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Grendel
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster

Grendel

Learn how to defeat the Grendel fiend in Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Includes stats, weaknesses, item drops, and combat strategies for Mount Gagazet and Zanarkand.

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Learn how to defeat the Grendel fiend in Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Includes stats, weaknesses, item drops, and combat strategies for Mount Gagazet and Zanarkand.

Stats / Weaknesses:

  • HP: 9,500
  • Overkill HP: 6,972
  • AP: 2,600
  • Weak: Nothing
  • Strong: Fire (Halves damage)

Item Drops:

  • Common Drop: Ability Sphere
  • Rare Drop: Ability Sphere (x2)
  • Common Steal: Hi-Potion
  • Rare Steal: Mega-Potion

Phases:

  1. The Grendel always starts by using Charge.
  2. Followed by Flame Ball, an attack that hits the entire party.
  3. It repeats Charge -> Flame Ball twice.
  4. After the second Flame Ball, it will either use a Normal attack or Gore, then Charge -> Flame Ball.

Strategy:

  • Grendel is an armored fiend, so weapons with the Piercing ability are recommended for physical attacks.
  • It has low magic defense, making magic a viable option.
  • Avoid using Fire magic, as it only deals half damage.
  • Yuna can use NulBlaze to nullify the damage from Flame Ball.
  • Be prepared for its Charge and Flame Ball combination, which it uses frequently.

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