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| − | Pyroplexy attack can be silenced by siphoning Elder Drake's MP. Elder Drake has a meager 135 MP pool that can be burned using [[Bushido (Final Fantasy X-2)#Magicide]], [[Blue Bullet#Absorb|Absorb]], [[Absorb MP (ability)#Final Fantasy X-2|Absorb MP]], [[List of Final Fantasy X-2 items#Soul Spring|Soul Spring]] or [[Mana Spring]]. Once the mana pool is burned, Elder Drake may waste turns trying to perform Pyroplexy and fail. Alternatively, a Songstress can nullify it using Magical Masque but that ties a party member that can be put to better uses, plus, keeping a Songstress alive can be a challenge. |
+ | Pyroplexy attack can be silenced by siphoning Elder Drake's MP. Elder Drake has a meager 135 MP pool that can be burned using [[Bushido (Final Fantasy X-2)#Magicide|Magicide]], [[Blue Bullet#Absorb|Absorb]], [[Absorb MP (ability)#Final Fantasy X-2|Absorb MP]], [[List of Final Fantasy X-2 items#Soul Spring|Soul Spring]] or [[Mana Spring]]. Once the mana pool is burned, Elder Drake may waste turns trying to perform Pyroplexy and fail. Alternatively, a Songstress can nullify it using Magical Masque but that ties a party member that can be put to better uses, plus, keeping a Songstress alive can be a challenge. |
The high-end [[Counter (ability)#Final Fantasy X-2|Evade & Counter]] ability on the [[Berserker (Final Fantasy X-2)|Berserker]] [[dressphere]] allows the wielder to use Elder Drake's high Agility against itself, as the wielder dodges Elder Drake's physical attacks and strikes back. The [[Instinct (Final Fantasy X-2)#Unhinge|Unhinge]] ability from the same dressphere can lower the Elder Drake's accuracy. (It's Evasion is already zero.) Employing this tactic needs extensive advance preparations. One can instead invest on augmenting Defense using high-Defense dresspheres and using the Protect buff, or [[Creature Creator|employing powerful captured fiends in combat]]. |
The high-end [[Counter (ability)#Final Fantasy X-2|Evade & Counter]] ability on the [[Berserker (Final Fantasy X-2)|Berserker]] [[dressphere]] allows the wielder to use Elder Drake's high Agility against itself, as the wielder dodges Elder Drake's physical attacks and strikes back. The [[Instinct (Final Fantasy X-2)#Unhinge|Unhinge]] ability from the same dressphere can lower the Elder Drake's accuracy. (It's Evasion is already zero.) Employing this tactic needs extensive advance preparations. One can instead invest on augmenting Defense using high-Defense dresspheres and using the Protect buff, or [[Creature Creator|employing powerful captured fiends in combat]]. |
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Revision as of 15:33, 13 July 2018
Template:Sideicon Elder Drake is an enemy in Final Fantasy X-2. It is one of the few visible enemies found in Via Infinito. It can also be encountered in a random battle from floors 81–99. The player can detect there is an Elder Drake in the floor by the roaring and jumping noises they make, but can avoid them by running past them.
Stats
Normal
Oversoul
Battle
Elder Drake has intrinsic Protect buff, high HP and high Magic Defense, but most importantly, it has high Agility. It can repeat its standard attack several times in succession, making it very dangerous. Its more dangerous attack is Pyroplex, which is non-elemental and magical and inflicts massive damage to the party. It can be nullified by a Songstress using Magical Masque. In its Oversouled state, Elder Drake can cast Cura, which is a waste, since it only heals 1000 HP. Elder Drake's vulnerabilities are its meager MP as well as its zero Evasion and Luck ratings.
Strategy
Pyroplexy attack can be silenced by siphoning Elder Drake's MP. Elder Drake has a meager 135 MP pool that can be burned using Magicide, Absorb, Absorb MP, Soul Spring or Mana Spring. Once the mana pool is burned, Elder Drake may waste turns trying to perform Pyroplexy and fail. Alternatively, a Songstress can nullify it using Magical Masque but that ties a party member that can be put to better uses, plus, keeping a Songstress alive can be a challenge.
The high-end Evade & Counter ability on the Berserker dressphere allows the wielder to use Elder Drake's high Agility against itself, as the wielder dodges Elder Drake's physical attacks and strikes back. The Unhinge ability from the same dressphere can lower the Elder Drake's accuracy. (It's Evasion is already zero.) Employing this tactic needs extensive advance preparations. One can instead invest on augmenting Defense using high-Defense dresspheres and using the Protect buff, or employing powerful captured fiends in combat.
In the original release one can to easily take down Elder Drakes with a Gunner in HP Critical wearing the Cat Nip accessory and using Trigger Happy. This tactic is unusable in the HD Remaster version since Cat Nip induces the Berserk status.
Creature Creator
Fiend Tale
In the Fiend Tale endings, a notable Elder Drake was created from the spirit of a Bevelle chef who kept his refined taste for the best ingredients. He offers to make food for the Gullwings, but his cooking style puts them in the red for a month.
Gallery
Etymology
Drake is another word for dragon. A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, which is featured in the myths of many cultures.
Related enemies
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission
- Bolt Drake
- Lesser Drake
- Spine Drake