Wind

Wind is a recurring element in the Grandia series. It is one of the base elements in all games along with Fire, Water and Earth. Wind magic is based principally in harming the enemy over a wide area but can also be used to buff the party and cause status afflictions to the enemy.

Recurring Themes

Equipment

Wind equipment is a set of weapons, armor and accessories that deal, nullify, or absorb Wind damage. Daggers and knifes are the most common weapons that hold the wind attribute.

Spells

Wind magic has many offensive spells including Howl, Howlslash and Howlnado. Wind magic is often used to manipulate agility, the spell Runner appears in increase the party's agility.

Enemies

Enemies found in rocky areas tend to be resilient against wind attacks and enemies who fly are usually weak against wind attacks.

Appearances

Grandia

Game Element	Type	Effect
Howl	Magic	Inflicts minor to moderate area of effect damage to enemies.
Howlslash	Magic	Inflicts moderate damage to all enemies.
Howlnado	Magic	Inflicts large damage to all enemies. Rearranges battle members' positioning.
Runner	Magic	Increases speed for an ally by 1~3 attribute levels, depending on spell Level.
Shhh!	Magic	Inflicts Magic Block to one enemy target.
Gust Knife	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Godspeed Knife	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Mink Coat	Armor	+5 Wind resistance.
Moonlight Shield	Shield	+2 Wind resistance.
Wind Charm	Accessory	+4 Wind resistance.
Blizzard Charm	Accessory	+2 Wind resistance, +2 Water resistance.
Lightning Charm	Accessory	+2 Wind resistance, +2 Fire resistance.
Phantom Silk	Accessory	+4 Wind resistance, +4 Water resistance.
Howler Scroll	Item	Deals 50HP Wind damage to range.
Vacuum Scroll	Item	Deals 100HP Wind damage to all foes.
Sky-Blue Crayon	Item	Raise Wind skill level

Grandia II

Game Element	Type	Effect
Howl	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to a range
Howlslash	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a line
Howlnado	Magic	Inflicts major Wind elemental damage all enemies
Runner	Magic	Boosts movement of all party members
Shhh!	Magic	Inflicts Magic Block on a single enemy
Whirlwind Staff	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Wind Cutter	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Sylph's Robe	Armor	Level 2 Wind Resistance
North Wind Cape	Accessory	Level 3 Wind Resistance
Wind Charm	Accessory	Level 5 Wind Resistance
Whirlwind Scroll	Item	Deals 300HP Wind damage to a range.
Gale Stone	Item	Deals 700HP Wind damage to a line of foes.

Grandia III

Game Element	Type	Effect
Howl	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to a range
Howlslash	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to a line
Howlnado	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a range
Zap!	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to a range
Zap All	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a 60° fan
Gad Zap	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a line
Astraea Zap	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to all enemies
Runner	Magic	Boosts an ally's movement and initiative
Craze	Magic	Inflicts Confusion on a range of enemies
Erebos	Magic	Inflicts Death on a single enemy
Whirlwind	Skill	Inflicts medium Wind elemental and weapon damage to a range.
Blade Storm	Skill	Inflicts medium Wind elemental and weapon damage.
Lightning Sword	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Thunder Staff	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically.
Ebony Armor	Armor	Element-based damage halved
Rubber Boots	Footwear	Water & Wind element damage halved
Spirit Boots	Footwear	Element-based damage halved
Wind Ring	Accessory	Wind-element damage halved
Divine Charm	Accessory	Element-based damage halved
Spirit Ring	Accessory	Element-based damage halved / Resist all status afflictions
Storm Stone	Item	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage
Lightning Stone	Item	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage

Grandia Xtreme

Game Element	Type	Effect
Howl	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to a range
Howlslash	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a line
Howlnado	Magic	Inflicts medium Wind elemental damage to a range
Runner	Magic	Boosts an allied range's movement
Fader	Magic	Grants Invisibility on one party member.
Shhh!	Magic	Inflicts Magic Block to a range
Wake	Magic	Cure a single ally of sleep
Wham!	Magic	Eliminates one foe from the battlefield.
Cyclone Slash	Skill	Inflicts medium Wind elemental and weapon damage to a range.
Spiral Blow	Skill	Inflicts medium Wind elemental and weapon damage to a line.
Aero Slash	Skill	Inflicts medium Wind elemental and weapon damage.
Gale Blade	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Landrush Sword	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Tristram	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Cassandra	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Storm Pallasch	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Whirlwind Staff	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Aeolus Knife	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Air Slasher	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Gungnir	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Sylpheed	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Wave Ripper	Weapon	Inflicts Wind elemental damage when attacking physically
Dark Robe	Armor	Weak against all elemental attacks
Stone Armor	Armor	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Cactus Armor	Armor	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Sylph's Robe	Armor	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Earth Robe	Armor	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Wind Robe	Armor	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Argestis Armor	Armor	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Black Robe	Armor	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Earth Bracelet	Armgear	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Wind Bracelet	Armgear	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Lightning Glove	Armgear	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Stone Head	Headgear	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Earth Hat	Headgear	Weak against Wind elemental attacks
Wind Hat	Headgear	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Blacyclone Helm	Headgear	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Sonic Shoes	Footwear	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Wind Charm	Accessory	Resistant against Wind elemental attacks
Whirlwind Scroll	Item	160HP Magic Attack
Gale Stone	Item	350HP Magic Attack
Tornado Scroll	Item	1550HP Magic Attack

Grandia: Parallel Trippers

Game Element	Type	Effect
Howl	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage
Howlslash	Magic	Inflicts major Wind elemental damage
Howlnado	Magic	Inflicts minor Wind elemental damage to all foes
Runner	Magic	Boosts agility of one party member
Runner	Magic	Boosts agility of one party member
Wind Wall	Magic	Reduces agility of one foe
Escape	Magic	Allows the party to escape with great ease
RunnerAll	Magic	Boosts agility of all party members
Runner	Magic	Boosts agility of one party member
Wind Wall+	Magic	Reduces agility of all foes
Escape+	Magic	Allows the party to escape with great ease and may steal items
Sylphid	Magic	Cancels all current actions
Peacock Charm	Item	40% Magic Resistance