I’m diving into FF5 for the first time, specifically the Pixel Remaster version, and I’m trying to learn the Doom blue magic from Jackanape located in the Walse Castle Basement. According to a guide I found, I should be able to control it with a Beastmaster and have it use the spell. However, when I try to control the Jackanape, the only options I get are ‘Attack’ and ‘Encircle.’
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Unfortunately, Jackanape won’t cast Doom on you. Even if you manage to catch it and release it, Doom will hit the enemy instead of you, meaning you won’t learn it. If you’re looking to get Doom, it’s actually easier to learn from a later enemy called The Damned or some bosses.
You won’t be able to learn it from Jackanapes. The earliest you can snag Doom is during the boss fight in Castle Exdeath, and I believe he only casts it once at the start, so keep an eye out for that!
I didn’t even realize you could capture those guys! I usually avoid that basement since I think the magic isn’t super useful, but I don’t remember Jackanape actually using Doom. You really have to capture it and then unleash it in a different battle to see it used!
Doom is definitely one of the later blue magic spells you can pick up. To get it earlier, check out enemies in the Pyramid of Moore; they tend to cast it more frequently.
That’s interesting! I guess I’ll try capturing it and using it in another battle, thanks for the tip!