Pain (ペイン, Pein?) is a recurring status effect which in the Final Fantasy series, mainly in the Lightning Saga. It can often be inflicted by the ability of the same name. It disables physical actions and is the counterpart to Fog.
Appearances
Final Fantasy XIII
Pain works similarly to Fog, but instead of disabling magical attacks, it disables the use of physical attacks. Pain can be inflicted by the Saboteur spells Pain and Painga.
Pain can be removed by Esuna, Dispel, Dispelga, and Painkillers. The Pain Dampener, Pain Deflector, Ribbon, and Super Ribbon accessories all provide resistance to Pain.
Final Fantasy XIII-2
Pain reappears in Final Fantasy XIII-2, but can only be inflicted by enemies and some Saboteur monster allies.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Pain functions the same as before, but can only be inflicted by enemies.
Final Fantasy XIV