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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Ultros (''Final Fantasy XIII-2'')}}
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{{infobox enemy
{{FFXIII-2 Enemies
 
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| release = XIII2
 
| name = Ultros
 
| name = Ultros
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| image = Ultros XIII-2.png
| Enemy = Boss
 
| Japanese = オルトロス
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| japanese = オルトロス
| Romaji = Orutorosu
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| romaji = Orutorosu
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| type = Boss
| image = [[File:Ultros XIII-2.png|200px]]
 
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| location = [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Coliseum]] -??? AF- (Coliseum)
| HP = 892800
 
| Strength =
 
| Magic =
 
| Stagger = None
 
| Chain Res = 100
 
| Keep =
 
| Launch =
 
| Libra =
 
| CP =
 
| Gil =
 
| Fire = Weakness
 
| Ice = Resistant
 
| Lightning = Weakness
 
| Wind = Normal
 
| Physical = Normal
 
| Magical = Normal
 
| Deprotect =
 
| Deshell =
 
| Slow =
 
| Poison =
 
| Imperil =
 
| Curse =
 
| Pain = Immune
 
| Fog = Immune
 
| Debrave =
 
| Defaith =
 
| Daze = Immune
 
| Wound =
 
| Death =
 
| Dispel = Immune
 
| Provoke =
 
| Location = The [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Coliseum]] -??? AF- (Coliseum)
 
| Type = Special
 
| Subtype = Fantasy
 
| Recruit Chance = 100% (with perfect Cinematic Bonus)
 
| Common Drop = Succulent Fruit
 
| Rare Drop = Malodorous Fruit
 
| Abilities = [[Ink (ability)|Octopus Ink]], [[Frost Breath]], [[Bravery (ability)|Bravery]], [[Faith (ability)|Faith]], [[Protect (ability)|Protect]], [[Shell (ability)|Shell]], [[Astra|Veil]], [[Vigilance (ability)|Vigilance]], [[Haste (ability)|Haste]], [[Enfire (ability)|Enfire]], This is you and me, pal!, Come on! I need you!, You just going to laze around, huh?, So, I guess you don't need that salary...?
 
| Notes = - Employs powerful ice-based attacks.<br/>- Capable of inflicting Pain.<br/>- Susceptible to Poison.
 
 
}}
 
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{{Quote|What a pretty little girl. I do like 'em pretty! But look at this boy, he's even prettier!|Ultros's first lines to [[Serah Farron|Serah]] and [[Noel Kreiss|Noel]]}}
{{See Also|Ultros}}
 
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'''Ultros''' is a [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 downloadable content#Coliseum battles|downloadable content]] monster along with [[Typhon (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Typhon]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' in the match, "Uninvited Invertebrate". Being part of post-launch content, his stats are not listed in the official guides,
{{Q|What a pretty little girl. I do like 'em pretty! But look at this boy, he's even prettier!|Ultros's first lines to [[Serah Farron|Serah]] and [[Noel Kreiss|Noel]]}}
 
'''Ultros''' is a [[List of Final Fantasy XIII-2 downloadable content#Coliseum Battles|downloadable content]] monster along with [[Typhon (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Typhon]] in ''[[Final Fantasy XIII-2]]'' in the match, "Uninvited Invertebrate".
 
   
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{{See|Ultros}}
==Battle==
 
During the first battle phase, Ultros uses [[Ink (ability)|Octopus Ink]] for low damage and [[Slow (status)|Slow]] and [[Curse (status)|Curse]], his basic attack hits for low damage, and his most powerful attack, [[Frost Breath]], is spread across a wide angle. Ultros is susceptible to [[Poison (status)|Poison]] and other debuffs. When he hits half HP, he will summon Typhon through a cutscene, and will be at full health.
 
   
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==Stats==
After summoning Typhon, Ultros becomes full bent on supporting his powerful friend and will use buffs like [[Bravery (status)|Bravery]], [[Faith (status)|Faith]], [[Protect (status)|Protect]], [[Shell (status)|Shell]], [[Astra|Veil]] and [[Vigilance (status)|Vigilance]] on him. Ultros is virtually immortal at this point, and if he's even close to dying, Typhon will instantly restore him to full HP, meaning Ultros cannot be felled unless Typhon dies first.
 
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{{infobox enemy stats XIII2
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| location = [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Coliseum]] -??? AF- (Coliseum)
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| type = Special
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| subtype = Fantasy
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| hp = 892800
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| strength =
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| magic =
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| stagger =
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| chain resistance = 100
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| cp =
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| gil =
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| keep =
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| launch =
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| libra =
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| recruit name = Ultros
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| recruit chance = 100{{foot|Perfect Cinematic Bonus}}
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| fire = Weak
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| ice = Resist
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| lightning = Weak
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| wind =
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| physical =
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| magical =
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| deprotect =
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| deshell =
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| slow =
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| poison =
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| imperil =
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| curse =
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| pain = Immune
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| fog = Immune
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| daze = Immune
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| debrave =
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| defaith =
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| death =
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| dispel = Immune
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| wound =
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| provoke =
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| common drop = [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 items#Succulent Fruit|Succulent Fruit]]
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| rare drop = [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 items#Malodorous Fruit|Malodorous Fruit]]
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| common drop rate =
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| rare drop rate =
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| abilities = [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Octopus Ink|Octopus Ink]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Frost Breath|Frost Breath]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Bravery|Bravery]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Faith|Faith]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Protect|Protect]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Shell|Shell]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Veil|Veil]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Vigilance|Vigilance]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Haste|Haste]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Enfire|Enfire]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#This is you and me, pal!|This is you and me, pal!]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#Come on! I need you!|Come on! I need you!]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#You just going to laze around, huh?|You just going to laze around, huh?]], [[Final Fantasy XIII-2 enemy abilities#So, I guess you don't need that salary...?|So, I guess you don't need that salary...?]]
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| notes = - Employs powerful ice-based attacks.<br/>- Capable of inflicting Pain.<br/>- Susceptible to Poison.
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}}
   
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== Battle ==
Typhon will most likely remain buffed for much the fight and his attacks are lethal. Ultros will use his own attacks, which if properly combined with Typhon's offensive, can put the party in a severe situation. When Typhon uses [[Snort]], he will be rendered defenseless with multiple debuffs. At this time, Ultros will dedicate himself to removing each debuff and healing Typhon for 10,000 points for each debuff removed.
 
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[[File:FFXIII-2 Frost Breath.png|Frost Breath.|thumb]]
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During the first battle phase, Ultros uses [[Octopus Ink]] for low damage and [[Slow (status)|Slow]] and [[Curse (status)|Curse]]. His basic attack hits for low damage, and his most powerful attack, [[Frost Breath]], is spread across a wide angle. If the party is far from Ultros his Frost Breath attack does small damage, but can hit multiple times if the position allows him to do so. Ultros is susceptible to [[Poison (status)|Poison]] and other debuffs.
   
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When he hits half [[HP (stat)|HP]], he will summon Typhon through a cutscene, and will be at full health. After summoning Typhon, Ultros becomes full bent on supporting his powerful friend and will bestow him with [[Bravery (status)|Bravery]], [[Faith (status)|Faith]], [[Protect (status)|Protect]], [[Shell (status)|Shell]], [[Veil (status)|Veil]] and [[Vigilance (status)|Vigilance]]. Ultros is virtually invulnerable at this point, and if he's even close to dying, Typhon will restore him to full HP, meaning Ultros cannot be felled unless Typhon is defeated first.
When Typhon is defeated, Ultros attempts to run away, but [[Serah Farron|Serah]] and [[Noel Kreiss|Noel]] combine their attacks to fry Ultros by means of [[Command Synergy Battle#Cinematic Action|Cinematic Action]]. Achieving the "Perfect" score from the Cinematic Action bestows Ultros's summon crystal to the player.
 
   
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[[File:FFXIII-2 Ultros Ink.png|Ultros using his ink to run away.|thumb|left]]
===Strategy===
 
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Typhon will most likely remain buffed for much the fight and his attacks are lethal. Ultros will use his own attacks, which, if properly combined with Typhon's offensive, can put the party in a severe situation. When Typhon uses [[Snort]], he will be rendered defenseless with multiple debuffs and Ultros will dedicate himself to removing each debuff and healing Typhon for 10,000 points for each debuff removed.
In the first battle, it is recommended to plainly damage Ultros by means of Relentless Assault and Cerberus [[paradigm]]s. Ultros is for the most part an easy opponent, as his attacks during the first phase are not life threatening. If the party is far from Ultros his Frost Breath attack does small damage, but can hit multiple times if the position allows him to do so. If the player is leveled enough they can easily cripple Ultros's HP down via Poison.
 
   
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When Typhon is defeated, Ultros attempts to run away, but [[Serah Farron/Gameplay|Serah]] and [[Noel Kreiss/Gameplay|Noel]] combine their attacks to fry Ultros by means of [[Command Synergy Battle#Cinematic Action|Cinematic Action]]. Achieving the "Perfect" score from the Cinematic Action bestows [[#Paradigm Pack|Ultros's summon crystal]] to the player.
When the second phase starts, Ultros becomes dangerous, not because his powers increase, but because he becomes the biggest annoyance during the battle. The player must focus on Typhon and since Typhon will be buffed for most of the fight, the player should do the same, as well as attack and heal constantly.
 
   
==Paradigm Pack==
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=== Strategy ===
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[[File:Ultros4.jpg|Battle with Ultros.|thumb]]
Ultros is a [[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Synergist]] and like many other Coliseum monsters has six [[Command Synergy Battle|ATB gauge segments]] and his level caps at 13. While his [[stats]] are impressive, his skillset is not, for he only learns [[Protect (ability)|Protect]], [[Shell (ability)|Shell]] and Endless Blessings. The player would need to make many infusions for Ultros to get more abilities at his disposal. Ultros's [[Magic Power|magic stat]] can potentially rise above 1,000, making his [[Feral Link]] powerful.
 
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In the first battle, it is recommended to damage Ultros by means of Relentless Assault and Cerberus [[paradigm]]s. Ultros is for the most part an easy opponent, as his attacks during the first phase are not life-threatening. If the player is [[level]]ed enough they can easily cripple Ultros's HP down via Poison.
   
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When the second phase starts, Ultros becomes dangerous, not because his powers increase, but because he becomes the biggest annoyance. The player must focus on Typhon, and since Typhon will be buffed for most of the fight, the player should do the same, as well as attack and heal constantly.
{{XIII2 Monster
 
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| Name = Ultros
 
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== Paradigm Pack ==
| Role = Synergist
 
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Ultros is a [[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Synergist]], and like many other [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Coliseum]] monsters, has six [[Command Synergy Battle|ATB gauge segments]] and his [[level]] caps at 13. While his [[stats]] are impressive, his skillset is not, for he only learns Protect, Shell and Endless Blessings. The player would need to make many [[infusion]]s for Ultros to get more abilities; this can be an advantage, as the player can customize him to their liking.
| Traits = Early Peaker - Frostproof - Boneless
 
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| Composition = Biological
 
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[[File:FFXIII-2 Octopus Ink.png|Octopus Ink.|thumb]]
| Start Grade = 5
 
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Ultros's [[Magic Power|Magic stat]] can potentially exceed 1,000, making his [[Feral Link]] powerful: Octopus Ink, causes Magic-based damage and attempts to apply Curse, Pain, and Slow—a status ailment unavailable as a spell—on a group of foes. He has has Feral, Surge but not Feral Fatigue, meaning the moment his Feral Link gauge fills he is bestowed with Bravery, Faith, Vigilance, Veil, Protect, Shell, and Haste.
| Max Level = 13
 
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| HP = 5168
 
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Ultros is a slow caster and sometimes suffers from repositioning issues, slowing him down further. However, the player is free to customize his skillset. One build is to give him all the defense-oriented buffs, as he is the only monster to have Defense Maintenance II, a passive ability that lengthens defensive buff duration. The player can also guarantee Bravega and Faithga if those are the only other spells one teaches him, or guarantee that he casts the longer-lasting single-target versions if one teaches him only those.
| Strength = 487
 
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| Magic = 531
 
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===Monster stats===
| ATB Segments = 6
 
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{{Infobox paradigm pack XIII2
| Stages = 1
 
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| name = Ultros
| Innate Affinities = Weakness: Fire, Lightning<br/>Resistant: Ice
 
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| role = Synergist
| Feral Link = Octopus Ink
 
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| feral link = Octopus Ink
| Description = Deal magic damage on target and nearby foes, and inflict Slow and Curse. Input Type: Complex
 
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| location = [[Coliseum (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Coliseum]] -??? AF- (Coliseum)
| Crystarium = Ultros Development.png
 
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| hp = 5168
| 1Ability = [[Protect (ability)|Protect]]
 
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| strength = 487
| 1Description = Raise target's physical resistance.
 
| 1Type = Command
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| magic = 531
| 1Level = Initial
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| atb segments = 6
| 1Infusible = Yes
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| start grade = 5
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| max level = 13
| 2Ability = Defense Maintenance II
 
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| stages = 1
| 2Description = Extends the duration of Defensive buffs.
 
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| composition = Biological
| 2Type = Passive
 
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| traits = Early Peaker - Frostproof - Boneless
| 2Level = Initial
 
| 2Infusible = No
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| fire = Weak
| 3Ability = Feral Surge
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| ice = Resist
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| lightning = Weak
| 3Description = Boosts all attributes when Feral Link gauge is full.
 
| 3Type = Passive
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| wind =
| 3Level = Initial
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| physical =
| 3Infusible = No
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| magical =
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| statuses =
| 4Ability = [[Shell (ability)|Shell]]
 
| 4Description = Raise target's magic resistance.
 
| 4Type = Command
 
| 4Level = 5
 
| 4Infusible = Yes
 
| 5Ability = [[First Strike (ability)|First Strike]]
 
| 5Description = Fully charges the ATB gauge prior to battle.
 
| 5Type = Passive
 
| 5Level = 6
 
| 5Infusible = Yes
 
| 6Ability = Auto-Veil
 
| 6Description = Cast Veil at the start of the battle.
 
| 6Type = Passive
 
| 6Level = 10
 
| 6Infusible = Yes
 
| 7Ability = Endless Blessings
 
| 7Description = Extend enhancements and positive status effects.
 
| 7Type = Command
 
| 7Level = 11
 
| 7Infusible = No
 
| 8Ability = Random: Nullify Ice
 
| 8Description = Occasionally nullifies ice damage.
 
| 8Type = Passive
 
| 8Level = 12
 
| 8Infusible =
 
| 9Ability = Magic: +20%
 
| 9Description = Increases magic by 20%.
 
| 9Type = Passive
 
| 9Level = 13
 
| 9Infusible = Yes
 
 
}}
 
}}
   
==Gallery==
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===Abilities===
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{|class="half-width XIII2 sortable article-table" style="text-align:center"
<gallery class="XIII2a">
 
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|-class="a"
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!width="36%"|Ability
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!width="20%" data-sort-type="number"|Level
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!width="24%"|Type
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!width="20%"|Infuse
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII-2)#Protect|Protect]]
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|Initial
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|Command
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|{{Y}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#Defense Maintenance|Defense Maintenance II]]
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|Initial
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|Passive
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|{{X}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#Feral Surge|Feral Surge]]
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|Initial
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|Passive
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|{{X}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII-2)#Shell|Shell]]
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|5
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|Command
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|{{Y}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#First Strike|First Strike]]
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|6
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|Passive
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|{{Y}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#Auto-Veil|Auto-Veil]]
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|10
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|Passive
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|{{Y}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Synergist (Final Fantasy XIII-2)#Endless Blessings|Endless Blessings]]
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|11
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|Command
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|{{X}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#Random: Nullify Ice|Random: Nullify Ice]]
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|12
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|Passive
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|{{X}}
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|-
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!class="b"|[[Final Fantasy XIII-2 passive abilities#Magic: +X%|Magic: +20%]]
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|13
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|Passive
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|{{Y}}
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|}
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===Crystarium===
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;Legend:
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*Green – HP
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*Red – Strength
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*Purple – Magic
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<gallery>
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Ultros Development.png|Ultros development chart.
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</gallery>
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== Other appearances ==
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=== ''[[Triple Triad (Portal App)|Triple Triad]]'' ===
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[[File:374b Ultros & Typhon.png|right|100px]]
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Ultros and Typhon from ''Final Fantasy XIII-2'' appear on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via ''[[Final Fantasy Portal App]]''.
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{{clear}}
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros Intro.png|Introduction screen.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros Intro.png|Introduction screen.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros & Typhon Intro Snow DLC.png|Ultros and Typhon introduction screen in [[Snow's Story: Perpetual Battlefield]].
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros & Typhon Intro Snow DLC.png|Ultros and Typhon introduction screen in [[Snow's Story: Perpetual Battlefield]].
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FFXIII-2 Ultros Introducing Typhon.png|Ultros about to call Typhon.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros Introducing Typhon.png|Ultros about to call Typhon.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros and Typhon.png|Ultros and Typhon.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros and Typhon.png|Ultros and Typhon.
Ultros4.jpg|Battle with Ultros.
 
FFXIII-2 Frost Breath.png|Frost Breath.
 
FFXIII-2 Octopus Ink.png|Octopus Ink.
 
 
XIII-2 Ultros.jpg|Ultros flailing his tentacles.
 
XIII-2 Ultros.jpg|Ultros flailing his tentacles.
FFXIII-2 Ultros Ink.png|Ultros using his ink to run away.
 
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros CA1.png|Cinematic Action.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros CA1.png|Cinematic Action.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros CA2.png|Cinematic Action.
 
FFXIII-2 Ultros CA2.png|Cinematic Action.
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Etymology==
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== Etymology ==
 
{{Etym|Orthros}}
 
{{Etym|Orthros}}
The Orthros of ''Final Fantasy'' has no connection with the mythical Orthros, save for their link to Typhon, which in the Greek myth was the father of Orthros and Cerberus.
 
   
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The Orthros of ''[[Final Fantasy series|Final Fantasy]]'' has no connection with the mythical Orthros, save for their link to Typhon, which in the Greek myth was the father of Orthros and Cerberus.
==Trivia==
 
*Ultros's dialogue paraphrases things he said throughout ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'':
 
**"Have I been a mean octopus?" is what he says in the first battle, "Does that make me a bad octopus?"
 
**"Ink and run" is what he says in the second battle with him when he's defeated, "Well, kids, I hate to ink and run... but I AM an octopus!"
 
**"So sorry, so sorry!" is what he says in the third battle with him after he casts status buffs on himself, "I know what you're thinking... "Man, that was cheap!" Sorry, so sorry!"
 
**"Mr. Typhon, come on down" and "He's not so great with words, but his strength'll blow you away!" is what Ultros says in the fourth battle with him when he brings Typhon into the fight.
 
*Ultros's personal running gags are seen in his introduction: his love for pretty girls, telling horrible jokes, and hatred of "muscle heads".
 
*Despite referring to himself as an octopus, Ultros only has seven tentacles.
 
   
==Related enemies==
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== Trivia ==
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* Ultros's dialogue paraphrases things he said throughout ''[[Final Fantasy VI]]'':
*[[Omega (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Omega]]
 
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** "Have I been a mean octopus?" is what he says in the first battle, "Does that make me a bad octopus?"
*[[Typhon (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Typhon]]
 
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** "Ink and run" is what he says in the second battle with him when he's defeated, "Well, kids, I hate to ink and run... but I AM an octopus!"
*[[Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Gilgamesh]]
 
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** "So sorry, so sorry!" is what he says in the third battle with him after he casts status buffs on himself, "I know what you're thinking... "Man, that was cheap!" Sorry, so sorry!"
*[[PuPu (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|PuPu]]
 
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** "Mr. Typhon, come on down" and "He's not so great with words, but his strength'll blow you away!" is what Ultros says in the fourth battle with him when he brings Typhon into the fight.
*[[UFO (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|UFO]]
 
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* Ultros's personal running gags are seen in his introduction: his love for pretty girls, telling horrible jokes, and hatred of "muscle heads".
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* Despite referring to himself as an octopus, Ultros only has seven tentacles.
   
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== Related enemies ==
{{XIII2}}
 
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* [[Omega (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Omega]]
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* [[Typhon (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Typhon]]
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* [[Gilgamesh (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|Gilgamesh]]
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* [[PuPu (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|PuPu]]
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* [[UFO (Final Fantasy XIII-2)|UFO]]
   
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[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII-2 Enemies]]
 
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[[Category:Enemies in Final Fantasy XIII-2]]
 
[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII-2 Synergist Monsters]]
 
[[Category:Final Fantasy XIII-2 Synergist Monsters]]

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What a pretty little girl. I do like 'em pretty! But look at this boy, he's even prettier!

Ultros's first lines to Serah and Noel

Ultros is a downloadable content monster along with Typhon in Final Fantasy XIII-2 in the match, "Uninvited Invertebrate". Being part of post-launch content, his stats are not listed in the official guides,

Stats

Battle

FFXIII-2 Frost Breath

Frost Breath.

During the first battle phase, Ultros uses Octopus Ink for low damage and Slow and Curse. His basic attack hits for low damage, and his most powerful attack, Frost Breath, is spread across a wide angle. If the party is far from Ultros his Frost Breath attack does small damage, but can hit multiple times if the position allows him to do so. Ultros is susceptible to Poison and other debuffs.

When he hits half HP, he will summon Typhon through a cutscene, and will be at full health. After summoning Typhon, Ultros becomes full bent on supporting his powerful friend and will bestow him with Bravery, Faith, Protect, Shell, Veil and Vigilance. Ultros is virtually invulnerable at this point, and if he's even close to dying, Typhon will restore him to full HP, meaning Ultros cannot be felled unless Typhon is defeated first.

FFXIII-2 Ultros Ink

Ultros using his ink to run away.

Typhon will most likely remain buffed for much the fight and his attacks are lethal. Ultros will use his own attacks, which, if properly combined with Typhon's offensive, can put the party in a severe situation. When Typhon uses Snort, he will be rendered defenseless with multiple debuffs and Ultros will dedicate himself to removing each debuff and healing Typhon for 10,000 points for each debuff removed.

When Typhon is defeated, Ultros attempts to run away, but Serah and Noel combine their attacks to fry Ultros by means of Cinematic Action. Achieving the "Perfect" score from the Cinematic Action bestows Ultros's summon crystal to the player.

Strategy

Ultros4

Battle with Ultros.

In the first battle, it is recommended to damage Ultros by means of Relentless Assault and Cerberus paradigms. Ultros is for the most part an easy opponent, as his attacks during the first phase are not life-threatening. If the player is leveled enough they can easily cripple Ultros's HP down via Poison.

When the second phase starts, Ultros becomes dangerous, not because his powers increase, but because he becomes the biggest annoyance. The player must focus on Typhon, and since Typhon will be buffed for most of the fight, the player should do the same, as well as attack and heal constantly.

Paradigm Pack

Ultros is a Synergist, and like many other Coliseum monsters, has six ATB gauge segments and his level caps at 13. While his stats are impressive, his skillset is not, for he only learns Protect, Shell and Endless Blessings. The player would need to make many infusions for Ultros to get more abilities; this can be an advantage, as the player can customize him to their liking.

FFXIII-2 Octopus Ink

Octopus Ink.

Ultros's Magic stat can potentially exceed 1,000, making his Feral Link powerful: Octopus Ink, causes Magic-based damage and attempts to apply Curse, Pain, and Slow—a status ailment unavailable as a spell—on a group of foes. He has has Feral, Surge but not Feral Fatigue, meaning the moment his Feral Link gauge fills he is bestowed with Bravery, Faith, Vigilance, Veil, Protect, Shell, and Haste.

Ultros is a slow caster and sometimes suffers from repositioning issues, slowing him down further. However, the player is free to customize his skillset. One build is to give him all the defense-oriented buffs, as he is the only monster to have Defense Maintenance II, a passive ability that lengthens defensive buff duration. The player can also guarantee Bravega and Faithga if those are the only other spells one teaches him, or guarantee that he casts the longer-lasting single-target versions if one teaches him only those.

Monster stats

Abilities

Ability Level Type Infuse
Protect Initial Command Y
Defense Maintenance II Initial Passive N
Feral Surge Initial Passive N
Shell 5 Command Y
First Strike 6 Passive Y
Auto-Veil 10 Passive Y
Endless Blessings 11 Command N
Random: Nullify Ice 12 Passive N
Magic: +20% 13 Passive Y

Crystarium

Legend
  • Green – HP
  • Red – Strength
  • Purple – Magic

Other appearances

Triple Triad

374b Ultros & Typhon

Ultros and Typhon from Final Fantasy XIII-2 appear on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via Final Fantasy Portal App.

Gallery

Etymology

In Greek mythology, Orthrus or Orthus was, according to the mythographer Apollodorus, a two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle and was killed by Heracles. He was the offspring of the monsters Echidna and Typhon, and the brother of Cerberus, who was also a multi-headed guard dog.

The Orthros of Final Fantasy has no connection with the mythical Orthros, save for their link to Typhon, which in the Greek myth was the father of Orthros and Cerberus.

Trivia

  • Ultros's dialogue paraphrases things he said throughout Final Fantasy VI:
    • "Have I been a mean octopus?" is what he says in the first battle, "Does that make me a bad octopus?"
    • "Ink and run" is what he says in the second battle with him when he's defeated, "Well, kids, I hate to ink and run... but I AM an octopus!"
    • "So sorry, so sorry!" is what he says in the third battle with him after he casts status buffs on himself, "I know what you're thinking... "Man, that was cheap!" Sorry, so sorry!"
    • "Mr. Typhon, come on down" and "He's not so great with words, but his strength'll blow you away!" is what Ultros says in the fourth battle with him when he brings Typhon into the fight.
  • Ultros's personal running gags are seen in his introduction: his love for pretty girls, telling horrible jokes, and hatred of "muscle heads".
  • Despite referring to himself as an octopus, Ultros only has seven tentacles.

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