Heal1

Type White Magic
Level 3
Effect Restores 12-24 HP to all allies.
Power 12
Target All allies
Price 1,500 gil
Sold In Elfheim
Cast By Items Healing Staff, Healing Helm

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Heal1 is a good Spell for recovery from attacks that hit everyone, or just gaining back some HP after some time in a dungeon. It has the effect of a little more than half a Sleeping Bag, which isn't much, but it's still more on average (72 HP divided among 4 characters) than Cure2 (50 HP to one character). With level 3 white magic being such a loaded level, you may have to decide between Cure2 and Heal1. Cure2 is better at saving a life in the middle of combat, while Heal1 is a better general recovery Spell. Of course, by the end of the game you will have collected three Items that cast Heal1 for free, so there is that to consider.
Compare Heal1 to other Spells
Shops: Where Heal1 is sold – 1 shown
Map Shop
Elfheim L3 Wh.Magic
Monsters: Which use Heal1 – 1 shown
Minibosses are only found in repeatable set encounters; bosses are encountered only one time during the game; the final boss must be defeated to complete the game; superbosses are the most dangerous monsters in the game, but are optional
Name		 HP Gil
The total amount of experience earned for defeating this monster (this is split evently among surviving party members)
Exp
Each physical hit will deal between one and two times this amount of damage to the target, reduced by the target's defense
Att
The number of hit chances the monster gets whenever it attacks; each successful hit will deal full damage and can be a critical hit
Hits
The accuracy of the monster's attacks; the base chance to hit is approximately 84% plus half of the monster's accuracy, modified by the target's evasion
Acc
The status ailment, if any, that can be inflicted by this monster's attacks; the base chance of affliction is 50%, reduced by 1% for each two points of magic defense the target has
Status
The chance of each of this monster's attacks being a critical hit (unless the attack misses); critical hits add double the monster's attack rating to their normal damage (this extra damage ignores defense)
Crit
Each physical hit the monster takes will have its damage reduced by this amount
Abs
The monster's base chance to evade any given physical attack; each two points of evasion result in a 1% better chance to evade attacks
Eva
For each two points of magic defense, the monster has a 1% better chance of resisting any given spell
Mag. Def.
The lowest party level at which the monster may choose to run away; the chance to run is approximately 4% for each level the party leader is above this level
Run Lev.
The chance that the monster uses a magic spell on its turn; each monster that can cast spells has a specific cycle of spells that they always use in the same order (see the monster page for specifics)
Magic
The chance that the monster uses a special attack on its turn; monsters with multiple special attacks have a specific cycle of special attacks that they always use in the same order (see the monster page for specifics)
Sp. Att
The families this monster belongs to; only undead monsters are affected by Dia spells; regenerating monsters recover 5% of their maximum hp (rounded down) at the beginning of each round; some weapons gain a +4 bonus to attack and are approximately 20% more likely to hit when used against certain monster families
Family
The elements this monster is weak against; weakness against an element causes spells and special attacks of that element to be approximately 20% more likely to hit, and damaging spells or special attacks deal an additional 50% damage
Weakness
The elements this monster is resistant to; resistance to an element drops the base hit chance for spells and special attacks of that element to 0, and those attacks cause half damage
Resists
Spirit Naga 420 4,000 gil 3489 7 1 127 Poison 1% 16 24 72 37 75% - Spellcaster - -
Weapons: Which can cast Heal1 – 1 shown
Rare weapons can only be found as treasure, not purchased; enchanted items cast spells when used in combat; legendary weapons can be earned via sidequest; ultimate weapons are uniquely powerful treasures
Name
The base damage dealt by the weapon; this is added to half of the wielder's strength score, and each hit deals between one and two times this total in damage, reduced by the target's defense
Damage
This value is added to the wielder's base accuracy to determine the overall accuracy of the weapon's attacks; the base chance to hit is approximately 84% plus half of this value, modified by the target's evasion; a character gains an extra hit for every 32 points of accuracy they have
Hit Rate
The chance of each attack with this weapon being a critical hit (unless the attack misses); critical hits add double the character's attack rating to their normal damage (this extra damage ignores defense)
Crit
When used against a monster weak against one of its elements, the weapon gets a +4 bonus to attack and is 20% more likely to hit
Element
When used against a monster of a family it is effective against, the weapon gets a +4 bonus to attack and is 20% more likely to hit
Effective Against		 Price
The amount of gil received when selling this weapon in a shop
Value
If used as an item in combat, some weapons can cast a particular magic spell free of cost
Spell		 Equipped By
Healing Staff 6 +0 15.4% - - - 12,500 gil Heal1 WM, Ni, WW
Armor: Which can cast Heal1 – 1 shown
Rare armors can only be found as treasure, not purchased; enchanted armors casts spells when used in combat; ultimate armors are uniquely powerful treasures
Name		 Type
Each physical hit you take will have its damage reduced by this amount; the defense value of multiple pieces of armor is cumulative
Defense
All types of armor (except most shields) incur a penalty to the wearer's evasion rate; each two points of evasion lost result in a 1% smaller chance to evade attacks; multiple penalties are cumulative
Evasion
Any elemental resistances this armor provides; resistance to an element drops the base hit chance for spells and special attacks of that element to 0, and those attacks cause half damage
Resistance		 Price
The amount of gil received when selling this armor in a shop
Value
If used as an item in combat, some pieces of armor can cast a particular magic spell free of cost
Spell		 Equipped By
Healing Helm Helm 6 −3 - - 10,000 gil Heal1 Kn, Ni
Dia2 NulFire

Related

Heal2

Type White Magic
Level 5
Effect Restores 24-48 HP to all allies.
Power 24
Target All allies
Price 8,000 gil
Sold In Melmond

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
The choice between Cure and Heal Spells continues to be a problem at Spell level 5. Even though Heal2 still does more overall healing than Cure3, the raw numbers involved are not very spectacular, and you're probably not going to want to waste a potential Life1 healing the party for a moderate amount of HP. It's not a bad Spell by any means, but Cure3 edges it out narrowly.

Heal3

Type White Magic
Level 7
Effect Restores 48-96 HP to all allies.
Power 48
Target All allies
Price 45,000 gil
Sold In Onlak

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
In the continual struggle between Cure and Heal Spells, Cure4 beats Heal3 hands down. Cure4 simply restores a character to full HP (and removes Status Ailments), while Heal3 restores a moderate amount of HP to the party. Fortunately, Dia4 and NulMgc aren't the best Spells you'll ever see, so you may still be able to fit Heal3 into your Spell list.

Cure1

Type White Magic
Level 1
Effect Restores 16-32 HP.
Power 16
Target One ally
Price 100 gil
Sold In Cornelia

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Cure1 is the staple healing Spell, restoring as much hp as a Potion without costing 60 gil. Early in the game this is your primary source of healing, but as time wears on, the Spell becomes a lot less useful. With a maximum of 9 level 1 Spell slots, you're talking about a little over 200 hp worth of healing, which is unimpressive (especially when you can carry 11 times as many Potions). Still, it is free healing, so if you don't like to use your other level 1 Spell slots, Cure1 still has its uses late into the game.

Cure2

Type White Magic
Level 3
Effect Restores 33-66 HP.
Power 33
Target One ally
Price 1,500 gil
Sold In Elfheim

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Cure2 is the second staple white magic Cure Spell, healing around 50 HP to one character on average. It's not a huge amount, but it can help quite a lot in the middle of a fight. Heal1 actually heals more HP on average (assuming everyone in the party is hurt), and because Dia2 and NulFire are such good Spells, your White Mage may have trouble deciding which Spell to forego. Take whichever Spells seem immediately useful, and remember that you can always change your choices later.

Cure3

Type White Magic
Level 5
Effect Restores 66-132 HP.
Power 66
Target One ally
Price 8,000 gil
Sold In Melmond

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Once again you're faced with a Spell level full of good Spells and likely have to decide between Cure and Heal. Both Spells are identical to their predecessors, but with double the healing potential. Just to add to the decision-making fun, they also share a Spell level with Life1. Now on the one hand, Cure3's healing is finally getting significant, and can turn the tide in a tough battle. On the other hand, Spells and Special Attacks that damage the entire party are becoming more common, making Heal Spells more useful. In this case I'd favor Cure3, but not by much. (And of course for Red Mages it's a no-brainer.)

Cure4

Type White Magic
Level 7
Effect Fully restores HP.
Cures Poison, Darkness, Paralysis, Sleep, Mute, Confusion
Target One ally
Price 45,000 gil
Sold In Gaia

Learned By

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Cure4 is the granddaddy of the cure Spells. Instead of the pitiful curing of its predecessors, Cure4 will heal any living warrior to full hp, and will cure all Status ailments other than Stone and KO to boot. This secondary effect can be useful, as it's the only way to cure Paralysis without waiting for it to wear off. Don't miss this Spell!

HEAL

Sprite
Power 12
Type White Magic LV 3
Effect Restores 12-24 HP to all allies
Target All allies

Learned by

WM
RM
BM
Kn
WW
RW
BW
Ni
Sold In ElfLand (1,500 G)
Cast By Items Heal Staff, Heal Helmet
HEAL is a good Spell for recovery from attacks that hit everyone, or just gaining back some HP after some time in a dungeon. It has the effect of a little more than half a TENT, which isn't much, but it's still more on average (72 HP divided among 4 characters) than CUR2 (50 HP to one character). With level 3 white magic being such a loaded level, you may have to decide between CUR2 and HEAL. CUR2 is better at saving a life in the middle of combat, while HEAL is a better general recovery Spell. HEAL is a bit more consistent, and slightly better on average, outside of combat, curing 16–23 HP to all allies.

Heal

Heal Materia

Type Magic
Description Equips “Heal” magic
Magic +1 Max MP% +2
Strength −1 Max HP% −2
Price 1,500 gil Master Value 105,000 gil
Level Ability AP
★ Poisona -
★★ Esuna 12,000
★★★ Resist 52,000
★★★★ MASTER 60,000
Shops Kalm Materia Shop, Upper Junon Materia Shop, Costa del Sol Materia Shop, Gongaga Village Accessory Shop