Special Moves List

Unlock and master all Special Moves in Bravely Default! Learn the conditions for Sword, Axe, Spear, Rod, Staff, Dagger, Bow, Katana, and Knuckle special moves to buff your party.

Hey there! So you're looking to really spice up your battles in Bravely Default, huh? Special Moves are where it's at! These aren't just flashy attacks; they come with awesome Party Buffs that can totally turn the tide of a tough fight. Each weapon type has its own set of Special Moves that you'll unlock by meeting specific conditions. Let's break down what you need to do for each weapon!

Sword Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Hack and Slash	Hit Count +20%	Brave 10 times
2	Air Splitter	P.ATK +35%	Brave 20 times
3	Sonic Wave	P.ATK +50%	Brave 30 times

Axe Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Grand Strike	P.DEF +20%	Defeat 5 enemies with a physical attack
2	Maelstrom	Hit Count +35%	Defeat 10 enemies with a physical attack
3	Gigaton Swing	P.DEF +50%	Defeat 15 enemies with a physical attack

Spear Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Horizon	Critical +300%	Deal physical damage to 10 enemies
2	Overpower	P.ATK +35%	Deal physical damage to 20 enemies
3	Megiddo Flame	P.ATK +50%	Deal physical damage to 30 enemies

Rod Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Piercing Bolt	M.ATK +20%	Use magic 10 times
2	Withering Ripple	M.ATK +35%	Use magic 20 times
3	Holy Weapon	M.ATK +50%	Use magic 30 times

Staff Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Rejuvenation	Healing +100%	Heal 10 times
2	Lux	Speed +35%	Heal 20 times
3	Divine Light	M.ATK +50%	Heal 30 times

Dagger Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Infinity	Hit Count +20%	Use items 5 times
2	Blade Storm	Hit Count +35%	Use items 10 times
3	Cross Divide	Hit Count +50%	Use items 15 times

Bow Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Maximum Draw	Critical +300%	Exploit element/family weakness 5 times with a physical attack
2	Rapid Fire	Hit Count +35%	Exploit element/family weakness 10 times with a physical attack
3	Angelic Pillar	M.DEF +50%	Exploit element/family weakness 15 times with a physical attack

Katana Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Moonshadow	P.ATK +20%	Use the Default command 5 times
2	Breaking Wave	Critical +900%	Use the Default command 10 times
3	Petal Swirl	Speed +50%	Use the Default command 15 times

Knuckle/Unarmed Special Moves

Level	Default Name	Party Buff	Condition
1	Moonbeam	P.ATK +20%	Inflict a critical hit 3 times
2	Ascendant Palm	Hit Count +35%	Inflict a critical hit 6 times
3	Thunderbust	P.ATK +50%	Inflict a critical hit 9 times

So there you have it! Keep these conditions in mind as you battle, and you'll be unlocking these powerful buffs in no time. Experiment with different weapons and see which Special Moves best fit your playstyle. Good luck out there!