Following in the tradition of desperation attacks and limit breaks, Final Fantasy X introduces Overdrives. Although in the beginning Overdrives may only be charged by the character receiving damage, more ways of charging the meter are soon learned by performing various actions in battle. For example, the Warrior mode, which charges every time the character damages an enemy, is learned by repeatedly attacking enemies.
When the Overdrive gauge is fully charged, the character may then use powerful unique abilities. If not used in the same battle in which it became full, the gauge will remain full until the battle in which it is used.
| Tidus | |
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Swordplay
Tidus' overdrives consist of more powerful sword attacks than are normally available in battle. | |
| Yuna | |
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Grand Summon
Yuna's overdrive simply summons an aeon with its overdrive meter full. | |
| Wakka | |
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Slots
Spin the reels to unleash an elemental, physical, or status attack on one or all enemies. | |
| Lulu | |
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Fury
Spin the right analog stick on the controller to repeatedly cast any black magic spell. | |
| Kimahri | |
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Ronso Rage
Skills learned from enemies are added to Kimahri's overdrive list, for a range of skills including physical, elemental, or non-elemental damage, status changes, or healing. | |
| Auron | |
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Bushido
Punch in the correct combo of buttons to inflict damage on one or all enemies, including possibly status changes. | |
| Rikku | |
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Mix
Mix any two items, whether normally useable in battle or not, to create powerful attacks, healing, or status effects. |
