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Status can temporarily effect a character's ability to do certain functions or alter stats such as HP, mana, defense, attack, etc. Status is usually inflicted through item usage, spells or physical attacks. Occasionally characters receive a status through game progression, such as speaking with an NPC or an event is triggered. Effects are generally nullified by the use of items or magic spells. Some effects, such as "sleep", are often alternatively cured by the character receiving a physical attack. Resistances to negative statuses can be acquired through positive status effects and equipping imbued items.

Status is distinct from elemental enhancements, though elemental resistance is considered a status. Elemental attacks are used to compound the strength of a physical or magic attacks against enemies with a weak resistance to said element. If the target has a strong resistance to the element then the strength of the attack is reduced to below the normal range.