Okay good to know.Those just make combat more automated so you don’t have to actively do things like dodging or whatever.
Second thing. I'm Like the less prodigal son from the family destined to use phoenix magic. I can shoot fireballs out of my dick, but I can't heal and can only use three potions. Fine. Enter random forest with Cid...your old dog shows up, accept him to the group..."heres how your dog can cast cure". Wtf was this magic dog doing when Ifrit killed my brother?