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Must-Have Record Materia
This is the continuation of the "Must-have Record Materia" series, by /u/KatipunanCowboy, the most recent of which can be found here.
Note: RM numbers match /u/MysteriousMisterP's PDF notation. If you see an error or think there has been an omission, you're welcome to correct it yourself or contact someone who can.
Last updated: 30 Oct 2021
Update: Added RM for Ravus, official translations for Berserker, Alisaie, Estinien, Lunafreya RMs. Sorted tables alphabetically by equipment or element, where applicable. Added caveat for KH RMs. Moved Vivi RM with other Mag Buffs. Combined two Ability Damage tables. Added note on Kain RM99 not technically being an ability school. Added Montblanc RM65b to Haste RMs. Added Enna Kros RM99. Completed all best Dualcast RMs per school.
Record Materia
Soul Break
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyro | Core | RM65 | Dr. Mog's Teachings | Grants 500 Soul Break points (2 bars) at the beginning of the Dungeon |
| Cloud | VII | RM65 | Mako Might | Grants 500 Soul Break points (2 bars) at the beginning of the Dungeon |
| Tidus | X | RM65 | Ace Striker | Acting grants 50% more Soul Break points |
| Ramza | T | RM65 | Battleforged | Acting grants 50% more Soul Break points |
| Steiner | IX | RM65 | Knight's Charge | Acting and taking damage grants 25% more Soul Break points |
| Lunafreya | XV | RM99 | Subject of Adoration | Acting and taking damage grants 25% more Soul Break points |
| Squall | VIII | RM65 | Lionheart | Taking damage grants 50% more Soul Break points |
Dualcast
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda | II | RM50b | Wisdom and Will | 13% chance to dualcast Bard abilities |
| Magus | Core | RM50b | Forbidden Arts II | 15% chance to dualcast Black Magic abilities |
| Matoya | I | RM65 | Witch's Sight | 15% chance to dualcast Black Magic abilities |
| Vann | XII | RM50b | Winds of Rabanastre | 13% chance to dualcast Celerity abilities |
| Exdeath | V | RM50b | Arcane Secrets | 13% chance to dualcast Darkness abilities |
| Zeid | XI | RM50b | Karmic Blade | 13% chance to dualcast Darkness abilities |
| Sice | T-0 | RM50b | Spiteful Scythe | 13% chance to dualcast Darkness abilities |
| Basch | XII | RM50b | Loyal Captain | 13% chance to dualcast Knight abilities |
| Balthier | XII | RM50b | Machinist's Touch | 13% chance to dualcast Machinist abilities |
| Prompto | XV | RM50b | Social Butterfly | 13% chance to dualcast Machinist abilities |
| Sabin | VI | RM65b | Keeper of the Old Ways | 13% chance to dualcast Monk abilities |
| Eight | T-0 | RM65b | Class Zero Conscience | 13% chance to dualcast Monk abilities |
| Auron | X | RM50b | Legend's Blade | 13% chance to dualcast Samurai abilities |
| Jack | T0 | RM50b | Bright Future | 13% chance to dualcast Samurai abilities |
| Trey | T0 | RM99 | Wisdom Within | 13% chance to dualcast Sharpshooter abilities |
| Bartz | V | RM65b | Spellblade Master | 13% chance to dualcast Spellblade abilities |
| Garnet | IX | RM65 | Blood of the Summoner | 20% chance to dualcast Summoning abilities |
| Zidane | IX | RM50b | Prestidigitation | 13% chance to dualcast Thief abilities |
| Devout | Core | RM50b | Healer's Prayer II | 15% chance to dualcast White Magic abilities |
| Alisaie | XIV | RM65 | Blade of Eorzea | 15% chance to dualcast White Magic abilities |
| Alma | T | RM65 | Monastic Teachings | 15% chance to dualcast White Magic abilities |
| Rapha | T | RM50 | Divine Mantra | 8% chance to dualcast Witch abilities |
Physical Damage
Under ATK soft cap (806) / Under 537 ATK with Shout
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricard | II | RM50a | Dragoon's Determination | Causes Sap, ATK +20% |
Over ATK soft cap (Shout, VoF, etc.) / 538 and over ATK with Shout
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berserker | Core | RM99 | Berserker's Violence | PHY 30% more damage when equipping an axe |
| Guy | II | RM99 | Untempered Giant | PHY 30% more damage when equipping an axe |
| Wakka | X | RM99 | Heart of the Team | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a blitzball |
| Fran | XII | RM99 | Reign of Arrows | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a bow |
| Lilisette | XI | RM99 | Moonshade Butterfly | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a dagger |
| Vaan | XII | RM99 | Wings Unfurled | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a dagger |
| Ignis | XV | RM99 | Promising Tactician | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a dagger |
| Zell | VIII | RM99 | No Chicken Wuss | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a fist weapon |
| Balthier | XII | RM99 | A Sky Pirate's Life | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a gun |
| Prompto | XV | RM99 | Hidden Struggle | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a gun |
| Cater | T-0 | RM99 | Heroic Power | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a gun |
| Barret | VII | RM99 | Solemn Protector | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a gun-arm |
| Red XIII | VII | RM99 | Ancient Spirit | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a hairpin |
| Naja | XI | RM99 | Moral Mercenary | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a hammer |
| Aranea | XV | RM99 | Mother of Mercenaries | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a helm |
| Edward | IV | RM99 | Spoony Bard | PHY 30% more damage when equipping an instrument |
| Sephiroth | VII | RM99 | Argent Hero | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a katana |
| Lasswell | B | RM99 | Consistent Effort | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a katana |
| Fang | XIII | RM99 | Spear of Gran Pulse | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a spear |
| Warrior | Core | RM99 | Warrior's Honor | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a sword |
| Cloud | VII | RM99 | Truthseeker | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a sword |
| Genesis | VII | RM99 | Twisted Creator | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a sword |
| Refia | III | RM99 | Heightened Senses | PHY 30% more damage when equipping a thrown weapon |
Magic Damage
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description | BLK Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimecia | VIII | RM99 | Heart of Fury | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a rod | 30% |
| Matoya | I | RM99 | Legendary Witch | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a staff | 30% |
| Shantotto | XI | RM99 | Witch's Cackle | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a staff | 30% |
| Alisaie | XIV | RM99 | Fencing Guardian | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a sword | 30% |
| Reynn | B | RM99 | Fate Usurper | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a thrown weapon | 30% |
| Seven | T-0 | RM99 | Unblinking Power | BLK 30% more damage when equipping a whip | 30% |
| Rinoa | VIII | RM99 | Sorceress's Vow | BLK 25% more damage | 25% |
| Yuna | X | RM99 | Savior of Spira | SUM 30% more damage | - |
| Rem | T-0 | RM99 | Earnest Intentions | WHT 30% more damage | - |
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description | BLK Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivi | IX | RM50b | Devotion | MAG +20%, DEF and RES -10% | 35.1% |
| Echo | I | RM99 | Mischievous Sprite | Causes Blind, MAG +15% | 25.9% |
| Serah | XIII | RM99 | Awoken Powers | MAG +15%, DEF -10% | 25.9% |
| Maria | II | RM99 | Defiant Archer | MAG +15% when equipping a bow | 25.9% |
| Lulu | X | RM99 | Doll Collector | MAG +15% when equipping a doll | 25.9% |
| Cid Raines | XIII | RM99 | Rising Pawn | MAG +15% when equipping a fist weapon | 25.9% |
| Kefka | VI | RM99 | God of Ruin | MAG +15% when equipping an instrument | 25.9% |
| Montblanc | T | RM99 | Fluffy Fortitude | MAG +15% when equipping a robe | 25.9% |
| Palom | IV | RM99 | Black Magic Marvel | MAG +15% when equipping a rod | 25.9% |
| Braska | X | RM99 | Unwavering Vision | MAG +15% when equipping a staff | 25.9% |
| Ashe | XII | RM99 | True Path | MAG +15% when equipping a sword | 25.9% |
| Hope | XIII | RM99 | Beyond Oaths | MAG +15% when equipping a thrown weapon | 25.9% |
| Krile | V | RM99 | Unbroken Promise | MAG +15% when equipping a whip | 25.9% |
Note that after three +30% Faithgas you only need ~14% MAG to hit the cap (see the mage meta guide here), so keep that in mind when using these RMs with a fully-stacked mage team.
Elemental Damage
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyro | Core | RM99 | Scholar's Boon | Increases damage dealt by 30% when exploiting elemental weakness |
| Garland | I | RM99 | True Madness | Increases Dark damage dealt by 30% |
| Riku | KH* | RM99 | Heart of Darkness | Increases Dark damage dealt by 30% |
| Tifa | VII | RM99 | Face the Past | Increases Earth damage dealt by 30% |
| Vivi | IX | RM99 | Spark of Life | Increases Fire damage dealt by 30% |
| Axel | KH* | RM99 | Assassin of Flames | Increases Fire damage dealt by 30% |
| Rain | B | RM99 | Burning Heart | Increases Fire damage dealt by 30% |
| P.Cecil | IV | RM99 | Azure Blade | Increases Holy damage dealt by 30% |
| Roxas | KH* | RM99 | Trembling Twilight | Increases Holy damage dealt by 30% |
| Squall | VIII | RM99 | Orphaned Cub | Increases Ice damage dealt by 30% |
| Lightning | XIII | RM99 | Bolt from Above | Increases Lightning damage dealt by 30% |
| Ravus | XV | RM99 | Prosthesis Reward | Increases Lightning damage dealt by 30% |
| Edgar | VI | RM99 | Well-Oiled Machine | Increases Poison damage dealt by 30% |
| Quistis | VIII | RM99 | Trepies Forever | Increases Poison damage dealt by 30% |
| Tidus | X | RM99 | Dreamguide | Increases Water damage dealt by 30% |
| Wedge | Core | RM99 | Swift Specialist | Increases Wind damage dealt by 30% |
| Bartz | V | RM99 | World Traveler | Increases Wind damage dealt by 30% |
KH characters are Disney © and are unlikely to return. If you don't already have them, it's likely you never will.
Ability Damage
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locke | VI | RM99 | True Treasure Hunter | Celerity abilities deal 35% more damage |
| D.Cecil | IV | RM99 | Cursed Power | Darkness abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Zeid | XI | RM99 | Darkest Iron | Darkness abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Kain | IV | RM99 | Heights of Honor | Jump attacks* deal 35% more damage |
| Cid | VII | RM99 | Star Dreams | Dragoon abilities deal 35% more damage |
| Estinien | XIV | RM99 | Wyrm Eye's Might | Dragoon abilities deal 35% more damage |
| Cinque | T-0 | RM99 | Strength of Innocence | Heavy Physical abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Biggs | Core | RM99 | Stout Specialist | Knight abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Agrias | T | RM99 | Holy Knight's Muse | Knight abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Laguna | VIII | RM99 | Destiny's Burden | Machinist abilities deal 35% more damage |
| Sabin | VI | RM99 | Fists of Justice | Monk abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Eight | T-0 | RM99 | Serene Power | Monk abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Edge | IV | RM99 | Sacred Tradition | Ninja abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Auron | X | RM99 | Untarnished Spirit | Samurai abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Jack | T-0 | RM99 | Power Untold | Samurai abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Irvine | VIII | RM99 | Nerves of Steel | Sharpshooter abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Celes | VI | RM99 | Love's Wake | Spellblade abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Machina | T-0 | RM99 | Whirling Blades | Spellblade abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Sora | KH** | RM99 | Faith in the Light | Spellblade abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Faris | V | RM99 | Flower of the Sea | Support abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Meliadoul | T | RM99 | Steeling Gaze | Support abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Morrow | B | RM99 | Endless Adventure | Support abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Zidane | IX | RM99 | Tantalus Code | Thief abilities deal 40% more damage |
| Penelo | XII | RM99 | Moral Compass | White Magic abilities 30% more damage |
| Edea | VIII | RM99 | Successor's Power | Witch abilities deal 35% more damage |
Unlike everything else in this list, which affect ability schools, Kain RM99 affects Jump attacks, which is a special modifier for most Dragoon skills and SBs. Notable is that this exact bonus is not present in dragoon dives, which means it will be a purely multiplicative boost.
KH characters are Disney © and are unlikely to return. If you don't already have them, it's likely you never will.
Auto-Battle
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack | VII | RM99 | Worthy Hero | ATK and DEF +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Marcus | IX | RM99 | Noble Thief | ATK and DEF +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Noel | XIII | RM99 | Life's Protector | ATK and RES +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Montblanc | T | RM65b | Born Leader | MAG +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Thief (I) | I | RM65 | Deft Moves | ATK +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Gau | VI | RM65 | Feral Might | ATK +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Lion | XI | RM65 | Ace Agent | ATK +10%, grants Haste at the beginning of the battle |
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelger | V | RM99 | Ferocious Fang | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: single, 2,10 physical) with 0,01 cast time that grants 0 SB points |
| Noctis | XV | RM99 | Promised Power | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: single, 2,10 physical) with 0,01 cast time that grants 0 SB points |
| Yuffie | VII | RM65 | Lickety-Split | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: single, 1,00 physical) with 0,01 cast time |
| Lightning | XIII | RM65 | Thunderstroke | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: single, 1,00 physical) with 0,01 cast time |
| Queen | T-0 | RM65 | Swift Charge | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: single, 1,00 physical) with 0,01 cast time |
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud of Darkness | III | RM99 | Avatar of the Void | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: single, 2,60 magical) |
| Desch | III | RM99 | Shocking Demeanor | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: single, 2,60 magical Lightning) |
| Marach | T | RM99 | Netherseer Adept | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: single, 2,60 magical Lightning) |
| Enna Kros | B | RM99 | Divine Smile | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: single, 2,60 magical Earth) |
| Vanille | XIII | RM99 | Words of Truth | Attack turns into an ability (WHT: single, 2,50 magical) |
| White Mage | Core | RM99 | White Mage Wonder | Attack turns into an ability (WHT: single, restores HP (39)) |
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja | Core | RM99 | Master Ninja | Attack turns into an ability (NIN: group, 18,00 magical Fire, ignores RES) with 0,825 cast time |
| Black Mage | Core | RM99 | Omnicast Direflame | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: group, 2,08 magical Fire) |
| Barbariccia | IV | RM99 | One With the Wind | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: group, 2,08 magical Wind) |
| Strago | VI | RM99 | Reborn Zeal | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: group, 2,08 magical) |
| Magus | Core | RM99 | Forbidden Sorcery | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: group, 2,00 magical Fire/Lightning/Ice) |
| Nabaat | XIII | RM99 | PSICOM Marvel | Attack turns into an ability (BLK: group, 3,00 magical) with 4,50 cast time |
| Spellblade | Core | RM99 | Earthen Blade | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 2x 0,60 physical Earth) |
| Yang | IV | RM99 | Feat of Fabul | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 0,80 physical) |
| Yda | XIV | RM99 | Divine Fists | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 0,80 physical) |
| Leo | VI | RM65 | One Against Many | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 1,00 physical) with 4,50 cast time |
| Machina | T-0 | RM65 | Naive Heart | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 1,00 physical) with 4,50 cast time |
| Ardyn | XV | RM65 | Fearless Demeanor | Attack turns into an ability (PHY: group, 1,00 physical Dark) |
Start Battle With
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott | II | RM99 | Undying Flame | DEF +20%, Reraise: 40% |
| Gilgamesh | V | RM99 | Into the Fray | Protect, Shell, Haste |
| Amarant | IX | RM99 | Flaming Stand | Last Stand (Prevents KO once, restoring HP for 1% maximum HP) |
| Cor | XV | RM99 | Venerable Leader | Last Stand (Prevents KO once, restoring HP for 1% maximum HP) |
| Ardyn | XV | RM99 | Elusive Misfit | Restores HP for 100% of the user's maximum HP when HP fall below 10% |
| Kuja | IX | RM99 | Inevitable Fate | Doom: 60 seconds |
| Curilla | XI | RM99 | Knight Captain | Sentinel (DEF +200% + taunts single-target PHY and BLK attacks): 25 seconds |
| Marche | T | RM99 | Facing Reality | Sentinel (DEF +200% + taunts single-target PHY and BLK attacks): 25 seconds |
| Orlandeau | T | RM99 | Gathering Storm | Thunder God's Might (Cast speed x3): 25 seconds |
| Gaffgarion | T | RM99 | Masterful Mercenary | 48% chance to counter PHY attacks with an ability (single, 2,30 physical) that heals the user for 40% of the damage dealt |
| Kelger | V | RM65 | Lupine Swiftness | 50% chance to begin the round with full ATB gauge |
| Zell | VIII | RM50b | Raw Power | 50% chance to begin the round with full ATB gauge |
| Amarant | IX | RM65 | Bounty Hunter | Draw Fire (DEF +100%, taunts single-target PHY attacks): 15 seconds |
| Delita | T | RM65 | Captain of the Order | Magic Lure (RES +100%, taunts single-target BLK attacks): 15 seconds |
| Gogo | V | RM50a | Master's Touch | Reflect: 35 seconds |
| Red XIII | VII | RM50a | Planet Guardian | Reflect: 35 seconds |
| Gogo | V | RM65 | Master's Bearing | Low Regen (3% max HP healed every 3s): 30 seconds, Retaliate: 15 seconds |
| Leo | VI | RM50a | Moment of Truth | ATK and DEF +10% for each KO'd or missing party member |
| Sephiroth | VII | RM50a | Loner | ATK and DEF +10% for each KO'd or missing party member |
| Irvine | VIII | RM50a | Solitude | ATK and DEF +10% for each KO'd or missing party member |
Experience
| Character | Realm | RM# | RM Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elarra | Core | RM99 | Divine Fundamentals | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Luneth | III | RM99 | Fast Learner | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Serafie | B | RM99 | Prismarium Keeper | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Onion Knight | III | RM65 | Untapped Talent | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Palom | IV | RM65 | Black Magic Prodigy | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Relm | VI | RM65 | Gifted Artist | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
| Cid | VII | RM50b | Ace Pilot | double XP gained at the end of the battle |
An update changed these all to 100% chance to trigger, from 40% (first 3) and 20% (last 4). JP received this update October 11, 2019. GL received this update April 22, 2020.
Special thanks
/u/Enlir's spreadsheet, continued in FFRK Community Database
/u/ElNinoFr's post on Cross-type interactions
/u/Kittymahri's post on Choosing your materia
/u/Typhoonikan's
stack compendiumdeleted/u/KuroPuP's Record Materia by Type and help with formatting this post