Penance Tips

[kels_77]

Yes, I'm sorry, I'm back... Well, I made it to Penance, like I said I would and he wrecked my shit SO hard, any tips?  I currently have all the Celestial Weapons, and my mains, (Tidus, Wakka, Auron) equip with armor that has Break HP Limit, Auto-Protect, Ribbon (except Wakka) and Defense +20, any tips would be appreciated I know I could use Yojimbo for a one hit kill, but it feels kind of cheap to do, so yeah. I'm tempted to reload my save before I beat Dark Yojimbo and try to farm a Ribbon/Break HP Limit armor for Wakka, y'all got any ideas? 

Edited January 4 by kels_77
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[MyOwnKillingMoon]

Even with the right stuff the battle takes like half an hour to do so I really really just recommend zanmato. Also swap Auron for rikku, she can mix anything you'd need to protect yourself.

[D-E-U-S-X]

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/56125244

[kels_77]

6 hours ago, MyOwnKillingMoon said:

Even with the right stuff the battle takes like half an hour to do so I really really just recommend zanmato. Also swap Auron for rikku, she can mix anything you'd need to protect yourself.

I just really want to try it without it, maybe it's a pride thing, idk. 😂😂😂 I just like being able to say I beat it without a shortcut, you know?

6 hours ago, D-E-U-S-X said:

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/197344-final-fantasy-x/56125244

SO, I used this method from this link, was doing great, got to second phase, he hit Judgement Day and wrecked my shit. 😭😭😭😭😭

Edited January 5 by kels_77

[Sukwendo]

Four syllables:

 

ZA N MA TO

 

Just takes a short bit to prepare it, and then I polished it off long before my completed sphere grids.

 

Edit:

 

I guess you got your pride or whatever. Have fun with it. 

 

 

Edited January 5 by Sukwendo

[kels_77]

42 minutes ago, Sukwendo said:

Four syllables:

 

ZA N MA TO

 

Just takes a short bit to prepare it, and then I polished it off long before my completed sphere grids.

 

Edit:

 

I guess you got your pride or whatever. Have fun with it. 

 

 

I just like being able to say I did it without a shortcut, you know? I'm sure if I really REALLY have to, I'll use it, but for now I'm going to try on my own.

Edited January 5 by kels_77

[sully917]

I don't know if you've maxed your sphere grid already but the +20 defense is a bit of a waste of a slot especially if you're not using auto-haste on everybody, you can only have a max of 255 on all stats, I'm not sure exactly but defense probably gets pretty close naturally before filling in the empty spheres,

 

I know it's a grind but I think the armour has to be Ribbon, Auto-protect, auto-haste and the last one can be break HP I guess but I don't think it's completely necessary, since getting a significant difference in HP will cost too many empty spheres, probably more important to make sure you max strength, defense and luck (luck effectively maxes at around 130 I think)

 

edit: just thought as well, not having to recast haste will save you many turns against penance

 

edit again: oh the last one on armour has to be auto phoenix! just saves so many turns

Edited January 5 by sully917
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[Alos88]

42 minutes ago, kels_77 said:

I just like being able to say I did it without a shortcut, you know? I'm sure if I really REALLY have to, I'll use it, but for now I'm going to try on my own.

At least you didn't unlock it at random wandering the grassy plains, my jaw hit the floor 😆

[kels_77]

25 minutes ago, sully917 said:

I don't know if you've maxed your sphere grid already but the +20 defense is a bit of a waste of a slot especially if you're not using auto-haste on everybody, you can only have a max of 255 on all stats, I'm not sure exactly but defense probably gets pretty close naturally before filling in the empty spheres,

 

I know it's a grind but I think the armour has to be Ribbon, Auto-protect, auto-haste and the last one can be break HP I guess but I don't think it's completely necessary, since getting a significant difference in HP will cost too many empty spheres, probably more important to make sure you max strength, defense and luck (luck effectively maxes at around 130 I think)

 

edit: just thought as well, not having to recast haste will save you many turns against penance

 

edit again: oh the last one on armour has to be auto phoenix! just saves so many turns

I had on Auto Haste/Auto Potion/Auto Protect/+20 Defense, and my stats were all maxed out! I was going to do Ribbon but it ended up not really being necessary, if you get the arms where they can't attack at all! Thank you for the tips! 

20 minutes ago, Alos88 said:

At least you didn't unlock it at random wandering the grassy plains, my jaw hit the floor 😆

Oh my god, I would've been so shocked, but MAYBE a little relieved 😅😅😅

 

I'm so happy to report that I just took out Penance without using Yojimbo!! Thanks for all the tips! They were incredibly appreciated!!!!!!!

[MvComedy]

I used Yojimbo. There is a method of getting him to Zanmato reliably through frequent use and paying progressively less, but I didn't bother with that because it takes a lot of using him in battle and I didn't want to take the time.

 

By the time I went to fight Penance, I had already gotten every trophy except for defeating Yu Yevon and had done every side quest and purchased every item I cared to. I had around 468 million gil and nothing to spend it on. So on the first turn of the Penance battle, I summoned Yojimbo and offered him all my money, and he took it with the nod that indicates he's going to use Zanmato 😃 . No more Penance.

Edited Thursday at 05:13 AM by MvComedy