Anima

Anima is a tough boss in Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Learn its weaknesses, drops, and the best strategy to defeat it using your Aeons.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 18,000
• Overkill HP: 1,400
• AP: 2,500
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Item Drops:

• Common Drop: Ability Sphere (x1)
• Rare Drop: Ability Sphere (x1)
• Common Steal: Silence Grenade
• Rare Steal: Farplane Shadow

Phases:

1. Anima alternates between using 'Pain' (which can inflict Instant Death) and 'Boost' (which increases its damage taken but not Overdrive charge rate).
2. When its Overdrive is full, Anima unleashes 'Oblivion', a powerful attack that can deal significant damage.

Strategy:

• Don't use your main characters: Anima's 'Pain' attack can instantly KO your party, and you likely don't have protection against it yet.
• Summon your Aeons: Aeons are immune to Instant Death effects, so they're your best bet.
• Use Shiva: Shiva is an ice-elemental Aeon. You can use her Black Magic spells like Blizzard or Blizzara to heal her.
• Attack on Boost turns: When Anima uses 'Boost', attack it physically with Shiva.
• Unleash Overdrive: When Shiva's Overdrive is full, have her use 'Diamond Dust' on Anima. This attack can deal up to 9,999 damage.
• Be prepared for follow-up turns: Anima might get a few turns after Shiva uses 'Diamond Dust'. Keep healing Shiva with Blizzard/Blizzara and repeat the Overdrive strategy. With consistent use of 'Diamond Dust', you should be able to defeat Anima.