Tsunami

Original Title:大海嘯

Languages:

  • Chinese: 大海啸
  • Japanese: 大海嘯
  • English: Tsunami
In Final Fantasy VIII, 'Tsunami' is the signature ability of the Guardian Force Leviathan. Leviathan creates a massive rock formation and then transforms into a flood, surging down from the heights to strike enemies, dealing water-elemental damage to all targets. This ability is renowned in the game for its powerful attack and visual impact. Aside from Final Fantasy VIII, 'Tsunami' has also appeared as an ability in other Final Fantasy games, usually associated with the water element and often used by Leviathan or other water-based summons. It's also sometimes used by enemies to deal group damage. The animation for this skill typically involves a massive wave or flood engulfing enemies. It is not only Leviathan's primary attack but also one of the iconic skills in the Final Fantasy series. In Final Fantasy VIII, Leviathan's 'Tsunami' has a longer summon time, but players can increase its damage through button inputs, making it a potent attack in battle.