This is a list of skips for Final Fantasy VIII speedrunning, both existing and theorised. This list contains all techniques that are commonly referred to as a "skip" by the community, even though some may not fit the traditional definition for a skip in general speedrunning terminology.
| Name | Difficulty | Platforms | Timesave | Viability | Video |
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| Rinoa Skip | Easy | PSX/Emulator only | ~3 minutes | Commonly performed | 
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| Cid Skip | Easy | All | ~10 seconds | Commonly performed | 
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| Selphie Skip | Easy | All | ~3 seconds | Commonly performed | 
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| Float Skip | Very Easy | All | ~10 seconds | Commonly performed | 
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| Laguna Dream 2 Skip | Hard | PC/HD only | ~7 minutes | Possible, not commonly performed | 
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| Caraway Code Skip / Pole Counting | Easy | All | 3-5 Minutes | Commonly performed | |
| Cerberus Skip | Extreme | All | Yes | Possible with god-like skill | 
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| Space Skip | N/A | N/A | A lot | Theoretical only | N/A |