Editing Cure

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'''Cure''' is a recurring [[White Magic]] spell in the ''[[Final Fantasy (franchise)|Final Fantasy]]'' games, first appearing in the original ''[[Final Fantasy]]''.

It is the most basic healing spell, typically restoring a small amount of [[HP]]. In many games, it can also be used to damage [[undead]] enemies. It is often the first spell learned by users of White Magic.

==Game appearances==
===''Final Fantasy'' series===
====''Final Fantasy''====
In ''Final Fantasy'', Cure (written '''CURE''' in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version and '''Cure1''' in ''[[Final Fantasy Origins]]'') is a Level 1 White Magic spell that heals a small amount of HP to a single party member. In earlier versions of the game, the spell always restores 16 to 32 HP. From ''[[Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls]]'' onward, the amount healed scales with the caster's [[Intellect]] and the target's [[Luck]]. In the ''Dawn of Souls'' version and later remakes that utilize [[MP]], Cure costs 3 MP to cast.

Cure is sold in [[Cornelia]] for 100 [[gil]]. In ''Final Fantasy Origins'''s Easy Mode and all later remakes, the price is lowered to 50 gil. In the ''Dawn of Souls'' version and other remakes that include the [[Soul of Chaos]] dungeons, Cure can also be purchased in the town of mages within [[Whisperwind Cove]].

Unlike many later entries, in the first ''Final Fantasy'' the scope of a spell cannot be adjusted between single- and multi-target, or between the party and the enemies. There is a separate set of spells for healing the whole party (the [[Heal]] family), and another for damaging undead enemies (the [[Dia]] family). There are three progressively more powerful spells in the single-target Cure family: [[Cura]], [[Curaga]], and [[Curaja]].

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FFdarkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FFcolor}}"|[[Warriors of Light]]
| {{game-id|White Mage|ffi}} - {{game-id|White Wizard|ffi}} - {{game-id|Red Mage|ffi}} - {{game-id|Red Wizard|ffi}} - {{game-id|Knight|ffi}}
|-
!style="background:{{FFcolor}}"|Enemies
|[[Rakshasa]]
|}

====''Final Fantasy II''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy II]]'', Cure restores HP, with the amount restored increasing with the spell's level. ''Final Fantasy II'' adds the ability to adjust the scope of most spells, allowing Cure to heal a single target or multiple targets. Additionally, this marks the first time Cure can be used to inflict damage on undead enemies.

Cure is classified as White Magic, and contributes to increasing [[Spirit]] when used in battle. When cast outside of battle, Cure heals 40 to 79 HP per level to a single party member, or 10 to 19 HP per level to the whole party. When cast in battle, the amount of HP healed increases with both the spell level and the caster's Spirit. From the ''Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls'' version onward, Spirit's effect on the amount healed is doubled compared to earlier versions. If used against undead, the formula for damage dealt is the same as for HP healed. Cure has a base power of 20, and a base accuracy of 50%. As with all spells in ''Final Fantasy II'', Cure's MP cost matches its current level, from 1 to 16.

A '''Cure Tome''' (known as a '''Cure Scroll''' in ''Final Fantasy Origins'') can be used outside of battle to teach Cure I to any party member, or in battle to cast Cure VIII on all allies. It is consumed after either use.

Cure Tomes are sold for 200 gil in [[Altair]], [[Paloom]], [[Poft]], and [[Mysidia (Final Fantasy II)|Mysidia]]. In ''Dawn of Souls'' and all succeeding remakes, the price is dropped to 100 gil. A Cure Tome is also found in a [[chest]] in [[Kashuan Keep]]. When [[Minwu]] joins the party, he already knows Cure VII.

In the [[Soul of Rebirth]] mode introduced in ''Dawn of Souls'', [[Scott]] begins with Cure IV. Cure Tomes can be purchased in [[Machanon]].

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF2darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF2color}}"|Enemies
|[[Green Soul]] (Cure VI)
|-
!style="background:{{FF2color}}"|Items
|Cure Tome (Cure VIII)
|}

====''Final Fantasy III''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy III]]'', Cure is a Level 1 White Magic spell that restores a small amount of HP to one or all party members. Cure can also target enemies, and deals damage against undead.

Cure has a base power of 42 and accuracy of 100%. The amount of HP healed scales with the caster's Spirit and [[job level]]. In the Famicom version, it additionally scales with the caster's [[level]], while in the [[Final Fantasy III (3D remake)|3D remake]], it scales with the caster's [[Stamina]] in battle or the target's Stamina in the field. In the 3D remake, when all four party members are targeted, the amount of HP healed to each individual is 50% of the single-target value in battle, or 70% outside of battle. In the original, the final value is simply the single-target value divided by the number of targets.

Cure is sold in [[Canaan]] for 100 gil. It can also be found in treasure chests in [[Ur]] and the [[Sealed Cave (Final Fantasy III)|Sealed Cave]].

Cure has three more powerful variants: Cura, Curaga, and Curaja.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF3darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF3color}}"|Jobs
| {{game-id|Freelancer|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(a)}} - {{game-id|White Mage|ffiii}} - {{game-id|Red Mage|ffiii}} - {{game-id|Ranger|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(b)}} - {{game-id|Knight|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(a)}} - {{game-id|Scholar|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(a)}} - {{game-id|Dark Knight|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(b)}} - {{game-id|Devout|ffiii}} - {{game-id|Sage|ffiii}} - {{game-id|Onion Knight|ffiii}}{{footnote|main|(a)}}
|-
!style="background:{{FF3color}}"|Guests
|[[Sara]]{{footnote|main|(a)}}
|-
!style="background:{{FF3color}}"|Enemies
|[[Gutsco]]{{footnote|main|(a)}}
|-
!style="background:{{FF3color}}"|Items
|[[Elder Staff]]{{footnote|main|(b)}}
|}

{{footnote|note|(a)|3D remake only}}
{{footnote|note|(b)|Famicom version only}}

====''Final Fantasy IV''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'', Cure (known as '''Cure1''' in the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and [[PlayStation]] versions) is a White Magic spell that heals a small amount of HP to one or all allies. It can also be targeted at enemies, and is effective at damaging undead. Cure is among the most basic White Magic spells. All characters with the ability to cast White Magic learn the spell, and nearly all of them already know it when first joining the party.

Cure costs 3 MP to cast. It has a base power of 16 and accuracy of 100%, and a charge time of 1. In the [[Final Fantasy IV (3D remake)|3D remake]], the base power is increased to 24. In ''[[Final Fantasy IV Easy Type]]'', the charge time is 0. The spell's effectiveness increases with its caster's Spirit. The amount of HP healed by spells in the Cure family is calculated differently between battle and the field. The formula used outside of battle somewhat favors the lower tier spells. Beyond the lowest values of Spirit, from the menu the basic Cure is the most efficient in terms of HP restored per MP spent.

In a flashback event exclusive to the 3D remake, [[Golbez|Theodor]] tries and fails to cast this spell in an attempt at saving his mortally-wounded [[Kluya|father]].

Cure has three more powerful variants: Cura, Curaga, and Curaja.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF4darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Party
|[[Cecil]] <small>([[Paladin]])</small> (innate) - [[Rydia]] <small>(young)</small> (Lv. 3{{tt|*|original}} / innate{{tt|*|3D remake}}) - [[Tellah]] {{tt|(story)|Remembered after Cecil's trial at the summit of Mount Ordeals}} - [[Rosa]] (innate) - [[Porom]] (innate) - [[Fusoya]] (innate)
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Abilities
|[[Pray]] (50% chance){{footnote|main|(c)}}
|}

{{footnote|note|(c)|2D versions only}}

====''Final Fantasy V''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'', Cure is a Level 1 White Magic spell that heals a small amount of HP to one or all party members. It can also be used to damage undead, including party members with [[Bone Mail]] equipped. In ''[[Final Fantasy V Advance]]'' and the first mobile version, it also damages party members with the [[Necromancer (job)|Necromancer]]'s [[Undead (ability)|Undead]] ability. Cure can be cast twice at once with the [[Red Mage]]'s [[Dualcast]] ability.

Cure costs 4 MP to use and has a base power of 15. The amount of HP restored scales with the caster's level and [[Magic (stat)|Magic]] stat. The damage formula when used against undead is the same as the healing formula, and deals comparable damage to first-tier [[Black Magic]] spells. If cast on multiple targets, this value is halved.

Cure can be purchased in [[Tule]], [[Carwen]], [[Karnak]], and [[Jachol]] for 180 gil.

Cure has two more powerful variants: Cura and Curaga.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF5darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF5color}}"|Abilities
|[[White Magic]] Lv. 1 - [[Red Magic]] Lv. 1
|-
!style="background:{{FF5color}}"|Enemies
|[[Ricard Mage]] - [[Siren]] - [[Omniscient]]
|-
!style="background:{{FF5color}}"|Items
|[[Wonder Wand]]
|}

====''Final Fantasy VI''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'', Cure restores a small amount of HP to one or more targets, and can be used to damage undead. Both [[Terra]] and [[Celes]] learn Cure naturally, while other playable characters can learn it with the help of [[magicite]].

Cure costs 10 MP to cast and has a base power of 10. The amount of HP healed scales with the caster's level and Magic stat. Cure can also be absorbed by Celes's [[Runic]] ability.

In [[Vector]], there is a child who has been infused with magic through [[Cid]]'s research that casts Cure on the party when spoken to. Unlike the player's version of the spell, his simply restores 1 HP to each party member. This event is [[List of glitches in Final Fantasy VI|bugged]], as 1 HP is still restored to members who are [[KO]]'d while not removing the status, allowing them have more than 0 HP while remaining unconscious.

In [[Thamasa]], a mother is about to use this spell to heal her daughter's injury, but stops herself and pretends she was talking about medicine when she notices the party is watching.

Cure has two more powerful variants: Cura and Curaga.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF6darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF6color}}"|Party
|[[Terra]] (innate) - [[Celes]] (Lv. 4)
|-
!style="background:{{FF6color}}"|Espers
|[[Kirin]] (×5 learn rate) - [[Shiva]] (×3 learn rate) - [[Seraph]] (×20 learn rate) - [[Lakshmi]] (×25 learn rate)
|-
!style="background:{{FF6color}}"|Enemies
|[[Desert Hare]] - [[Level 80 Magic]] - [[Number 024]] - [[Soul Saver]]
|}

====''Final Fantasy VII''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy VII]]'', Cure is used to restore a small amount of HP to a single ally. It can also target an enemy, and deals damage to undead. When linked with [[All Materia|All]] [[Support Materia]], it can target all party members or all enemies.

Cure is the first spell granted by the [[Healing Materia|Restore]] [[Magic Materia]]. Cure costs 5 MP to cast, and has 5 base power. The amount of HP healed scales with the caster's level and Magic atk stat.

There are two more powerful variants also granted by Restore Materia: [[Cura|Cure2]] and [[Curaga|Cure3]]. Another related spell, [[Full Cure]], restores all HP to a single character.

There is a [[List of glitches in Final Fantasy VII|glitch]] associated with this spell and the [[Adamantoise|Adamantaimai]] enemy. An Adamantaimai will begin battle by attempting to cast [[Barrier]] and [[Manaward|MBarrier]] on itself. If the player places these statuses on the enemy before its first turn, it will attempt to cast Cure, which does not actually exist in its spell list. In the PlayStation version, this causes an error message to appear at the top of the screen and the game to abort the battle and return to the overworld. In the [[PC]] version and later console ports, this causes the game to crash.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF7darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF7color}}"|Enemies
|[[Rude|Turks:Rude]] <small>([[Gongaga]] encounter)</small>
|}

====''Final Fantasy VIII''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'', Cure is used to restore a small amount of HP to a single target. It can also deal damage to undead, including party members inflicted with the [[Zombie (status)|Zombie]] status. Cure can also be cast twice at once as a possible result of [[Selphie]]'s [[Slot]] [[Limit]].

Cure has a base power of 18, and the amount of HP restored is proportional to the caster's Magic stat.

5 Cures can be [[Refine|refined]] from 1 [[M-Stone Piece]] with the [[Guardian Force|GF]] [[Siren]]'s L Mag-RF ability. 5 Cures can also be refined into 1 Cura with the GF [[Quetzalcoatl|Quezacotl]]'s Mid Mag-RF ability.

In the Steam version of ''Final Fantasy VIII'', Cure is one of the spells with a stack of 100 added to the player's inventory when the [[Magic Booster]] feature is used.

Selphie tries to cast this spell on [[Zell]] in the [[D-District Prison]], but it fails due to the anti-magic field.

Cure has two more powerful variants: Cura and Curaga. There is also a related spell that fully restores the whole party, Full-cure, which appears exclusively as a result of Selphie's Slot Limit.

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{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF8darkcolor}}" | Draw
|-
!style="background:{{FF8color}}"|Enemies
|[[Glacial Eye]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Caterchipillar]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Ifrit]] - [[G-Soldier]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Geezard]] - [[Anacondaur]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Biggs and Wedge|Wedge]] <small>([[Dollet]] encounter)</small> - [[Elvoret]] - [[X-ATM092]] - [[Diablos]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Fake President]] - [[Esthar Soldier]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Iguion]] - [[Seifer]] <small>([[Deling City]] encounter–Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Guard]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[GIM47N]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Biggs and Wedge|Biggs]] <small>([[D-District Prison]] encounter–Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Oilboyle]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[NORG Pod]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Mesmenir|Mesmerize]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Abaddon|Abadon]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Propagator]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Turtapod]] <small>(Lv. 1-29)</small> - [[Fujin]] <small>([[Lunatic Pandora]] encounter–Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Left Probe]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Right Probe]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Tonberry King]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[PuPu]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small> - [[Sphinxaur]]/[[Sphinxara]] <small>(Lv. 1-19)</small>
|-
!style="background:{{FF8color}}"|Draw points
|[[World map]] <small>([[Balamb Region|Balamb]]–Gaulg Mountains) ([[Dollet Region|Dollet]]–Hasberry Plains) (Balamb–Alcauld Plains)</small> - [[Balamb Garden]] <small>(Front gate)</small> - [[Balamb]] <small>(Dock)</small> - [[Timber Forest]] <small>(Second area)</small> - [[Timber]] <small>(Outside pub)</small> - [[Centra Excavation Site]] <small>(Second level–under rock)</small>
|}

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF8darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF8color}}"|Enemies
|[[Elite Soldier]] - [[Biggs and Wedge|Biggs]] <small>(both encounters)</small> - [[Gesper]] - [[Blobra]]
|-
!style="background:{{FF8color}}"|Abilities
|[[Slot]]
|}

====''Final Fantasy IX''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy IX]]'', Cure is a basic White Magic spell that restores a minor amount of HP to one or multiple targets. It can also be used to damage undead, including party members with the Zombie condition. [[Eiko]] can cast Cure along with a second White Magic spell with her [[Dbl Wht]] ability during [[Trance]].

Cure has an MP cost of 6 and a base power of 16. The amount of HP healed scales with the caster's Magic stat and level. If the [[Concentrate]] ability is equipped, its restorative power is increased further.

[[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]] and Eiko can learn the spell from a [[Magic Racket]] or a [[Silk Shirt]]. Dagger can also learn it from her initial equipped weapon, a [[Rod (weapon)|Rod]].

While [[Beatrix]] has access to the spell during the second battle against her, she does not when she is temporarily playable.

Cure has two more powerful variants: Cura and Curaga.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF9darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF9color}}"|Party
|[[Garnet Til Alexandros XVII|Dagger]] - [[Eiko]]
|-
!style="background:{{FF9color}}"|Enemies
|[[Mushussu|Serpion]] - [[Beatrix]] <small>([[Cleyra]] encounter)</small>
|}

====''Final Fantasy X''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', Cure is a basic White Magic spell that restores a minor amount of HP to one or multiple targets. It can also be used to damage undead, including party members with the Zombie condition.
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Cure has two more powerful variants: Cura and Curaga.

===Main series sequels===

====''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The After Years]]'', Cure is a White Magic spell that plays the same role as in ''Final Fantasy IV'' as the most basic healing spell. Like in ''Final Fantasy IV'', it can be used on a single target or multiple targets, and can be cast on either the party or the enemies. It is effective against undead.

Cure costs 3 MP to cast. It has a base power of 4 and a charge time of 1. While the damage formulas are different from the original ''Final Fantasy IV'', the amount healed still scales with its caster's Spirit.

There are three more powerful variants: Cura, Curaga, and Curaja.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF4darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Main party
|[[Ceodore]] (innate) - [[Cecil]] (innate) - [[Rosa]] (innate) - [[Kain]] <small>([[Holy Dragoon]])</small> (innate) - [[Leonora]] (innate) - [[Porom]] (innate)
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Temporary members
|[[Biggs and Wedge|Wedge]] (innate) - [[White Mage (Final Fantasy IV: The After Years)|White Mage]] (innate) - [[Elder of Mysidia|Elder]] (innate) - [[Fusoya]] (innate)
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Enemies
|[[Will Priest]]
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Abilities
|[[Dance]] (40% chance) - [[Sing|Bardsong]] (20% chance{{tt|*|original}} / 40% chance{{tt|*|3D remake}})
|}

====''Final Fantasy IV: Interlude''====
In ''[[Final Fantasy IV: Interlude]]'', Cure plays the same role as in the other two games included in ''[[Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection]]''.

Cure has identical behavior to its counterpart in the 2D versions of ''Final Fantasy IV''. There are three more powerful variants: Cura, Curaga, and Curaja. Cura is also known from the start by all three party members who begin with Cure.

{| class="table"
! colspan=2 style="background:{{FF4darkcolor}}" | Usable by
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Party
|[[Cecil]] (innate) - [[Rosa]] (innate) - [[Porom]] (innate)
|-
!style="background:{{FF4color}}"|Abilities
|[[Pray]] (50% chance)
|}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ケアル{{tt|*|ケアル１ in Final Fantasy IV Easy Type}}
|JapR=Kearu
|JapM=From English ''{{tt|care|written ケア (kea) in Japanese}}''
|Spa=Cura
|SpaM=Cure
|Fra=Soin
|FraM=Care
|Ger=Vita<br>Heilung{{tt|*|Final Fantasy VII}}<br>Heilen{{tt|*|Final Fantasy XI}}
|GerM=From Latin ''{{tt|vita|life}}''<br>Healing<br>Heal
|Ita=Energia
|ItaM=Energy
|Por=Cura
|PorM=Cure
|Rus=Лечение
|RusR=Lecheniye
|RusM=Treatment
|Kor=케알
|KorR=Keal
|KorM=Transcription of Japanese name
|ChiS=疗伤
|ChiSR=Liáoshāng
|ChiSM=Treat wounds
|ChiT=療傷
|ChiTR=Liáoshāng
|ChiTM=Treat wounds
|Tha=การรักษา
|ThaR=Kanraksa
|ThaM=Treatment
}}

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