Beneath each character's HP and MP meters is an Overdrive Gauge, when it fully charges, the character can perform a
special attack called an Overdrive. In the command window press across to access Overdrives. By default the Overdrive Gauge charges only whene a
character takes damage, however special items can alter this to make the availability of Overdrives more common.
Tidus: Sword Skill
In order to use these Overdrives, press X when the moving line gets to the center of the bar. The faster you do it, the more damage that is dealt; you gain more overdrives by using the ones you currently have multipletimes.
| Overdrive |
Acquired |
Description |
| Spiral Cut |
Already Learned |
Damage single enemy with spin move |
| Slice & Dice |
Use Spiral Cut 10 times |
Attacks 6 times at random enemies |
| Energy Rain |
Use Slice and Dice 20 times |
Attacks all enemies |
| Blitz Ace |
Use Energy Rain 50 times |
Attacks single enemy multiple times |
Yuna: Grand Summon
Summon an aeon with a fully charged Overdrive gauge. After the aeon unleashes an Overdrive, its gauge charges back to maximum. This means that a fully
charged Aeon called by a Grand Summon can unleash two consecutive Overdrives. Or if an Aeon has a very low Overdrive Gauge and is called by a Grand Summon, will be at its maximum.
Auron: Bushido
Abilities are learned by collecting Jecht Spheres
- After defeating Spherimorph
- Besaid Village, right of the temple
- On the ship SS Liki
- Luca Stadium, Basement A
- Mi'ihen Highroad
- Mushroom Rock Road
- South Shoopuf morph
- Thunder Plains
- Macalania Woods, southern part
- Gagazet Mountain
| Overdrive |
Button Combination |
Description |
No. Jecht Spheres |
| Dragon Fang |
D, L, U, R, L1, R1, X, O |
Attacks all enemies |
Already Learned |
| Shooting Star |
Triangle, O, square, X, left, right, X |
Attacks one enemy. |
1 Sphere |
| Banishing Blade |
U, L1, D, R1, R, L, triangle |
Attacks one enemy. |
3 Spheres |
| Tornado |
O, R, R1, L, L1, triangle |
Attacks all enemies for major damage |
10 Spheres |
Wakka: Slots
Gain more abilities for Wakka by competing in Blitzball tournaments.
| Overdrive |
Description |
| Element Reels |
Elemental attributes are added to your attack |
| Attack Reels |
Extra damage is added to your attack |
| Status Reels |
Status effects are added to your attack |
| Aurochs Reels |
- |
Rikku: Mix
Rikku will mix two items to produce an offensive, Defensive, or Healing item that is used instantly.
| Overdrive Type |
Description |
| Stoic (3 of 5) |
Gauge increases at you receive damage from allies |
| Warrior (4 of 5) |
Gauge increases as you deal damage to enemies |
| Comrade (4 of 5) |
Gauge increases when enemies attack allies |
| Healing (2 of 5) |
Gauge increases when you heal an ally |
| Slayer (5 of 5) |
Gauge increases when you defeat an enemy |
| Victor (4 of 5) |
Gauge increases when a battle is won |
| Tactician (3 of 5) |
Gauge increases when a status effect is successful |
| Ally (4 of 5) |
Gauge increases on allies turn |
| Daredevil (3 of 5) |
Gauge increases when character fights in terminal condition |
| Hero (3 of 5) |
Gauge increases when fighting tough enemies |
| Solo (2 of 5) |
Gauge increases when you fight alone |
| Victim (4 of 5) |
Gauge increases when hit by status effects |
Kimahri: Blue Magic
Gain more abilities by using the Lancet attack on enemies that use the abilities below.
| Overdrive |
Description |
| Jump |
Damages one enemy |
| Fire Breath |
Damages all enemies with Fire |
| Seed Cannon |
Damages one enemy |
| Self-Destruct |
Kamikaze attack to a single enemy |
| Thrust Kick |
Attacks a Single enemy |
| Stone Breath |
Attacks all enemies with Stone |
| Aqua Breath |
Attacks all enemies with water |
| Doom |
Casts gradual death to all enemies |
| White Wind |
Heals whole party. 1/2 of Kimahri HP is the healing amount |
| Bad Breath |
Casts every status effect on all enemies |
| Mighty Guard |
Casts Protect, Shell, and all Null Magic on party |
| Nova |
Attacks all enemies for major damage |
Lulu: Fury
Just rotate the analog stick (right one) as many times as you can to cast spells multiple times. The amount you can cast increases with your strength of the rotation.
Overdrives