Tips and Tricks Index
The pages below are divided into two sections: the ‘Basics‘ section and the ‘Advanced’ section. The Basic pages cover the early aspects of the game and are for players who have not played Final Fantasy X before. The Advanced pages cover elements of the game that may only be needed if you intend to complete all the end-game content.
Basics
CTB Window

The window in the top-right corner of the screen, which dictates the turn order for both your characters and the enemies you’re facing.
Trigger Commands

Status effects, both positive and negative, that you will encounter as you progress through the game (and how to deal with them).
Status Ailments

Status effects, both positive and negative, that will be applied as you progress through the game (and how to deal with them).
Overkill

The impacts of “Overkilling” an enemy or a fiend and how to do it more effectively.
Earning Gil

Tips and tricks for earning gil as quickly as possible—unfortunately, Final Fantasy X does not provide many options.
Weapons and Armor Customization

How to customize your weapons and your armor with new auto-abilities.
Advanced
Tips and tricks that you may only need if you plan to tackle some of the end-game content and superbosses.
First Strike

Using the “First Strike” auto-ability to get the upper hand over enemies that you will encounter. Very important for battles against Malboros.
No Encounters

How to obtain the “No Encounters” auto-ability, which will stop you from being ambushed by fiends as you travel through Spira.
Best Armor

A list of the strongest auto-abilities that can be attached to your armor and how to obtain the required materials.
Quick Leveling

Tips and tricks for leveling your characters through the Sphere Grid as quickly as possible.
Triple AP Weapons

Obtaining weapons that have the “Triple AP” auto-ability, which will allow you to level your characters expediently.
Stat Maxing

Tips for leveling your characters through the Sphere Grid and ensuring their stats are as high as possible.