HP

Abbreviation: HP

A numeric representation of a character's life force.

As the character receives damage from enemies, his or her HP will drop. HP also drops if the character suffers from a Damage Over Time effect, such as Poison. If HP is allowed to fall to zero, the character is Knocked Out and can no longer move, act, or otherwise participate in battle until revived (See K.O. for more information).

NPCs and monsters also have HP, although their exact HP amounts at any given time are unknown to players. The relative HP levels of any player, NPC, or monster can be figured out by targeting them and observing the gauge next to their name in the lower right corner of the screen (above your own HP/MP gauges, which are always present).

Breakdown of Level 1 HP Stats by Race and Job
Mithra: 33 (MNK)

Elvaan: 35 (MNK)

Galka: 38 (MNK)

Hume: 33 (MNK)

Tarutaru: 29 (MNK)

Hit Points Rankings Based on Job
1. Monk 2. (Tied) Samurai, Warrior 5. (Tied) Beastmaster, Dark Knight, Dragoon, Paladin 9. (Tied) Bard, Ninja, Red Mage, Thief 17. (Tied) Ranger, White Mage 20. (Tied) Black Mage 21. Summoner