Template:Sideicon Shiva is an Ice-based aeon in Final Fantasy X who can be summoned into battle. Her fayth is a Macalanian princess. She also appears as a boss in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2.
Profile
Shiva is a slim aeon with a feminine and humanoid appearance, and wears limited clothing. Her Final Fantasy X appearance is notable for her hair, which is tied up in very long, bright blue dreadlocks.
The symbol for Shiva and Macalania (see "Shiva's seal" in the gallery for this section) is annotated with the kanji for ice (氷, Kōri?).
Obtained
Shiva is obtained by reaching the Macalania Temple. She is unique in that Yuna can summon her before the player has named her, during the first fight against Seymour, in which she is called "????".
Battle
Shiva has the highest initial Agility and Evasion of all the aeons. Her special attack is called Heavenly Strike, which does ice damage and inflicts Threaten to enemy. Though she starts out knowing only ice magic, she can be taught any ability provided the player has enough items. Ice magic heals her. Her Overdrive is Diamond Dust, and her victory pose is to sweep back her hair.
After Lulu receives and charges her Celestial Weapon, Onion Knight, Shiva will be able to break the damage limit of 9,999.
Stats
- Base stats
| Stat | Base Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 820 |
| MP | 26 |
| Strength | 19 |
| Defense | 17 |
| Magic | 23 |
| Magic Defense | 24 |
| Agility | 14 |
| Luck | 17 |
| Evasion | 32 |
| Accuracy | 11 |
- Stat growth
| Number of battles N | Max HP | Max MP | Strength | Defense | Magic | Magic Defense | Agility | Evasion | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 59 | 820 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 14 | 32 | 11 |
| 60 to 89 | 880 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 15 | 34 | 11 |
| 90 to 119 | 1020 | 32 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 34 | 12 |
| 120 to 149 | 1130 | 33 | 22 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 34 | 12 |
| 150 to 179 | 1178 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 33 | 34 | 19 | 35 | 12 |
| 180 to 209 | 1342 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 38 | 22 | 39 | 13 |
| 210 to 239 | 1384 | 41 | 25 | 24 | 37 | 42 | 22 | 39 | 13 |
| 240 to 269 | 1444 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 42 | 42 | 27 | 39 | 14 |
| 270 to 299 | 1596 | 48 | 28 | 27 | 46 | 43 | 27 | 44 | 15 |
| 300 to 329 | 1760 | 51 | 30 | 31 | 46 | 47 | 32 | 44 | 15 |
| 330 to 359 | 1820 | 55 | 31 | 33 | 51 | 48 | 32 | 48 | 16 |
| 360 to 389 | 1868 | 56 | 32 | 34 | 51 | 52 | 37 | 48 | 16 |
| 390 to 419 | 2020 | 60 | 34 | 36 | 56 | 57 | 37 | 49 | 17 |
| 420 to 449 | 2160 | 62 | 35 | 37 | 56 | 57 | 42 | 53 | 17 |
| 450 to 479 | 2220 | 66 | 36 | 39 | 60 | 61 | 42 | 53 | 18 |
| 480 to 509 | 2292 | 68 | 38 | 42 | 61 | 62 | 47 | 57 | 18 |
| 510 to 539 | 2420 | 71 | 39 | 43 | 65 | 62 | 47 | 58 | 19 |
| 540 to 569 | 2468 | 72 | 40 | 45 | 65 | 66 | 47 | 62 | 19 |
| 570 to 599 | 2632 | 78 | 41 | 47 | 70 | 67 | 52 | 62 | 20 |
| 600 and more | 2680 | 80 | 42 | 48 | 70 | 71 | 52 | 66 | 20 |
Abilities
| Default abilities | |
|---|---|
| Wht Magic | NulBlaze, NulFrost |
| Blk Magic | Blizzard, Blizzara |
Boss
Final Fantasy X
Shiva appears as a boss when summoned by other summoners.
In the International, PAL, and HD Remaster versions, Dark Shiva will appear as an optional boss when the party attempts to reenter Macalania Temple after escaping from Bevelle.
Final Fantasy X-2
Shiva makes her return as a boss under Shuyin's control. She is fought in the Farplane, as the temple sank to the bottom of the lake shortly after Final Fantasy X.
Other appearances
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Shiva's Final Fantasy X incarnation is summonable by Yuna in-battle to perform either Heavenly Strike or Diamond Dust.
Shiva also returns as a summonstone, with the same function as in Dissidia. Her auto version is now found in Chapter Six: Indiscernible Truth of Scenario 012. The manual version can be purchased from certain Moogle Shops for 30 KP.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Heavenly Strike in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Whilst not physically appearing Yuna can summon Shiva's Glyph to use Heavenly Strike.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
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Mobius Final Fantasy
Shiva appears as ability cards. She also appears as an enemy summoned by Meia that can be fought during multiplayer mode.
Gallery
Etymology
Shiva (also spelled Śiva) is a Hindu god. The Hindu Shiva once saved the world by consuming poison, giving him blue skin around the area of the neck and throat. Shiva is a male god, but can merge with his consort Parvati to become Ardhanari, an androgynous Hindu god of duality. Shiva is the god of destruction along with Vishnu, who is the god of preservation, and Brahma, the god of creation. Together they are the three principle deities of the Trimurti (Hindu Triad). It is believed he periodically destroys the world, then recreates it.
Shiva has different human forms, males and females. When he was in his avatar form, he spent most of his times in the Himalayan snow mountain. Shiva in the Final Fantasy series is likely inspired by one of his female avatars.
The Japanese pronunciation "Shiba" could refer to the English word "shiver", which in Japanese would sound like "shi-ba" or "shi-va".