Final Fantasy X remains one of the most iconic and best games in the entire series. It boasts excellent turn-based combat with a system that rewards players who take the time to optimize their characters. The world is linear but there are many secrets to find. Not to mention that every location is gorgeous and fantastical. When players think about what makes a Final Fantasy game good, many of the characteristics of Final Fantasy X come to mind. It's a genre-defining video game in the long-running franchise.
While Final Fantasy X is a very accessible game (for the main story), there are more advanced tricks and strategies hidden away. Understanding these mechanics will be crucial if players wish to conquer the end-game content. That includes the Dark Aeons, Arena, Celestial Weapons, and the super boss Penance. The last one, in particular, will require hours of preparation and battle time to overcome. But that's the very last thing gamers will be doing. First, players have to grasp some of the more advanced techniques of Final Fantasy X.
This list will have some tips that players may have missed out on during a casual playthrough of the game. Gamers can complete the main story without following most of the entries here, but they won't get an optimized experience. If players are looking to up their game, then this list is a great starting point.
Updated July 17, 2021 by Russ Boswell: Final Fantasy 10 continues to be one of the most influential titles within the franchise well into 2021. It's been 20 years since the iconic RPG landed on store shelves, to critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. Tidus' deeply emotional story and the mechanics introduced in Final Fantasy 10 are often considered by some to be the best the series has ever offered, and a recent remake has re-invigorated interest in the classic. More players than ever are able to play through the incredible adventure on a variety of platforms.
What may new players may not know is that there are an abundance of FFX secrets to uncover, and even veteran fans may have missed some of these on their first playthrough. The following FFX tips are as useful as ever, thanks to the HD remake. To better celebrate the FFX tips and secrets found in this guide, we've updated information, photos, and smoothed out some of the edges. Here are Final Fantasy X tips that every fan should know.
25 ꦐ 🅘 Support Abilities
Support abilities don't do damage but they are just as vital as attacking abilities. This sub-type includes spells like Haste, Esuna, Reflect, and many others. A lot of them are part of the White Magic arch-type, but there are some other ones. Players will absolutely want to get Haste and Hastega as fast as possible.
Tidus is the best option as his Sphere Grid has it fairly early in the game. Players looking for a boost will want to rush towards this as soon as possible. It will be extremely helpful against toug𝓡her bosses.
24 Increase Yuna's Strength
At first, it may be confusing as to why players would want to increase the Strength stat for a mage. And it's true that during the story, players won't be using Yuna as a physical attacker. But remember, Yuna isn't alone.
Her Aeons also gain strength based on Yuna's stat. So, if gamers want their Summons to hit hard then it would be a good idea to invest some Strength Spheres into Yuna. Optimizing players should balance it out with the attacking characters like Auron and Tidus.
23 Auron's Zombie Attack
Auron offer𒁃s a lot of utility with his various special skills. He can reduce the ﷽attack and defense of opponents. He can also turn them into zombies. And for once, players actually want their enemies to be mindless zombies.
In Final Fan🦹tasy, zombies (and other undead types) take damage from healing abilities. So, Cure absolutely destroys them. This turns Yuna from a support mage into an all-out offensive sorceress. Players can also damage zombies with potions for t♈he fun of it.
22 Aeons Can Heal Themselves 𓆉 ✃
Aeons may not have built-in healing spells like Cure, but they do have alternatives. Namely, the three elemental Aeons; Ifrit, Shiva, and Ixion. They absorb fire, ice, and lightning respectively. So, how do they๊ heal?
Players can simply hit themselves with the appropriate spell. That's right, players can hit themselves in this game. So, why not use it advantage? Make Shiva cast Blizzard on herself to heal some damage.
21 Celestial Weapo🔯ns
These are the ultimate weapons of Final Fantasy X. The ul🐠timate weapons are always worth getting because of their strength and special abilities. However, they can be time-consuming and hard to find.
This list won't include any information on how to find them, as not to spoil the fun. It's a satisfying experience to find them all without using a guide. Before searching up a guide, be sure to give it a shot without any knowledge. Players may just surprise themselves.
20 ⛄ Invest In🧜 Yojimbo
Yojimbo is a special Aeon that works differently from the others. Players can't control him directly. Instead, they have to give him money and he does a random attack. One of his attacks is an instant kill and can work on bosses.
This is why it's a good idea to invest money in him. Don't do a whole lot at once, but consistently give him some cash. About 1000 every now and then. The more money players give him, the better their odds.
19 Tidus' Overdrives
Tidus gets some awesome overdrives late in the game. However, players can speed up the process of earning new ones in a very simple manner. Just keep using Tidus' overdrives whenever possible.
Tidus gains new overdrives when he reaches a certain amount of uses. If players keep using them frequently, he will unlock new ones at a faster rate. Gamers don't even have to get the button inputs right. Just keep using them.
18 Making The Most Of Lulu's Overdrive
Lulu's Overdrive is a tough one to get right all the time. Players must rotate the analog stick as many times as possible to get the most out of it, damage-wise. It's best to use this as often in the early game so players can get some practice with it.
The Overdrive is at its best when players get the Flare spellꦜ. Tꦑhis deals massive non-elemental damage, making it a reliable choice. The other elemental spells could be blocked by enemies with resistances.
17 These Are Worth Gett🍨ing
An Overkill in Final Fantasy X is when players defeat a foe with massive amounts of damage. It's easier to achieve when the enemy is low on health. It's not always possible to achieve, but players should try to do so whenever possible.
Getting an Overkill may reward gamers with twice the amount of AP and items than normal. The bonus AP is perfect for grinding Sphere Levels early in the game. This is especially true if players can Overkill a boss and get double AP from them. It's worth keeping this mechanic in mind when playing.
16 Don't Ignore O'aka's Plight
O'aka is a quirky guy in the game that asks players for money. The guy is also a merchant and will be the only seller in certain places. So, why should anyone give this guy a lot of their hard-earned money?
It's all because of that 30% discount on his goods. If players give him 10,001 Gil or more. However, either go all in or not at all. If they give anything less than the required amount, he will actually increase his prices.