Holy (element)

"Holy spells are powerful, but only a few enemies are weak against them..."

―Natalie, Epic Battle Fantasy 4

In EBF3-4.
In EBF5.

Holy is one of the recurring elements in the Epic Battle Fantasy series. It is associated with light, heavens, and what may be regarded as "positive" magic. Spells and skills of this element can often cause Weak, Dispel, and Syphon status effects.

Characteristics

The Holy element features some of the strongest non-limit break skills in the game (such as Holy Sword and Judgement), while weaker spells of that element often have increased chance to inflict their special effects (Holy Fire and Talisman Seal). However, most Holy skills are single-target, making it difficult to attack entire enemy waves at once; The only skills that can attack multiple foes at once are Genesis, Fairy Bombs, and Blessed Barrage. It is usually portrayed as the opposite of the Dark-element; most holy-themed foes are weak against dark attacks and vice versa.

Holy element is a relatively common element in the EBF series. Matt, Natalie, Anna, and NoLegs can learn Holy skills naturally, with Lance being the only party member that has to resort to shared skills and Holy-elemental weapons.

Holy is usually effective against Dark-based or undead foes, such as Dark Bushes, Obsidian Idols, Black Clays, Evil Worms, Wraiths, Dark Golems and the Zombie Hydra. On the other hand, it tends to be ineffective against Holy-based foes, such as Sacred Runes, Gem Idols, White Clays, Chimera Bears, Sprites, Holy Eyes, and Sky Monoliths. Mage Birds and Mage Dogs also have Holy resistance.

Equipment

Swords

Heaven's Gate: 50% Holy (All games), 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF4, EBF5, Normal Mode only), 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Rune Blade: 20% Holy (EBF2), 25% Holy (EBF3), 50% Holy (EBF4)
Soul Eater: -20% Resistance (EBF3), -30% Resistance (EBF5)
Life Shaver: -20% Resistance (EBF3)
Equilibrium: 10-50% Resistance (EBF4)
Sapphire Saint: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Dragon's Feather: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Love Blade: 50% Holy, 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Golden Axe: 50% Holy (EBF5, Equip Remix only), 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Dark Stalker: -30% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Staves

Seraphim: 50% Holy (EBF3, EBF4), 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF4)
Dreamcatcher: 50% Holy (EBF4)
Hela's Staff/Death Bringer: -20% Resistance (EBF4)
Dark Tooth: -20% Resistance (EBF3)
Death Scythe: -30% Resistance (EBF4)
Nimbus Rod: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Elder's Wisdom: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Celtic Cross: 50% Holy (EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only), 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Paper Fan: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Slime Staff: 50% Holy (EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Sol Spear: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Wraith of Zeus: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Guns

Crystal Wing/Ark Angel: 50% Holy (EBF3, EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF5, Normal Mode only)
God Hand: 50% Holy (EBF4), 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF4)
Soul Pistol: 50% Holy (EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Spine Snapper: -30% Resistance (EBF5)

Bows

Fenrir's Jaw: 50% Holy (EBF4), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Angel Wing: 50% Holy (EBF4, EBF5, Normal Mode only), 10-50% Resistance (EBF4, EBF5)
Chieftain's Horns: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Regal Turtle: 50% Holy (EBF5, Normal Mode only), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Heaven's Voice: 50% Holy (EBF5), 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Thor's Hammer: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Aquamarine: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Sharanga: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Cat Toys

Godly Book: 50% Holy (EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
King's Guard: 50% Holy (EBF5), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Elven Sword: 50% Holy (EBF5, Equip Remix only), 20-100% Resistance (EBF5)
Devil's Sunrise: 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)

Male Armor

Bone Armor: -50% Resistance (EBF4)
Dark Armor: 10-50% Resistance (EBF4)
Shell Armor: 20-100% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only), 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Priest's Tunic: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Santa Outfit: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Dragon Armor: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Male Hats

Necromancer's Helmet/Demon Skull: -50% Resistance (EBF4), -30% Resistance (EBF5)
Headband: 10-50% Resistance (EBF4, EBF5)
Wizard Hat: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Pumpkin Head: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Santa Hat: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Dragon Helm: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Female Armor

Whitemage Dress: 10-50% Resistance (EBF3)
Pope Dress: 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF4, EBF5)
Nurse Uniform: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Dark Gown: -30% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Sami Dress: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Maid Outfit: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Summer Kimono: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Ninja Skirt: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Spider Gown: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Female Hats

Pope Hat: 10-50% Resistance (EBF3, EBF4, EBF5)
Amber Bobble: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Flower Bobble: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Normal Mode only)
Holly Hairpin: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5)
Nurse Hat: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)
Rubber Duck: 10-50% Resistance (EBF5, Equip Remix only)

Skills

Light Blade/Seiken/Holy Sword: 75% Holy (EBF2), 50% Holy (EBF3, EBF4), 100% Holy (EBF5)
Holy Light/Shine/Judgement: 100% Holy (EBF2, EBF3, EBF4, EBF5)
Genesis: 100% Holy (EBF3, EBF4, EBF5)
Blessed/Soul Arrow/Blessed Barrage: 80% Holy (EBF4), 100% Holy (EBF5)
Talisman Seal: 50% Holy (EBF4)
Purging Flame/Holy Fire: 100% Holy (EBF4, EBF5)
Sacred Strike/Divine Divide: 100% Holy (EBF5)
The Creator: 100% Holy (EBF5)
Fairy Bombs: 100% Holy (EBF5)
Seven Swords: 100% Holy (EBF5)

Summons

Epic Battle Fantasy 4

Chimera Bear: 100% Holy
Gold Dragon: 100% Holy

Epic Battle Fantasy 5

Gold Fish: 100% Holy
Mage Dog: 100% Holy
Crucified Fallen: 100% Holy
Omega Dragon: 100% Holy
Natalia: 100% Holy

Elements
Bomb • Dark • Earth • Fire • Holy • Ice • Poison/Bio • Thunder • Water • Wind Non-elemental • Weapon-elemental