Whats Materia?
Materia is the base for all abilities in-game. They are stones which are attached to slots in your armor; you are limited to a small amount at first but given time you get more slots. Its cool. Materia is separated into sub-categories: Magic Materia allows us to use Fire, Blizzard and Thunder, Materia. Magic takes away from the MP gauge when used. Command Materia allows us to use abilities or special attacks such as Spin Attack, Jump, and Critical Slash. Using Commands take away from the AP gauge when used. Independent Materia gives us extra stats, such as 10% HP/MP/AP, or added points to our Strength, Vitality, Magic, and Spirit stats. Independent Materia is passive, so you dont need to activate it during battle. Support Materia lets us use passive abilities during battle. Letting use see the enemies health, defend or attack with/against status ailments, and even use a special point (SP) to turbo boost your abilities.
