- "Poison spells work well against most beasts, especially big ones!"
- ―Anna, Epic Battle Fantasy 4
Bio, called Poison prior to EBF5, is an element in the Epic Battle Fantasy series. It represents a variety of toxic substances, ranging from venomous wildlife to hazardous chemical waste. Some of its skills are also associated with plants, a characteristic shared with Earth.
Bio is closely related to the Poison and Virus status effects, and their mechanics make both of them rather unique in comparison to the other elements and statuses.
Characteristics
Bio is fairly common, as all characters but NoLegs have access to at least one skill of that element in their inherent skillset. It is usually effective against Sprites and animal-based foes such as Dogs, Bears, and Giant Insects. However, it is resisted by inorganic foes (such as Golems or Flybots), and is often absorbed by undead foes.
Though most characters have access to a Bio-elemental attack, most of them are focused on inflicting the Poison status instead of Bio damage. In Epic Battle Fantasy 5, Bio damage can be increased if the target is Tired and reduced if the target has Chill.
Equipment
Swords
- Blood Blade: 20% Bio (EBF2) / 25% Bio (EBF3)
- Black Fang: 50% Bio
- Dragon Claw: 50% Bio
- Emerald Smasher: 50% Bio
Staves
- Nirvana: 50% Bio
- Druid Staff: 50% Bio
Guns
- Destroyer: 50% Bio
- Exterminator: 50% Bio
- Biohazard Blaster: 50% Bio
Bows
- Fairy Bow: 50% Bio
- Thorn Bow: 50% Bio
- The Stinger: 50% Bio
Cat Toys
- Blood Bank: 50% Bio
Male Hats
- Gas Mask: 100% Bio Resistance (EBF3 and EBF5) / 50% Bio Resistance (EBF4)
- Pumpkin Head: 50% Bio Resistance
Male Armor
- Explorer's Jacket: 50% Bio Resistance
- Hobo Clothes: 50% Bio Resistance
Female Hats
- Pink Flower: 60% Bio Resistance (EBF3 only)
- Leaf Clip: 50% Bio Resistance
- Slime Hat: 50% Bio Resistance
- Leafy Hairclip: 50% Bio Resistance
- Robot Ears: 50% Bio Resistance
- Blue Elephant: 50% Bio Resistance
Female Armor
- Green Dress: 50% Bio Resistance
- Ranger Skirt: 50% Bio Resistance
- Cactus Dress: 50% Bio Resistance
- Mecha Suit: 50% Bio Resistance
- Camo Skirt: 50% Bio Resistance
Skills
Epic Battle Fantasy 2
- Toxic: 100% Bio
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
- Nettle: 50% Bio
- Toxic: 100% Bio
- Poison Gas: 50% Bio
- Ivy: 80% Bio
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
- Nettle: 50% Bio
- Life Drain: 50% Bio
- Toxic: 100% Bio
- Poison Gas: 50% Bio
- Ivy: 50% Bio
- Vines: 50% Bio
- Mother Earth: 100% Bio
- Bamboo Trap: 50% Bio
- Acid: 100% Bio
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
- Nettle: 100% Bio
- Overgrowth: 100% Bio
- Toxic: 100% Bio
- Poison Gas: 100% Bio
- Leaf Blade: 100% Bio
- Razor Leaf: 100% Bio
- Mother Earth: 100% Bio
- Ivy: 100% Bio
- Vines: 100% Bio
- Acid: 100% Bio
- Acid Blast: 100% Bio
Summons
Epic Battle Fantasy 2
- Beholder: 50% Bio
Epic Battle Fantasy 4
- Mad Cactus: 80% Bio
- Beholder: 100% Bio
- Evil Worm: 100% Bio
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
- Green Pixel: 100% Bio
- Mud Slime: 100% Bio
- Sand Slime: 100% Bio
- Blood Bat: 50% Bio
- Anna Doll: 50% Bio
- Peridot Ore: 100% Bio
- Haunted Tree: 25% Bio
- Big Mud Slime: 100% Bio
- Leaf Wraith: 100% Bio
- Big Sand Slime: 100% Bio
- THE MAW: 100% Bio
- Beholder: 50% Bio
- Panda Bear: 100% Bio
- Earth Dragon: 100% Bio
- Sandworm: 100% Bio
- Laurelin: 100% Bio
- Rafflesia: 100% Bio
Items
- Green Potion: Casts The Dead and hits all foes with Bio damage.
- Shuriken: In EBF5, this deals 50% Bio damage when thrown at an enemy.
| Elements |
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| Bomb • Dark • Earth • Fire • Holy • Ice • Poison/Bio • Thunder • Water • Wind Non-elemental • Weapon-elemental |
