Total memoria cost: 6
Entrance Exam
Cost: 1 memoria Type: battle (Silver)
Available champions: Shantotto, Tidus, FirionOpponents: Bandit’s Caprice (manikin Zidane), Simulacrum of a Tyrant (manikin Emperor), False Heretic (manikin Garland)Location: Narshe OutskirtsReward: 600 Gil
Shantotto points at the manikins and tells her “bodyguards” that, if they cannot pass this test, they will not like what else is in store for them.
Riftward Bound
Cost: — Type: cutscene
Tidus and Firion ignore Shantotto as she waxes scholarly on the intricacies of finding the gate to the rift—their way out of this world.
The enemy has likely set up an ambush on the other side of the gateway, yet Firion’s desire to save Tidus overrides any concern for his and Shantotto’s safety.
Sorcerous Mudslinging
Cost: 1 memoria Type: cutscene
Ultimecia awaits on the other side of the gateway into which Kefka pulls Tidus and Exdeath.
None who value their lives would dare come between that tiny black mage and sorceress from the future—not even those who feast upon dimensions.
Heroine’s Combat
Cost: 1 memoria Type: battle (Gold)
Available champions: Shantotto, Tidus, FirionOpponents: Exdeath, Ultimecia, KefkaLocation: PandaemoniumReward: 1000 Gil
Despite Shantotto poking the proverbial bear and angering Ultimecia, Tidus and Firion throw their hats into the ring to help their partner.
No Way Out
Cost: 1 memoria Type: cutscene
The gate to the rift is about to open, which would provide the trio a way out, but…
The planesgorger blocks the only route home, so even if the champions give not a whit for the gods’ demands, they must vanquish this beast.
All in the Family
Cost: 1 memoria Type: cutscene
Though the battlefield may have become enveloped in chaos, Tidus can at least count on a familiar face to help him out.
Though Shantotto disappears, Firion and Tidus know she can take care of herself. These foes, however, cannot be taken care of so easily.
Home Field Advantage
Cost: — Type: battle (Platinum)
Available champions: Jecht, Tidus, FirionOpponents: Exdeath, Ultimecia, KefkaLocation: Besaid IslandReward: 1000 Gil
Tidus and Jecht have never had great chemistry, but now they must team up to win the day.
Challenging Leviathan
Cost: 1 memoria Type: battle (Boss)
Available champions: Jecht, Tidus, FirionOpponents: LeviathanLocation: Proving GroundsReward: 2 Treasures
The summons will submit only to those who have proven themselves worthy. Show this sea serpent that your dignity can weather any storm.
Leviathan is perhaps the most evasive and slippery of the summons, which makes sense since it’s basically a huge ocean snake. Guard liberally to block its rain of Hydroshot and Spume droplets, and approach from its flanks where Gush won’t reach. When using melee attacks, go in at double-jump height or higher; its head’s a better target than its tail, and gives you a better idea what it’ll be doing next than if you’re trying to hit its tail from below. Being airborne keeps you out of range of most of its dangerous attacks like Tail Whip and Gush, making Tidus and Jecht great candidates for this fight. Tidus offers almost unparalleled mobility as his attacks constantly change his positioning, making you nearly impervious to Leviathan’s many threats. It is important to capitalize immediately upon Leviathan’s whiffs by going in with fast dash attacks. Quick Cut and Fake Out can be used to squeeze in a bit more damage during Leviathan’s vulnerable states but be careful of using HP Attacks with long animations as those states do not last very long and you may find yourself unable to deal any HP damage if you are too far away from the boss to begin with.
Firion does not have many aerial attacks in his arsenal, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet if you’re playing as him. His attacks also force combos upon whiff, which can leave you dangerously open during attack animations. However, he is the vanguard of the group so he requires fewer hits to bring Leviathan to a vulnerable state.
Gush is the main threat to watch out for, as it comes with a slight delay, it persists for several seconds, and can be tricky to dodge. Although the second phase introduces deadlier abilities and adds even more hazards to the map, you may find it easier than the first phase since Leviathan’s casts now will be split between the powerful Gush and the easier-to-avoid Tsunami.
Try to keep Leviathan positioned in the center of the arena to ensure that the camera angle covers the entire battlefield, because you will be spinning around it constantly to avoid its attacks. When it submerges to use High Tide, Tidal Gyre, or Tsunami, it is a good time to run toward the center to try to reposition it.
Leviathan’s Arsenal
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Bravery |
Hydroshot |
Leviathan peppers the target with myriad small water droplets, individually weak but strong altogether. |
|
Bravery |
Spume |
Three large, homing globes of water speed toward Leviathan’s enemy. |
|
Bravery |
Whirlpool |
Water swirls at a victim’s feet, before Leviathan makes a water torrent erupt upward. |
|
Bravery |
Tail Whip |
The tail is used as a sweeping clear-out attack right in front. |
|
HP |
Gush |
Leviathan spews a high-pressure jet straight ahead, while turning slowly. |
|
HP |
High Tide |
Leviathan dives underwater, then emerges from the edge of the arena and charges straight across it. |
|
HP |
Saturate |
When Leviathan is enraged under the effects of Swell at low HP, High Tide becomes Saturate, which is a bigger splash attack. |
|
HP |
Tidal Gyre |
Leviathan dives underwater, then shoots up from underneath its intended prey. |
|
HP |
Tidal Stream |
When Leviathan is enraged under the effects of Swell at low HP, Tidal Gyre becomes Tidal Stream, which has a wider splash effect. |
|
HP |
Tsunami |
Leviathan swims rapidly in a huge swirl, sucking in victims from all directions. |
|
EX |
Swell |
At half life Leviathan roars, churning up the seas and increasing its ferocity. |
|
EX |
Geyser |
Huge pillars of water swirl about in the stormy seas, creating stage hazards to avoid. |
All Grown Up
Cost: — Type: cutscene
The intensity of the battle for Besaid Island has attracted a horde of planesgorgers.
Jecht may not show it outwardly, but he is proud his little crybaby has grown into a true warrior and can stand on his own two feet.