Picochu (Final Fantasy XIII)

The Picochu is an enemy in Final Fantasy XIII. Groups of them appear in Missions 44 and 54 alongside a Neochu. In Mission 45, no Picochu are initially present, while in Mission 55, a full band of five appear. The Neochu can call more Picochu to the field by using Seed Dispersion.

Picochu are deceptively small and endearing. They will change targets haphazardly and attack with quick bites. While each attack is relatively weak, Picochu can focus on one character to wear him or her down quickly. When faced with low health, Picochu will Plead with the Neochu, which sometimes results in the Neochu casting Pollen, healing all Picochu and granting them buffs.

As more Picochu take the field, the battle becomes increasingly difficult, so the player should attempt to eliminate Picochu as often as possible and then concentrate on the Neochu. While attempting to destroy the Neochu first is tempting, it is extremely difficult with five Picochu providing backup. However, Vanille's Death spell can be exploited to take out the Neochu with luck; alternatively, once the Neochu is Staggered, Fira and Firaga work well to damage the entire group at once.

Related Enemies

 * Ochu
 * Microchu
 * Neochu

Etymology
The prefix "pico" attached to the family name of Ochu refers to the, which denotes a tiny amount (10-9).