Cactuar King (Final Fantasy X)

The Cactuar King is an optional enemy in Final Fantasy X. It is bred at the Monster Arena and is in essence, a tougher version of a normal Cactuar. The monster becomes available to fight after collecting at least one of each fiend found at the Thunder Plains, the prize for unlocking it is 99 Chocobo Wings. Defeating it will net you some Blessed Gems.

Cactuar King will counter all attacks with 10,000 Needles, meaning only those with the Break HP Limit ability will be able to withstand it. On its turn the King will unleash 99,999 Needles, which is unblockable and always fatal. Despite the Cactuar King's relatively low HP compared to other Arena creations, his high Evasion stat makes him incredibly hard to hit with normal attacks, even if the character's Accuracy stat is at maximum. High Luck levels are necessary, and stacking the special skills Aim, Luck and Jinx will reduce the King's ability to avoid being hit.

Any Overdrives capable of 99,999 and has multiple hits (eg. Blitz Ace, Attack Reels, Oblivion) can easily KO this opponent.

Related Enemies

 * Qactuar
 * Cactuar