Items Index
Here you’ll find an outline of all the items and materials found in Final Fantasy VIII (FF8, FFVIII). The Index will link off to the individual materials pages where you’ll find info about how to obtain each of them via drops, steals, or where to purchase them in-game.
Recovery Items
Recovery Items include items that restore HP and/or cure status effects for party members. Most are typically purchased from stores throughout the game, or refined through various GF abilities.
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potion | Restores 200HP to one character. | Command Leader Command Soldier Elite Soldier Esthar Soldier Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) Galbadia Soldier Guard Paratrooper | Esthar Soldier Galbadia Soldier Guard | Into: – Potion using Med LV Up |
| Potion+ | Restores 400HP to one character. | – | – | Into: – Hi-Potion using Med LV Up Obtained from: – Potion using Med LV Up |
| Hi-Potion | Restores 1,000 HP to one character. | Command Leader Elite Soldier Esthar Soldier Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) Paratrooper Slapper | Command Soldier Esthar Soldier Galbadia Soldier Slapper | Into: – Hi-Potion+ using Med LV Up Obtained from: – Potion+ using Med LV Up. – Healing Water using Recov Med-RF. – Healing Mail using Recov Med-RF. |
| Hi-Potion+ | Restores 2,000 HP to one character. | – | – | Into: – X-Potion using Med LV Up Obtained from: – Hi-Potion using Med LV Up. |
| X-Potion | Fully restores HP to one character. | – | – | Into: – Mega-Potion using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Hi-Potion+ using Med LV Up. Can be card modded from: – Wedge Card – Biggs Card – Fujin Card – Rajin Card |
| Mega-Potion | Restores 1,000 HP to all characters | – | – | Into: – Elixir using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – X-Potion using Med LV Up. – Tent using Recov Med-RF. – Cottage using Recov Med-RF. – Healing Ring using Recov Med-RF. |
| Phoenix Down | Revives one character from KO with 1/8th HP. | Command Leader Command Soldier Elite Soldier Esthar Soldier Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) Galbadia Soldier Guard Paratrooper | Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) Galbadia Soldier Gerogero Guard | Into: – Mega Phoenix using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Life Ring using Recov Med-RF. – Regen Ring using Recov Med-RF. – Phoenix Spirit using Recov Med-RF. |
| Mega Phoenix | Revives all characters from KO. | – | – | Into: – Phoenix Pinion using Tool-RF. Obtained from: – Phoenix Down using Med LV Up. |
| Elixir | Fully restores one characters HP and removes all negative status effects. | – | Sphinxaur | Into: – Doc’s Code using GF Abl Med-RF. – Megalixir using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Mega-Potion using Forbid Med-RF. – Elem Guard using Forbid Med-RF. – Status Atk using Forbid Med-RF. – Status Guard using Forbid Med-RF. – Remedy+ using Med LV Up. Card Modded from the Angelo Card. |
| Megalixir | Fully restores all characters HP and removes all negative status effects from the party. | – | – | Into Nil. Obtained from: – Doc’s Code using Forbid Med-RF. – Med Kit using Forbid Med-RF. – Elixir using Med LV Up. Card Modded from the Bahamut Card. |
| Antidote | Cures Poison status. | – | – | Into: – Bio Magic using ST Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Poison Powder using ST Mag-RF. – Venom Fang using ST Med-RF. |
| Soft | Cures Petrify status. | – | – | Into: – Break Magic using ST Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Cockatrice Pinion using ST Med-RF. |
| Eye Drops | Cures Darkness status. | – | – | Into: – Blind Magic using ST Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Ochu Tentacle using ST Med-RF. |
| Echo Screen | Cures Silence status. | – | – | Into: – Silence Magic using ST Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Silence Powder using ST Med-RF. |
| Holy Water | Cures Zombie and Curse status effects. | – | – | Into: – Zombie Magic using ST Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Zombie Powder using ST Med-RF. |
| Remedy | Cures all abnormal status effects for one character. | Gesper Guard Paratrooper | Guard Paratrooper | Into: – Remedy+ using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Betrayal Sword using ST Med-RF. – Sleep Powder using ST Med-RF. – Dragon Fang using ST Med-RF. – Curse Spike using ST Med-RF. – Malboro Tentacle using ST Med-RF. – Med Kit using ST Med-RF. |
| Remedy+ | Cures all abnormal status and magical effects for one character. | – | – | Into: – Elixir using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Remedy using Med LV Up. |
Attack Items
Attack items are items that can be used in battle to cause a spell effect or summon a GF. They can also typically be refined into the Magic that they trigger as well.
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Stone | Casts Aura | Propagator (Purple & Red) | – | Into: – Aura Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Steel Pipe using Tool-RF. – Fury Fragment using Tool-RF. – Strength Love using Tool-RF. – Circlet using Tool-RF. – Power Wrist using Tool-RF. – Hypno Crown using Tool-RF. |
| Death Stone | Casts Death | Propagator (Purple & Green & Red) | – | Into: – Death Magic using L Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Dead Spirit using Tool-RF. Card Modded from the Elvoret Card. |
| Holy Stone | Casts Holy | Propagator (Green) | – | Into: – Holy Magic using L Mag-RF. – Moon Stone using Tool-RF. Card Modded from Krysta Card. |
| Flare Stone | Casts Flare | Abadon Propagator (Gold) Sorceress | – | Into: – Flare Magic using F Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Inferno Fang using Tool-RF. Card Modded from Tiamat Card. |
| Meteor Stone | Casts Meteor | Propagator (Gold) Sorceress | Droma Sorceress | Into: – Meteor Magic using Forbid Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Star Fragment using Tool-RF. Card Modded from the Red Giant Card. |
| Ultima Stone | Casts Ultima | Propagator (Green & Gold & Red) Sorceress Ultima Weapon | Sorceress | Into: – Ultima Magic using Forbid Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Energy Crystal using Forbid Mag-RF. Card Modded from Ultima Weapon Card. |
| Gysahl Greens | Summons Boko | – | – | Into Nil. Card Modded from the Chicobo Card. |
| Phoenix Pinion | Summons GF Phoenix | – | – | Into: – Phoenix Spirit using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Mega Phoenix using Tool-RF. |
| Friendship | Summons GF Moomba | – | – | Obtained via Angelo Search. |
Support Items
Support items are items that strengthen or provide beneficial status effects to party members.
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero-trial | Makes one character invincible. Works 100% of the time. | – | – | Into: – Hero using Med LV up. Obtained from: – Shaman Stone using Forbid Med-RF. |
| Hero | Makes one character invincible. | Diablos Seifer (3rd and 4th fights) | Fujin Seifer (3rd and 4th fights) | Into: – Holy War-trial using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Hero-trial using Med LV Up. Card Modded from Laguna Card. |
| Holy War-Trial | Makes all characters invincible. Works 100% of the time. | – | – | Into: – Holy War using Med LV Up. Obtained from: – Hero using Med LV Up. |
| Holy War | Makes all characters invincible. | Seifer (3rd and 4th fights) | Seifer (3rd and 4th fights) | Into: – Knight’s Code using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Holy War-trial using Med LV Up. Card Modded from Gilgamesh Card. |
| Shell Stone | Casts Shell. | Propagator (Purple) | – | Into: – Shell Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Rune Armlet using Tool-RF. – Force Armlet using Tool-RF. Card Modded from Mobile Type 8 Card. |
| Protect Stone | Casts Protect. | Propagator (Purple) | – | Into: – Protect Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Turtle Shell using Tool-RF. – Orihalcon using Tool-RF. Card Modded from BGH251F2 Card. |
Group Items
Group Items are that are used to restore the HP of the entire party as well as its Guardian Forces.
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tent | Fully restores HP and cures abnormal status of all characters. | Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) | Command Leader Elite Soldier | Into: – Mega-Potion using Recov Med-RF. – Curaga Magic using L Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Healing Water using Tool-RF. – Regen Ring using Tool-RF. |
| Pet House | Fully restores HP of all Guardian Forces. | – | – | Into: – G-Returner using GF Recov Med-RF. Obtained from: – Healing Mail using GF Recov Med-RF. – Silver Mail using GF Recov-RF. – Gold Armor using GF Recov Med-RF. – Diamond Armor using GF Recov Med-RF. Card Modded from Minimog Card. |
| Cottage | Fully restores HP and cures abnormal status of all characters and Guardian Forces. | Command Leader Esthar Soldier (Cyborg) Wedge | Command Leader Elite Soldier | Into: – Mega-Potion using Recov Med-RF. – Curaga Magic using L Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Whisper using Tool-RF. – Healing Ring using Tool-RF. – Diamond Armor using Tool-RF. |
Ammunition
Ammunition is used in Irvine’s attacks and Limit Break. Pulse Ammo, a type of ammunition, is also used as one of the upgrade materials for Squall’s ultimate weapon the Lion Heart.
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Ammo | Regular bullet | – | – | Into: – Fast Ammo using Ammo-RF. Obtained from: – Screw using Ammo-RF. |
| Shotgun Ammo | Bullet that attacks all enemies | Command Leader Command Soldier Elite Soldier | – | Into: – Fast Ammo using Ammo-RF. |
| Dark Ammo | Bullet with status change effect | – | – | Obtained from: – Poison Powder using Ammo-RF – Venom Fang using Ammo-RF. Card Modded from the Abadon Card. |
| Fire Ammo | Bullet with Fire element | – | – | Obtained from: – Bomb Fragment using Ammo-RF. – Red Fang using Ammo-RF. – Fuel using Ammo-RF. Card Modded from the Oilboyle Card. |
| Demolition Ammo | Bullet is 3 times more powerful than Normal Ammo | – | – | Obtained from: – Missile using Ammo-RF. – Running Fire using Ammo-RF. – Cactus Thorn using Ammo-RF. Card Modded from the Trauma Card. |
| Fast Ammo | Very fast bullet | – | – | Obtained from: – Normal Ammo using Ammo-RF. – Shotgun Ammo using Ammo-RF. Card Modded from GIM47N Card. |
| AP Ammo | Armor-piercing bullet | – | – | Obtained from: – Sharp Spike using Ammo-RF. – Chef’s Knife using Ammo-RF. |
| Pulse Ammo | Bullet with sealed energy | – | – | Into: – Ultima using Forbid Mag-RF. – Used as part of the Lion Heart weapon upgrade. Obtained from: – Energy Crystal using Ammo-RF. – Laser Cannon using Ammo-RF. – Power Generator using Ammo-RF. |
Guardian Force (GF) Related
| Item: | Description: | Drop: | Steal (Mug): | Refine: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Potion | Restores 200HP to a GF. Can only be used outside of battle. | – | – | – |
| G-Hi-Potion | Restores 1,000HP to a GF. Can only be used outside of battle. | Sacred | – | Obtained from: – Healing Water using GF Recov Med-RF. – Mesmerize Blade using GF Recov Med-RF. – Whisper using GF Recov Med-RF. |
| G-Mega-Potion | Restores 1,000HP to all GF’s. Can only be used outside of battle. | Odin | – | Obtained from: – Healing Ring using GF Recov Med-RF. Card Modded from the Sphinxara Card and the Propagator Card. |
| G-Returner | Revives GF from KO. Can only be used outside of battle. | Cerberus Diablos Elvoret Ifrit Iguion Minotaur | Iguion | Obtained from: – Pet House using GF Recov Med-RF. – Life Ring using GF Recov Med-RF. – Regen Ring using GF Recov Med-RF. – Phoenix Spirit using GF Recov Med-RF. Card Modded from the Granaldo Card. |
| Rename Card | Change a GF’s name. | – | – | Card Modded from the Catoblepas Card. |
| Amnesia Greens | Makes GF forget an Ability | – | – | Purchase in Pet Shops in Timber or Esthar. |
| HP-J Scroll | GF learns HP-J ability | – | – | Into: – Giant’s Ring using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – HP Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Str-J Scroll | GF learns Str-J ability | – | – | Into: – Power Wrist using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Str Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Vit-J Scroll | GF learns Vit-J ability | – | – | Into: – Orichalcon using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Vit Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Mag-J Scroll | GF learns Mag-J ability | – | – | Into: – Force Armlet using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Mag Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Spr-J Scroll | GF learns Spr-J ability | – | – | Into: – Hypno Crown using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Spr Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Spd-J Scroll | GF learns Spd-J ability | – | – | Into: – Jet Engine using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Spd Up using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Luck-J Scroll | GF learns Luck-J ability | – | – | Into: – Luck Up using Forbid Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Luck Up using GF Abl Med-RF. – Dark Matter using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Aegis Amulet | GF learns Eva-J ability | UFO? | – | Into: – Giant’s Ring using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Barrier using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Elem Atk | GF learns Elem-Atk-J ability | Trauma | – | Into: – Elixir using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Samantha Soul using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Ifrit Card. |
| Elem Guard | GF learns Elem-Def-Jx4 ability | Krysta | – | Into: – Elixir using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Diamond Armor using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Selphie Card. |
| Status Atk | GF learns ST-Atk-J ability | Catoblepas | – | Into: – Elixir using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Royal Crown using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Siren Card. |
| Status Guard | GF learns ST-Def-Jx4 ability | Tiamat | – | Into: – Elixir using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Ribbon using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Doomtrain Card. |
| Rosetta Stone | GF learns Ability x4 ability | – | – | Into: – Shaman Stone using the Tool-RF. Obtained from: – Shaman Stone using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Magic Scroll | GF learns Magic ability | – | – | Into: – Wizard Stone using Tool-RF. |
| GF Scroll | GF learns GF ability | – | – | Into: – Wizard Stone using Tool-RF. |
| Draw Scroll | GF learns Draw ability | – | – | Into: – Wizard Stone using Tool-RF. |
| Item Scroll | GF learns Item ability | – | – | Into: – Wizard Stone using Tool-RF. |
| Gambler Spirit | GF learns Card ability | – | – | Into: – Wizard Stone using Tool-RF. Card Modded from the Shumi Tribe Card. |
| Healing Ring | GF learns Recover ability | – | – | Into: – Mega-Potion using Recov Med-RF. – Cottage using Tool-RF. – G-Mega-Potion using GF Recov Med-RF. – Curaga Magic using L Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Whisper using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Phoenix Spirit | GF learns Revive ability | – | – | Into: – Phoenix Down using Recov Med-RF. – G-Returner using GF Recov Med-RF. – Firaga Magic using F Mag-RF. – Full-life Magic using L Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Phoenix Pinion using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Phoenix Card. |
| Med Kit | GF learns Treatment ability | – | – | Into: – Remedy using ST Med-RF. – Megalixir using Forbid Med-RF. – Esuna Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Dragon Fang using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Bomb Spirit | GF learns Kamikaze ability | – | Bomb | Into: – Firaga Magic using F Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Bomb Fragment using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Hungry Cookpot | GF learns Devour ability | – | – | Into: – Shaman Stone using Tool-RF. Card Modded from the PuPu Card. |
| Mog’s Amulet | GF learns Minimog ability | – | – | Into: – Shaman Stone using Tool-RF. |
| Steel Pipe | GF learns SumMag+10% ability | GIM47N Wendigo | GIM47N Wendigo | Into: – Aura Stone using Tool-RF. – Berserk Magic using ST Mag-RF. Card Modded from Elastoid Card. |
| Star Fragment | GF learns SumMag+20% ability | Anacondaur Chimera Hexadragon Iron Giant Ruby Dragon T-Rexaur Tri-Face | Iron Giant | Into: – Meteor Stone using Tool-RF. – Meteor Magic using Forbid Mag-RF Card Modded from the Iron Giant Card. |
| Energy Crystal | GF learns SumMag+30% ability | Behemoth Elnoyle Ruby Dragon | – | Into: – Pulse Ammo using Ammo-RF. – Ultima Stone using Tool-RF. – Samantha Soul using GF Abl Med-RF. – Ultima Magic using Forbid Mag-RF. Card Modded from the Elnoyle Card. |
| Samantha Soul | GF learns SumMag+40% ability | – | Adel | Into: – Elem Atk using GF Abl Med-RF. – Triple Magic using Time Mag-RF. Obtained from: – Energy Crystal using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from Quistis Card. |
| Healing Mail | GF learns GFHP+10% ability | Mesmerize Snow Lion Turtapod | Snow Lion | Into: – Hi-Potion using Recov Med-RF. – Pet House using GF Recov Med-RF. Card Modded from the Turtapod Card. |
| Silver Mail | GF learns GFHP+20% ability | Snow Lion | – | Into: – Pet House using GF Recov Med-RF. – Gold Armor using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Gold Armor | GF learns GFHP+30% ability | – | – | Into: – Pet House using GF Recov Med-RF. – Diamond Armor using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Silver Mail using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Diamond Armor | GF learns GFHP+40% ability | Red Giant | – | Into: – Pet House using GF Recov Med-RF. – Cottage using Tool-RF. – Elem Guard using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Gold Armor using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Seifer Card. |
| Regen Ring | GF learns HP+20% ability | Chimera Lefty Torama Turtapod Vysage | Biggs Torama | Into: – Phoenix Down using Recov Med-RF. – Tent using Tool-RF. – G-Returner using GF Recov Med-RF. – Full-life using L Mag-RF. Card Modded from Chimera Card. |
| Giant’s Ring | GF learns HP+40% ability | Behemoth | – | Into: – Gaea’s Ring using GF Abl Med-RF. – Protect Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Obtained from: – HP-J Scroll using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Gaea’s Ring | GF learns HP+80% ability | Jumbo Cactuar | – | Into: – HP Up using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Giant’s Ring using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Ward Card. |
| Strength Love | GF learns Str+20% ability | Wendigo | Wedge Wendigo | Into: – Aura Stone using Tool-RF. Card Modded from Gargantua Card. |
| Power Wrist | GF learns Str+40% ability | X-ATM092 | Abadon Grendel Raijin | Into: – Aura Stone using Tool-RF. – Hyper Wrist using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Str-J Scroll using GF Abl Med-RF |
| Hyper Wrist | GF learns Str+60% ability | X-ATM092 Bahamut | Bahamut | Into: – Str Up using Forbid Med-RF. Obtained from: – Power Wrist using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Zell Card. |
| Turtle Shell | GF learns Vit+20% ability | Adamantoise Armadodo | Armadodo | Into: – Protect Stone using Tool-RF. – Protect Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Card Modded from the Adamantoise and X-ATM092 Cards. |
| Orihalcon | GF learns Vit+40% ability | X-ATM092 Adamantoise Oilboyle | Adamantoise Oilboyle | Into: – Protect Stone using Tool-RF. – Adamantine using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Vit-J Scroll using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Adamantine | GF learns Vit+60% ability | Adamantoise | BGH251F2 | Into: – Vit Up using Forbid Med-RF. – Steel Curtain using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Orihalcon using GF Abl Med-RF Card Modded from the Minotaur Card. |
| Rune Armlet | GF learns Spr+20% ability | Blobra Righty | Blobra Righty | Into: – Shell Stone using Tool-RF. – Shell Magic using Supt Mag-RF. Card Modded from the Blobra Card. |
| Force Armlet | GF learns Spr+40% ability | X-ATM092 Edea Forbidden Ochu | – | Into: – Shell Stone using Tool-RF – Magic Armlet using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Mag-J Scroll using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Magic Armlet | GF learns Spr+60% ability | Gargantua | – | Into: – Spr Up using Forbid Med-RF. – Moon Curtain using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Force Armlet using GF Abl Med-RF. Card Modded from the Rinoa Card. |
| Circlet | GF learns Mag+20% ability | – | Buel Norg | Into: – Aura Stone using Tool-RF. Card Modded from the Gerogero Card. |
| Hypno Crown | GF learns Mag+40% ability | X-ATM092 Malboro | – | Into: – Aura Stone using Tool-RF. – Royal Crown using GF Abl Med-RF. Obtained from: – Spr-J Scroll using GF Abl Med-RF. |
| Royal Crown | GF learns Mag+60% ability | Tonberry King | Edea | |
| Jet Engine | GF learns Spd+20% ability | Cactuar | – | |
| Rocket Engine | GF learns Spd+40% ability | Tri-Point | – | |
| Moon Curtain | GF learns Auto-Shell ability | – | – | |
| Steel Curtain | GF learns Auto-Protect ability | – | – | |
| Glow Curtain | GF learns Auto-Reflect ability | – | – | |
| Accelerator | GF learns Auto-Haste ability | PuPu | – | |
| Monk’s Code | GF learns Counter ability | – | – | |
| Knight’s Code | GF learns Cover ability | – | – | |
| Doc’s Code | GF learns Med Data ability | – | – | |
| Hundred Needles | GF learns Return Damage ability | – | – | |
| Three Stars | GF learns Expendx3-1 ability | Omega Weapon | Ultima Weapon | |
| Ribbon | GF learns Ribbon ability | – | – |
Miscellaneous Items
Miscellaneous/Key Items:
| Item: | Effect: | Location: |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Next Door | Naughty Magazine | Timber, in the Timber Maniac’s Building among the stacks of Magazines. |
| Sorceress’ Letter | Edea’s letter of introduction | Edea’s House, after the battle of the Gardens. |
| Solomon Ring | Used to summon the GF Doomtrain | Found in Tears Point by the foot of the Statue of a woman holding a Harp. |
| Magical Lamp | Used to wake up GF Diablos. | Talk to Cid before going to Timber. |
