status conditions, such as Aura. Each playable character has a unique set of Limit Breaks, which are learned and used in distinctive ways. The probability of a Limit Break appearing is tied to a character's Crisis Level, which increases the lower their HP, the more party members are KO'd, and the more status ailments they're afflicted with. Some Limit Breaks are enhanced in power or duration when the user has a high Crisis Level. Players can activate Limit Breaks using specific commands and perform actions based on character, such as Squall's Renzokuken which requires the player to press a button when a cursor passes through a certain area for critical hits. Other characters like Quistis, Selphie, Rinoa, and Zell also have their unique Limit Breaks, which they learn and use in different ways.