Retro Game Walkthroughs for Final Fantasy X (PlayStation 2)
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Final Fantasy X Blitzball FAQ: Player Locations and Lv 99 Stats
Created by Matt Burns
Created on May 17th, 2003
Version: 1.1
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In this guide I am going to give you all the locations of all the blitzers in the game, as well as they're Lv 99 stats. I will also add my own personal opinion to each player to help you with your choices. In the later sections there are suggestionsabout the choices you can make over whom to have on your team. I have not described exactly how to play the game, as I feel the in-game tutorial does that perfectly well.
Version History:
Version 1.0: May 17th, 2003
Began and completed the guide.
Version 1.1: July 26th, 2003
Updated the player stats, added some more descriptions, included the Tech Suggestions and the Top Five Statistics sections, and updated the layout.
Contents:
a) Besaid Aurochs
b) Luca Goers
c) Kilika Beasts
d) Al Bhed Psyches
e) Guado Glories
f) Ronso Fangs
g) Free Agents
i) Besaid Island
ii) S.S.Winno
iii)Kilika
iv) Luca
v) Mi'ihen Highroad
vi) Djose Temple
vii)Moonflow
viii)Guadosalam
ix) Thunder Plains
x) Lake Macalania
xi) Calm Lands
xii)Airship
h) Top Five Blitzers
i) Top Five Statistics
j) Team Suggestions
k) Tech Suggestions
l) Thanks, Credits, etc
a) Besaid Aurochs - Haven't won a game in 23 years...until
now!
The Besaid Aurochs is a well-balanced team that can cope with practically any situation. Both strikers can learn all the techs, so this makes them a very versatile team. I would advise that you change this team as soon as possible because their stats aren't too great at low levels, but you can come back to them later if you wish. I would recommend using Tidus and Datto at later levels.
Tidus - Already on team.
Stats-wise he's a decent striker, and his Jecht Shots give him a slight edge over others. Plus you don't need to pay him. Be careful though because he isn't very good at defending.
SP 67 HP 9999
EN 80 AT 23
PA 49 BL 19
SH 78 CA 20
Datto - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
A decent striker at all levels, and very quick so he can outrun the defenders. Team him up with Nedus for a very nasty offensive team. Highly recommended.
SP 90 HP 8567
EN 65 AT 26
PA 34 BL 26
SH 62 CA 20
Letty - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Good midfielder, but players such as Kiyuri, Svanda, and Mifurey soon make Letty redundant. Use him if the other midfielders are at low levels or taken by other teams.
SP 60 HP 9209
EN 61 AT 37
PA 83 BL 39
SH 39 CA 20
Jassu - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
He's an adequate defender, and slightly quicker than your average player so he can catch up with the forwards before they get near the goal.
SP 67 HP 9999
EN 37 AT 50
PA 52 BL 44
SH 20 CA 20
Botta - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Good block, but it's a shame about the EN and PA. He's very good at defending due to his high BL, but he's not very good on the offensive so he needs Tackle Slip 2.
SP 60 HP 9121
EN 34 AT 46
PA 33 BL 64
SH 26 CA 20
Keepa - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Replace ASAP with Nimrook. He could be a striker as he has the highest SH in the game.
SP 53 HP 8028
EN 45 AT 22
PA 23 BL 57
SH 99 CA 39
b) Luca Goers - They think they're the best. They're wrong.
The Luca Goers are the second hardest team to contend with up to level 40, but after that they become disappointingly poor in comparison with other teams. I would recommend recruiting Raudy, but only if Nimrook or Nizarut are unavailable.
Bickson - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
He has very low EN and SH for a striker, but if you equip him with Invisible Shot then he should be able to score, even against Nimrook.
SP 60 HP 7000
EN 40 AT 33
PA 25 BL 19
SH 45 CA 20
Abus - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
He is slightly faster then Bickson, with a little more EN. However, he will also need the Invisible Shot if he has any chance of scoring at the higher levels.
SP 61 HP 6990
EN 44 AT 23
PA 24 BL 16
SH 43 CA 20
Graav - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
The second fastest Goer, but in comparison with the other MFs in the game he is very poor and not much use, except prior to Lv.
40.
SP 62 HP 7465
EN 46 AT 28
PA 44 BL 36
SH 33 CA 21
Doram - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
She's definitely the cutest girl in the Blitzball Tournament, but when it comes to performing she isn't much to write home about. However, she does have the very useful Nap Pass 3.
SP 60 HP 7982
EN 32 AT 38
PA 42 BL 36
SH 20 CA 20
Balgerda - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
Similar to Doram stats-wise, but she doesn't come with Nap Pass 3 so she isn't as good overall.
SP 60 HP 8523
EN 36 AT 38
PA 36 BL 23
SH 19 CA 20
Raudy - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
This guy's not too bad actually. Makes a decent goalie at all levels, and can be used if Nimrook is signed to a different team or at a low level.
SP 69 HP 7002
EN 63 AT 16
PA 21 BL 37
SH 30 CA 48
c) Kilika Beasts - Entered the tournament to bring happiness back to the people of Kilika.
Before Lv. 60 the Kilika Beasts have quite low stats, but as soon as they hit level 60 they all get a huge boost and become very good. All of the Beasts come complete with all the techs, except the special ones, which are only available to Tidus and Wakka. I would recommend that you try to recruit as many players from this team as possible, but mainly Larbeight, Vuroja, and Kulukan.
Larbeight - Kilika - Pier.
In my opinion this guy is the best striker. Any Shot tech gives him 99 SH, and he is quite good on the defensive due to his high
AT. Highly recommended.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 87 AT 50
PA 22 BL 26
SH 96 CA 20
Isken - Kilika - House.
This guy is also amazing. He has the highest EN of any player, and he has a very good SH to match. If you give him Tackle Slip 2 then he will be able to break through a whole team, and still manage to score afterwards. A very good player.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 99 AT 33
PA 30 BL 18
SH 81 CA 20
Vuroja - Kilika - Just to the right of Larbeight, swimming in
the water. He is an amazing MF. He's got all the right qualities, high EN, PA, AT and BL, and he has the highest PA possible which make him
the best MF in the game. I recommended Vuroja to anyone, but having him on your team does make the game a bit boring, because he's just so good!
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 75 AT 54
PA 99 BL 65
SH 28 CA 20
Kulukan - Kilika - Tavern.
She's the best all-round defender with very nice PA, AT and BL. Any passing tech will give her 99 PA, allowing her to pass over almost anyone, which is beneficial because her EN isn't terribly high. A great partner for Ropp, and a highly recommended player.
SP 60 HP 9317
EN 36 AT 64
PA 96 BL 64
SH 18 CA 12
Deim - Kilika - Temple.
She's very similar to Kulukan stats-wise, but with a lower AT. She would make a good partner for a defender with high AT but low BL, such as Ropp or Irga Ronso.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 37 AT 46
PA 89 BL 69
SH 16 CA 20
Nizarut - Kilika - Temple.
He's the third best goalie, and a great keeper if Nimrook is signed to another team. All his stats are hovering between 50 and 60, and so he can be placed anywhere on the field and manage perfectly well.
SP 57 HP 7930
EN 56 AT 51
PA 45 BL 62
SH 50 CA 60
d) Al Bhed Psyches - They fight for a good cause, but nobody
seems to notice.
This team has some of the best players in the game below level 60. Each player has high BL, which can cause a problem if none of your players have particularly high PA. Before Lv. 50 they are the hardest team to beat, no doubt about it. I would recommend recruiting Nimrook, and possibly Judda or Lakkam.
Eigaar - Airship - Storage Room - standing in the north of the room.
At the lower levels Eigaar is a monster of a player, but around Lv. 60 his stats stop increasing. For a striker he has high AT and BL that enable him to take the ball from the defenders. Although his EN isn't very high his PA and SH are high enough to score with. Recommended for a person who prefers a defensive team.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 46 AT 31
PA 47 BL 47
SH 61 CA 12
Blappa - Airship - Storage Room - running laps around Judda. Like Eigaar, Blappa is a demon striker at the lower levels. He is more offensive than Eigaar, with a higher EN. His AT and BL are lower than Eigaar's, but still higher than usual. Recommended for players who don't want an overpowered forward.
SP 60 HP 9920
EN 60 AT 23
PA 37 BL 38
SH 59 CA 13
Berrik - Airship - Storage Room - sitting on the wall on the
west side of the room. Very good at the lower levels, but like Eigaar and Blappa, the other MFs become better than him after Lv. 60. Still, he is quite good at supporting the other players on the team. Recommended for a team with good defenders so they can offer support just in case.
SP 60 HP 9254
EN 56 AT 43
PA 69 BL 48
SH 33 CA 20
Judda - Airship - Storage Room - crouched on the floor in the
middle of the room. Very good defender at all levels, and she makes a great MF as well. She's on a par with Kulukan but your choice depends on your style of play.
SP 60 HP 9631
EN 60 AT 50
PA 76 BL 61
SH 10 CA 22
Lakkam - Airship - Corridor - training in the corridor outside
the storage room. Similar to Judda, and equally as good. Definitely recommended if Kulukan and Judda are taken by other teams.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 70 AT 49
PA 66 BL 68
SH 22 CA 21
Nimrook - Airship - Storage Room - squatting near Berrik.
What can I say? This guy's amazing! He's got the highest catch in the whole game, and is the best goalie right from Lv. 1. You need this guy on your team, whatever the costs.
SP 60 HP 8719
EN 83 AT 27
PA 31 BL 33
SH 24 CA 67
NB. Both Judda and Lakkam make good midfielders.
e) Guado Glories - Their leader is dead, yet they strive onwards.
All members of the Guado team are quick with high BL, and they use this to their advantage. They like to speed past your defenders and throw a long pass to another player. The only way to stop them is to tackle them and pass to someone with high EN. I would recommend recruiting Nav or Auda.
Giera - Guadosalam - To the right of the shop.
A useful striker that can act as a set-up for your other striker. His high PA compensates for his EN. You may find that his high BL can help your MF out of a sticky situation.
SP 77 HP 8930
EN 51 AT 22
PA 79 BL 41
SH 70 CA 12
Zazi - Guadosalam - House on west side of the town. Very similar to Giera, but with a few minor differences. Zazi comes with better techs, but Giera has better stats. It's up to you to chose between them.
SP 77 HP 8450
EN 51 AT 12
PA 70 BL 36
SH 64 CA 21
Nav - Guadosalam - Running between Farplane and shop.
Very good. His high SP and BL make him an outstanding MF or defender, and he makes a great partner for Ropp or Irga Ronso.
Highly recommended.
SP 84 HP 7440
EN 65 AT 54
PA 65 BL 82
SH 33 CA 12
Auda - Guadosalam - Next to chest containing Elixir. Similar to Nav, but slightly slower and with a lower BL. Use her if Nav or Naida are already signed to a different team.
SP 72 HP 9513
EN 65 AT 57
PA 57 BL 78
SH 9 CA 23
Pah - Guadosalam - Same House as Zazi.
Much the same as Auda, but she doesn't have the quality of either Auda or Nav. Still, I wouldn't say she's bad, just try to get Auda or Nav first.
SP 69 HP 9999
EN 42 AT 53
PA 58 BL 75
SH 9 CA 12
Noy - Guadosalam - Inn, on the right.
He's the slowest Guado, but being a keeper that doesn't really matter. He's great at lower levels, but soon there are so many other options to choose from that Noy just fades into the background.
SP 64 HP 9999
EN 60 AT 41
PA 31 BL 23
SH 1 CA 43
f) Ronso Fangs - Taking part in the tournament to honour their fallen brothers.
The Ronso team are very nasty at the high levels. They all have huge EN, which makes it very difficult to get the ball off them, and when you do finally get the ball, you have to contend with their defenders high AT. You need to use speed to overcome these giants; otherwise you can look forward to a long slow match. I would advise recruiting Basik and Irga; she's one of the best defenders and a great midfielder.
Argai - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Up to Lv. 80 Argai has the highest SH of any player. If you couple this with his great EN you will see he is a very nasty striker that doesn't stop for anyone.
SP 42 HP 5570
EN 84 AT 34
PA 32 BL 36
SH 80 CA 16
Basik - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Very similar to Argai, but with even higher EN. He is ever so slightly quicker, and has better defensive stats. This giant make a great striker if you ignore his low SP.
SP 43 HP 5515
EN 88 AT 47
PA 16 BL 31
SH 80 CA 12
Gazna - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
At the beginning Gazna has the highest EN of anybody, and appears to be great. However, his stats do not grow much through the levels. Saying that, he is a well-balanced MF, but if you MUST have a Ronso MF then chose Zev, he's much better.
SP 42 HP 6600
EN 59 AT 56
PA 59 BL 47
SH 24 CA 20
Nuvy - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Amazing EN, PA and AT all make Nuvy a great defender, but she will need Elite Defence and Brawler to make up for her low SP. Also, watch out for her low BL.
SP 42 HP 5408
EN 79 AT 62
PA 79 BL 43
SH 16 CA 18
Irga - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
She's even better than Nuvy, but again, she'll need Elite Defence and Brawler. A good partner for her is Nav Guado because his high SP compensates hers. I highly recommend you get her as a defender or a midfielder at the higher levels.
SP 42 HP 6600
EN 92 AT 67
PA 85 BL 55
SH 17 CA 20
Zamzi - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
This guy is a solid goalie throughout, and is recommended if Nimrook isn't available.
SP 40 HP 6364
EN 44 AT 13
PA 22 BL 50
SH 9 CA 55
g) Free Agents
i) Besaid Island
Vilucha - Besaid Village - most southerly house on the right of
the village. A very good striker, second only to Larbeight. She has high EN and SH, so deploy a similar tactic to the one described for Isken. Definitely recommended after Lv. 40.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 83 AT 23
PA 43 BL 33
SH 91 CA 15
ii) S.S. Winno
Kiyuri - S.S. Winno - Standing next to the stairs leading below deck.
She's the best defensive MF due her high AT, and both her EN and PA are high. With 56 SH she has the capacity to score if she's equipped with Sphere Shot. She makes a well-balanced MF and a great replacement for Vuroja.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 69 AT 66
PA 90 BL 51
SH 56 CA 20
iii) Kilika
Tatts - Kilika Docks - Sitting on pile of boxes at the south end of the pier. Very well rounded at all levels, and with all the right qualities of a good midfielder. Not the best choice, but his high EN and above average SP may be to your liking.
SP 71 HP 9999
EN 82 AT 47
PA 70 BL 53
SH 48 CA 11
Mep - Kilika Temple - Outside the temple in the room on the left.
At the very start he is a good MF with high AT and SH, but after Lv. 60 he falls behind (maybe because of his age) None of his stats are particularly impressive, and his BL is far too low to be of any use. Useful prior to Lv. 60, but not afterwards.
SP 60 HP 8880
EN 46 AT 45
PA 60 BL 19
SH 56 CA 20
iv) Luca
Biggs - Luca Stadium - Guarding the stairs to the stands - on
the left. Throughout all the levels he has very high EN, which is a great advantage. However, his SH doesn't match up. If his SH was as good as his EN he would be great, but it isn't. He's not the best, but makes a great replacement for Wedge after Lv. 24.
SP 57 HP 9988
EN 82 AT 38
PA 51 BL 21
SH 69 CA 20
Wedge - Luca Stadium - Guarding the stairs to the stands - on
the right. If you plan on having a stable team from the very beginning, don't choose this player. Up until Lv. 24 he makes a great striker, but then his AT and BL rise turning him into a defender. He maintains this role until Lv. 80 where his CA rockets and he becomes the second best goalie. In the end the only place for Wedge is in goal, but not if you already have
Nimrook.
SP 66 HP 9988
EN 68 AT 43
PA 68 BL 31
SH 17 CA 62
Nedus - Luca - No. 1 Dock - the Al Bhed at the far end.
He starts of being slower than a drunken snail, and that doesn't wear off until Lv. 60. After that his SP jumps and he becomes the fastest striker. I recommend teaming him up with Datto, because then even Guado defenders cant catch you!
SP 99 HP 8920
EN 71 AT 24
PA 33 BL 11
SH 74 CA 14
Zev Ronso - Luca - No. 5 Dock - standing on the corner.
He's a Ronso, but he's not slow! He makes a very solid MF due to his high EN, AT and BL, and he is very good at all levels. If you were considering recruiting Gazna Ronso, pick this guy instead as he's much better.
SP 57 HP 6600
EN 73 AT 65
PA 54 BL 50
SH 35 CA 13
Shaami - Luca - news reporter standing to the right of the small
monument.
Early on she has high EN and good SH, but she's a little slow. As she progresses she becomes steadily quicker, and she ends up with above average SP. This, coupled with her high SH makes her a very good striker. In addition, unlike other strikers, she's not too bad at defending. A great striker at any level.
SP 66 HP 8920
EN 68 AT 39
PA 34 BL 31
SH 88 CA 14
Zalitz - Luca - sitting on the wall on the path to the theatre. Very similar to Botta because he's very poor when it comes to being on the offensive, so he needs Tackle Slip 2. His AT is not very high, but his high BL makes up for it. Recommended for the lower levels only.
SP 59 HP 8920
EN 45 AT 34
PA 60 BL 70
SH 22 CA 20
Jumal - Luca - sitting on the bench to the left of the large
crystal-like monument.
At the lower levels he makes a great alternative to Nimrook or Durren, but after Lv. 55 it is clear that Nimrook is far better. As with all goalies, they can all hold their own if you have a decent pair of defenders, and Jumal is no exception.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 29 AT 59
PA 83 BL 16
SH 20 CA 41
Shuu - Luca Café - standing on the right in the café in the middle of the group. At the beginning it takes her a while to develop into a
defender, but when she does she is great. She has great AT and PA, but her BL lets her down a bit.
SP 60 HP 8156
EN 53 AT 53
PA 91 BL 32
SH 10 CA 12
v) Mi'ihen Highroad
Ropp - Mi'ihen Highroad Agency - behind the counter on the right.
He's the best defender, with the highest AT and great PA and BL. He's outstanding at low and high levels, but not so much so between Lv. 30 and 50. If he's not on your team already, then get him ASAP.
SP 60 HP 8895
EN 46 AT 73
PA 96 BL 53
SH 11 CA 20
vi) Djose Temple
Kyou - Djose Temple Path - Crusader in blue on the left side. He has two roles; a goalie and a defender. He is better at the latter due to his high BL and PA. His above-average SP may prove to be a big bonus.
SP 71 HP 9999
EN 41 AT 44
PA 89 BL 64
SH 20 CA 46
vii) Moonflow
Miyu - Moonflow North Warf - sitting on the bench on the way to
Guadosalam. She's essentially a goalie, but her high EN and AT may make her appear to be a MF at first. However, if you look closer you will see she has very poor PA and BL so she cannot be a MF. She excels at the lower levels, and is on a par with Nimrook up until Lv. 40. After that she isn't so good.
SP 65 HP 7940
EN 73 AT 63
PA 16 BL 7
SH 14 CA 37
viii) Guadosalam
Yuma Guado - Guadosalam - In the house that Giera is standing
outside of. She's a very good goalie at all levels, and a worthy replacement for Nimrook if you don't already have him. You should use her up until Lv. 60, and then begin to look elsewhere, preferably in the direction of Nimrook or Nizarut.
SP 65 HP 8935
EN 19 AT 27
PA 38 BL 16
SH 19 CA 48
ix) Thunder Plains
Mifurey - Thunder Plains Agency - behind the counter. Like Nedus, she begins with a very low SP stat of 20, and this doesn't reach 60 until Lv. 90. On the plus side, her other stats more than compensate for this. She has very high EN, PA and SH at the lower levels, as well as coming with Tackle Slip 2 and Venom Pass 3, both of which are great techs. If you don't mind her lack of speed feel free to use her, but I tend to wait for another team to level her up for me. I seriously recommend using her as she ends up with above average SP, amazing EN and PA, and a good balance of AT and BL.
SP 69 HP 7631
EN 88 AT 52
PA 89 BL 52
SH 59 CA 1
x) Lake Macalania
Linna - Before getting the airship - sitting next to the stairs at the east end of the Macalania Temple Path. After getting the airship - Macalania Temple - Sitting on the steps outside. She's a very versatile player due to her high stats. She performs amazingly in all positions, except goal. Be careful of her low EN though, you need to ensure she is equipped with Tackle Slip 2 if she is to stand any chance of surviving an encounter. She's got good stats at all levels, and is recommended if you have a free position that you wish to fill.
SP 59 HP 9999
EN 27 AT 60
PA 99 BL 61
SH 92 CA 19
xi) Calm Lands
Naida - Calm Lands - behind the shop counter.
A very good defender at any level. She's much quicker than the average player, and makes a great alternative to the Guado defenders. She comes with Wither Tackle 3, which is one of the best tackle techs in the game. I recommend recruiting her as a replacement for one of the Guado defenders, or if they are at low levels.
SP 77 HP 9999
EN 45 AT 45
PA 81 BL 61
SH 25 CA 20
Svanda - Calm Lands - standing next to a large stone spike along the north edge of the Calm Lands. She's a great offensive midfielder due to her very high EN and PA, but she's let down by her relatively low AT and BL. She makes a good alternative to Mifurey, and is recommended if Mifurey is still a bit slow.
SP 60 HP 8920
EN 85 AT 42
PA 92 BL 38
SH 50 CA 15
Durren - Calm Lands - Gorge Bottom (This is where he is found before you get access to the airship. I've got no idea where to find him afterwards). At the lower levels he is the second best goalie, but after Lv. 40 his CA begins to fall. He ends up as the worst player, and
you shouldn't have him on your team at all, except at thebeginning.
SP 60 HP 8920
EN 28 AT 25
PA 24 BL 33
SH 4 CA 24
xii) Airship
Brother - Airship Bridge - pilot.
He's known for his high SP, and at the early levels he is a very useful MF. He has high EN, PA, AT and BL at the beginning, but as the game progresses he becomes less appealing. His main attraction is his high SP, but all his other stats are very average so he is more suited to being a defender than a MF. I recommend him for any team�s MF up to
Lv. 50, but afterwards I
would look towards Kiyuri or Vuroja and move Brother into the
back row as a defender.
SP 99 HP 9999
EN 59 AT 54
PA 44 BL 45
SH 42 CA 20
Wakka - Airship - Bridge.
He only reaches his full potential if there are other Aurochs are on the team. He's very weak defensively so try not pair him up with Tidus. Otherwise, Wakka an above average striker. (Please note, Wakka's Auroch Spirit will not boost his SH over
99)
SP 60 HP 8817
EN 78 AT 16
PA 35 BL 11
SH 80 CA 20
Rin - Airship Corridor - standing opposite Kimahri. He's a good MF to begin with, and can also be used as a defender. He makes a good alternative to Nav Guado due to his high BL, and works well with any arrangement because he's not too overpowered.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 66 AT 44
PA 59 BL 72
SH 33 CA 12
PLEASE READ! Whilst playing Blitzball I noticed that after Lv 99 some players (Irga Ronso, Naida, Ropp, Balgerda, to name just a few) went to Lv 0 and their stats went up a little bit more. Can you please contact me if this has happened to you; I want to know if I'm the only one that has this glitch. Thanks.
h) Top Five Blitzers
In this section I will give you who I think to be the best players for each position. The players in brackets are the alternatives and those who are equally as good.
Forward Position (LF and RF)
1. Larbeight (Tidus, Wakka)
2. Vilucha (Shaami)
3. Isken
4. Nedus (Datto)
5. Linna (Keepa)
Midfield Position (MF)
1. Vuroja
2. Kiyuri
3. Linna
4. Mifurey
5. Svanda
Defender Position (LD and RD)
1. Ropp
2. Kulukan (Judda, Lakkam)
3. Nav Guado (Naida, Auda Guado, Pah Guado)
4. Irga Ronso (Nuvy Ronso, Zev Ronso)
5. Linna
Goalkeeper (GL)
1. Nimrook
2. Wedge
3. Nizarut
4. Zamzi Ronso
5. Yuma Guado (Raudy)
I have chosen these players purely on their stats, not their Techs, as these can be changed using a Tech Find prize. If I had chosen using Techs then Tidus and Wakka would have an advantage as they have special techs that no one else has, and that's unfair.
i) Top Five Statistics
In this section I will give you the names of the Blitzers that have the highest stats for each category: SP, EN, PA, SH, AT, BL, and CA. The player's names that are divided by slashes have the same value so I have placed them at the same rank.
Highest SP:
1. Nedus / Brother 99
2. Datto 90
3. Nav Guado 84
4. Naida / Giera Guado / Zazi Guado 77
5. Auda Guado 72
Highest EN:
1. Isken 99
2. Irga Ronso 92
3. Mifurey 88
4. Larbeight 87
5. Svanda 85
Highest PA:
1. Vuroja / Linna 99
2. Ropp / Kulukan 96
3. Svanda 92
4. Shuu 91
5. Kiyuri 90
Highest SH:
1. Keepa 99
2. Larbeight 96
3. Linna 92
4. Vilucha 91
5. Shaami 88
Highest AT:
1. Ropp 73
2. Irga Ronso 67
3. Kiyuri 66
4. Zev Ronso 65
5. Kulukan 64
Highest BL:
1. Nav Guado 82
2. Auda Guado 78
3. Pah Guado 75
4. Rin 72
5. Zalitz 70
Highest CA:
1. Nimrook 67
2. Wedge 62
3. Nizarut 60
4. Zamzi Ronso 55
5. Yuma Guado / Raudy 48
j) Team Suggestions
Firstly, let's begin with my team. All my players are Lv. 99, and I've won so many Tech Find prizes that all members of my team have every single technique, except the special ones which only Tidus and Wakka can learn.
LF: Tidus
RF: Wakka
MF: Kiyuri
LD: Naida
RD: Auda Guado
GL: Nimrook
If you want to have the fastest team, then choose these players:
LF: Nedus
RF: Datto
MF: Brother
LD: Nav Guado
RD: Naida
GL: Nimrook (it doesn't matter what the keeper's SP is)
These team suggestions show you the changes you could make to your team as they progress through the game. Each section shows you the best players for the current level, and there are many options for you to chose from.
Lv. 1-30
LF: Tidus / Wakka
RF: Vilucha / Linna / Shaami / Wedge / Eigaar / Blappa
MF: Kiyuri / Svanda / Brother / Berrik / Rin
LD: Ropp / Judda / Lakkam
RD: Kyou / Zalitz / Naida
GL: Nimrook / Durren / Jumal / Yuma Guado / Miyu
Lv. 31-60
LF: Tidus / Wakka
RF: Vilucha / Argai Ronso / Basik Ronso / Linna / Shaami /
Larbeight / Isken
MF: Kiyuri / Svanda / Brother / Berrik / Tatts / Vuroja
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso
GL: Nimrook
Lv. 61-90
LF: Tidus / Wakka / Nedus
RF: Vilucha / Argai Ronso / Basik Ronso / Linna / Shaami /
Larbeight / Isken
MF: Vuroja / Kiyuri / Linna / Mifurey / Svanda / Nav Guado
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso / Nav Guado
GL: Nimrook / Nizarut
Lv. 99
LF: Tidus / Wakka / Nedus
RF: Vilucha / Larbeight / Isken / Shaami / Linna
MF: Vuroja / Kiyuri / Linna / Mifurey / Svanda
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso / Nav Guado
GL: Nimrook / Wedge
Of course, you will have a brilliant team if you choose an assortment of people from the top fives mentioned in section h.
k) Tech Suggestions
In this section I will give you all the necessary techs that a player in that position requires. They are not in order of importance. Remember that you can only have a maximum of 5 techs equipped at any one time, so chose carefully. The *......* denotes one of the statuses, either Venom, Wither, Nap or Drain.
Strikers:
Jecht Shot, Jecht Shot 2 (Tidus only)
Aurochs Spirit (Wakka only)
Sphere Shot
Invisible Shot
...... Shot 3
...... Tackle 2/3
...... Pass 2/3
Tackle Slip 1/2
Anti-...... 2
Golden Arm
Midfielders:
...... Pass 3
...... Tackle 2/3
Anti-...... 2
Elite Defence
Brawler
Pile Venom
Pile Wither
Defenders:
...... Pass 2/3
...... Tackle 2/3
Elite Defence
Brawler
Pile Venom
Pile Wither
Goalkeeper:
Anti-...... 2
Grip Gloves
Super Goalie
l) Thanks, Credits, etc
Firstly, I'd like to thank Square for making Final Fantasy X. I want to thank Sony for making the PlayStation 2. I want to thank me for writing this FAQ, you for reading this FAQ, and I hope it has been of use to you.
That's the end of this Blitzball guide, but if there are any questions/comments about this guide, Blitzball or any other aspect of he game then please email me at [email protected].
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In this guide I am going to give you all the locations of all the blitzers in the game, as well as they're Lv 99 stats. I will also add my own personal opinion to each player to help you with your choices. In the later sections there are suggestionsabout the choices you can make over whom to have on your team. I have not described exactly how to play the game, as I feel the in-game tutorial does that perfectly well.
Version History:
Version 1.0: May 17th, 2003
Began and completed the guide.
Version 1.1: July 26th, 2003
Updated the player stats, added some more descriptions, included the Tech Suggestions and the Top Five Statistics sections, and updated the layout.
Contents:
a) Besaid Aurochs
b) Luca Goers
c) Kilika Beasts
d) Al Bhed Psyches
e) Guado Glories
f) Ronso Fangs
g) Free Agents
i) Besaid Island
ii) S.S.Winno
iii)Kilika
iv) Luca
v) Mi'ihen Highroad
vi) Djose Temple
vii)Moonflow
viii)Guadosalam
ix) Thunder Plains
x) Lake Macalania
xi) Calm Lands
xii)Airship
h) Top Five Blitzers
i) Top Five Statistics
j) Team Suggestions
k) Tech Suggestions
l) Thanks, Credits, etc
a) Besaid Aurochs - Haven't won a game in 23 years...until
now!
The Besaid Aurochs is a well-balanced team that can cope with practically any situation. Both strikers can learn all the techs, so this makes them a very versatile team. I would advise that you change this team as soon as possible because their stats aren't too great at low levels, but you can come back to them later if you wish. I would recommend using Tidus and Datto at later levels.
Tidus - Already on team.
Stats-wise he's a decent striker, and his Jecht Shots give him a slight edge over others. Plus you don't need to pay him. Be careful though because he isn't very good at defending.
SP 67 HP 9999
EN 80 AT 23
PA 49 BL 19
SH 78 CA 20
Datto - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
A decent striker at all levels, and very quick so he can outrun the defenders. Team him up with Nedus for a very nasty offensive team. Highly recommended.
SP 90 HP 8567
EN 65 AT 26
PA 34 BL 26
SH 62 CA 20
Letty - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Good midfielder, but players such as Kiyuri, Svanda, and Mifurey soon make Letty redundant. Use him if the other midfielders are at low levels or taken by other teams.
SP 60 HP 9209
EN 61 AT 37
PA 83 BL 39
SH 39 CA 20
Jassu - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
He's an adequate defender, and slightly quicker than your average player so he can catch up with the forwards before they get near the goal.
SP 67 HP 9999
EN 37 AT 50
PA 52 BL 44
SH 20 CA 20
Botta - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Good block, but it's a shame about the EN and PA. He's very good at defending due to his high BL, but he's not very good on the offensive so he needs Tackle Slip 2.
SP 60 HP 9121
EN 34 AT 46
PA 33 BL 64
SH 26 CA 20
Keepa - Luca - Besaid Aurochs' Dressing Room.
Replace ASAP with Nimrook. He could be a striker as he has the highest SH in the game.
SP 53 HP 8028
EN 45 AT 22
PA 23 BL 57
SH 99 CA 39
b) Luca Goers - They think they're the best. They're wrong.
The Luca Goers are the second hardest team to contend with up to level 40, but after that they become disappointingly poor in comparison with other teams. I would recommend recruiting Raudy, but only if Nimrook or Nizarut are unavailable.
Bickson - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
He has very low EN and SH for a striker, but if you equip him with Invisible Shot then he should be able to score, even against Nimrook.
SP 60 HP 7000
EN 40 AT 33
PA 25 BL 19
SH 45 CA 20
Abus - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
He is slightly faster then Bickson, with a little more EN. However, he will also need the Invisible Shot if he has any chance of scoring at the higher levels.
SP 61 HP 6990
EN 44 AT 23
PA 24 BL 16
SH 43 CA 20
Graav - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
The second fastest Goer, but in comparison with the other MFs in the game he is very poor and not much use, except prior to Lv.
40.
SP 62 HP 7465
EN 46 AT 28
PA 44 BL 36
SH 33 CA 21
Doram - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
She's definitely the cutest girl in the Blitzball Tournament, but when it comes to performing she isn't much to write home about. However, she does have the very useful Nap Pass 3.
SP 60 HP 7982
EN 32 AT 38
PA 42 BL 36
SH 20 CA 20
Balgerda - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
Similar to Doram stats-wise, but she doesn't come with Nap Pass 3 so she isn't as good overall.
SP 60 HP 8523
EN 36 AT 38
PA 36 BL 23
SH 19 CA 20
Raudy - Luca Harbour - No. 3 Dock.
This guy's not too bad actually. Makes a decent goalie at all levels, and can be used if Nimrook is signed to a different team or at a low level.
SP 69 HP 7002
EN 63 AT 16
PA 21 BL 37
SH 30 CA 48
c) Kilika Beasts - Entered the tournament to bring happiness back to the people of Kilika.
Before Lv. 60 the Kilika Beasts have quite low stats, but as soon as they hit level 60 they all get a huge boost and become very good. All of the Beasts come complete with all the techs, except the special ones, which are only available to Tidus and Wakka. I would recommend that you try to recruit as many players from this team as possible, but mainly Larbeight, Vuroja, and Kulukan.
Larbeight - Kilika - Pier.
In my opinion this guy is the best striker. Any Shot tech gives him 99 SH, and he is quite good on the defensive due to his high
AT. Highly recommended.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 87 AT 50
PA 22 BL 26
SH 96 CA 20
Isken - Kilika - House.
This guy is also amazing. He has the highest EN of any player, and he has a very good SH to match. If you give him Tackle Slip 2 then he will be able to break through a whole team, and still manage to score afterwards. A very good player.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 99 AT 33
PA 30 BL 18
SH 81 CA 20
Vuroja - Kilika - Just to the right of Larbeight, swimming in
the water. He is an amazing MF. He's got all the right qualities, high EN, PA, AT and BL, and he has the highest PA possible which make him
the best MF in the game. I recommended Vuroja to anyone, but having him on your team does make the game a bit boring, because he's just so good!
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 75 AT 54
PA 99 BL 65
SH 28 CA 20
Kulukan - Kilika - Tavern.
She's the best all-round defender with very nice PA, AT and BL. Any passing tech will give her 99 PA, allowing her to pass over almost anyone, which is beneficial because her EN isn't terribly high. A great partner for Ropp, and a highly recommended player.
SP 60 HP 9317
EN 36 AT 64
PA 96 BL 64
SH 18 CA 12
Deim - Kilika - Temple.
She's very similar to Kulukan stats-wise, but with a lower AT. She would make a good partner for a defender with high AT but low BL, such as Ropp or Irga Ronso.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 37 AT 46
PA 89 BL 69
SH 16 CA 20
Nizarut - Kilika - Temple.
He's the third best goalie, and a great keeper if Nimrook is signed to another team. All his stats are hovering between 50 and 60, and so he can be placed anywhere on the field and manage perfectly well.
SP 57 HP 7930
EN 56 AT 51
PA 45 BL 62
SH 50 CA 60
d) Al Bhed Psyches - They fight for a good cause, but nobody
seems to notice.
This team has some of the best players in the game below level 60. Each player has high BL, which can cause a problem if none of your players have particularly high PA. Before Lv. 50 they are the hardest team to beat, no doubt about it. I would recommend recruiting Nimrook, and possibly Judda or Lakkam.
Eigaar - Airship - Storage Room - standing in the north of the room.
At the lower levels Eigaar is a monster of a player, but around Lv. 60 his stats stop increasing. For a striker he has high AT and BL that enable him to take the ball from the defenders. Although his EN isn't very high his PA and SH are high enough to score with. Recommended for a person who prefers a defensive team.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 46 AT 31
PA 47 BL 47
SH 61 CA 12
Blappa - Airship - Storage Room - running laps around Judda. Like Eigaar, Blappa is a demon striker at the lower levels. He is more offensive than Eigaar, with a higher EN. His AT and BL are lower than Eigaar's, but still higher than usual. Recommended for players who don't want an overpowered forward.
SP 60 HP 9920
EN 60 AT 23
PA 37 BL 38
SH 59 CA 13
Berrik - Airship - Storage Room - sitting on the wall on the
west side of the room. Very good at the lower levels, but like Eigaar and Blappa, the other MFs become better than him after Lv. 60. Still, he is quite good at supporting the other players on the team. Recommended for a team with good defenders so they can offer support just in case.
SP 60 HP 9254
EN 56 AT 43
PA 69 BL 48
SH 33 CA 20
Judda - Airship - Storage Room - crouched on the floor in the
middle of the room. Very good defender at all levels, and she makes a great MF as well. She's on a par with Kulukan but your choice depends on your style of play.
SP 60 HP 9631
EN 60 AT 50
PA 76 BL 61
SH 10 CA 22
Lakkam - Airship - Corridor - training in the corridor outside
the storage room. Similar to Judda, and equally as good. Definitely recommended if Kulukan and Judda are taken by other teams.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 70 AT 49
PA 66 BL 68
SH 22 CA 21
Nimrook - Airship - Storage Room - squatting near Berrik.
What can I say? This guy's amazing! He's got the highest catch in the whole game, and is the best goalie right from Lv. 1. You need this guy on your team, whatever the costs.
SP 60 HP 8719
EN 83 AT 27
PA 31 BL 33
SH 24 CA 67
NB. Both Judda and Lakkam make good midfielders.
e) Guado Glories - Their leader is dead, yet they strive onwards.
All members of the Guado team are quick with high BL, and they use this to their advantage. They like to speed past your defenders and throw a long pass to another player. The only way to stop them is to tackle them and pass to someone with high EN. I would recommend recruiting Nav or Auda.
Giera - Guadosalam - To the right of the shop.
A useful striker that can act as a set-up for your other striker. His high PA compensates for his EN. You may find that his high BL can help your MF out of a sticky situation.
SP 77 HP 8930
EN 51 AT 22
PA 79 BL 41
SH 70 CA 12
Zazi - Guadosalam - House on west side of the town. Very similar to Giera, but with a few minor differences. Zazi comes with better techs, but Giera has better stats. It's up to you to chose between them.
SP 77 HP 8450
EN 51 AT 12
PA 70 BL 36
SH 64 CA 21
Nav - Guadosalam - Running between Farplane and shop.
Very good. His high SP and BL make him an outstanding MF or defender, and he makes a great partner for Ropp or Irga Ronso.
Highly recommended.
SP 84 HP 7440
EN 65 AT 54
PA 65 BL 82
SH 33 CA 12
Auda - Guadosalam - Next to chest containing Elixir. Similar to Nav, but slightly slower and with a lower BL. Use her if Nav or Naida are already signed to a different team.
SP 72 HP 9513
EN 65 AT 57
PA 57 BL 78
SH 9 CA 23
Pah - Guadosalam - Same House as Zazi.
Much the same as Auda, but she doesn't have the quality of either Auda or Nav. Still, I wouldn't say she's bad, just try to get Auda or Nav first.
SP 69 HP 9999
EN 42 AT 53
PA 58 BL 75
SH 9 CA 12
Noy - Guadosalam - Inn, on the right.
He's the slowest Guado, but being a keeper that doesn't really matter. He's great at lower levels, but soon there are so many other options to choose from that Noy just fades into the background.
SP 64 HP 9999
EN 60 AT 41
PA 31 BL 23
SH 1 CA 43
f) Ronso Fangs - Taking part in the tournament to honour their fallen brothers.
The Ronso team are very nasty at the high levels. They all have huge EN, which makes it very difficult to get the ball off them, and when you do finally get the ball, you have to contend with their defenders high AT. You need to use speed to overcome these giants; otherwise you can look forward to a long slow match. I would advise recruiting Basik and Irga; she's one of the best defenders and a great midfielder.
Argai - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Up to Lv. 80 Argai has the highest SH of any player. If you couple this with his great EN you will see he is a very nasty striker that doesn't stop for anyone.
SP 42 HP 5570
EN 84 AT 34
PA 32 BL 36
SH 80 CA 16
Basik - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Very similar to Argai, but with even higher EN. He is ever so slightly quicker, and has better defensive stats. This giant make a great striker if you ignore his low SP.
SP 43 HP 5515
EN 88 AT 47
PA 16 BL 31
SH 80 CA 12
Gazna - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
At the beginning Gazna has the highest EN of anybody, and appears to be great. However, his stats do not grow much through the levels. Saying that, he is a well-balanced MF, but if you MUST have a Ronso MF then chose Zev, he's much better.
SP 42 HP 6600
EN 59 AT 56
PA 59 BL 47
SH 24 CA 20
Nuvy - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
Amazing EN, PA and AT all make Nuvy a great defender, but she will need Elite Defence and Brawler to make up for her low SP. Also, watch out for her low BL.
SP 42 HP 5408
EN 79 AT 62
PA 79 BL 43
SH 16 CA 18
Irga - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
She's even better than Nuvy, but again, she'll need Elite Defence and Brawler. A good partner for her is Nav Guado because his high SP compensates hers. I highly recommend you get her as a defender or a midfielder at the higher levels.
SP 42 HP 6600
EN 92 AT 67
PA 85 BL 55
SH 17 CA 20
Zamzi - Luca - No. 4 Dock.
This guy is a solid goalie throughout, and is recommended if Nimrook isn't available.
SP 40 HP 6364
EN 44 AT 13
PA 22 BL 50
SH 9 CA 55
g) Free Agents
i) Besaid Island
Vilucha - Besaid Village - most southerly house on the right of
the village. A very good striker, second only to Larbeight. She has high EN and SH, so deploy a similar tactic to the one described for Isken. Definitely recommended after Lv. 40.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 83 AT 23
PA 43 BL 33
SH 91 CA 15
ii) S.S. Winno
Kiyuri - S.S. Winno - Standing next to the stairs leading below deck.
She's the best defensive MF due her high AT, and both her EN and PA are high. With 56 SH she has the capacity to score if she's equipped with Sphere Shot. She makes a well-balanced MF and a great replacement for Vuroja.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 69 AT 66
PA 90 BL 51
SH 56 CA 20
iii) Kilika
Tatts - Kilika Docks - Sitting on pile of boxes at the south end of the pier. Very well rounded at all levels, and with all the right qualities of a good midfielder. Not the best choice, but his high EN and above average SP may be to your liking.
SP 71 HP 9999
EN 82 AT 47
PA 70 BL 53
SH 48 CA 11
Mep - Kilika Temple - Outside the temple in the room on the left.
At the very start he is a good MF with high AT and SH, but after Lv. 60 he falls behind (maybe because of his age) None of his stats are particularly impressive, and his BL is far too low to be of any use. Useful prior to Lv. 60, but not afterwards.
SP 60 HP 8880
EN 46 AT 45
PA 60 BL 19
SH 56 CA 20
iv) Luca
Biggs - Luca Stadium - Guarding the stairs to the stands - on
the left. Throughout all the levels he has very high EN, which is a great advantage. However, his SH doesn't match up. If his SH was as good as his EN he would be great, but it isn't. He's not the best, but makes a great replacement for Wedge after Lv. 24.
SP 57 HP 9988
EN 82 AT 38
PA 51 BL 21
SH 69 CA 20
Wedge - Luca Stadium - Guarding the stairs to the stands - on
the right. If you plan on having a stable team from the very beginning, don't choose this player. Up until Lv. 24 he makes a great striker, but then his AT and BL rise turning him into a defender. He maintains this role until Lv. 80 where his CA rockets and he becomes the second best goalie. In the end the only place for Wedge is in goal, but not if you already have
Nimrook.
SP 66 HP 9988
EN 68 AT 43
PA 68 BL 31
SH 17 CA 62
Nedus - Luca - No. 1 Dock - the Al Bhed at the far end.
He starts of being slower than a drunken snail, and that doesn't wear off until Lv. 60. After that his SP jumps and he becomes the fastest striker. I recommend teaming him up with Datto, because then even Guado defenders cant catch you!
SP 99 HP 8920
EN 71 AT 24
PA 33 BL 11
SH 74 CA 14
Zev Ronso - Luca - No. 5 Dock - standing on the corner.
He's a Ronso, but he's not slow! He makes a very solid MF due to his high EN, AT and BL, and he is very good at all levels. If you were considering recruiting Gazna Ronso, pick this guy instead as he's much better.
SP 57 HP 6600
EN 73 AT 65
PA 54 BL 50
SH 35 CA 13
Shaami - Luca - news reporter standing to the right of the small
monument.
Early on she has high EN and good SH, but she's a little slow. As she progresses she becomes steadily quicker, and she ends up with above average SP. This, coupled with her high SH makes her a very good striker. In addition, unlike other strikers, she's not too bad at defending. A great striker at any level.
SP 66 HP 8920
EN 68 AT 39
PA 34 BL 31
SH 88 CA 14
Zalitz - Luca - sitting on the wall on the path to the theatre. Very similar to Botta because he's very poor when it comes to being on the offensive, so he needs Tackle Slip 2. His AT is not very high, but his high BL makes up for it. Recommended for the lower levels only.
SP 59 HP 8920
EN 45 AT 34
PA 60 BL 70
SH 22 CA 20
Jumal - Luca - sitting on the bench to the left of the large
crystal-like monument.
At the lower levels he makes a great alternative to Nimrook or Durren, but after Lv. 55 it is clear that Nimrook is far better. As with all goalies, they can all hold their own if you have a decent pair of defenders, and Jumal is no exception.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 29 AT 59
PA 83 BL 16
SH 20 CA 41
Shuu - Luca Café - standing on the right in the café in the middle of the group. At the beginning it takes her a while to develop into a
defender, but when she does she is great. She has great AT and PA, but her BL lets her down a bit.
SP 60 HP 8156
EN 53 AT 53
PA 91 BL 32
SH 10 CA 12
v) Mi'ihen Highroad
Ropp - Mi'ihen Highroad Agency - behind the counter on the right.
He's the best defender, with the highest AT and great PA and BL. He's outstanding at low and high levels, but not so much so between Lv. 30 and 50. If he's not on your team already, then get him ASAP.
SP 60 HP 8895
EN 46 AT 73
PA 96 BL 53
SH 11 CA 20
vi) Djose Temple
Kyou - Djose Temple Path - Crusader in blue on the left side. He has two roles; a goalie and a defender. He is better at the latter due to his high BL and PA. His above-average SP may prove to be a big bonus.
SP 71 HP 9999
EN 41 AT 44
PA 89 BL 64
SH 20 CA 46
vii) Moonflow
Miyu - Moonflow North Warf - sitting on the bench on the way to
Guadosalam. She's essentially a goalie, but her high EN and AT may make her appear to be a MF at first. However, if you look closer you will see she has very poor PA and BL so she cannot be a MF. She excels at the lower levels, and is on a par with Nimrook up until Lv. 40. After that she isn't so good.
SP 65 HP 7940
EN 73 AT 63
PA 16 BL 7
SH 14 CA 37
viii) Guadosalam
Yuma Guado - Guadosalam - In the house that Giera is standing
outside of. She's a very good goalie at all levels, and a worthy replacement for Nimrook if you don't already have him. You should use her up until Lv. 60, and then begin to look elsewhere, preferably in the direction of Nimrook or Nizarut.
SP 65 HP 8935
EN 19 AT 27
PA 38 BL 16
SH 19 CA 48
ix) Thunder Plains
Mifurey - Thunder Plains Agency - behind the counter. Like Nedus, she begins with a very low SP stat of 20, and this doesn't reach 60 until Lv. 90. On the plus side, her other stats more than compensate for this. She has very high EN, PA and SH at the lower levels, as well as coming with Tackle Slip 2 and Venom Pass 3, both of which are great techs. If you don't mind her lack of speed feel free to use her, but I tend to wait for another team to level her up for me. I seriously recommend using her as she ends up with above average SP, amazing EN and PA, and a good balance of AT and BL.
SP 69 HP 7631
EN 88 AT 52
PA 89 BL 52
SH 59 CA 1
x) Lake Macalania
Linna - Before getting the airship - sitting next to the stairs at the east end of the Macalania Temple Path. After getting the airship - Macalania Temple - Sitting on the steps outside. She's a very versatile player due to her high stats. She performs amazingly in all positions, except goal. Be careful of her low EN though, you need to ensure she is equipped with Tackle Slip 2 if she is to stand any chance of surviving an encounter. She's got good stats at all levels, and is recommended if you have a free position that you wish to fill.
SP 59 HP 9999
EN 27 AT 60
PA 99 BL 61
SH 92 CA 19
xi) Calm Lands
Naida - Calm Lands - behind the shop counter.
A very good defender at any level. She's much quicker than the average player, and makes a great alternative to the Guado defenders. She comes with Wither Tackle 3, which is one of the best tackle techs in the game. I recommend recruiting her as a replacement for one of the Guado defenders, or if they are at low levels.
SP 77 HP 9999
EN 45 AT 45
PA 81 BL 61
SH 25 CA 20
Svanda - Calm Lands - standing next to a large stone spike along the north edge of the Calm Lands. She's a great offensive midfielder due to her very high EN and PA, but she's let down by her relatively low AT and BL. She makes a good alternative to Mifurey, and is recommended if Mifurey is still a bit slow.
SP 60 HP 8920
EN 85 AT 42
PA 92 BL 38
SH 50 CA 15
Durren - Calm Lands - Gorge Bottom (This is where he is found before you get access to the airship. I've got no idea where to find him afterwards). At the lower levels he is the second best goalie, but after Lv. 40 his CA begins to fall. He ends up as the worst player, and
you shouldn't have him on your team at all, except at thebeginning.
SP 60 HP 8920
EN 28 AT 25
PA 24 BL 33
SH 4 CA 24
xii) Airship
Brother - Airship Bridge - pilot.
He's known for his high SP, and at the early levels he is a very useful MF. He has high EN, PA, AT and BL at the beginning, but as the game progresses he becomes less appealing. His main attraction is his high SP, but all his other stats are very average so he is more suited to being a defender than a MF. I recommend him for any team�s MF up to
Lv. 50, but afterwards I
would look towards Kiyuri or Vuroja and move Brother into the
back row as a defender.
SP 99 HP 9999
EN 59 AT 54
PA 44 BL 45
SH 42 CA 20
Wakka - Airship - Bridge.
He only reaches his full potential if there are other Aurochs are on the team. He's very weak defensively so try not pair him up with Tidus. Otherwise, Wakka an above average striker. (Please note, Wakka's Auroch Spirit will not boost his SH over
99)
SP 60 HP 8817
EN 78 AT 16
PA 35 BL 11
SH 80 CA 20
Rin - Airship Corridor - standing opposite Kimahri. He's a good MF to begin with, and can also be used as a defender. He makes a good alternative to Nav Guado due to his high BL, and works well with any arrangement because he's not too overpowered.
SP 60 HP 9999
EN 66 AT 44
PA 59 BL 72
SH 33 CA 12
PLEASE READ! Whilst playing Blitzball I noticed that after Lv 99 some players (Irga Ronso, Naida, Ropp, Balgerda, to name just a few) went to Lv 0 and their stats went up a little bit more. Can you please contact me if this has happened to you; I want to know if I'm the only one that has this glitch. Thanks.
h) Top Five Blitzers
In this section I will give you who I think to be the best players for each position. The players in brackets are the alternatives and those who are equally as good.
Forward Position (LF and RF)
1. Larbeight (Tidus, Wakka)
2. Vilucha (Shaami)
3. Isken
4. Nedus (Datto)
5. Linna (Keepa)
Midfield Position (MF)
1. Vuroja
2. Kiyuri
3. Linna
4. Mifurey
5. Svanda
Defender Position (LD and RD)
1. Ropp
2. Kulukan (Judda, Lakkam)
3. Nav Guado (Naida, Auda Guado, Pah Guado)
4. Irga Ronso (Nuvy Ronso, Zev Ronso)
5. Linna
Goalkeeper (GL)
1. Nimrook
2. Wedge
3. Nizarut
4. Zamzi Ronso
5. Yuma Guado (Raudy)
I have chosen these players purely on their stats, not their Techs, as these can be changed using a Tech Find prize. If I had chosen using Techs then Tidus and Wakka would have an advantage as they have special techs that no one else has, and that's unfair.
i) Top Five Statistics
In this section I will give you the names of the Blitzers that have the highest stats for each category: SP, EN, PA, SH, AT, BL, and CA. The player's names that are divided by slashes have the same value so I have placed them at the same rank.
Highest SP:
1. Nedus / Brother 99
2. Datto 90
3. Nav Guado 84
4. Naida / Giera Guado / Zazi Guado 77
5. Auda Guado 72
Highest EN:
1. Isken 99
2. Irga Ronso 92
3. Mifurey 88
4. Larbeight 87
5. Svanda 85
Highest PA:
1. Vuroja / Linna 99
2. Ropp / Kulukan 96
3. Svanda 92
4. Shuu 91
5. Kiyuri 90
Highest SH:
1. Keepa 99
2. Larbeight 96
3. Linna 92
4. Vilucha 91
5. Shaami 88
Highest AT:
1. Ropp 73
2. Irga Ronso 67
3. Kiyuri 66
4. Zev Ronso 65
5. Kulukan 64
Highest BL:
1. Nav Guado 82
2. Auda Guado 78
3. Pah Guado 75
4. Rin 72
5. Zalitz 70
Highest CA:
1. Nimrook 67
2. Wedge 62
3. Nizarut 60
4. Zamzi Ronso 55
5. Yuma Guado / Raudy 48
j) Team Suggestions
Firstly, let's begin with my team. All my players are Lv. 99, and I've won so many Tech Find prizes that all members of my team have every single technique, except the special ones which only Tidus and Wakka can learn.
LF: Tidus
RF: Wakka
MF: Kiyuri
LD: Naida
RD: Auda Guado
GL: Nimrook
If you want to have the fastest team, then choose these players:
LF: Nedus
RF: Datto
MF: Brother
LD: Nav Guado
RD: Naida
GL: Nimrook (it doesn't matter what the keeper's SP is)
These team suggestions show you the changes you could make to your team as they progress through the game. Each section shows you the best players for the current level, and there are many options for you to chose from.
Lv. 1-30
LF: Tidus / Wakka
RF: Vilucha / Linna / Shaami / Wedge / Eigaar / Blappa
MF: Kiyuri / Svanda / Brother / Berrik / Rin
LD: Ropp / Judda / Lakkam
RD: Kyou / Zalitz / Naida
GL: Nimrook / Durren / Jumal / Yuma Guado / Miyu
Lv. 31-60
LF: Tidus / Wakka
RF: Vilucha / Argai Ronso / Basik Ronso / Linna / Shaami /
Larbeight / Isken
MF: Kiyuri / Svanda / Brother / Berrik / Tatts / Vuroja
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso
GL: Nimrook
Lv. 61-90
LF: Tidus / Wakka / Nedus
RF: Vilucha / Argai Ronso / Basik Ronso / Linna / Shaami /
Larbeight / Isken
MF: Vuroja / Kiyuri / Linna / Mifurey / Svanda / Nav Guado
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso / Nav Guado
GL: Nimrook / Nizarut
Lv. 99
LF: Tidus / Wakka / Nedus
RF: Vilucha / Larbeight / Isken / Shaami / Linna
MF: Vuroja / Kiyuri / Linna / Mifurey / Svanda
LD: Ropp
RD: Kulukan / Judda / Irga Ronso / Nav Guado
GL: Nimrook / Wedge
Of course, you will have a brilliant team if you choose an assortment of people from the top fives mentioned in section h.
k) Tech Suggestions
In this section I will give you all the necessary techs that a player in that position requires. They are not in order of importance. Remember that you can only have a maximum of 5 techs equipped at any one time, so chose carefully. The *......* denotes one of the statuses, either Venom, Wither, Nap or Drain.
Strikers:
Jecht Shot, Jecht Shot 2 (Tidus only)
Aurochs Spirit (Wakka only)
Sphere Shot
Invisible Shot
...... Shot 3
...... Tackle 2/3
...... Pass 2/3
Tackle Slip 1/2
Anti-...... 2
Golden Arm
Midfielders:
...... Pass 3
...... Tackle 2/3
Anti-...... 2
Elite Defence
Brawler
Pile Venom
Pile Wither
Defenders:
...... Pass 2/3
...... Tackle 2/3
Elite Defence
Brawler
Pile Venom
Pile Wither
Goalkeeper:
Anti-...... 2
Grip Gloves
Super Goalie
l) Thanks, Credits, etc
Firstly, I'd like to thank Square for making Final Fantasy X. I want to thank Sony for making the PlayStation 2. I want to thank me for writing this FAQ, you for reading this FAQ, and I hope it has been of use to you.
That's the end of this Blitzball guide, but if there are any questions/comments about this guide, Blitzball or any other aspect of he game then please email me at [email protected].
Copyright Protected, 2003, by Matt Burns
([email protected])
All rights reserved.
Submitted By: El Viking
BISAIDO ISLAND
After regaining consciousness in this tropical paradise, you can
watch Tidus show off his Blitzball skills and impress the
locals. After you regain control, swim toward the shore. If you want to
get it now, there's a Moon Wheel Scroll in an alcove to the
right of the shore. You have no use for it now. Follow Wakka to his village. In the water pond on the way, there will be enemy fishes, so be ready. Explore the village a little, don't miss the 3 item boxes at the end of the small slope. You can go to the Monster Fighting Team Living Quarters to save your game. Now go to the big temple at the top of the map to learn some history by talking to the monks there, then return to Wakka's house to take a short nap. When you wake up, go to the temple again to look for Wakka.
After Tidus breaks into the Room of Training, you are faced with
your first temple maze. The idea of the temple mazes is to put
the right shining sphere in the right hole to activate the
corresponding contraptions. The tricky part is that Tidus can
only hold one shining sphere at a time, and to put the right
shining spheres in the right holes, you will have to know when
to put the wrong shining spheres in the wrong holes. The sphere
stand is helpful, make good use of it.
To get out, you need to figure out which sphere goes in which
hole. That, I am going to leave for yourself to figure out. I
will tell you which hole to put the Broken Sphere in to get the
treasure though. The Broken Sphere is the magenta colored sphere
that doesn't shine as brightly as the other spheres.
To get the Broken Sphere Treasure, put the Broken Sphere in the
hole of the wall that has spiderweb-like lines surrounding the
hole.
After finding your way out of the maze, say hello to Lulu and
Kimari, and then the summoner Yuna. You have just obtained Valfore.
Following is a long sequence of no fighting, so be at ease. There's the
summoning demonstration, the night celebration, sleep, the Lulu and Wakka conversation about how Tidus looks exactly like Wakka's younger
brother, the next morning where Wakka gives Tidus his brother Chap's sword, and then it's off on Yuna's long journey of summoner training.
Don't worry about Kimari, he's just a pussy cat, all you need to do is keep attacking and he'll back off.
Remember to return to this temple later in the game to find a woman with a dog to receive the second overdrive attack for Valfore.
After regaining consciousness in this tropical paradise, you can
watch Tidus show off his Blitzball skills and impress the
locals. After you regain control, swim toward the shore. If you want to
get it now, there's a Moon Wheel Scroll in an alcove to the
right of the shore. You have no use for it now. Follow Wakka to his village. In the water pond on the way, there will be enemy fishes, so be ready. Explore the village a little, don't miss the 3 item boxes at the end of the small slope. You can go to the Monster Fighting Team Living Quarters to save your game. Now go to the big temple at the top of the map to learn some history by talking to the monks there, then return to Wakka's house to take a short nap. When you wake up, go to the temple again to look for Wakka.
After Tidus breaks into the Room of Training, you are faced with
your first temple maze. The idea of the temple mazes is to put
the right shining sphere in the right hole to activate the
corresponding contraptions. The tricky part is that Tidus can
only hold one shining sphere at a time, and to put the right
shining spheres in the right holes, you will have to know when
to put the wrong shining spheres in the wrong holes. The sphere
stand is helpful, make good use of it.
To get out, you need to figure out which sphere goes in which
hole. That, I am going to leave for yourself to figure out. I
will tell you which hole to put the Broken Sphere in to get the
treasure though. The Broken Sphere is the magenta colored sphere
that doesn't shine as brightly as the other spheres.
To get the Broken Sphere Treasure, put the Broken Sphere in the
hole of the wall that has spiderweb-like lines surrounding the
hole.
After finding your way out of the maze, say hello to Lulu and
Kimari, and then the summoner Yuna. You have just obtained Valfore.
Following is a long sequence of no fighting, so be at ease. There's the
summoning demonstration, the night celebration, sleep, the Lulu and Wakka conversation about how Tidus looks exactly like Wakka's younger
brother, the next morning where Wakka gives Tidus his brother Chap's sword, and then it's off on Yuna's long journey of summoner training.
Don't worry about Kimari, he's just a pussy cat, all you need to do is keep attacking and he'll back off.
Remember to return to this temple later in the game to find a woman with a dog to receive the second overdrive attack for Valfore.
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