Black Mage (Final Fantasy X-2)



The Black Mage is a dressphere in Final Fantasy X-2 and Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission. It is obtained in a cutscene after the party's first mission to the Floating Ruins on Mt. Gagazet. Its spell list is simple, containing the basic elemental spells. They have access to MP Absorb, Focus, and other abilities that allow them to cast Black Magic faster. Black Mage has low Strength and Defense but high Magic Defense and Magic.

It is one of the few dresspheres that cannot physically attack the enemy unless afflicted with Berserk or if using the Mug command, whereupon the Black Mage will swing her staff at the enemy damaging them with magical energy (she does not actually hit the enemy with her weapon).

Appearance
The Black Mage dons a regular Black Mage hat and robes, each with a feminine twist. Yuna's outfit is purple, Rikku's is pink, and Paine's is blue. The three wield rods Yuna used in Final Fantasy X, with Yuna brandishing the Nirvana, Rikku wielding the El Dorado, and Paine wielding an Enchanted Rod. In Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission, Paine's rod is replaced by the one she wields while wearing the White Mage dressphere.

Commands

 * Black Magic
 * Focus
 * MP Absorb
 * Item

Abilities
Mastering Black Mage requires 680 Ability Points. Black Magic abilities can be accessed outside of the Black Mage dressphere by equipping the Black Lore accessory or the Black Tabard Garment Grid. Paine has access to her Black Magic abilities through the Mascot dressphere.

Other accessories allow the user to cast a corresponding spell (i.e. Equipping the Red Ring allows the user to cast Fire). While the spells Flare and Ultima are Black Magic spells, they must be acquired through Garment Grids.

Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission
The Black Mage dressphere returns in Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission. It increases Defense, Magic and Magic Defense by 1 point per each level. Multiple copies can be found on the ground inside the tower or bought in shops. The skillset is slightly different for each girl, each possessing different type of elemental magic. Its regular attack range is one tile ahead of the character.

Trivia

 * The Black Mage dressphere seems to be drawn from the memories of a man from Zanarkand 1000 years ago much like the Songstress is drawn from Lenne's. Judging from his voice and references made in Zanarkand during Chapter 5, the person in the sphere may be Maechen, implying he has a talent for Black Magic.

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