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Final Fantasy Tactics (FF Tactics)

How to Increase Speed

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How to Increase Speed
Increase Speed in Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles by using Tailwind, Shout, and equipping the Thief's Cap. See all the ways you can increase your Speed stat here!

How to Increase Speed

Use Tailwind or Shout

Action Effect JP
TailwindTailwind Speed +1 200
ShoutShout Speed +1
Bravery +5
Physical Attack +1
Magical Attack +1
500

Ramza's unique Squire class has access to Tailwind which increases a unit's Speed by 1. In Chapter 4, he also learns Shout which also grants +1 Speed on top of increasing Bravery, Physical Attack, and Magic Attack.

Squire Stats, Abilities, and Equipment

Equip Adrenaline Rush

Ability Effect Trigger
Speed SurgeSpeed Surge Increase Speed HP Loss

Speed Surge is a Reaction Ability from the Archer job that requires 900 JP to master. Units that take damage when equipped with this reaction ability will increase their Speed automatically.

Archer Stats, Abilities, and How to Unlock

Equip Certain Weapons and Armor

Gear Effect
Speed +2
Slightly raises Speed

Equipping certain items such as the Thief's Cap and Akademy Blade will directly raise the Speed attribute of your units.

The Thief's Cap is a late-game armor that you can purchase from shops starting at Chapter 4, while the Akademy Blade is a pre-order bonus from the Deluxe Edition of the game.

Is Speed the Same as CT?

Speed is a Stat While CT Increases During Battle

Speed is a character attribute or stat that determines the frequency of a unit's turn. This means that higher speed units will get to act more often in battle.

This is different from CT, or Charge Time, which is a game mechanic that, when combined with a unit's speed, shifts their placement within the turn order displayed on the screen.

CT (Charge Time) Explained

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles Related Guides

Tips and Tricks
Beginner's Guide

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General Guides
Difficulty Settings Guide How to Level Up Fast
How to Change Jobs Differences Between Male and Female Units
How to Recruit and Dismiss Units All Dialogue Choices and Effects
Job Stat Growths and Adjustments How to Use Items
How to Level Down -
Combat Guides
How to Increase or Decrease Bravery How to Increase or Decrease Faith
How to Recruit Monsters How to Poach Monsters
All Status Effects Explained CT (Charge Time) Explained
How to Farm JP How to Revive Characters
How to Heal Characters How to Increase Speed
How to Find and Poach Pigs All Abilities Learned Through Combat
Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens When a Unit Dies? Is There a New Game Plus?

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