Braska's Final Aeon (Final Fantasy X)

Braska's Final Aeon is the Penultimate Boss of Final Fantasy X. It is the form that Jecht took when he was transformed into a Fayth to assist Lord Braska with the Final Summoning 10 years prior to the game's storyline. Jecht is spotted on a platform, looking out over his own private recreation of Zanarkand. It is here that Jecht can retain his own sense of self, but has lately been growing weaker under the power of Yu Yevon and would soon not be able to hold himself back. As such, he welcomes the fight against his son, Tidus, as it is the only way he can be freed.

As with most Final Bosses, Braska's Final Aeon is fought in two stages. Because he gets considerably tougher in the second half, the Aeons should be held off until then. However, if the Aeons can break the damage limit of 9999, having them ready with full Overdrive meters can ultimately end the battle in as little as 2 turns. BFA has an Overdrive gauge which will steadily increase as he gives and receives damage. Tidus can reset the gauge by talking to Jecht, however this can only be done twice and should also be reserved for the second half. The Jecht Shot overdrive will put all characters in Zombie status, as well as causing heavy damage. If the Aeons can't break the damage limit, they can be used for dealing 9999 damage and then taking the hit instead of the party.

BFA is flanked by two pillars (called Yu Pagodas) which will regularly heal their master by 1500 HP and will almost instantly remove any status effects inflicted on him. They each have 5,000HP and can be killed, but will return a few rounds later with increased health equal to the amount of HP they have lost since "reviving", i.e. if they start off 5000HP and are dealt two attacks worth 2700 and 2600 respectively, they will revive with 5300HP. If only one is destroyed, the other will begin casting Osmose and harmful status effects at the party.

In the second part, BFA will draw a mighty sword from his chest and his attacks will have increased ferocity, When his HP now falls below half, he will unleash the Ultimate Jecht Shot, which will hit all characters for around 5,000 damage.

Keeping the party members HP up is vital. Buffs such as Protect, Haste and Regen will be essential and if Yuna has learned Auto-Life it will also be helpful. Doublecasting Flare and Ultima, and using plently of overdrives will prove very effective.

Although the battle with Yu Yevon comes directly after this one, since all characters are constantly in Auto-Life status and cannot possibly die, Braska's Final Aeon can be considered the true Final Boss battle of Final Fantasy X.