Reflect

In Final Fantasy VIII, "Reflect" is both a magic status and an ability. As a status, Reflect bounces most single-target magic spells back to the caster, providing temporary immunity to direct magic attacks and redirecting them to the enemy. The effect lasts approximately 32 seconds, with no visual indicator except a yellow shield that appears when the reflection occurs. The Reflect status can be applied using the Reflect spell, by summoning Carbuncle, or through the Auto-Reflect support ability. "Reflect" is also a magic spell that can be drawn from enemies or refined from items. Junctioning Reflect can boost a character's Spirit stat, and provides resistance to various status ailments. Though Reflect protects from enemy spells, players must avoid reflecting healing spells or their support spells. Enemies may also use Reflect, so players must adapt accordingly. The Auto-Reflect ability provides a permanent Reflect status that cannot be dispelled.