Barrier

Barrier (バリアー) is a traditional spell that increases one ally's defense. It commonly appears as one of the first supportive spells that a character can learn.

Arte Description and History
Usually, when this spell is used, the targeted ally is surrounded by a crystal barrier, and his or her defense is raised by a moderate amount. In most recent games, this spell raises the physical defense parameter only, leaving magical defense unchanged.

In Tales of Eternia, this arte is Darkness elemental, and can be used by either Meredy or Keele Zeibel, depending on who is using Shadow's Craymel Cage.

In Tales of Symphonia, Raine Sage eventually learns either Field Barrier or Permaguard after repeated usage of Barrier, depending on which arte branch she is heading toward. In Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology, the usage requirement is the same, but all classes with this spell will learn Field Barrier only. The usage requirement was removed in Radiant Mythology 2.

In Tales of the Abyss, the spell is used within a fully charged Water or Dark FOF circle, it will change to Aqua Protection.

In Tales of Vesperia, Estelle can use the arte Variable Hex if she uses this spell while having the "Dispersion" skill equipped.

In Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, the spell is Earth elemental, thus influencing the Elemental Grid when used.

In Tales of Xillia, Barrier is changed for the first time in the series and given the added property of raising magical defense as well as physical defense, eliminating the need for a separate spell to raise the former.

Mothership Titles
Tales of Phantasia - Mint Adenade, Druid, Shaft, Origin Tales of Destiny - Swordian Atwight, "Shelter" Aura Disc (Barrier) Tales of Phantasia (PSX) + Full Voice Edition (PSP) - Mint Adenade Tales of Eternia - Dark Craymel Arte: Meredy, Keele Zeibel (Barrier) Tales of Phantasia (GBA) - Mint Adenade (Barrier) Tales of Symphonia - Raine Sage, Meredy (Barrier) Tales of the Abyss - Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear, Arietta, Mint Adnade (Barrier) Tales of Destiny (PS2) + Director's Cut - Rutee Katrea, Hugo Tales of Innocence - Spada Belforma, Ange Serena Tales of Vesperia - Estelle (Barrier) Tales of Hearts - Beryl Benito, Byrocks Tales of Xillia - Leia Rolando Golden Mage Knight-Duelist Tales of Innocence R (VITA) - Ricardo Soldato, Hermana Larmo Tales of Xillia 2 - Leia Rolando Tales of Hearts R - Beryl Benito, Galando Grinus

Escort Titles
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Mint Adenade, Meredy Tales of the Tempest - Rubia Natwick Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology - Priest class, Rutee Katrea, Raine Sage (Barrier) Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World - Marta Lualdi, Raine Sage (Barrier) Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - Priest class, Paladin class, Mint Adenade, Keele Zeibel, Raine Sage, Rubia Natwick, Estelle Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 - Priest class, Mint Adenade, Keele Zeibel, Raine Sage, Natalia Luzu Kimlasca Lanvaldear, Rubia Natwick, Ange Serena, Marta Lualdi, Estelle

Fan-Translated Names
Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Barrier Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): Barrier Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Barrier Tales of Innocence (Absolute Zero): ?

Tales of Phantasia
Japanese Description: 法術の一つ. 味方全員の攻撃力を上昇させる Romanization: ''Houjutsu no hitotsu. Mikata zen'in no bougyoryoku wo joushou saseru'' Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Magically creates a shield around one ally to defend."

Tales of Destiny
Localized Description: "Surrounds an ally with a defensive wall of water."

Tales of Phantasia (PSX)
Translated Description (Absolute Zero): "Raise one ally's defense."

Tales of Eternia
Localized Description: "Increase Defense of an ally. Dark Arte."

Tales of Phantasia (GBA)
Japanese Description: 味方一人の攻撃力を上昇させる Romanization: Mikata hitori no bougyoryoku wo joushou saseru Localized Description: "Raise Defense of one ally."

Tales of Symphonia
Localized Description: "Healing (novice): increase a party member's defense for a time."

Localized Quote: "I'll help... Barrier!"

Tales of the Abyss
Localized Description: "Fonic Arte (mid): Temporarily increase the physical defense of one ally."

Japanese Incantation: 堅き守りよ、バリアー！ Romanization: ''Kataki mamori yo. Bariaa!'' Transliteration: "It is hard, to come and protect. Barrier!" Localized Incantation: "Unyielding aegis... Barrier!"

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Localized Description: "Magic: Temporarily raise one ally's Defense."

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Localized Description: "Status (mid): Temporarily increase an ally's P.DEF."

Localized Incantation: "Wheat lands, swathe us with your divine protection... Barrier!"

Tales of Vesperia
Localized Description: "Healing (intermediate): Temporarily increase P. DEF of one ally."

Localized Incantation: "O enduring protection... Barrier!"

Tales of Xillia
Localized Description: "Temporarily boost the physical defense and magical defense of a chosen ally." Japanese Incantation: 力を鎧え！ バリアー！ Romanization: ''Chikara wo yoroe! Bariaa!'' Literal Translation: "Arm oneself with power! Barrier!" Localized Incantation: "Embrace fortitude! Barrier!"