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Thief
Final Fantasy X-2

Thief

Learn all about the Thief job class in Final Fantasy X-2, including its abilities like Steal, Pilfer Gil, and Steal Will, stat bonuses, and how to use it effectively.

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Learn all about the Thief job class in Final Fantasy X-2, including its abilities like Steal, Pilfer Gil, and Steal Will, stat bonuses, and how to use it effectively.

Walkthrough
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    The Thief job class is available for Yuna, Rikku, and Paine.
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    It provides general stat increases in Strength, Agility, and Luck, while decreasing Defense, Magic, and Magic Defense.
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    Abilities learned include:
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    Steal (0 MP Cost): Attempts to take an item from an enemy.
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    Flee (10 AP, 0 MP Cost): Allows all characters to flee battle with 100% success, except against bosses.
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    Pilfer Gil (30 AP, 2 MP Cost): Attempts to take Gil from an enemy.
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    Pilfer HP (60 AP, 10 MP Cost): Damages the target and heals the user for the same amount.
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    Pilfer MP (60 AP, 0 MP Cost): Damages the target's MP and heals the user's MP by the same amount.
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    Soul Swipe (160 AP, 12 MP Cost): Berserks the target, applying a Strength +1/12 bonus.
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    Steal Will (160 AP, 18 MP Cost): Attempts to Eject the target from battle, similar to KOing it.
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    Sticky Fingers (120 AP, 20 MP Cost): Guarantees a successful steal.
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    Master Thief (140 AP, 20 MP Cost): Attempts to steal a rare item from an enemy.
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    Borrowed Time (100 AP, 16 MP Cost): Inflicts Stop on the enemy.
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    Item Hunter (60 AP, 0 MP Cost): Increases the likelihood of receiving item drops from enemies.
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    Slowproof (20 AP, 0 MP Cost): Prevents the Slow status effect.
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    Stopproof (40 AP, 0 MP Cost): Prevents the Stop status effect.
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    First Strike (40 AP, 0 MP Cost): Ensures the wielder starts battle with a full ATB gauge.
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    Initiative (60 AP, 0 MP Cost): Increases the party's chance of ambushing the enemy.
Tips
  • Thieves are excellent for their high Agility and for acquiring treasures from enemies.
  • They can attack twice per turn, facilitating combos.
  • The class can steal items, money, HP, and MP.
  • Steal Will can be used to Eject enemies from battle.
  • While useful for specific situations like stealing or ejecting enemies, the Thief class is fragile for long-term use due to its low defenses.

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